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fossala

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Test ride for my first unsupported tour.
« on: March 23, 2015, 08:18:42 AM »
I went out this morning to test the weight and the way it affected my bike. I'm heading off on the 16th so I'm going to do a day ride with all the equipment before then as well.
Anyway I thought the bike looked how it should so snapped a few crummy pictures from my phone to show it off.




As you can see I've made a few changes since buying the bike last year. I've fitted magura hs33 brakes, replaced the headset (pitting from previous owner), changed out the saddle for a brooks C17, fitted jones h bars (godsend) and sorted out a dynamo light/usb system (son28/edelux2/plugIII).
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Andre Jute

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Re: Test ride for my first unsupported tour.
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2015, 08:42:13 AM »
Looks both comfortable and fast. Love the handlebars.
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Kuba

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Re: Test ride for my first unsupported tour.
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2015, 10:33:10 AM »
Lovely! I'm curious about the saddle, did you choose it as it's leather-free? How do you find it?
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fossala

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Re: Test ride for my first unsupported tour.
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2015, 10:44:12 AM »
Yes I bought the saddle because it didn't use leather but I do find it very comfy. It feels quite like a B17 but you could tell the difference in a blind test.
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alfie1952

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Re: Test ride for my first unsupported tour.
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2015, 01:55:15 PM »
Hi fossal,

What a lovely, classy  looking bike. Please let us know how you get on with your Jones handlebars.

Regards Alfie
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fossala

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Re: Test ride for my first unsupported tour.
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2015, 02:02:01 PM »
I've been using them for 3 months commuting 26 miles a day and the odd day ride. What would you like to know.
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Danneaux

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Re: Test ride for my first unsupported tour.
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2015, 03:57:25 PM »
Ooh, what a lovely bike, Dave! It surely looks the business, and is beautifully assembled.

Nothing says "Adventure" like a full set of Carradice bags, and I wish you smooth roads and happy times come the 16th.

Best,

Dan.
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alfie1952

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Re: Test ride for my first unsupported tour.
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2015, 05:11:25 PM »
Hi fossala,

Have the Jones handlebars given you a more upright position as they seem to have a more backward sweep, and did you have to trim your ergon grips to accommodate the shifter and brake lever. I was going to purchase a set, and it's good to speak first  to someone who has them, to get their opinion.

A real classy number.

Regards Alfie
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fossala

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Re: Test ride for my first unsupported tour.
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2015, 05:30:04 PM »
Yes, at the grips it has given me a more upright position. I was replacing thorn comfort bars so it won't be as much as if I where swapping out straight bars.

I didn't need to modify the grips at all. They're GC1 grips for rohloff http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gc1.

I love having the different hand positions options.
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