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I have been loving my hampsten strada bianca (with whisky fork)
really has become my #1 bike for the last month, its fantastic. I know you are on a budget but look around because I got this thing for a crazy good deal (way less than then the all city), great geo, built by IF so you know its some of the best, awesome steel and crazy amazing paint. the whisky fork is fantastic and imo looks better on this bike then the wound up it came with. And bike fits 35s. who needs discs |
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I've heard that some of the 2017 Treks take 30's. I'll have to check those out. Last edited by mhespenheide; 09-06-2017 at 10:26 AM. |
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Unless someone out there wants to convince me that I should stop mucking around with rim brakes. I live and ride in dry conditions, though, like being able to wrench on rim brakes myself, and have nice wheels. Unless an Open UP drops in my lap, I'm likely to stick with rim brakes. |
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!ALSO! Has anyone successfully done 35's on a Mr Pink? |
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I've also fit GK 35/38 with the VO brakes. |
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A few more candidates beyond what's been mentioned so far, for anyone else who's looking:
Kona Esatto Ti was made for rim brakes for a year (or two?) before transitioning to discs. Soma Pescadero, Tange Prestige steel for the main triangle. Zancanato Road32 -- not sure if this is essentially custom, or if there are stock sizes. (It's also pricier than custom from Curtlo or Carver, but that's another issue.) Independent Fabrications Club Racer used to be for rim brakes, I think; not sure about that. |
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I had originally thought to stay "modern" and to stay away from steel, just for the "lightweight" criteria. But does anyone want to suggest any vintage classics? I'm hearing rumors of some early 80's Puegeots with Vitus 980 tubing that might be candidates.
I've already got a 1992 lugged steel Trek that fits 35's (really similar to their 1980's bikes, down to a nutted rear brake arch), but the chainstays and wheelbase are a little long for it to fit what I'm explicitly looking for here. And it's a few pounds heavier than I'd like. Last edited by mhespenheide; 09-07-2017 at 01:56 PM. |
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Zanconatos are all full custom.
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Yes, I own one. Please feel free to PM if you want to discuss.
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regardless.. plenty of clearance with the br-r600. The gravel kings mentioned above^ measure 37.46mm on an 18mm internal rim as well. I dont' have a ton of time on the mr pink but it feels damn good with the carbon fork.. i had the pink one, and ended up sizing down and bought bmeryman's frame. Its a practical bike that can handle a big tire and feels great at speed and getting to speed. I ride 95% gravel so keep that in mind as far as my review is concerned. may not translate to roadie life idk. One thing that sucks is airing the tires down to pull the wheel but thats the only negative ive experienced. good luck with your search |
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Good bike, does what I ask it to do nicely, but only has room (barely) for 700x30 alas.
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