Just in case anybody's interested, just thought I'd post up my Roadrat incarnation. It's a kind of an audax/tourer hybrid. Pretty much the complete drop bar build, but added [list][*]lx rear mech[/*][*]sugino xd600 triple chainset[/*][*]105 front mech[/*][*]shimano bar end shifters(tiagra I think)[/*][*]9spd xt cassette[/*][*]shimano touring pedals[/*] [*]mudguards and a brooks b17[/*][/list]
Realise it's not going to win any beauty contests, but I like it.
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Practical road bikes are awesome! Cant' see pic though.
ps, I had the steerer left full length, because I expect it to do touring duties at some point.
Roadrats are ace.
Glad to see I'm not the only one who struggled with the rear mudguard! 🙂 SKS?
no, forget the brand. Wanted sks but it was cyclescheme job and my chosen shop doesn't stock sks. I'm going to try using a cork as a spacer when I'm bored with nothing better to do.
i used the body of a felt tip pen cut to length as a spacer.