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A bit thundery today but I really enjoyed riding through the rain after weeks of heat

Ritchey Kyote 👍

Up to 34° but the cool breeze in the uplands was a relief🌞

Finally I’ve bought a tool for bending pipes for another 14 € and the main job was done in 5 minutes Still room for improvement, but full adjust ability given in every direction needed. There is an alu bar sewn-in the rear of the bag I bolted the rail to and the joint is sturdy When I thought...

As mentioned before I want to get rid of my rear panniers/racks and in addition to the saddle bag, I need a handlebar bag for my other bike (plus the frame bag of my third) so I can easily swap racks in case I should need more room for luggage. Klick-fix adaptors are plain ugly and take the room...

Souvenir de la route: From the corner of my eye I saw something swirl through the air, first it hit my shirt than fell on my shorts 🤮

New derailleur day :) The old XT wasn’t only worn out, bent or meant for smaller seat tube angles as well. Also the first longer ride today with the Ritchey Kyote and the 800 mm feel spot-on. The DXR levers are just polished M510 Deore what puts me off somehow and for that totally overpriced...

Today I rode past a Giant Bikes warehouse, I don’t even know the name of the village, and shortly after that past something what looked like a former Giant salespoint from a distance and turned out to be the shop of some retrohead. At least 20 bikes in one room, Masi, Colnago, you name ito_O...

I've made some changes to the cockpit Call me Ritchey Fanboy but it all makes sense 😉: The original star nut was crooked and somehow I've managed to install the new one crooked as well, so got rid of it. The stem was the only reasonable one I've found with the right rise and the bars and grips...

Free cherries, all you can eat (and I couldn't resist) Free range cattle, unusual in this region Fantastic weather, my right arm is sunburned

I've laced the B17 and it's better but needs readjustment now

Today I went on a 50 km shakedown ride (which was enough at 34°) and enjoyed every moment. Although I didn’t wear sandals, this is the right bike for relaxed touring in Birkenstock's. I didn’t do friction shifting for 30 years (the Gazelle is only for display 🤫) but it worked perfect. I thought...

Finally the pedals: Some months ago a guy sold several of them on ebay, meanwhile I regret that I’ve only bought one pair And for the luggage 🤗

The derailleur of choice Purists look away: I've decided to use some kind of flat bars for the time being, 700 mm wide 🙃

Wheels are finished. I’ve used the rear hub in my commuter in the last couple of month (just for the noise :cool: ). So I’ve only had to build a new front wheel (Downside: No Mavics)

Congratulations to Barrycroker! Well deserved :)

I've bid on a saddle, that was delivered last Saturday New tires arrived today. They get positive reviews, low rolling resistance, good price

Left crank arm sanded with 1500 grit. Right one new an unused Brakes cleaned and pads replaced New headset Bottom bracket fitted :)