It's amazing what a little TLC does. I just cleaned it mate. Stripped all parts, and cleaned them individually, and replaced the bits as per original post. Other than that it's the same bike and parts, just with less mud and gunk
Not got the means to weigh it. However, it is pretty light and not far off my Axis, which I know is 10.4kg without pedals in original spec. Which is a smidge under 23lb. I'd say the R comes in around 24 or 25
Went for my first ride with my wife yesterday, in this country anyway. She was on her 94 Hahanna that I built her for Christmas. A leisurely 17 mile ride, mostly along the prom, but with a few meters through mud (wife's favourite bit, which is good news). She liked her bike, but today I switched out her Gripshift to STX STIs. She complained of sore hands and a sore bum, no issues with either bike though, so good news. The R is running smooth, but currently trying to "tune" my Vs while sat in the warm lounge
Advice please folks. Silver, ti or black seatpost? I've seen a nice black Ritchey Comp seatpost. It may be a bit modern, but matches the chainset. Do you think it would work? Or Should I hold out for a DEAN Ti, or just a nicer silver alloy one?
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I am thinking of trying the tricolour. They did come with Sugino originally, but they weren't that great, although I have that one in my watch list. What really puts me off is that they were black originally, and the arms look tatty. I'm thinking maybe Middleburn or I saw some nice ones on a for sale thread on here and I've enquired as to their dates