first mock up

raleigh clubman

i bought a 2009 raleigh clubman today for this sort of thing. i had it left over a work and i sold my folding bike to get money for it. ive never ridden a frame this big (57cm) im 5'10'' with a 32'' inseam and standover is about an inch of room. i swapped the 100mm stem for a 90mm, put the silver post on and mustache bars as well as the 25mm gatorskins.

i wanted a touring bike but with more of a road style so i ended up with a roadie thats ready for an occasional tour. the frame has rear rack mounts, fender mounts and room for a 28mm tire with fenders or a 35mm tire and no fenders. i hope i can pack lightly enough to use the rear rack and a large handle bar bag. i do agree with how i should even out the weight but if can keep my packing weight down it may not be an issue.

as for the mustache bars and shifting action its alot better then i imagined. i thought it would very awkward but it actually feels very comfy and nice. if anything it feels weird having gears in general but they are needed for what i have planned.

new bike plans

Frame:victoria cycles custom (white/red/blue)

Fork: victoria cycles custom (white/red/blue)

Headset: chris king (red/blue)

Stem: thomson elite (black)

Handle Bar: salsa whammy riser bar (black)

Grips: esi racers edge (red/blue)

Seat: selle italia slr gel flow (red)

Seat Binder: incorperated

Seat Post: thomson elite 27.2 x 410mm (black)

Crankset: truvativ stylo 1.1 single speed (black)

Bottom Bracket: truvativ gxp

Chain Ring: homebrewed components 32t (blue)

Chain: kmc 510 (black)

Pedals: speedplay frogs stainless

Brakes Rear: avid bb7 (black)

Brakes Front: avid bb7 (black)

Brake Rotors:avid clean sweep 165mm

Brake levers: avid speed dial 7

Brake Housing: jagwire (red/blue)

Rims: velocity blunts (white)

Spokes: dt swiss (black)

Nipples: dtswiss brass (black)

Hub Front: chris king iso (red)

Hub Rear: chris king iso single speed (blue)

Cog: homebrewed components 19t (red)

Quick Release: salsa (blue)

Tire Front: quasi- moto 2.0"

Tire Rear: quasi- moto 2.0"

Rim Strips: velox

Tubes: rubber