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• #27
Dammit, was just thinking of building a project frame into something like the above. Now, I know, I must build it like something in this thread.
Bike needs to..
be a commuter
be SS/fixed
drop/sort of drop bars/mary bars
no brake or f.disc only
have a rear rack, but only ever use one pannier, so maybe a front rack that holds a bag instead?
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• #28
What bars are these, Woodchippers? Midge?
Also, what tyres?
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• #29
never mind, found it:
http://www.cycleexif.com/gt-bravadoWoodchippers, Super Motos
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• #30
^^You could use Big Apples (or Supreme's/Almotion/Big Ben's) and carefully undo the reflex strip. After that you have to touch it up with a permanent black marker. You will have the same slick look with better puncture resistance and much better durability ... Works perfect!
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• #31
best tires for this purpose is the RibMo
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• #32
Does it come in 700x60c? Aka 29'er 2.35"
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• #33
i dunno. probably
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• #34
doesn't.
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• #35
Anybody seen a good set up,
to carry a snowboard,
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• #36
no, but I've seen racks for surfboards. would probably be similar.
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• #37
This thread is fortuitous, I've got something a bit similar planned for my XC bike.
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• #38
No but this is my dream bike (and the lifestyle to match please):
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• #39
Snowboards have sharp steel edges,
they would need covering,
falling is very likely on ice and snow..
Wind is going to be a problem.
Ideally it would be laid flat at the back,
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• #40
Thanks,
had seen it, contacted the builder ,
custom rack.
The skis seem far too low on that picture.
A snowboard is far heavier, and wind would be a problem.
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• #41
have a rear rack, but only ever use one pannier, so maybe a front rack that holds a bag instead?
I have 2 bikes with front baskets and while I do find this a good solution for carrying stuff on my commute etc (normally in an Alpkit drybag) there are a few drawbacks.
1) You'll need a drybag etc to stop stuff getting wet from rain or spray off the front wheel.
2) Because of ^^^ it's difficult to make full use of the carrying potential of the huge Wald basket I have. A single Ortlieb would probably carry more and keep it drier. Said ortlieb isn't of the best shape to fit in said huge Wald.I also on occasion strap a drybag to the front Outpost rack on my Surly. This works really well when the drybag is filled with my tent and sleeping bag/mat ie bulky stuff that I can roll up together, keeps its shape and fills the drybag. Because of the size/shape of the platform on the Outpost though, it works less well when I have a few small items of clothing and some lunch etc in the drybag for my commute.
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• #42
tow it.
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• #43
All over this. So much to take in :)
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• #45
One of my faves from the bikeforums mtb conversions thread..
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• #46
Ohhh I have a 1986 rockhopper, tange steel frame. That looks like an ideal conversion. Where can I find the details?
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• #47
I've got two,
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• #48
dat orlowski....
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• #49
What's the front rack on the first one @Paradroid? Looks great.
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• #50
Thanks, the fork and rack were made by Piotr Lisiecki . Low rider rack is Tubus Tara.
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