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@Josē
2009 Kona Honky Tonk
In 2009 some friends planned a tour from Dunkirk to Istanbul, following the Danube for the most part. I wasnt sure about it (distance, narrow minded about travel too!) and only had the Specialized and bikepacking wasn't much of a thing then. Borrowed money to buy a Kona Honky Tonk, complete with Tortec rack and two Ortleib panniers.
Did the tour, commuted to Wheatley from Oxford for a year then took it with me to Aberdeen and kept commuting. As I got more into setup, I cut the steerer and started swapping bits out. Namely the Schwalbe Marathons which I never realised were so... gross. Had spare Fulcrums and Vittorias from the Ridley which perked it up. Meant I could put in a lunchtime ride from work and enjoy it, albeit with the Thule clamp on for child carrying!
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