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[M_Chavez]

Almost 50 pages of it. It's the New Superb!

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Thread 'Retro-modern fusion gravel build madness. The new Superb!'

Aug 4, 2022

You'd think that after two failed modern gravel builds I'll give up on the idea of a gravel bike and ride an old 26er, but no, I'm too dang stubborn, so I decided to continue my quest for finding the right long-distance compromise between tarmac and offroading.
Also, the number of gravel events seems to be increasing all over the country, and I'm quite keen to ride in some of them, so a dedicated gravel bike won't be gathering dust in the shed.

My personal gravel requirements are:
- No pizzacutters. I have liberated my bike shed from these horrible abominations. Thank you @Woz for...

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In a nutshell:
Early 1950s randonneuse frame (for 650B 50mm balloons + guards) with all modern components. 9x1 drivetrain.
I am extremely proud to say that almost none of the parts were designed to work with each other.

V-brakes with adaptor will go this season. Rear cantis were just as weak, but didn't look so ridiculous.

This was my allergic reaction to all the gravel shite that's being sold in the shops these days.

 

[M_Chavez]

Oh, and yes, I've tapped my own M25x1 nuts to install a threadless headset to a French-threaded steerer.
Still have the taps that I can sell as I no longer need them.