New to me touring bike

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buzz22

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Indeed, here's my Dawes, which just looks like it has been stretched vertically and doesn't look at all as nicely proportioned.
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Mine all look the same, it's a long reach down to downtube shifters 😁
 
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buzz22

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That’s a really beautiful bike. Frau Fritz has asked that I not bring home any more toys without getting rid of something, so any new acquisitions needs to be carefully thought out. Were that bike on the market over here I fear something else would have to go.

and no, getting rid of Frau Fritz isn’t an option.

Thankyou. I had to reprioritise my fleet as well, same situation of a finite number at any one time 👍
 

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Indeed, here's my Dawes, which just looks like it has been stretched vertically and doesn't look at all as nicely proportioned.
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Proper bar tape. I approve.
 
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buzz22

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With a few small changes including a new rear derailleur, some tuning of the front derailleur and experimenting with riding position and tyre pressure I absolutely love this bike.
A ride I regularly do to the local dam is now easier and with a couple of long group rides coming up I think it will be my first choice.
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