⭐ LoCo-Motion ⭐ ReTrO gRaVeL

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

That's pretty slick

Just a thought from your possible need for 2 speed.....

B-72 saddle, a classic no longer made, wow

I've had the seat for a while. Threw it on when I put the OG front wheel, new black tires & pedals. One of the best seats made in my opinion. They look cool too!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Getting closer

 

[Captain Awesome]

And then........

Crap wrap job but it'll do. Been awhile since I had to make brake cables from scratch


Dial in ergos, hardware swapped out, chain, hook up the dingleator, and give her a shine! Then we ride

 

[OddJob]

That blue tape matches your blue frame highlights perfectly! Black hoods and black levers also tie in nicely.

Looking forward to the full view!

 

[Captain Awesome]

I feel like it needs more...


But I also feel like less is more...


Anxious to weigh it and see how much lighter it is than stock when I picked it up

 

[Captain Awesome]

Where my drop bar guys at? @irideiam @ifitsfreeitsforme @Endlesschain @Gravelgrinder59 @rickpaulos

What am I missing if anything?

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

 

[Captain Awesome]

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[Endlesschain]

Put this nice Specialized saddle on

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I tend to keep any speczd seats as they tend to be universally a quality well built seat and never had an uncomfortable one yet

 

[Captain Awesome]

I tend to keep any speczd seats as they tend to be universally a quality well built seat and never had an uncomfortable one yet

Ditto. Everytime I see one (holy grail) in the discount bin at an LBS I'll snap it up and put it away

 

[Endlesschain]

Everything looks tight to me, if it's ergonomics are right for you and you are going to keep it and riding it for several months and still like it I would invest in some quality tires, my friend that clocks 80 to 120klm in a day rides swears by the bontrager gr1 team gravel tyre, and yes they can be expensive depending on who selling them also maxxis high rolling tyres have always been the go to tires and if you have money falling out of your pockets then surly branded tyres are the mutts nuts

 

[Captain Awesome]

Everything looks tight to me, if it's ergonomics are right for you and you are going to keep it and riding it for several months and still like it I would invest in some quality tires, my friend that clocks 80 to 120klm in a day rides swears by the bontrager gr1 team gravel tyre, and yes they can be expensive depending on who selling them also maxxis high rolling tyres have always been the go to tires and if you have money falling out of your pockets then surly branded tyres are the mutts nuts

Agreed. I used those Kenda's primarily because I already had them. But they are foldable and not very sturdy. Also very low tpi

IF it all works out and becomes a long term steed I'd love to try some Surly Extraterrestrial

 

[Endlesschain]

My friend has clocked over 3000klm's on these surly's and only just replaced one tyre

 

[Endlesschain]

Agreed. I used those Kenda's primarily because I already had them. But they are foldable and not very sturdy. Also very low tpi

IF it all works out and becomes a long term steed I'd love to try some Surly Extraterrestrial

I was just thinking these tyres,thinking alike there my friend

 

[Endlesschain]

My friends surly karate monkey on the right that I used for a 2 day ride 1 x 10 friction micro shift
And his Haro Mary ss 1 x 12 also friction micro shift

 

[Endlesschain]

My friend gave me a Gary fisher trek frame a couple years ago and he has convinced me to throw some coin at it and built a gravel bike, I will start a thread of the now half built bike soon

 

[Captain Awesome]

My friends surly karate monkey on the right that I used for a 2 day ride 1 x 10 friction micro shift
And his Haro Mary ss 1 x 12 also friction micro shift
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I love that Haro Mary. I've got a Haro Ally

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Have you applied any smellyalater to the dingle thingle?

 

[Captain Awesome]

Have you applied any smellyalater to the dingle thingle?

I made up a wiggly stick while I was snipping them there stoppy cables and jammed it in the dingle thingy

Started playing with the alignment but realized I don't have any 3/32 chain

Hopefully soon. I'd love to shake it down this weekend when tropical storm PITA makes it's way outta here

 

[Endlesschain]

Some finished and unfinished projects at my friends private space