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The Rove took its first more than a few miles ride in it’s current configuration. Everything felt great. Fit is good and I was able to maintain a decent pace trying to stay with my friend who is a stronger rider. As far as all rounders go, the Rove is a pretty great off-the-peg option. Previous version of the Rove below in pictures.
Also finally had a moment to finish the current iteration of the Cross Check. The goal was a worry-free winter bike, and fixed road bike. This is my second CC. My first died when a kid blew a stop sign in her VW back in 2011. That bike saw tons of fixed miles as my daily rider for my 20mi round trip commute to grad school. My current CC sees far fewer miles now, but I’d like to change that. Bad indoor images of the CC below. Soma crank 165mm 46t, 18t All City sprocket with a 22t on the other side. Bars are takeoffs from the Rove. Feel free to call me out for BDHU, but they’re staying as is for now because the tops/hoods are more comfortable this way. Honestly, these bars just have an odd shape. I’d like to find some with more parallel ramps and drops. Unbranded dyno hub appears to be a Kasai. Got it from a buddy, and stuck it in this wheel. It works and will power a light as soon as I get a minute to put it on. Fender lines are not great, but needs to be that way for the rear. Maybe I’ll sort the front eventually. Maybe not.
The litepro brakes seem fine. Updates will come as I get more time on them. Tape is my favorite brown Neebaums over old synthetic cork tape.
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