Ultimate Bike Thread....

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by jyl

That is really nice! Wicked and unique.

How / what is the gearing? With 20" tires, you must need some really high ratios, but the chainrings don't look unusually big, do you have a 8 tooth cog or similar?

46/39 front and 11-28 10 speed rear for now. I had a 53 on front, but because the bottom bracket is higher than normal, the chain would rub on the bottom of the cage. I had a choice to either go smaller or retrofit the cage. Given my normal riding pattern, I decided to go with the smaller chainring. I still have the 53 tooth chainring and can always retrofit the cage later. By retrofit, I mean cut the cage and solder in an extension. I've looked into the extension and it does not look too difficult. The early mountain bikers used to do this on a regular basis.

I am also thinking about gearing down for the low chainring, because I ride up Queen Anne hill regularly.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Scooter

Okay, so I think this one is done. Here is the full rig (it's a little custom):

How much does she weigh?

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

How much does she weigh?

Unofficially, about 20 lbs or so. I know I can drop at least a pound when I build a set of wheels, but I am really not all that concerned about weight. My last carbon bike was 16 lbs. and I don't feel much difference between the two. I was more concerned about fit rather than pounds on this build.

[intakexhaust]

That Hooli is so cool! No doubt a riot fun rider.

Noticed the disc and made me think of these:

TRP HYRD Cable actuated Hydraulic Disc Brakes. I've seen them on the new Diamondback cross. Curious if anyone tried these for a conversion. Makes sense in that there's no pad drag, no need to replace levers, no fluid lines.

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by intakexhaust

That Hooli is so cool! No doubt a riot fun rider.

Noticed the disc and made me think of these:

TRP HYRD Cable actuated Hydraulic Disc Brakes. I've seen them on the new Diamondback cross. Curious if anyone tried these for a conversion. Makes sense in that there's no pad drag, no need to replace levers, no fluid lines.

I almost bought the TRP HY/RD's. I like the concept, but I was able to the the Avid's for a really good price (friend works for a distributor), so I went that way. From the reviews I read, some people think the TRP's are a little more maintenance intensive and would prefer the simplicity of a pure cable actuated brake instead. If you are thinking of buying them, I would say go for it and give them a shot.

[jyl]

1 lb from wheels? If that's doable, I'd sure do it. With the 20" rims, the acceleration will be like a dragster!

Really cool bike.

Quote de herr_oberst

How much does she weigh?

Unofficially, about 20 lbs or so. I know I can drop at least a pound when I build a set of wheels, but I am really not all that concerned about weight. My last carbon bike was 16 lbs. and I don't feel much difference between the two. I was more concerned about fit, rather than pounds on this build.

[intakexhaust]

The Bike Friday groupies -
56T c-rings, Di2.
https://www.bikefriday.com/blog/?p=844

[Scooter]

I like BF's but didn't want a foldable.

[CurtEgerer]

Sometimes it pays to visit the relatives (not often but sometimes ). Stopped by to visit my brother this AM and walked out with a new frame for free. 2001 Univega Modo Volare with Columbus Thron tubes and a straight carbon fork. It will make a great fair-weather bike when I don't want to ride the vintage iron. Originally Campy-equipped, but I'm thinking a Shimano 105 11-spd groupset - tough to beat for $432!

[VW_NUTT]

Just picked up my new True North Cycles 29er. Going to beat the hell out of it in the morning at the Hydro Cut! one of the best trail systems in the Kitchener/Waterloo area.

[Racerbvd]

[nikita76]

Byron...where do you find some of these fabulous bikes you post?!

Sent my Merlin frame out to TICycles in Oregon in June and they just sent it back! Eric and the crew were great to work with! Headtube replaced. The more I think about it, I will probably send it back in January for BB replacement. For now it will get Shimano Dura Ace 10spd build, carbon bars/stem/seatpost, and Topolino wheels. Before and after...

[intakexhaust]

Dig some of the wild artist adverts of bike tires-

[LEAKYSEALS951]

An old friend!

[CurtEgerer]

Originally Posted by nikita76

Sent my Merlin frame out to TICycles in Oregon in June and they just sent it back! Eric and the crew were great to work with! Headtube replaced. The more I think about it, I will probably send it back in January for BB replacement. For now it will get Shimano Dura Ace 10spd build, carbon bars/stem/seatpost, and Topolino wheels. Before and after...

Beautiful frame!! Was there a problem or were you just updating to the newer type headtube?

[mikeferg75]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

Beautiful frame!! Was there a problem or were you just updating to the newer type headtube?

Also, what did it cost if you don't mine sharing. I have a Litespeed Appalachian that needs this upgrade. Nobody makes decent carbon 1 inch cross forks!

TIA
Mike

[nikita76]

Thanks guys!

Friday is like Christmas for me! I can't wait!
The bike was "roofed", headtube and top tube crimped back. Standard headtubes aren't used anymore and I didn't think about the BB till after they shipped it and I realized it's ENGLISH! I'll pick out a tasteful and light square taper 10spd crank and probably pair it with a BB that is something decent but not crazy if I decide after the first few rides to send it back for the upgrade. Cost: labor, materials, 3 month wait....$1,000.00.

Mike have you looked into Independent Fabrications?

NRD

[sc_rufctr]

Stolen from an eBay listing.

[Joe Bob]

^^^ that's pretty but would be wall art for me with my back the way it is.

[intakexhaust]

^^^ looks like a gorilla rode it.....hehe