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riser grav bike tells the world
"i actually have several bikes and many opinions on bikes, many of which are unfashionable or against the current zeitgeist, but not in the way you think. with this said, i would prefer it if you talked to me about anything other than bikes"
so could be perfect for you
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As long as it doesn't have a Cetma rack, because then it's messenger vibes
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Taking this compliment! <3
The most important part in preparing for a new drop bar bike is riding my current drop bar bike a bit more. I've exclusively ridden the Huls lately, partly because I cba to get the other one back into shape, but mostly because it's simply that good.
When designing the white bike, I feel like I may have gone a bit overboard on the short reach, so I want to try this with a longer stem. First order of business was getting it up and running though. I cranked the pads in to eek out the last bit of life. And I retaped the rims and fitted the set of UD Cavas I got for pennies a while ago. Holds air overnight and the brakes feel decent, so it's a go.
Hulsroy
Tijmen
And another development is that I'm going hiking in november, which obviously means a new a backpack. Thinking is a framed 60 liter pack as I'll need to bring 6 days worth of food (looking forward to a week of macadamia nuts and instant noodles). I have a vague mood board and I'll start making some drawings in september.
I don't think this will be a commercial venture as there are so many brands who focus on this entirely. And the EDC focused backpacks aren't even really commercially viable yet, but I've stopped saying never. At any rate I'll be learning a lot about backpack construction and I'm sure things will filter back into the smaller backpacks and even bike bags.