Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

That rack is really nice.

The price is steep for real but I love mine and wouldn't call them marginal gains. They brake just as good as my sram force hydraulics on my other bike. The only thing I don't like about mechanics is that they're not self adjusting like hydraulics.

I've never had any other mechanic brakes so maybe they all have plenty of stopping power when done right but I was under impression that hydraulics are superior and in my case they both work just as good.

Speaking of paul components quality control - i've managed to buy a faulty QR skewer from them some time ago - it just wouldn't open all the way. That was surprising. But of course they've changed it after I wrote them.

Clockwork
https://www.flickr.com/photos/clockworkbikes/sets/72157710231047062/
https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-seans-clockwork-sport-tourer/

Ohh yeah that is nice 10/10

This really makes me want a 29er rim brake bike.

beautiful and just right looking with those 2.1 nanos

Oh yeah.

The dream ^

I’m looking for some images for inspiration for as project, images of frames with normal, high level toptube and extra tubes going mixte style from dropouts to headtube. I’m sure I’ve seen sone posted in here before but I’ve no idea what search terms to use to find them.

Not too much in here but you might find something

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/281554/

Cyclocampeur -

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Full set of this here -https://www.flickr.com/photos/kickmypan/albums/72157664473637674

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Style for days...

But also BDHU

I think they’re more concerned with actually riding their bikes.
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I'd trade the beret for more mudflaps, but still dreamy af.

I don't think you fully understand the concept of BDHU

OK.

@TheBonk that’s the stuff! Such a good look.

I have an old Raleigh frame hanging in the garage that I want to do something with. Reckon it’ll be a bit noodley as is.

Bidon between the mixte tubes is interesting.

This is excellent. What a vibe.

BDHU is a cult no one asked for but really needed.

Thanks for sharing, gave my otherwise dull lunch break something to excited about!

(Sorry this was in reply to @TheBonk 's Souverain post)

Been suggested this might be a better place for this bike I've photographed in Richmond

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Sorry, sigh, explain BDHU if you could please.

Bars Down Hoods Up. But nobody is really sure what's right, only what is wrong. I wouldn't look if I was you, you'll be better off not peering down that rabbit hole.