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branwen
@AndreRocha
i'm seriously considering buying it to build with a low trail fork i already have. it's so cheap that even with a new bottom bracket and headset, it would still be cheaper than buying a straggler or something like that new, and the head angle being at 73 is even better for low trail. BTW it weighs the same as the straggler does... I currently ride an old hybrid with disc tabs brazed on and a reraked fork. it was a really cheap conversion just to see how it would feel (instagram links below), but i want something more lively now.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVJ1bqog_ZT/?taken-by=yabo_boye
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVF1JMgg35Q/?taken-by=yabo_boye
unless anyone here in europe (germany preferred) is willing to sell a frame with BSA that clears 650b x 48mm tires with fenders or 27.5 x 2.1 offroads...? ;)
I did a bit of research regarding BBs and these two seem like good options instead of cheap adapters:
https://praxiscycles.com/product/shimano-conversion-bb/
http://wheelsmfg.com/bottom-brackets/pf30-outboard/pf30-outboard-bottom-brackets/pressfit-30-to-outboard-bottom-bracket-for-24mm-cranks-shimano-w-angular-contact-bearings-black.html
Cheers!