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[JRGSXR]

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My recent purchase. Only picked it up a couple of days ago. Needs work but I’m projectless right now so it fits the bill perfectly. Just had a look back through the posts as I’ve been busy with my new job and not been on for a few weeks. Nice to see everyone is still getting out and about. Some fab pics a usual. I think I need to up my picture game. As I mentioned, I’ve got a new job, my commute before was around 26 miles each way ( for over 12yrs). My new job is just over a couple each way so will be able to use the bike for work. Just need to decide which one? I’ll update with a few pics as the GT takes shape. Hope everyone is safe and well.

 

[clubby]

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Holy duck, what’s up the bar and stem!? Didn’t realise they did a time trial version!
Nice find, never one in yellow before. I’ve an STS that I’ve had since new in 1997. Lovely bikes.

Edit, just noticed tyres are on the wrong wheels as well. Look original though, that’s what mine came with.

 

[JRGSXR]

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I wondered how long it would take for someone to spot the tyres lol. No idea what the guy was thinking but the stems upside down too. Like I said it needs work. It does seem pretty original though with the exception of the saddle, pedals (the reflectors flash when you pedal lol) and the bar ends which are all cheap tat. Not sure what to do with this one? I need to machine up a bush for the rear chainstay linkage as there’s some play in the non drive side one. Other than that??? Swap out the tat and fix the bars and tyres? Or go for a full rebuild/upgrade? I need to be careful though, the wife says she likes the look of it, if I make it too nice she might just claim it for herself! Seems to be a common occurrence in my house.

 

[jimo746]

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The bars look like Jones Loop bars , you planning on some bikepacking on it?
Looks in good nick though, you could get away with doing very little, or could go down the rabbit hole of upgrading every component. If you're thinking of using it for work though I'd opt for the former.

 

[JRGSXR]

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Mmmmm I’ve been down that hole a few times on previous builds, not sure I’m ready to venture in again just now. Plan A sounds good to me though. Once over, sort out the few issues that annoy me, ride, enjoy.

 

[Jamiedyer]

Well after yesterdays trip south and fabulous Fatbike ride I had some chores to do this morning before heading out with the family for a socially distanced lunch at a local cafe. The weather was a bit nicer with the rain stopped I did mange to get the Pugsley washed, greased and oiled and put away before heading out and when I returned I thought I better hook up the lights from Planet X and take them on a test ride on the Long Haul Trucker, in the interests of safety of course. These may become my new commuting lights rather than use my Trouties for commuting.
So just a short late afternoon ride of an hour and a half up around the backroads towards Thurso. The lights work fantastically well and give a great spread of light. Highly recommend. Trucker was a pleasure to ride and like the Pugsley it has been about a month or so since I last rode it as I have been giving the Jack Taylor a fair workout lately, but the Trucker is my modern do it all and do it nicely ride. So comfortable and fits like a glove. Just coming on for 10 years since I built my Trucker and it's done some work over that time and still love riding it.

Jamie

IMG_4426 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

IMG_4424 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

IMG_4430 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

IMG_4445 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

IMG_4451 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

 

[clubby]

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Mmmmm I’ve been down that hole a few times on previous builds, not sure I’m ready to venture in again just now. Plan A sounds good to me though. Once over, sort out the few issues that annoy me, ride, enjoy.

As long as the forks are fine, change the saddle, pedals, bars and stem and I reckon you’re good to go. Not much to gain on the upgrade front.

 

[Mr Panda]

Those bars are on back to front aren't they?

 

[dyna-ti]

What model of lights is it Jamie ?.

 

[Jamiedyer]

They are the Burn Baby Burn from Planet X, the same as Jimos. On sale at £19.98

Jamie