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Brilliant stuff, keep going!

Hey guys, unfortunately I'll have to pull out due to some unforeseen tragic circumstances. I would have loved to meet you all.

I like the plans and glad to see the progress. Keep going 🤗

Probably something to do with space on platform vs length of the whole bike. But is there something to consider in terms of handling?

A question for all you knowledgeable people. Is there any reason why the front wheels on long John style Cargo bikes are smaller diameter then the back wheels?

I am thinking of building something like a Muli cargo bike from a 20" folding bike but would like to use the original fork and wheel.

Sounds like a great plan. I'll try to come

Definitely the best as it is now. Beautiful bike!

Sweet bike, perfect commuter. Reminds me of my genesis day one..
GLWS

'Ways not to lock your bike' thread ->

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maybe its him and they misspelled
This Russell Thamer has the same glasses as our cocain courier

*edit: those types of glasses are quite common

This is one of my 'rigs' on a tour around Scotland last year. 90s Raleigh mtb given to me by a friend set up for touring using whatever was in the parts bin. Worked really well, no issues at all. My focus now is to be able to comfortable be riding day in day out. I think that’s more important than general speed. If you need to ride longer distances per day, just get up earlier..

Our route took us via Ostrava, Brno, Bratislava, Budapest, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar some years back. Not sure whats going to happen but that is hopefully in safe distance from Russia.

All the best mate!

Lol, now that I saw your bike, I feel a bit embarrassed by my earlier comments. Our setups couldn't be more different. My bike is probably twice as heavy and ridden at half the speed.

Hope you still get to go!

I have been in your situation so completely understand your worries. My longest trip ended up being only 1 month but I have done various trips over the years.

What I learn when touring is that you cannot really plan for much, say you have spare parts with you but not the one that fails. I think it is unlikely your hubs will fail and wouldn’t worry about it. If it does, you will find a solution, especially if you are not under time pressure.

I would go as light as possible (not easy when starting in beginning of March) and adapt you setup on the way. You will get more experienced while you travel. There are shops (Decathlon) on the way to Albania so you will have plenty of time and resources to adapt before you hit more challenging countries.

I have done the Balkans in March 2016. PM me if you like to chat about it.

I get it, and i agree

Sick bikes!!

Hi everyone, having a bit of a clear out to fund my addiction. Mostly parts that I had bought on a whim and never used. Prices excluding shipping. Collection from SW12 preferred but can meet more central. Can also post at buyers expense. Link to the pictures here.

Brakes – Shimano 1005 BR5600 - SOLD
Front derailleur – Shimano 1005 FD5600 - SOLD
Rear derailleur, without jokey wheels – Shimano Ultegra RD6600 - SOLD

Shimano Deore LX FC-M580 crankset 170mm 26/36/48t Hollowtech II – rub marks on the right crank and slight peeling of the spindle coating – otherwise very good condition - £40

Reelight Battery Free Bike Lights – work by induction (magnet attached to the spokes) – these are the disc version and ones that flash even after stopping – never used - SOLD

3 Forks – all 1 1/8 straight steerer

26 inch RST Gamma suspension fork – ca 210 mm steerer – Axle to crown ca 470 – air fork, v-brake and disc (will include the v-brake mounts) – the forks work but could do with a service - £15

700 c Carbon disc fork aluminium steerer – lots of tire clearance - short steerer (180mm) – rough 2 layers of paint - £10

26 inch GT cromo MTB forks – 180 mm steerer - £10

SRAM Force 10 speed shifters/levers - hoods dirty- scratches on the left lever - SOLD

Any questions please ask - thanks for looking!

Very nice 👌

Got one of these.. only 3 speed hub that takes discs as far as i am aware.
GLWS

Dibs challenge tires pls

3rd dibs shifter #4... probably long gone..

Would you mind adding the crank length for each group set?

Looks pretty bad from here too.
Hope you're not hurt.
Maybe time to put some couplers in the frame ;)

As always: amazing! I really enjoy your writeups and the detailed information about which decisions were good and how to improve if they weren't. I guess you could call it development..

I have been riding Hylex brakes on my commuter for years now without any issues at all and really like them, so was excited to see you using the Gevenalle option. The DI2 option looks neat, curious to see where your 'development' approach takes you.
Friction shifter, the good old square BB, steel stem etc all good for touring.. might just be a case for another geared 'race' twin-sibling.

Yellow and black, definitely, the halve and halve one. I would have voted for the simple Orlowski design but the 'Fern' logo is soo small.

Second dibs, DM

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/retro-bike-frame-specialized-old-school/1412663859

15£ specialized hardrock f+f