I almost asked him today what he would charge but I didn’t. I don’t know why but I want to wait for a bit.
That would be fucking awesome. I asked him awhile back if he had ever built a Randonneur bike and he said no and that he didn’t like doing very elaborate builds…we’ll see.
This looks like it may be a good option. No canti mounts, but those can always be added if need be.
One converted to 650B
Another good one
+1 on a fucking cross check if you’re on a lower budget. you can get new ones on sale for close to 300 if you shop around, although this is probably a bad time of year for that.
i wouldn’t worry too much about trail/ low trail either. I have put a front load on my crosscheck and ridden hundreds of kms with no ill effects, in fact in a state of deep bliss.
The crosscheck’s ht is a bit low, so you might have to put in an extra spacer… not a tdb.
I like my BJ, but some of these 650b jobbies posted lately make it feel a bit like a turd.
mander, got my pm?
I’m going to go after that Sequoia. I think it’s perfect.
[quote=mander]+1 on a fucking cross check if you’re on a lower budget. you can get new ones on sale for close to 300 if you shop around, although this is probably a bad time of year for that.
i wouldn’t worry too much about trail/ low trail either. I have put a front load on my crosscheck and ridden hundreds of kms with no ill effects, in fact in a state of deep bliss.
The crosscheck’s ht is a bit low, so you might have to put in an extra spacer… not a tdb.[/quote]
this.
i’m sure a light load on the front won’t destroy the bike. maybe it will make handling a bit weird but unless you’re riding 200 400 600 or 1200K who cares if the handling gets a little weird with a bit of weight on the front…for kickin around town i’m sure it’d work ok.
the headtube is an easy work around. just use an extra spacer and use a 6* stem…and don’t buy the size that’s sized like a tarck bike.
the only neg is that i see like thirty of the damn cross check or double cross a day…but that’s probably coz it’s a damn practical frame.
you selling the phillipe?
edit: fuck that sequoia, have Josh build you a frame. A light tourer/ randonneur thing would be right up his alley.
Dude, that would be so fucking expensive. I don’t really want to drop 1000.00 + on a frame and fork…even though it would be amazing.
And what is wrong with a Sequoia anyway?
nothing’s wrong with it, it actually looks pretty sweet.
And yes, I think I might sell the Philippe if the price is right. If not, I’ll just hang onto it.
sequoia’s sweet.
or get vintage trek, get braze-ons added.
Yeah, adding braze ons is very realistic as Josh Muir lives a block from my house and I work with another guy who could do it.
also, my buddy just picked up a Bianchi San Remo, mid 90s lugged italy touring frame. maybe work your cl juju on that.
That Sequoia 650b build with the Racers is pretty badass, and would require no braze-ons.
I think that’s what I’m going to go after.
[quote=bexley]I like my BJ, but some of these 650b jobbies posted lately make it feel a bit like a turd.
mander, got my pm?[/quote]
Nope, something fucked up maybe?
Also, can’t believe you think your bike is a turd. that’s crazy talk
Guess what? I went to the Cupertino Bike Swap today and found a fucking 62cm Sequoia frame and fork for 100.00.
I can’t fucking believe it. Also found a brooks team pro w/ a cut out for 75.00.
Fuck yeah!
you are one lucky motherfucker, e-rock.
eric wins at tarckin.
