Oddos Raleigh Ronniewagon, Brexit Crust Wanker Hybrid, Gravel Bieks and anodized aluminum

I've always liked the idea of having 2 rear 2 front. Most likely 2 front is the better option...

Oh, that's well nice for a 26 inch single speed hack bike. I really like these satin finish Marin frames. Is this actually the reveal of the Marin 1x1? I didn't see a full picture of it in your CP thread.

I was going to try and get it painted before I revealed, however the patina has grown on me!

I'll get some nicer shots soon x

I love how inconspicuous the Surly looks. In a funny way it looks like an Argos bike to the untrained eye - but I love it. Simple, fun and unpretentious.
And Josh that Marin is rad!

I took the Inbred on a few trips recently. Namely that Bratislava Overnighter, BITW Munich, a week-long trip around the area of the Kalkalpen National park here in Austria (might upload some pictures later) that included most of this route from Bikepacking.com and some day rides.
Offroad touring is something this bike really excels at. It has lots of mounts and space for bags and bottles, it's really comfortable for long days in the saddle, mechanically sound and super fun to ride on gravel roads, descents and single-track - even loaded.
When I first built this bike it was to try and see whether I wanted a MTB. I got the frame and forks for a bargain, bought a cheap Deore groupset and ran MTB tyres on narrow CX wheels. I rode it a few times, met @spotter for the first time and he showed me around Epping Forest. It was definitely my least-ridden bike though and for quite some time it was in parts until it was reborn and revamped as The Hybrid Wanker Touring Broken Wrist Recovery Bike (more on that here).
Something I kept from day one was the cheap Shimano Deore 1x10 groupset and brakes. Those components never let down and performed really well. Something began ticking in my head though after I rode that Fairlight Holt for a few days back in May and got to try that sweet 1x12 Deore XT groupset.
The most recent trip to the Kalkalpen sealed the deal. I'd love to have another gear for loaded offroad climbing. Something else that kept bothering me was the cable management. I initially set up the bike with cables long enough to go in front of my Wizard Works mini Shazam. A compromise for me as it looks a bit silly when used without a bag and still my new bigger Carradice or a big handlebar roll wouldn't fit well. So next to new gears I am hoping that other handlebars, more compact brake levers and a mini front rack will help me to solve this issue.

SOOO TLDR: The Inbred gets new gears and some other well-deserved upgrades!

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New bars arrived last week and are on the bike already. It had to be something classy, silver and with some backsweep still to keep my battered wrists happy.
I opted for the low rise Soma Dream bars as they tick all the boxes. The longer straight section in the middle of the bars, slightly less back sweep and a little bit of rise will hopefully help to guide those brake hoses behind any front load. They do shorten the reach a bit compared to the Ritchey Kyote bars though. I didn't get to ride the bike again yet so I am not sure whether that's an issue.

Deore XT 1x12 upgrade kit and brakes arrived this morning. Managed to snatch a sale deal and in general I feel like those Shimano upgrade kits for MTBs are extremely good value.

Another piece to the puzzle was picked up a few days back. The 12spd group cassette requires a microspline freehub body. Thank god I got sweet Hope hubs and it's a simple swap out. Someone here in Vienna ordered the wrong one so I got it completely new for half price <3

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Quick update on the Inbred. Gears and brake upgrade is done. I didn't really have a chance to properly ride it yet. Only used it to cruise to the local #coffeeoutside my partner and me just kicked off here in Vienna and you don't really need the full range of gears or the full potential of those brakes for it. I think cable routing was improved. Could be better still but I think with a small front bag support rack it will be fine. Just need to decide what I want. Ideally a VO Flat Pack Rack but💸 or a Nitto M18 B (double struts) but unavailable...
Pelagos are easy to get here so maybe that's what it will be in the end.

Here are some #coffeeoutside mood pics.

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FWIW i'm finding my Pelago Rasket really well made and versatile! It's sturdy enough and those side rails for the panniers can always come in handy.

Yeah, I guess in the end the Pelago is actually ideal. In my head, I am always like:
As much as needed and as little as possible
And the pelago seems slightly bigger than what I imagined but I am only hearing good things.

And you'll find plenty of use for a basket once it's on there!

Oh, the Inbred will only get a rack. There is something else that is going to get a rasket.
Dropping a lil teaser below ;)

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Those are different iterations of the same biek?
Still got the carbon forks? Might be interested for the Kona Unit I got off Tijmen

Yes, but the first and last pictures are just different bag setups. The one in the middle (the order is messed up) is how I built it up originally. The forks are long gone, unfortunately.

Royal looks sick, I recently got a Randonneur but haven't picked it up yet. how tight were the 35s in the back? looks like you could clear more at the front maybe. I'm thinking of doing the same as you - this thread is awesome btw! sorry I'm commenting on something you did 3 years ago

Cheers! Yeah, It's a beauty. It's still in bits since I moved to Austria. I am struggling to find someone to print high-quality custom decals for me.

I went back through this thread and it seems 35mm didn't clear the rear safely. I wrote somewhere in here that 32 might have worked but I also know that the clearance differs quite a lot between the various generations. @thebikefelix did a really nice build of a Royal which I believe to be the same model and year as mine and he is running on 700c x 32mm.

I think your best guess is to find someone with the same model and year as yours and check with them. A good starting point would be this thread on here.
User @trigs is also currently building up something similar.

Yep can confirm mine is running 32mm fine, might even be able to squeeze mudguards
For reference i am using Panaracer Gravel Kings

'custom touches, like round chainrings'

My modern Raleigh royal has 47mm tyres and guards.

This is super helpful, cheers Oddo! Picked up the Randonneur today but it’s still in the car at the moment. Will check it out more tomorrow. Really tempted to get it converted to 650b as you did, but that means a new wheelset and funds are pretty tight. I already have a nice 700c wheel set that I could use.

I was supposed to be selling all my bikes before moving to France so my wife will probably kill me for getting this but I’ve wanted to build up one of these frames for ages and couldn’t resist!

I’ll try and document the build if anyone is interested. And plan to cycle it over to France when I move there in the new year.

I really love my Royale, it rides very very well and is a very good all rounder, also just looks very pretty :)

Yeah your Royal is lovely! Real nice

So I did a little test with a wheelset I put on my Dads old Dawes which has 38mm Gravelkings on it. Easily clears on the fork but might get a little bit of toe rub. No chance on the rear. But I think 35mm might work.

Going to test some 32’s before buying any more tyres. Has anyone tried crimping chain stays for extra clearance?

Now were talkin'

I will always support Marin builds.

Missed your reply. Thanks, shame!
Now where is that teaser Marin two months on?!

Alright, the Marin. Let's see.
First a disclaimer: The bike is built. It's not done yet but the first part of this write-up is going to be a bit of a retrospective.
I guess it all started with a Stridsland Barnacle fork I bought on here from @packet I believe.
I didn't really know what to do with it but I always had a soft spot for segmented forks. I think they just look rad.
So ever since I bought it I was lowkey keeping an eye open and then this frame popped up and I fell in love with it.
I questioned whether this was a Marin frame. I never saw one with a paint job like it and the rear triangle tubing and dropouts seemed different.
Originally I was looking for a Muirwoods or Pine Mountain. You know, one of those with these nice and understated satin (Zolatone ?) paint jobs.
I did some research and found some more pictures of frames and bikes that look similar and learned that this was a special euro paint job targeted to the French and German markets. Didn't know what to expect but I only paid about 100 euros plus shipping for the frame and it looks rad so that was good enough for me.
Let's build a sick retro MTB.

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One way for me to justify the whole thing was that I already had "sooo many parts for it" (Spoiler I ended up buying quite a few components for it).
So in the beginning the key mantras were budget, practical and utilitarian but make it rad. A bike that is equal parts picnic-packing and shreddable ATB.
I guess budget went out of the window quickly. I suck at that. I always fuck up by buying nice bits.
Like the Raleigh, this was inspired by countless hours scrolling trendy retro klunkers on Instagram.
Stridsland, bluelug builds, studio rook, schoolyard projects, toastyrides.
But also my buddies own Marin I get to ride when I am in London,
Some bikes by @JonasGeitus
Klunker
@Madhias Panasonic City Cat
and of course, all the shenanigans @Maj has been up to.

Here, have a sloppy moodboard for your viewing pleasures.

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