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Anonymous Sat 20 Jul 2024 19:58:00 No.2009274 View View Report

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Thanks for the advice.

The main reason for this is that I bought the bike (pic related), during the pandemic to try out touring, seeing as it was pointless shelling out a fortune if I hated it. I found this odd brand that literally copied a Kona Sutra at half the price. Over the years I've upgraded some parts, namely the wheels which were hand built by a competent friend (Ryde Sputnik rims, w/ shimano dynamo and XT hubs, double butted spokes). The drive train, mainly Alivio cranks, Deore 3x9 groupset, hollowtech bottom bracket, have served me well but are showing their age and getting "tired".

The bike overall is GOOD, it's carried my ass over 12k+ kms, I've done a massive tour last year, and several shorter (<1k) ones. The frame size is good too, but the main reason for an overhaul is that I absolutely hate the stupid name (trust Germans to do branding right?), and the gross colour. The frame could also use a seat tube bottle holder mount and some other touch ups. The mudguards are revolting to look at as well.

So according to you guys, stripping the paint, total waste of time/money?

What other options are there? Sell as is? Leave it be?

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Anonymous Thu 06 Jul 2023 07:04:53 No.1928082 View View Report

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I have a touring bike with 700c wheels, I am interested in getting fatter tires, how do I do this?

Can I use 26 inch wheels on a 700c frame, or 650b?

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Anonymous Sun 29 Jan 2023 10:13:42 No.1886135 View View Report

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Value added bump:

Here is the update my bike build.

I have no idea about this company "Serious", only that they existed in Germany, and are no longer found anywhere.

This bike is a rough copy of the Kona Sutra with some slightly cheaper parts here and there but at half the price:

https://www.probikeshop.com/en/gb/serious-yego-trekking-bike-green-2020/196257.html

Got it in 2020, did a bunch of tours in my country, worked out really well.

This year (>>1882020), I've added a few upgrades:

- TRP spyre C brakes
- Ryde Sputnik rims on both wheels. Front has a 3d32 Shimano hub, the best value for money (https://www.cyclingabout.com/best-dynamo-hub-bicycle-touring-bikepacking/)
- A friend built the wheels, who used to do so professionally for various amateur and semi pro riders
- B&M USB-werk power adapter thingy for my electronics and stuff
- New front and rear lights
- Bunch of other crap; e.g.: oversized waterbottle holder, nalgene bottle holder

Still am going to upgrade the pedals.
The drive train might need replacement after this tour, but I'm very impressed with the Alivio set that I have.

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