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    RobeOfTheMagi
    Haraki san Expert
    @Denimhead 0
    Joined: 15 Apr 2024

    @Denimhead-0

    Interesting, I've never heard of Rene Horse before, seems really pricy but it might be worth the money. The gravel tyres by Panaracer look nice, but they're probably not as bombproof as the Marathon XR - however, the low weight is nice!

    In general I'd like to replace the wheels of my bike this winter and I need a hub dynamo. So any suggestions for new 26" rims/wheels are very welcome. The back wheel needs to have 32 spokes due to the Rohloff Speedhub.

    And yeah, and I have Magura HS33 brakes (please don't shit on them ;)), so I need rims for rim brakes.

    I was thinking about these Ryde Andras.

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      Denimhead 0
      Iron Heart Deity
      @RobeOfTheMagi
      Joined: 4 Sept 2023

      @RobeOfTheMagi

      What size tires are you using. Continental Gatorskinz are really durable, however, not sure they go larger then 32mm and are for mostly road.

      My favorite rims are Pacenti’s

      https://pacenticycledesign.com/collections/aluminium-rims-gravel-cross

      IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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        JCMx800
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 20 Sept 2012

        Climbing up gravel paths is always challenging but the view is always gold!!! IMG_5579.jpeg

        We like fast bikes. And dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are feckin cool!!!
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        Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
        XXX

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          Nik
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 12 Nov 2020

          Got to watch a Tour de France stage in person this summer, stage 11 that finished at Le Lioran. I watched at Col Pertus. I didn't know about the caravan of tour sponsors' novelty vehicles that comes through about an hour before the riders, throwing out free stuff at the crowd. I saw an old man and a young boy play tug of war with a t shirt. Then the next morning on my way to the local bakery I came across two team buses and their bike cars as they stayed in a local hotel. Last pic is on top of the big summit they went over which I rode up yesterday, Puy Mary.

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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            Time to get her out, give her a clean...

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            And order replacements for these...

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            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              RobeOfTheMagi
              Haraki san Expert
              Joined: 15 Apr 2024

              Get her these, @Giles : https://www.lizardskins.com/product-details?h=single-compound-oury-v2-teal&c=slip-on_handlebar_grips&t=oury_v2_grip&v=0, they are perfect.

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                RobeOfTheMagi
                Haraki san Expert
                Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                Following the recommendation of Mr Ronny Ultraromance I changed the stem and handlebar of my bike to a more beautiful and comfortable one (Nitto Albatross). I like it very much.

                Unfortunately my Speedhub is in for a service at Rohloff, so I cannot commute with my bike right now.

                Then:
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                Now:

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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  @RobeOfTheMagi
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  @RobeOfTheMagi said in Bicycles:

                  Get her these, @Giles : https://www.lizardskins.com/product-details?h=single-compound-oury-v2-teal&c=slip-on_handlebar_grips&t=oury_v2_grip&v=0, they are perfect.

                  Damn, those are nice....

                  Ordered......

                  Thanks

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    I just took her for a blast around town. I had forgotten just how much fun she is.

                    Any other upgrades people recommend? All I have done is swap the brake for a Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7800 and the lever for a Paul Love Lever....

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      goosehd
                      Mod Squad
                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                      Classic looking bike like that would look great with a brooks saddle, especially with a little indigo patina added 🙂

                      Edit: I always heard they are a pain to break in though, but once they are broken in are just about irreplaceable.

                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        goosehd
                        Mod Squad
                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                        Image taken from the net…

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                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          I have a good (from memory, better than Brooks, but can't remember the make) leather saddle on one of my other bikes, but I quite like the suedey finish of this one. I'll wear it out, then replace.....

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            Tago Mago
                            Mod Squad
                            @goosehd
                            Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                            @goosehd said in Bicycles:

                            Edit: I always heard they are a pain to break in though, but once they are broken in are just about irreplaceable.

                            I'm not sure this is Giles' thing

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              @RobeOfTheMagi

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                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                RobeOfTheMagi
                                Haraki san Expert
                                Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                                There you go Giles-San!

                                They feel sticky at first but that goes away. Best grip on the market imho. Enjoy every ride :).

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                                  Giles
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                  Here's another of mine.

                                  I had the frame built for me in the late 70's. Eventually got around to building her into a bike in 2016. Yeah, I took a little time to work out what I wanted to do 🙂

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                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    And.......

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                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      Denimhead 0
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      @Giles
                                      Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                      @Giles one of my favorite brands. Here is my Vincitore project
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                                      IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        Yes, in my early 20's I spent a long time evaluating English hand made frames, and ended up going with Mercian....

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          Nik
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                                          Both nice bikes @Giles curious if you've ridden more recent tech? carbon fibre, disc brakes, etc?

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