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AndyE

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Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« on: September 30, 2014, 04:47:06 PM »
This is my Sherpa, there are many like it but this one is mine.



Wow And what a bike! The best machine I have ever ridden. Arrived just after lunch, had to have it delivered to my parents home, put it the van, shot of home, took some photos, see below, quickly fixed on the peddles, bottle cage, got changed and took the Sherpa for a spin. 22.66km in just over the hour .Its mainly flat where I live, but managed to get it up to 41.4 km/h with out much effort and handled the rough with the smooth.

 A big big thank you to Steve at SJS a top man, for  putting up with lots of emails and upgrades. 16 days from flash to bang, and three days from the call to say it was finished. That was the hardest part of the waiting.
















Thinking of putting some hooks in the wall of the living room, to hang my new work of art. Got to wait for it get dark to see the lights work.

Time to go and clean up the zip ties and the blue packing!

Andy

« Last Edit: September 30, 2014, 04:53:50 PM by AndyE »
Doncaster in deepest South of Yorkshire

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2014, 05:01:01 PM »
Class enjoy every pedal stroke,any adventures planned for it. ;)

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2014, 05:03:13 PM »
A very nicely proportioned flat-barred Sherpa, in a favourite colour!  In fact the matt finish looks splendid.  The bars are at a very relaxed height without being too gawky to my eye. Nice
 

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2014, 05:15:33 PM »
Defiantly anto, day rides only at the moment, which is a shame with all this good weather were having. All in good time, my riding style and fitness need a bit of work before loading it up and taking to the road. I will hopefully be riding every day now. To and fro, from my parents ( full time carer for my mum) and when the panniers arrive get some loaded ridding done with the shopping.  

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2014, 05:23:48 PM »
All congratulations, Andy, on a stunning new ride!

It looks the business...and then some!

Isn't new-bike ownership the greatest feeling?

All the best,

Dan.

AndyE

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2014, 05:32:45 PM »
It's a good feeling Dan. Finally a bike the works and is comfortable, and worth every penny.
Andy
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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2014, 05:50:24 PM »
Fan-bloody-tastic looking bike, Andy! It certainly will take you wherever you dream of going.

Enjoy!  :D

PS - BTW, what tyres are you running?

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2014, 06:07:38 PM »
Fan-bloody-tastic looking bike, Andy! It certainly will take you wherever you dream of going.

Enjoy!  :D

PS - BTW, what tyres are you running?

Panaracer Pasela Tour Guard Rigid Tyre - 26 x 1.75 Inch (42-559).

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2014, 06:08:59 PM »
Great looking bike - I hope it rides as good as it looks

Congrats

Fraser

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2014, 06:10:42 PM »
Looks good, Andy, you will get good service from both the bike and sjsc, I am sure.

Bar end shifters as thumbies? Same set up as I have, I like
 

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2014, 06:13:55 PM »
. . . got posted before I had finished!!

How do you find the thumbies?

Lewis - Sheffield
 

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2014, 06:23:36 PM »
i bet all you Rohloff boys are a tad jealous ;D ;D

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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2014, 06:36:04 PM »
Andy,

A cracking bike, satisfaction guaranteed... ;D ;D  and not a tad jealous, but delighted for you  knowing how good they are.

Regards Alfie
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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2014, 06:36:58 PM »
The tummies work very well Lewis, front mech changer was a bit strange with no clicks, the changes will get better with use. I used the big ring and only the first 3 sprockets on the Cassette for most of the ride this after noon. I was thinking that I had made a mistake with this choice but after my first ride I am pleased with the Ultra Wide Range Gearing , 48X36X26T and 11-36T Cassette . It is going to be ok for my daily commute to my mums and for the shopping. It's very flat out hear in Doncaster lewis and there are no Trams to contend with either.
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Re: Full Metal (Steel is Real) Sherpa.
« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2014, 06:39:17 PM »
i bet all you Rohloff boys are a tad jealous ;D ;D

To be honest anto, I was disappointed that I could not stretch to a raven! but not any more ;D
Andy
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