Long Haul Trucker

14th December

2009

written by dzimney

Getting closer to the final product on my Long Hauler Trucker. I’d say I’m about two thirds of the way through the project. A good while after getting my headset pressed, I was able to get a moving version of the bike working using scrap parts from other bikes. Then recently I got a new rear derailleur and cassette for the rear wheel, along with a nice set of Shimano bar end shifters, a Ritchey handlebar, Dimension Stem, and Thompson seatpost. More recently I was able to get a rear rack, fenders (Thanks Dad), and a new Brooks saddle. Below is the progress thus far. It’s mostly done, but I still want to revamp the front half of my drivetrain; new cranks, bottom bracket and derailleur. I’m also planning on building a new set of wheels myself, which will be a bit of an interesting venture — my first wheel building experience. Finally I’ll need to get my front rack, a few more panniers and water bottle cages. Feels so close! I’m also starting to look more at frames to start building up Laura’s future touring ride. Very exciting.