Enjoying the ride!
Who: Brian Hanson – Freeland, WA (Whidbey Island)
Where: From MN, moved to WA in 1991
What: Rivendell, lugs, steel, randonneur, mountain biking, commuting, camping, just riding, photography
When: Now and into the future, but trying to remember the past good stuff!
Why: Bliss
Cycle Seattle 
Hi! I love your hunqapillar, it looks like you have a tubus rear rack? Mind sharing what rack exactly and how you like it? Thanks!!
Brian,
What size and type of fenders are you running on the Velo Routier with the Hetre tires? I read a blog post by Cycles Toussaint regarding the tight fit of fenders with 42mm tires. You still seem to have ample tire-fender clearance with the Hetres through…
– Jay
These are the 50mm Berthouds.
Hi Brian, I also enjoyed reading your impressions of the Cycles Toussant and had a quick question regarding brakes: Have you ridden the bike off road? I’m in the market for a new rando/all-rounder and do lots of steep descents on dirt. I realize all out power isn’t everything and am very curious as to how the Dia-Comp 750s perform on the braze-on posts. Thanks in advance and best to you.
Owen
Owen – the brakes have great modulation, but you will get better off-road stopping with linear brakes or discs. I have a steep downhill that I take daily, and I am much more comfortable with my linear equipped bike. Both stop me, but I’m squeezing for my life on the 750s 🙂
Hi Brian,
Thank you for the Cycles Toussaint posts. Both Evan and I are grateful for the info and news you post. Please let us know how we can support you and your followers as we both have a passion for cycling and the community at large.
Best,
Jason
Cycles Toussaint
Ride your Journey
Thanks, guys! It’s been a good bike so far – I’ve taken it on a couple brevets, and plan to do a 300k in a week or so. Speedy and comfortable. Great handling. Couldn’t ask for more…
Brian