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Is that the new tukt?

educate me

Nice. Have fun :)

Just been for a test ride, trundles along much like a loaded transit van. Boaty, but stable.
I've almost certainly overpacked.

That bike could be nicer.

^this.
Tukt front rack, one of those impractical minimalist rear pannier racks with no top deck, matching paint mudguards and integrated lighting for full hipstour bingo.
The seatpost is also pretty minging.
Would still ride it all day long tho.

I'm sure @hoops can tell you why they chose things to be as they are, it is his partners new bike.

Been beasting the CDF around all week. Great times.

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Ah nice, did you draw this?

That would be the genius that is Bicycle Pubes.

Looks great, 700x44? or 38?

Astounding illustration.
A lower rack is not only about aesthetics though.

Aka @amey

I have to limit my viewing of his art, for fear I'll choke laughing while eating a sandwich.

Same with a rear wheel tuk right?

Is there any practical advantage to a tucked rear wheel?

shorter stays means a stronger rear end, why?

Do you mean tukt?

Maybe an issue for speed demons, but this is the functional thread. Longer stays mean carrying capacity, room for a variety of tire sizes and fenders.

What does this have to do with a front rack again?

My god. That is truly horrible.

You brought up tukt, no?
I'm saying that a lower front rack would bring practical advantages (lower centre of gravity, more stable steering) whereas a tukt rear wheel wouldn't. It may indicate shorter, stronger stays, but that infinitesimal strength gain is pointless when it comes to functional bikes.