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I also did this to an old set of MT62 cranks. I always thought even 165mm cranks looked a bit long for the missus who's 167cm short. And when we moved away from track cranks on her bikes I couldn't find any decent double or triple cranks in 165mm or shorter (actually I could but a) I didn't fancy them b) they were too pricey and c) I had a good stockpile of 175mm cranks).

I wouldn't use the term milled but the process involved a drill press, pedal taps, angle grinder and some files. Now she has custom 155mm MT62 cranks and her rotation looks much better. She told me it was a bit weird at first but got used to it after just a few km's. She can't really hammer down like she used to on 170mm cranks when she's out of the saddle but otherwise she's completely sold on the idea of shorter cranks for shorter people. A bit like smaller frames, handlebars, wheels etc.

Yup, Crust Clydesdale. Often imitated, never duplicated.

On an Open Pro but nonetheless.
Yeah, bigger clearance. And the Pomp V4 had a stupid low seatstay bridge that limited clearance.

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You can also find some project pics on my Flickr!

Oh it's the Mulo I posted on the previous page. I don't seem to able to quote myself but there are two pics.
But basically I chopped off the wishbone and dropouts and replaced them with a pair of S-bend seatstays and Konga dropouts. Also moved around some braze-ons.

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Fenders are Pelago 55mm and the seatpost is a Shimano R600.

Exploding (recalled) Shimano R515's paired to R550 levers.
This same combo was previously fitted to my tandem and worked much better than the MT200 hydro's that are fitted now. Not super snappy but heaps of leverage and power.

Mods complete and frame painted. Threw it together and it's looking quite good.

Basically a 2x10 disc brake version of my Pomp!

So I did a thing...

Cranks are cheapo Shimano 2200. Picked them up as a curiosity but are just about as soft and lowend as you'd think. Not recommended.
Driveside crank does say SHIMANO with big letters though just like those Olympic DA cranks which is a cool bonus :D

Previously raw Pompino got some new paint, wheels, brakes and dyno setup. Internal wiring all around, what a pain that was. Oh so functional now.

Finally got around to having my tandem painted. Posted this a couple of years ago, chopped and brazed together from two broken frames and some cromo. Looks so much more complete now.

More pics on Flickr if yer interested.

You should rather give credit to the almighty Rick Hunter, that's where I found the courage to just give no fucks and braze on.

29'er version of my previously posted Sutra. Basically the same setup as before but traded some glamping items for a kitchen and two more jackets for a week-long tour. Also made a new Bagman-ish support for the rear saddlebag.

Because those Crust bars are so expensive. Ritchey bars are like £25 and materials for the stem even less. And I got to make something myself.

Oh and I like wide drop bars.

Ah, yes. Bit older pic but still going strong and I still have all my teeth contrary to what someone was worried about a few years ago :D

Switched out the Easton bars for some Ritcheys. Backsweep is kind of a must for the flat section when the bars are something like 56-58cm wide at the hoods.

I'd actually love a Rapture as a geared commuter version of my Pompino. Just super hard to find.
Thinking about buying one of those new On-One Mulo's if they ever get the XL back in stock and replacing the dropouts but we'll see.

The Sutra is really nice. Should've bought one in 2017 instead of the Stavanger I had for five years. Good mix of high/mid-trail, mtb-feel, loading options but still pretty lively. Fits proper big tyres too.
The new Sutra LTD is a bit different if you want to compare.

116 Bike Shop in Stockholm. Think they closed shop a few months ago?
Epically nice owner from Gotland!

Most specs are on PedalRoom. Anything in particular you're interested in?

Yes, owner reporting in.

I'm not from the UK. But ok, I can kind of accept your point.

Finally got my hands on a Clydesdale fork. I actually have a 50% stake in another Tunturi Rock'n Road cargobike that me and my friend modded into a cycletruck. This is better though as the handlebars don't hit the cargo when turning.
Nothing special otherwise, partsbin build with a touch of dumpster finds and shiny new dynamo front wheel.

P.S. I still can't understand how bikes without fenders make into this thread. I'd rather have a dry arse and a backpack than grinding sand between my Levi's and my Flite and having a rack.

Custom rack stays are already a good start and I've seen some more and less creative solutions to full racks made without welding or brazing. Good luck!