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Vorpal wrote:

Bonefishblues wrote:Add Kona steel frames to the list above.

They were in the 'etc.'

My 1994 Cinder Cone is offended by such relegation to the ranks of etc!

Indeed, they appeared to be a flashmob comprised entirely of degraffitification operatives. I was somewhat intimidated in the Sleaford railway underpass by their politeness and brandishing of paint rollers. I got out of there pretty quickly I can tell you.

I hope the scruffy yobs are back tomorrow!

Add Kona steel frames to the list above.

I saw some ungraffiti artists at work tonight. My description drew a smile, and I sense that they may become the ungraffiti group

Sheldon has a decent section, updated post his death

Yes, that's a decent bike for the money.

No, but I'm supporting several hundred people who did.

In all seriousness, eating them at the factory gate as it were is an absolute revelation - you see how much flavour is lost from their being held in chill at the retailer.

You're right, memory playing tricks on me.

I like the Sutra Ltd. One of the earlier mainstream gravel bikes.

I suspect gravel bikes are your friends. Planet X have a couple at very sensible money, I know.

Thanks for those suggestions. I've sent her a few links, including the Trek, which is my pick of the bunch, although I've suggested that if she does go for it that she gets the shop to swap the tyres out for something a bit wider, 35 or 38mm. I've avoided bikes with disc brakes as I consider them a...

I'm becoming a soupatarion in recent weeks, having rediscovered the Joy of Soup. +1 ... and suddenly, without warning .... there is Soup ! Lunch every day now and all cycling cafe stops .... so many soups, so little time ... :D I have no pecuniary advantage in recommending the Waitrose Mulligatawny...

I think they ride it

Evidence vs lack of evidence.

None of the above. There are bikes frames made especially for touring. Well, just to muddy the waters, I think that a 1990s steel mountain bike frame makes a very good base for a touring bike for many, including round-the-worlders, which is probably far enough :D It can do. And I've used my (early ...

Good contributions CB.