>>1873898In 2020, I bought a "Kona-Sutra" copy, which was some fake German brand called "Serious" (for real lmao). The thing was that it was nearly identical to a 2019 Kona Sutra, with similar parts, at like half the price (1000 euro):
https://www.probikeshop.com/en/gb/serious-yego-trekking-bike-green-2020/196257.htmlThe company has disappeared now, not even a trace online.
But I have done 3 tours in my country and it's solid AF. For next year, I've done the following upgrades:
- New brakes (TRP Spyre's)
- New Chain (just a fresh one)
- New wheelset pair (Ryde Sputniks, 36 spoke, with an XT rear hub, and a 3D32 dynamo hub, a SON28 is nice but too fucking pricey). Wheels were made by a friend for "free", but I'm going to pay in beer/food.
- New Ortleib panniers
- Dynamo lights + usb charger
- Small stuff; big bottle cages, pedals, new tape, etc...
I feel now I'm pandering to internet strangers.
>>1873899100%
I met these dudes on frankenbikes, but to be fair, one of them got his stolen a month before so he just cobbled one together.
