Muddy Fox Courier drop bar conversion & restoration

Yeah 2.35". They actually roll really well, I used to use them on my Santa Cruz when I was just plodding along towpaths. They suit this far better though.

Didn't manage to get out before the snow in the end, so small 45 minute shakedown ride tonight. Initial observations are: the slack head angle (67 deg) and high rake fork make for interesting handling. It doesn't like turning sharply at all. The brakes are crap, but I wasn't expecting much more. Inevitably the new chain on old freewheel combination does slip a little, most noticeably on the 24t cog. May have to try and track down another wide range 6 speed freewheel. Saying all that it does plod and cruise very smoothly and surprisingly effortlessly. Friction bar end shifters are going to take some getting used to but suit the bikes nature perfectly; like having to double clutch old cars with non synchro gearboxes. All the normal bar positions are usable too. I expected it to just be ridden on the drops but the tops are lush for just skulking about the streets.

Need to try it loaded up with kids seats and stuff next.