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Okay, 95% sure I'm going to go for this Kona. It's pretty comfortable to ride with a shorter top-tube compared to my road bike.
Questions:
I'm wondering, should I keep the Brooks? It's in great condition but I think I'd prefer something a bit racier.
What are the best 700×38 road-ish tyres that can handle a little bit of gravel and mud?
Are there any cheap 100×15mm dynamo hubs out there? It would be great to have a front wheel that would fit my 29er and this bike but all the hubs I've seen are either £200 or QR. How much faff is it to swap a dynamo wheel from one bike to another?
The rims are Freedom Ryder 21, hubs are Shimano FH-M525A. Unknown spokes. But basically the wheels feel super heavy. Can I build/buy a lighter wheelset for cheap that'll be sturdy enough for smashing around off-road? Switching from cheap ~1600g 18 spoke roadie wheels to these is going to make me slightly sad.