Two things I would upgrade, the front wheel is radial laced, that is not the best for travels as it's not as strong as 3 cross lacing, brakes are easily upgraded to v-brakes The modulation and power of your brakes is not as good as you liked, you mentioned, this is because you have brake levers that are made for V-brakes combined with canti brakes. If you switch the cantilever brakes for V models then braking is much better. If you ever want to replace the cables that run over the top tube then install outre cables from front to back in one piece, the cables stay much smoother in performance and is also not conflicting with your toptubebag
Yeah, good shout out, i was thinking that, too. Due to time, i was keen to get it done quickly and cheaply, hence using levers i had. Plan is to strip the bike fully next year, spray paint, and get all those details sorted out.
Great build..steel 90’s Univegas are great bikes! I have done a virtually exact same build on ‘95 Marin Eldridge grade, with 2.1 big apples - so comfy!
Hi, they're schwalbe Big Ben plus 2.1s. They have the green guard, only punctured once when a machine screw chewed up a section But they're now cracking so need new ones. Might get regular big Ben's next.
👋 thanks for watching. They are HIGH BIKE RIDING POSITION EXTRA WIDE, EXTRA RISE, EXTRA COMFORT, DUTCH HANDLEBAR from Bankrupt Bike Parts on Ebay. They are 670mm wide and 100mm rise. I find that a big improvement on the normal 600 straight bars.
What's that rear fender? Pretty neat that it mounts on the canti posts - is that off the shelf or custom? Edit: I think it's a Topeak NMF from the old school 👍
Yes, it's a topeak, but no idea after that! Yeah I thought it was cool, I was a bit sad to replace it, but I need as much coverage as possible for the trip!
Congratulations, beautiful build🚴
Glad you like it!
Looks perfect. I had a Raleigh sojurn stolen. It was a buity. Abit heavy but sturdy and dependable. Good job .
Hate to heat about stolen bikes 😐
Lovely build. Hope you have a fantastic time on the trip.
Thanks, already been and back, you'll hear all about it in a video soon 👍
Really nice build! I had a quite similar bag setup on my trip to trondheim - right inbetween bike packing and touring!
Yeah, I'm not fussy on what category it's in, just want to ride my bike comfortably!
Two things I would upgrade, the front wheel is radial laced, that is not the best for travels as it's not as strong as 3 cross lacing, brakes are easily upgraded to v-brakes
The modulation and power of your brakes is not as good as you liked, you mentioned, this is because you have brake levers that are made for V-brakes combined with canti brakes. If you switch the cantilever brakes for V models then braking is much better. If you ever want to replace the cables that run over the top tube then install outre cables from front to back in one piece, the cables stay much smoother in performance and is also not conflicting with your toptubebag
Yeah, good shout out, i was thinking that, too. Due to time, i was keen to get it done quickly and cheaply, hence using levers i had. Plan is to strip the bike fully next year, spray paint, and get all those details sorted out.
Wrong time for mayo weather catch you out take care 🍀🙈
Well, this was shot in August, but caught the unseasonal weather, including hurricane Ernesto 🌀
nice buildd
the problem at 90s mtb the frame and the stem is too damn long for shorter rider. I have to use sweptback handlebar
where do you poo then
It wasnt til the afternoon, in Wales at the ferry port at Hollyhead. 😂
Great build..steel 90’s Univegas are great bikes! I have done a virtually exact same build on ‘95 Marin Eldridge grade, with 2.1 big apples - so comfy!
I think these peaked in mid 90s, then went to aggressive with front squish!
Beautiful bike, what handlebars are those? I need some extra rise for my lanky arse!
Thanks 😊 they are "670mm Chrome Hise Riser Tourist Bike Handlebars North Road Style 100mm Rise" or item 203973495499 on eBay.
sweet build, I like that front rack and am currently in the market of purchasing one. What front rack is used on this build? Thanks!
Thanks! It's a Brick Lane Bikes Frontier. They are heavy duty so it does add weight. But it's survived crashes and loads of abuse for me.
Hi, Very nice preparation!!
Well done.
What brand and dimensions of tyres do you use?
Have a nice trip.
Hi, they're schwalbe Big Ben plus 2.1s. They have the green guard, only punctured once when a machine screw chewed up a section
But they're now cracking so need new ones. Might get regular big Ben's next.
Maybe i missed it, but what handlebar are those?
👋 thanks for watching. They are HIGH BIKE RIDING POSITION EXTRA WIDE, EXTRA RISE, EXTRA COMFORT, DUTCH HANDLEBAR from Bankrupt Bike Parts on Ebay. They are 670mm wide and 100mm rise. I find that a big improvement on the normal 600 straight bars.
What's that rear fender? Pretty neat that it mounts on the canti posts - is that off the shelf or custom?
Edit: I think it's a Topeak NMF from the old school 👍
Yes, it's a topeak, but no idea after that!
Yeah I thought it was cool, I was a bit sad to replace it, but I need as much coverage as possible for the trip!
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