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@thiscocks
Finished commuter/light touring bike.
First ride on it to Silverstone at the weekend. It seems to be waterproof anyway(!). Just need to make sure all bolts are tightened and sort lower fixing on rear mud guard. Otherwise runs really nicely and gears are great. Nice solid action. They are Campag racing tripple 8sp with Veloce tube shifters.
-thanks to retrodicorsa for most of the gear parts, stem and bars.
Never having riden with much luggage before I was definitly glad of the 3rd chain ring. Can see why touring bikes have such lower gears now, as it is not the most fun getting out of the saddle on a climb with a heavy rear end. Didnt use panniers but just rack-top. Was ok but did feel a bit wobbly as there was a fair bit of weight high up and the bag tended to sway slightly. Might invest in some bungee cords and loop through saddle rails.