History
A gallery of historic and (re)new(ed) all ’round bikes
Rationale
Where are all the down-to-earth, un-branded, handmade bikes to fill the widening gap between inexpensive mass-produced name-brand bikes and very expensive boutique handmade bikes.
Modular Bike Style
Use the same steel frame, cranks, BB, seatpost, and brakes
• wide spot in chainstay for fat tires
• 650B or 32x700c
• cantilever breaks or long caliper brakes
• quill with adjustable height
• long wheelbase for pannier-heel clearance
• simple brushed metal with clear coat or earth tone powder coat
• gearing: 5-speed or 8-speed freewheel
• bike sizes: 50, 53, 56, 59, 62 cm
Variations on a theme
Fast all ’rounder
• standard fork
• randonnee or standard handlebars
• Shimano tiagra road bike levers
• Down tube shifters
• Road bike saddle
• No clipless pedals
Sturdy all ‘rounder
• Less trail and shallower fork angle than normal (but still in the “safety” range)
• Very short stem for old-timey feel
• old Raleigh or porteur handlebars
• Tektro mtb break levers (cheap but good)
• Flat top leather saddle
• BMX platform pedals
Hey – the link doesn’t work…I wanna see pictures!
(and it’s BRAKES not breaks – though you should definitely use breaks if you’re on an all-arounder…preferably at a cafe!)
you are missed!
hmm. did you try clicking on the link that you get redirected to?
This is where it takes me…
(http://davelove.wordpress.com/all-rounder-bike/history2/)
Maybe I need a brake….
right. then click on the word “gallery” hypertexted. right?
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