Sweet Penny
Allow me to introduce my Cantibolt in my favorite of its iterations: light-touring mode. I built this bike up in the summer of 2023 with all-roads and lots of climbing in mind. The more-humble components have proven reliable and their cost-effectiveness have allowed me to really play around with accessories and how this bike best wants to be ridden and loaded up. I’ve gone full-on rando with fenders, 42mm slicks, and a traditional handlebar bag and decaleur, but I’ve mostly enjoyed it with the Fabio’s Fanny up front with wide knobby tires so that I can confidently mix gravel and single track in with my usual road riding. I recently decided to set it up as a light-tourer and have been pleasantly surprised by the way it handles loaded with 25-30lb worth of camping gear. Next month I’ll be doing a slow, boozy, and cruisey tour from Santa Barbara to San Diego!

Frame:

Lightning Bolt Canti

Details:

Components:
Headset: Velo Orange Grand Cru
Stem: Nitto Technomic 60mm
Handlebar: Crust Nullabar 480mm
Tape: Camp and Go Slow Brown Trout
Brake Levers: Tektro
Brakes: Dia-Compe 980
Pedals: Shimano SPD
Saddle: Brooks Cambium C15
Seat Post: Nitto S83
Crankset: 46/30 Velo Orange 50.4 BCD
Bottom Bracket: Velo Orange Grand Cru
Shifter: Vintage Suntour Barcons with Raleigh logos
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M952
Front Derailleur: Vintage Shimano 600
Cassette: S-Ride 9 speed 11-36
Wheels: Velocity Quill with Crust rear hub and Shutter Precision SV8 dynamo hub
Tires: Ultradynamico Rosé 650Bx47.99mm

Accessories:
Saddle Bag: Ron’s Bikes Fabio’s Chest
Saddle Bag Support: Nitto x Ocean Air Cycles Erlen Rack
Handlebar Bag: Ron’s Bikes Fabio’s Fanny
Lowrider Rack: Tubus Tara
Panniers: Swift Industries Sonora

Builder:

Caleb @@caljing

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