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Fantastic bicycle, fan since I first saw it!
The missus just fished the same model from the bay, although probably a bit smaller (51cm seat tube, 57.5cm top tube C-C). How is yours proportioned?
It arrived on Friday - but now to "her" problem. The color is so weird - depending on light it changes from brown to green, but actually being violet. And....she hates violet (I on the contrary have got 2 violet bikes ;))...oh no.
So she decided on going for a respray (don't blame me please, I love the color). As we've a framebuilder right in town, we are thinking about some modifications at the same time. Low-rider mounts, rear rack mounts on the mono-stay. But also, as this is intended directly as 650b, possibly moving the canti studs.
Regarding the R559: did you had to file them down or even open the tabs? And: what is the maximum tire width with your current setup? Thinking also about crimping chainstays if required ...
And, last question: measured a 26.2 diameter seatpost. Correct?
Thanks for any help in advance!
multiburst-
How is yours proportioned?
56cm seat tube, 58.5cm top tube.
Regarding the R559: did you had to file them down or even open the tabs?
Not sure what you mean. I did have to drill a hole in the mono stay, as the mudguard hole at the back isn't through and through. And I changed the caliper bolt to a longer one, so I could put a nut onto it (since you can't recess the hole for a recessed nut, as the seat tube is in the way to be able to drill it).
what is the maximum tire width with your current setup?
I recon 650b x 47c will fit. Haven't tried it (yet) though. Currently running 42c with 51mm guards.
measured a 26.2 diameter seatpost. Correct?
I've got a 26.4mm in there.
Good luck with the Muddy Fox; those plans sound good! Would be cool to see some pictures.
Tijs
Here are some my mate shot this weekend: