• Took the CGR 725 for a proper ride yesterday, 50km of mixed terrain more than half of it off-road.
    The bike felt superb, much better than I could have imagined. (This is my 1st steel bike).
    Never felt slow or harsh. Still getting used to the clunky SRAM shifting system.
    I might shorten the stem and quite fancy some flared bars as well.
    Next I need to go shopping for a couple of bags (probably top tube or handlebars, and a medium/large saddle one).
    Sadly I had to do a puncture repair and getting the beading of that brand new WTN Ranger tyre was a nightmare.
    Q: is that a common problem with tubeless-ready tyres and rims?

  • A: Yes. Bead/Rim has to seal. Some combinations are really hard to get off.

    Seems a really nice bike, that.

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