Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

What a newsboy thinks it looks like.

I'm looking to part ways with my Transiton rapture.

Its just not fit for purpose anymore and im looking for something more versatile / functional / touring / all steel. Happy to talk about trades.

Will include: Frame (large) + Hope headset + Veloci no11 gravel fork + Original segmented forks and original headset.

Anyone interested in parting ways with something that fits the bill?

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Where's the orange stem ?!

Buried in a time capsule.

That looks like a great time. Tom Lamarche in my current favourite US framebuilder. All four of those are great

I ABSOLUTELY love the one on the left.

I'll make you one

Not sure about the guy on the right's hat

Prude

I have this in the back of my mind all the time but the bank wont allow it just yet :(

Maybe this thread is an exception, but I find it funny that for all the hate Brooks gets on the forum, these well regarded builders are all using one.

Previously raw Pompino got some new paint, wheels, brakes and dyno setup. Internal wiring all around, what a pain that was. Oh so functional now.

Good! Proportions are very pleasing.
What are the cranks?

wow thats a clean look

Cranks are cheapo Shimano 2200. Picked them up as a curiosity but are just about as soft and lowend as you'd think. Not recommended.
Driveside crank does say SHIMANO with big letters though just like those Olympic DA cranks which is a cool bonus :D

Very nice! Super functional and great looking

Love the variety of foot rests which I presume are for when you're spinning out downhill

Ah. Yes, the big lettering reminded me of those so I was confused.

I’m sure I’m in the minority on this, but I think colour matched mudguards look shit 99% of the time.

Nah, I agree. Especially when they're too short.
Black would look better.

Agreed. That's not too bad an example though.

My heart breaks a little bit reading this 💔