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Since the lockdown not much has been coming/going. I realised I'd never posted the GT Arette i got for my gf, mostly original late 90s / early 2000s hybrid. Was bought umpteen hand probably but hadn't seen much use, was runing the original Acera 3x7 speed with combo levers/shifters. Not much was done, changed all the cabling, new v-brakes and pads, new stem/bar, new acera RD, chain, wide range cassette & Turbo saddle + SKS mudguards. Frames great, has double butted tubes, cool GT badge at rear of TT, weighs a ton but has clearance for 35/40c tyres, rack and guard mounts. Overall very capable little bike. Gf was very pleased with it, has been commuting on for last 18 months. Think its running 32c marathons - not a single puncture in 2 years. :-)
Been on the occasional ride, few tinkering bits - drivetrain/brakes etc
Bought the Dave Marsh 653 that was on here and built it up for a friend who gave me this as payment / thanks. 56 square Bob Jackson Vigorelli (supposedly 531OS?), drilled front and back, odd straight blade fork, clearance for 32c front and rear & takes long drop brakes. It needed a clean up, seatpost was borderline rusted in. Stripped and degreased it, put a few coats of lacquer on to protect the damaged paint. Wanted to have a fixed bike for the eventual return of the fixie, keeping it cheap as it'll likely get ridden to the pub over summer ------ if we're allowed---.
Finally, the Surly 1x1 (M), which I found online, went & picked it up the same day. Completely didn't need it but it has always been one of those frames that I've wanted. Originally designed for 26" but can take 27.5 and 29er, up to 2.4", both V-Brake & Disc. Currently built with Surly Mr Whirly Crank & 32T chainring, Salsa stem & Surly/Nitto Torsion(1x1 branded) bar, Hope XC? 650b and Deore m6000 hydros I had spare.