Shinola Runwell Bicycle

https://www.shinola.com/mens/bicycles/the-runwell-bicycle.html

There's cool, and there's Shinola Runwell bicycle.  There's a price (of $2,950) to pay if you want to look cool.  For this price, it should include a dynamo hub and light.  Here's the spec:

Frame	Custom Shinola Lugs, True Temper double-butted CroMo, custom tubing configurations
Frame Details	Shinola custom laser-cut dropouts, Internal brake and gear routing, rack and fender eyelets
Fork	Double-butted CroMo, Shinola custom cast fork crown, rack and fender eyelets
Headset	Polished alloy, 1 1/8”
Handlebar	Shinola Alloy, 55º backsweep, 580mm width, 25.4mm clamp
Grips	Shinola leather w/alloy grip clamps, 130mm
Stem	Polished alloy, 1 1/8”, +/6º rise
Brakes	Shimano mechanical disc w/160mm rotors
Brake Levers	Shimano levers
Shifters	Shimano Alfine 11-speed Rapid-Fire
Crankset	FSA, F. Gimondi, 39T ring
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, cartridge
Chain	Shimano, 1/2" x 3/32"
Chainguard	Shinola Chainguard
Cog	Shimano Nexus, 20T
Front Hub	Shimano disc front, 32º, bolt-on
Rear Hub	Shimano Alfine 11-speed disc
Rims	Sun CR-18, 32º, one-eyelet, Presta valve, polished silver
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion, 14g, stainless
Tires	Continental Contact Reflex, 700x32C, w/reflective strip
Pedals	Aluminum, toe-clip compatible
Saddle	Shinola leather, silver rails and rivets
Seatpost	Polished alloy, 27.2mm x 350mm
Extras Included	Front rack, bell and alloy fenders

    Maybe you need to be as cool as Justin Theroux to own one.

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Alfine 11 Di2: Long Term Review

It seems like the mechanical version of Alfine is more popular than the electronic version nowadays, and I don't see any online store selling Di2 version.   There's also the new Shimano Nexus 8 disc hub, which makes me think if Shimano is still selling their IGH's under the Alfine name.   For those of you who are interested of a long term review of the Alfine 11 Di2 groupset, here it is:

AntFilms: The Story of XTR - SHIMANO

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Can You Put Drop Bars on a Mountain Bike?

 

Drop handlebars are mostly found on road bikes, but since they offer a variety of different hand positions, you might have been thinking about putting some on your mountain bike. Mountain bikes are designed for off-road riding while road bikes are designed for aerodynamics and speed. The purpose of drop bars are to flatten out the rider into a more aerodynamic position...

https://realmountainbiking.com/drop-bar-on-a-mountain-bike/ 

Jones Loop Bar Alternatives

 https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/HBOOGBV2/on-one-geoff-handlebar

 21 GBP = $27.01 USD.





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In case anyone wants a comparison of bars.
top - On-One Geoff 720mm
middle - Alpkit 'lovemud' Confucius 660mm
Bottom - Jones H Bend 660mm

here is a direct comparison:

So as you can see they're identical they just are that little bit longer.

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GMBN: What is an E-Bike?

E-Bike has been out for awhile, but many us still don't know what does it do, and what's the purpose of having one.  Do you need to pedal at all?  Why are they so expensive? Why do we need one?  How much do they weigh? How long does one charge last?  Hopefully, watching this video will clarify some of our questions.

GCN: Gravel Bikes

There are road, mountain, touring, cyclocross, and even monstercross bikes, but nowadays it's all about the gravel bikes.  Please check out the below videos for information about gravel bikes:

GCN: Why Rim Brakes Will Be Extinct In 2 Years

This video is from Nov. 8, 2018, and today is Oct. 28, 2019, which means rim brakes will be extinct in a about a year or so instead of two.  I just bought a used Serotta with rim brakes last week, but as I've said before, hydraulic disc brakes are hard to maintain, heavier, and more expensive.  To be fair, disc brakes perform better in wet conditions.  I am not a pro, so I preferred something that's simpler and cheaper.  Here's a video if you are interested:

Fizik Arione Saddle

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Just bought a used Serotta Fierte on Ebay

I just bought a used 2005 52cm Serotta Fierte on EBay.  It's another steel bike.  Don't know why, but I just love steel.  As much as steel is real, next time maybe I am going to get a Moots titanium bike.  I know, I know, it's 2019 and almost all new road bikes come with disc brakes.  It doesn't make too much sense to buy a bike with caliper brakes.  To be honest, I have a hybrid bike with hydraulic disc brakes, but I find it a hassle to have to bleed the brakes all the time (very hard to maintain).  I also didn't find that big of a difference performance wise.  I am sure hydraulic brakes perform better, but caliper is adequate.  Another thing about this bike is I am 5'7" and should fit a road bike that's 52cm-54cm.  This is the first time I have a 52cm, and I am kind of worried this bike will be a bit small for me, but we'll see.  The bike hasn't arrived yet, but here are some pics posted on the EBay listing:

Here's a break of how much the Serotta Fierte cost:

Order total

Subtotal	$600.00
Shipping	$100.00
Tax	$58.50

Total

$758.50

EBay now charges tax for second hand item for some reasons. I still liked EBay; it still sells a lot of things you couldn't find in both offline and other online stores. However, for those of you who want to buy something used on EBay, think twice.

Jones Handlebar

Look what I got?  The Jones Loop Bar.  I always wanted one.  Someone was selling it used on Craigslist for $60, and I couldn't pass this deal.  It looks so cool.  This handlebar will be installed on my Surly Ogre.  Now, I just need a stem with a 31.8mm clamp.

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B&M IQ-X dynamo headlight review

Shimano Dura-Ace vs Ultegra and Dura-Ace vs 105

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How to building your own bike frame part 1, 2, and 3:

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