Back when my Veloheld Iron was set up as a dropbar MTB, I somehow only really felt comfortable in the drops. On the hoods, the bike always felt a bit too long to me, even with a very short stem.
So I decided to switch to a different handlebar. I was torn between a classic MTB bar and one with extreme backsweep, and in the end I went for what is probably the most comfortable option of all.
Technically, it’s more of a trekking handlebar — but if we’re honest, the bike itself is also more of a trekking / gravel / XC hybrid, however you want to define it.
Either way, I took the opportunity to add two skulls to the brake and shift cable housings right away.
It really is an evil bike.
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Hmm, weather looks threatening but I want to try out my new pedals in the forest 🤔
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Finally got the pesky seat post out, took some paint with it. Just gone for its maiden trip #bikebuild

New hoops for my single speed, unfortunately still fighting with a stuck seat post. The Caustic soda has burnt out most of it but still some aluminium hanging on in there. #bikebuild

Off to get some Caustic Soda to fuck up a aluminium seat post. Hopefully I wont chemical burn myself in the process.... #bikemaintainance #bikebuild

My new project. Will be using it as a town bike. #bikebuild

Neuer Dream Build für Jens: Ein roh gehaltenes Sour „Purple Haze“ – matt klarlackiert, 1×12 mechanisch, silberne Linie von SON, Hope & Thomson, Velo-Orange-Bleche, 53 mm Gravelkings, Allygn Rack + GRAMM Bag. Ein Traumrad für die Hauptstadt. 🚲✨ Mehr: https://www.light-wolf.de/jens-sour-purple-haze-commuter/ #DreamBuild #BikeBuild #Cycling #Gravelbike