Since Summer 1996 we relay on two Papalagis from MTB Cycletech.
The model 'Papalagi' by MTB Cycletech has been developed as a touring-bike.
We like the simplicissity of its design and therefore we don't use lights and fully geared mudguards.
The dimensions of the slim steelframe cope with long days on the road. We feel save on gravel with the 26” wheels and on smooth asphalt, the Papalagi turns into a racing bike ;-)
Actually the two bicycles contain the following components:
FRAME cromo steel, 3-fold conified
FORK Tange cromo steel
HUB FRONT White Industries Mi5, 36 holes
HUB REAR White Industries Mi5, 36 holes
SPOKES DT Alpine 2
RIMS Ryde Andra 30, 26”, 36 holes
TYRES Marathon Mondial
HANDLEBAR VeloPlus Flowrise
SADDLEPOST Thudbuster ST
GEARSWITCH Shimano XT M770
DERAILLEUR Shimano XT M780
CHANGE Shimano XT M772 cage long
CRANKS Shimano XT M770 9fold
TRETLAGER Chris King
CASSETTE Shimano XT M770 9fold
CHAIN Shimano HG93
BREAKS XT T780 V-brake
PEDALS Cromo Lite by Wellgo
RACKS Bruce Gordon lowrider and rear