Wow! She’s beauty. The critic in me says (constructively, of course): 1) the cables housing need an inch or so trimmed–both front and rear for the rear brake, and the rear shifter too; 2) I personally don’t like front racks–I feel it affects the handling negatively; and 3) too bad there’s not a chain guard.…
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[What’s a 650 tire? Much less a 650A and a 650B? Well, don’t forget, as you may have, that this blog was started because of 650 wheels. For a refresher course, see Sheldon Brown’s discussion.] Peter, Good day from Down Under. Just thought I would drop you a line and let you know that I…
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This is the freshly laced front wheel. I love the curvy spoke pattern. It’s only curvy because the spokes haven’t been tightened yet. After they’re tightened, they’ll straighten out and look more normal. Bicycle wheels are amazing things. I’ve actually built a few wheels before. It’s considered relatively advanced. I find it amazing to take…
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