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Gear Talk / Re: Tour Bike Build

« on: August 15, 2024, 12:05:05 pm »

All,

OK, i have decided on the Brooks B-17 Specials. $140 each for the specials vs $120 each for the regular. $200 each for the Sella's seam a little excessive for me giving the fact that could use that money spent elsewhere.

Thank you all for your comments and insight. I'm sure I'll be back with yet more questions.
Muggs

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Gear Talk / Re: Tour Bike Build

« on: August 13, 2024, 08:52:40 am »

Hello All,

Sorry for going dark; busy with work. After a lot of research here and other places, I've decided to purchase two prebuilt DTer's (one for me and one for my wife).
Should be here next week. Buying a prebuilt and "living with it" for a time before making any changes sounds like a better idea.

So, anyway, one thing that I know I want to change is the saddle to a Brooks leather saddle. Does anyone have a preference between the B17 & the B17 special?
Apparently the special has recessed rivets? Any thoughts appreciated.

Muggs

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Gear Talk / Re: Tour Bike Build

« on: July 20, 2024, 02:20:51 pm »

Thank you both for confirming my thoughts about 26” frame.
I am 6’2” and about 230. My “in shape” weight is about 210.

I tried to find SRAM 900 hubs with 36H but it seems that 32H is all that I could find.
Would you suggest Shimano, or something else? I want to build this right once, but I don’t want to break the bank either. LOL

Thank you again for your comments. I’m sure as I build this I will have many more questions specific to touring as this will be my first bike build for touring.

Muggs

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Gear Talk / Tour Bike Build

« on: July 19, 2024, 03:31:13 pm »

Hello All,

New to the forum. I am building a touring bike and I'm in the initial phase. I've selected a Surly Disc Trucker frame set and would like advice on 26" or 700c.
Any and all thoughts or comments appreciated.
FYI - 67 years old will be doing mostly 3-8 day tours. A roadie in my younger years, but mostly coming from a mountain biking background.

TIA,
Muggs