Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

Turned two bikes into one, sitting on 25c but will get some 27c when i need a few other things

It's been a really long time since I've been this happy with a bike. It just feels perfect (this applies only to the first 2 pics ever since changing to swept back bars)

Sorry for the bad quality photos, my phone is currently dying a slow death

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New rack + bag

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looking really good.

How are you finding it compared to all the other similar frames you have had?

Top pump placement. Nice bag as well. What model and make? VO rack?

@Josh thanks. it rides much better than the others. Finally a bike I'm happy with.

@Tijs thanks. The back is a restrap rando, with a Nitto M18 rack.

The framebag is a custom number from Witslingers.

Looks fantastic! And glad the rack finally got some use

Looking really good indeed. Is there enough clearance between the fork crown and the cables on the down tube when you turn the steerer by 90degrees?

Transferred some parts from my other Marin, and think I will keep it this way.

Dynamo hubs and Berthoud/Velo Orange mudguards (the SKS bluemels keep going strong) is probably next on the list.

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Lovely!

Thought this Roberts I spotted in France was cool.

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Bad photo but this thing really is lovely.

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This is stunning, well done.

New mudguards day!

yeah yeah BDHU and all that..

Awesome!

This is a banger! Needs bar end plugs though.

What could possibly go wrong?

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What could possibly go wrong?

I canoe't think of anything!

Shark attack.

I’d move the wheels further back, less wig wag.

I have always regretted not getting my Stavanger in yellow instead of the sparkly grey

Good call, it was a little wide on the turns. I was trying to keep the weight off the rack.
I had to use the lowest gear and turbo mode to get up the 17% hill back to the house :O

Is there a forum approved touring saddle?
I enjoyed the feeling of my Brooks b17 Imperial but I'm not a fan of the poor build quality and I don't want a leather saddle again.
I would like a cut out/ channel and similar width as the brooks which is 175mm.
Thanks:)

Ergon then

I like my Selle Italia Sport Gel Flow for long days in the saddle without wearing padded shorts. Used to have a C17 but never got that comfy on it.