fks Splat's That (some Kuwaharas etc)

You do you.

The geo on that F&F is really klunker, how's it riding?

looks like abit of fill in from flash

So this guy Jan (piotrowicz on insta) offered to take the photos - they're all his work. But yeah he had a remote flash set up :)

It's actually lighter than I expected... but not by much and definitely a bruiser/cruiser. It's kind of unlike anything I've owned/ridden before, which was the intention I suppose.

One issue is that the bars are wider than the stairs that lead to my flat.

I started keeping Allen keys near the door a while back, loosen stems and turn sideways as you come in, esp helpful for keeping my tandem in the hall, both handlebars turned to face the wall when stored.

this is a Good Idea

Been away for a bit #bikepacking, realised I should probs ride this so changed a couple of bits thus:

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Still looks great.

Love this. Looks so good.

Been having mucho fun riding this, and even doing a frozen Jan campout on it.

I think I want to ruin it. Its very nearly perfect for chilled rural pootles, but... It'd be even better if it would clear more than a 35c tyre.

So I'm thinking of finding a frame builder to cut off and move the brake mounts, and fabricate a new chainstay yoke/junction for more clearance, so that I can run a tubeless 650b rim brake set up.

I'm aware this will obviously ruin the paint but also might look rad - splatter / raw steel and brass mix.

Is this a bad idea?

Edit: spelled yoke the eggy way

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I'm going to say yes I think it will, as its great as it is. It's your bike though so you can do as you please.

if it was moving the brake bosses i would say yes, but with new yoke? new frame time imo

wiggles eyebrows

Thanks for the non-eggy spelling correction

Maybe it is a step too far

I will see where the whim takes me

I personally think it would be a shame to ruin that amazing original paint job. But I also understand the urge for bigger rubber. Coming in late to the conversation here I have to ask: these are two different bikes? The 700cx35 and the 26” one?

P.s.: I was looking forward to meet you and check out that bike in person on the weekend but had to bail out because we where isolating at home.

Yeah that's right, two different bikes. A 1x10 700c hybrid, basically, and a silly SS 26er with handlebars that won't fit down my stairs.

Shame you couldn't make it this time! Lush crew, chilled riding. Strong campfire vibes. Next time.

Yes, definitely next time!

So wouldn't it be a more sensible solution to set up the 26er as a more touring friendly bike because it already has wider tyres? Or do you want big 700c wheels?

Sensible, probably. And achievable certainly. But then I wouldn't have a pub/lock up bike for London.

I guess I'm kinda after something with a cushy 650b rando vibe atm.

Fair enough!
650b cushy rando bikes are sick 😉.

It even does wheelies

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looking very shreddy

Looks fun! New Forest?

Yea! Proper lush like

I think I want to buy a road bike. Just a normal road bike for riding on the roads normally to work. Like the Thorn Audax that I sold. Or the Genesis Equilibrium that I sold. Or the Surly Pacer that I sold. Just like either of them.

So a while back I bought a Kona Sutra with the intention of it lingering in my flat until I conjured the time/effort required to go on a big trip

I'm afraid this will be a bit of a before/after, which feels kind of against the spirit of this section, but whatever

Swapped the wheels, tyres, chainset, and saddle out for a trip to the canaries in December / Jan and it was nothing other than leisurely and comfy

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