Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB

Can nyone ID this saddle bag. Im on the lookout for a new one that has some elan.

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Lovely wheels. Rest is not bad either. Doing a lot of stuff right.

Not exactly, but comes in red. And my backpack and rando bag are great.

https://www.bigxtop.com/collections/cycling/products/saddle-roll

Arkose SS (the off-white one with blue and grey splats):

What pin spanner do I need for the EBB?

https://www.parktool.com/product/pin-spanner-green-spa-1 with 2.9mm ends
https://www.parktool.com/product/pin-spanner-red-spa-2 with 2.3mm ends?

You mean for spinning it? I always got some big tool in any of the holes and tapped it with a mallet. Apply grease on the BB shell from time to time

Yes.

Bought it second-hand recently so still wary of wielding hammers near it. Got a creak that I haven't solved yet which might mean I need to strip the whole bottom end down for a deep clean.

It might be a good idea to strip, clean and grease the whole thing. Always worked well enough the time I had it.

https://skingrowsback.com/collections/plan-b-saddle-bag/products/plan-b-saddle-bag-neon-orange maybe?

Possibly custom made by Strawfoot, just guessing, what with their name being on the top tube and them making bags.

To clarify, if you mean to use a pin spanner to rotate the BB in order to tension the chain, then I would not bother.

You can basically slide in a long Allen keys, turn the crank and use the crank arm to rotate the EBB.

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as long as the fucking thing isn't stuck solid every time you go to adjust it grumble grumble

And you're not using carbon cranks

new brother frame

Friday / Vendredi / Freitag / Grebecca Black - aka just get a calendar?

https://www.lfgss.com/comments/14736882/

Bit of a bodge, those park pin spanners are only about £8 each.

I sold my Specialized AWOL because it was showing too much seat post

It also felt a bit sluggish to be honest.

Did you try different tyres?

Seconded.
I can't remember what they use to bind the EBB insert, but if it's a split shell then I suggest shoving some grease inside the bolt heads (if they face forward). Avoids them getting packed with mud!

Tried two different ones. I think it was more due to the geometry because my charge plug 5 (The Tange Prestige one back when they made steel bikes) that I was riding before and now again has a shorter wheelbase and a steeper head tube angle. It feels more racey and responsive. I love it. Didn't loved the AWOL so it had to go.

It’s an AWOL! Not your mum’s Allez,

You literally brought a touring bike and got surprised when it rode like one.

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!

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I wasn't surprised. I read about the geometry and the apparent benefits of it. Thought it was good thing. Turned out I didn't like it. So I sold it. It's as easy as that.