Not vintage or French Tourers/Campeurs, Trade/Porteurs, Audax/Randonneurs, Commuters/Town

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I don't like disc brakes but...Meerglas.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

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[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I don't like disc brakes but...Meerglas built for PBP.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

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[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I don't like disc brakes but...Meerglas world expedition.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

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[chickendrumsticks]

Why don't all quality bikes have a brazed on FD mount? I'm sure there's a reason but I'm bug*ered if I know why not. I'm prepared for a deluge of reasons...

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Why don't all quality bikes have a brazed on FD mount? I'm sure there's a reason but I'm bug*ered if I know why not. I'm prepared for a deluge of reasons...

Short answer, it can limit chain ring sizes and f mech choice. More dribble than deluge

 

[Woz]

Why don't all quality bikes have a brazed on FD mount? I'm sure there's a reason but I'm bug*ered if I know why not. I'm prepared for a deluge of reasons...

This is sooooo funny, earlier today mentioned why the hell are braze-on FDs mounts used on these bikes.

Reason #43 ...... the day you decide to go single ring up front for fixed, SS or hub gear you save yourself a messy job.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

This is sooooo funny, earlier today mentioned why the hell are braze-on FDs mounts used on these bikes.

Reason #43 ...... the day you decide to go single ring up front for fixed, SS or hub gear you save yourself a messy job.

Thought this would drag you away from the Merlot