Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

yo what route? been looking to go for a trip round there - you got a GPX?

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dave-Yates-90s-MTB-Shimano-XT-Thomson-Chris-King-Porteur/142821598452?hash=item2140d4a4f4:g:uy8AAOSw1u5bFXGb

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^ Needs bigger tyres, lovely frame though.

The listening also suggest this, which is cool, but too much money

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-MS-Racing-Comp-XT-Large-retro-bike/263725010308?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49130%26meid%3D800d5525bd5b4f38b10b2548e2bf5d1e%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D183258202949%26itm%3D263725010308&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
This is only £100 BiN, would make a fun functional bike for someone

Don’t forget 44

Nah, his work is impressive, but it doesn't really do it for me.

Low BB is low

I did the one from bikepacking.com

The first half is sweet - second half needs some work. Only wanted something short with a sleep in the middle so was perfect.

cool! thanks

That Ritchey great! I got an straggler fork that I can use in my steel racer and fit me a lowrider and BAM I'm a weekend camper again! :-)

Good choice of low trail fork.

My mate just send me this photo of his cross-check (I helped him rebuild recently).
Looks like chain could be trimmed a bit but otherwise it looks to be good fun

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It's a cross check, fun guaranteed. Nice Cx9s.

Rapid. Why do Logics always look so good!

Bargain Thorn fork here for someone with a 1" headset bike looking to add some more loading capacity (not mine)

Owners. Functional rat rig..

This needs higher resolution image pls

My new job is a 26 mile round trip instead of a 5 minute walk like my current job.

Trying to get my Kepler in commuting mode, I’m going to purchase some mudguards and get some spd shoes/pedals. Currently have keos but hate the shoes so want some harder wearing mtb type shoes. Any suggestions?

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Depends on foot shape and budget. I love Spesh MTB comp, Shimano RT 82 and XC5. Tried Giro but they don't play nice with my feet, hotspots all over the place. Try as many as you can, some shops let you try before you buy.