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Josh
Some of the stuff I have, some I will acquire and some that I can dream of:
Frame+Forks
Koga Miyata TerraLiner from 96/7’ Older than I.
Headset
Obviously want a colourful threaded Chris king for rarity points but for now I will buy something cheap and shiny silver.
Seatpost
Had this cool 26.8 Salsa post. Also had a nice long race face post of similar era which was on the stolen bike. Luckily the salsa is just about long enough for this frame.
Saddle
Something brooks possibly. For now I will ride this.
Stem
Once I decided on length, maybe something from the 90s MTB era to match the black post. High rise as the dutch fiets and Grant Peterson have converted me.
Bars
I currently have albatross bars but will all order some bosco from planet x to try the out.
Levers
These über cool tektro CNC levers that are a poor man’s Paul Lever. Two tone is way cooler anyway.
Grips
These ESI have a long life left in them but maybe some Rivendell style cotton tape around the rest of the bars for instagram points.
Brakes
I have TRP Mini V. They work well. Who needs discs.
Wheels
Need silver hubs, spokes, rims. Not too fussy but want something bombproof. And I’m thinking a dynamo hub to charge my phone and camera battery when on holiday. And for a front light for the rest of the year.
Tyres
For rough stuff I have : G one 40mm
For less rough study: I may order : 33.333333333333mm Jack Browns , also from Planet X.
Crankset + BB
I have lovely Middleburn X Superstar N/W set up currently. I like 1x and don’t think I’ll bother changing to a double or a triple. Maybe just a wider range cassette for touring. Thoughts?
Rear Mech
Currently using 10 speed zee which works fine but would like to use a bar end sifter with both bar options. This rules out 10 speed mtb stuff unless I buy an expensive micro shift shifter I believe. The most beautiful rear mech is obviously XTR M950 so maybe I will try this! My research tells me I can pair this with a 10 speed bar end shifter and run it 10 speed. Could somebody confirm this for me please?
Shifter
As above.
Cages
King Cages. Might add a third cage somewhere right the old Rivnut Trick, not sure though.
Pedals
I liked the Nukeproof Flats I was using but I’m thinking MKS Lambda or MKS Bear Traps for that nostalgic youthful feeling of bare metal scraping the skin from ones shins. But this will be a luxury I leave until the end.
Luggage n Racks
To be discussed. I have a small Carradice Super C but will need a little more space elsewhere on the bike.
Mudgaurds
If I use this for commuting I will also get some guards.
More to follow…
All feedback and trash talk appreciated and welcomed.
Edit: Did I mention it has a kick stand plate ?