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@Marcootsee
General update on the Kona Dew:
Tyres: after an unsuccesful try to fit som 2.5 rubber, i have downsized to a 2.25, but the lateral clearances are too tight. In the end i'm gonna put some 47c's i already have and fit the aforementioned honjo guards.
Shifters: the cheap-as-chips Sachs thumb shifter works! I've tried to put a 12 speed chain and cassette with an Apex 1 shifter, but in the biggest cog the mech cage scrapes against the spokes. I have an old wheelset with narrower flanges that should solve this very problem.
Bars: i listened to @MisterMikkel advice and i bought a pair of Ergotec bars. Can't wait to try them, probably with a longer stem.
Chainset: being the 12 speed cheap conversion succesful, now i can simply unbolt the rest of the groupset and keep it together. I'll just put a Rival crankset that i bought recently for cheap with a 36t ring. This bike is not gonna break any speed record, might as well have some properly short gears.
Photos for context down below. I'll unfortunately have to wait up until the beginning of may to complete this plan, since my next weeks will be filled to say the least (yes, I'm actually going to ride bikes).
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