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Bike looks nice there. What is it?
Also, it's 48x19, right? Apparently excommunication from LUFGOOSE occurs if heterodox gear ratios are used.
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That’s my Russian XB3 that I’ve had for years. Was ratty gold, now ratty black.
Lol re. the gearing. I usually have 48x18 on this bike but the disc is a tub which is bigger than the clinchers. The smaller cog at the back buys me a couple of mm to stop the tyre rubbing without having to change the chain when I swap wheels.
Jonny69
It’s rare I get to ride my bike to or from work these days, but after the work Christmas do is always a favourite of mine with the 2am+ deserted roads. Tonight was a headwind all the way, cold pissing rain and legs that are getting too old and puny to push 48x17 gearing. Loved every mile of it.