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Balloon-tyred commuter/shopper/bike-packer/SS conversion? You decide.
Purchased s/hand about 6 years ago for a road-based bikepacking trip in France, this has been my first choice for gentle-paced recreational rides ever since. Having just had a significant birthday, I have decided to juggle my fleet and will move this one on.
The frameset still looks smart but sports several small chips - the previous owner used it on the South Downs. Most of these have been touched-up with a blob of rust-proof primer but I've never got round to finding a matching colour to finish the job. The black spots have never really bothered me - it's patina innit!
The Alfine hub has been well maintained during my ownership having had two oil changes in around 4,400km. It will come with a complete oil change kit ready for your next one. It can dribble a little when full and, whilst this settles down, I would change some of the seals if I was keeping it. A new 'A' seal is included in the sale along with an 18-tooth sprocket. I have been running a 20 for lower ratios.
An adjustment wheel is missing from one of the Avid BB7's. A new pair of pads is included in the sale.
I have been running Schwalbe Big Apples for a buttery-smooth ride. The pair on the bike have plenty of wear left and there is another part-used tyre included along with a spare inner tube.
Don't be put off by the frame size. I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam and have completed back-to-back loaded centuries in comfort on this....albeit with Ergon GP5 grips (not included).
£250 seems a sensible price to me with the additional bits and pieces but happy to discuss.
Based in West Sussex but happy to meet-up within reason. I will be travelling to, and from, north Lincolnshire in the next few days if that helps.
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