Rode my new bike to work today and I have this to say: SMOOTH! This bike rides like butter.
All the cracks, rough asphalt, and rocks seems to melt under this steed. The frame is a Double-butted cromoly touring specific tube set circa 1996. Shimano 600 drive train with a Deore rear derailleur. Sporting 700 X 32 certainly helps smooth the ride out also.
I transferred the B-17, as I'm planning on this being my main ride. The bike has been very well maintained and everything works flawlessly. The brakes have incredible grab to them, so much that I was really surprised at how well they worked.
The front and rear racks came with the bike, and I think I'll be losing the front for a while. I think running the panniers on the front and nothing on the back would slow steering needlessly.
I just squeak in on sizing with this machine. It's a 58cm frame, but from the seat post, you can tell that I would order a larger size if I were buying this bike new.
The bars are a little low, but I've got a Nitto Technomic stem that I might try out. Should certainly get the bars up a bit.
Other than a few adjustments I need to make here and there, I think this bike will be a dream ride. Certainly the most comfortable, and smooth diamond frame I've ever ridden. I'm well pleased.
Thanks Cornell, it shall be loved.
3 comments:
Wow Jerome, sweet ride!!
Thanks Doug.
Jerome, i realize this is a massively old post, but i was looking for some info on the specialized sequioa! you cam eup via your ecovelo post from exactly a year ago. I also noticed that you posted about how much you love your LHT. Can you elaborate on the differences, as I could go either way.
Love the blog, you seem to be right up the same stylin' bike state-of-mind that I am in!
cheers,
Geoff
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