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- Busch+Müller LUMOTEC Lyt front light. Brakes are V-brakes by Shimano, which do a sufficient job.
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- As I’m a rather tall person, the frame size amounts to 60cm (24 inches).
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- Shimano Deore LX gear shift components.
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- Shimano hub dynamo. It will eventually power my iPad mini while riding.
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- Tires will be changed to some Schwalbe Marathons. Right now—winter time—I’m riding spike tires.
My ride.
As I’ve already begun to talk material and equipment, it is my honor to present my two-wheeled horse to you.
I got my KTM Life Space in September 2013. It was a rational decision to get a reliable trekking bike instead of a high end mountain or road bike, both of which would have also interested me. In the end I wanted a practical, versatile bike for daily commuting as well as multi-day touring. A bike I can ride with whatever clothes and shoes I’m wearing. I don’t wanna look like a freaking astronaut when I’m riding. Unless I choose to.
So let’s talk components—in no particular order:
- Busch+Müller LUMOTEC Lyt front light. It works like a charm. Back light also Busch+Müller. Both lights feature a stand light function.
- Hub dynamo by Shimano—it will serve as a power supply to my iPad mini which I am planning on using as a navigation device. This will however require me to invest a few extra bucks in electrical hardware. The “USB-Werk” by Busch+Müller is supposed to do the job here, taking the DC current from the dynamo and transforming it into AC with an appropriate tension. A built-in USB port allows you to connect any charging cable.
- Brakes are V-brakes by Shimano, which of course does not compare to the hydraulic versions by Magura, but they do a sufficient job.
- Saddle is stock, but super comfy. Ass will hurt anyway. Have mercy on those cheeks.
- Gear shift and levers are Shimano Deore LX. I haven’t had any issues on that matter hitherto (always wanted to use that word). 27 gears are more than enough for some efficient shift work. I’m quite satisfied with these components.
- The fork and the saddle feature suspension, which adds some extra comfort.
- Pedals will be changed to SPD click pedals.
- Tires are Continental with puncture protection, however I am planning to get a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Monde. They’ve got more profile.
- Lowrider (a luggage carrier for the front wheel) is still to be added. But I already got one on another bike which I can use.
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PAULBIKE 
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