Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Got my new frame!!!

So, I get back to work today and find my new frame sitting in the corner. I will have to wait to build it till tonight. All my parts are sitting at home. Anyway, here she is.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w180/Deshi_03/Track%20Bikes/IMG_0584.jpg

Took the stickers off already.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w180/Deshi_03/Track%20Bikes/IMG_0587.jpg

Tried to get the color but I am by no means a photographer.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w180/Deshi_03/Track%20Bikes/IMG_0586.jpg

Ill get some pictures of it complete as soon as its done.

Build list:

Chrome lugged tange steel fork
Tange head set
Nitto Dynamic stem
Nitto RB-021 bars
Silca bar tape
Nitto Dynamic seat post
Soma Okami saddle
Sugino RD2 crankset with 103BB
MKS track pedals
MKS leather clips
MKS leather straps
Mavic Reflex/Formula wheelset 36h
Continental Giro tubulars
Dura-Ace cog and lockring
Sram PC91 chain

Iv been using 9sp chains on 3/32" drivetrains for awhile without a problem so ill stick with it for now.

Nice color

Very nice...

shopping around right now, may I ask how much and from who?

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shopping around right now, may I ask how much and from who?

I work in a shop and bought this through a distributor. I bought it through BTI International.

Thanks for the comments guys.

I had a pake frame for about three weeks. They are pretty nice for the price. ride is pretty smooth and the handling is a good mixture of track and road. lots of fun.

The purple is great.

This is track only right?

No, the frame is drilled for a fork and the lugged fork that came with this set is also drilled. This will be my second Pake. I was able to get my forst one under 20 lbs with deep v's. Im a little interested in seeing how light this one comes out to. I loved the way it felt. By far the best bang for the buck frame iv ever owned.

I was wondering bc you've got sew ups on your build list. Sure you want to run tubulars for street riding?

I was wondering bc you've got sew ups on your build list. Sure you want to run tubulars for street riding?

Iv ridden tubulars for a little bit now and the ride quality is so much nicer than that of clinchers. I do not flat to often. (knock on wood) I am prepared to deal with a flat. I have spare tubular tires and a bit of extra glue. Iv got it down pretty well so swapping out a tire to get me home should not be a big deal. Only time will tell if it becomes to much of a hassle.

So to answer your question, yes, I will be ridding these on the road.

No, the frame is drilled for a fork and the lugged fork that came with this set is also drilled. This will be my second Pake. I was able to get my forst one under 20 lbs with deep v's. Im a little interested in seeing how light this one comes out to. I loved the way it felt. By far the best bang for the buck frame iv ever owned.

That's always nice.

chromed fork, right?

chromed fork, right?

The frameset came with a matching purple lugged fork but I have the same fork in chrome that im going to use.

haha i'll be very interested to see how this turns out. part wise, its almost identical to what i'm building!

haha i'll be very interested to see how this turns out. part wise, its almost identical to what i'm building!

Oh yeah? Whats different on your build?

"Iv ridden tubulars for a little bit now and the ride quality is so much nicer than that of clinchers."

How so?

Exactly how much was the frameset? Do you plan on selling the purple fork?

"Iv ridden tubulars for a little bit now and the ride quality is so much nicer than that of clinchers."

How so?

I found them to be smoother, more predictable handling, and they feel faster. To me they feel batter planted to the road.


Exactly how much was the frameset? Do you plan on selling the purple fork?

I bought the frameset through a distributor where I work so I paid wholesale. As for selling the fork, I might. I want to assemble the bike with the chrome fork and see if I like it first.

Oh yeah? Whats different on your build?

Well, most importantly I'm building up a the new steel Langster. As far as parts go, I'm using all these as well:

Tange head set
Nitto Dynamic stem
Nitto RB-021 bars
Nitto Dynamic seat post
Sugino RD2 crankset with 103BB
MKS track pedals
Dura-Ace cog and lockring

Instead of the Soma Okami, I'm going for the Regal. They look almost identical, but the Okami is about half the price of the Regal. Do you know any of the major differences?
Also, I'm using Mavic cxp-33's w/formula hubs (for now) and Conti gator skins. Pretty flippin close. The cranks and wheelset is coming off my current ride, but I'll upgrade those in the near future.

I'll post pictures in a few weeks when its all done.

Well, most importantly I'm building up a the new steel Langster. As far as parts go, I'm using all these as well:

Tange head set
Nitto Dynamic stem
Nitto RB-021 bars
Nitto Dynamic seat post
Sugino RD2 crankset with 103BB
MKS track pedals
Dura-Ace cog and lockring

Instead of the Soma Okami, I'm going for the Regal. They look almost identical, but the Okami is about half the price of the Regal. Do you know any of the major differences?
Also, I'm using Mavic cxp-33's w/formula hubs (for now) and Conti gator skins. Pretty flippin close. The cranks and wheelset is coming off my current ride, but I'll upgrade those in the near future.

I'll post pictures in a few weeks when its all done.

I guess the funniest part about this whole thing is most of the parts im using came of a steel langster. I got one when they first came out and traded it for a pinarello pista. I really liked the langster but thought the pinarello was a much better bike. I did not rip the guy off because I let him know the quality of the pinarello before trading him so dont get mad at me for that.

I ran nitto cromo track drops instead though.

I had a red and chrome one.

Here is what it looked like when I had it.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w180/Deshi_03/Track%20Bikes/100_1862.jpg

As for the Regal/Okami debate. I ran the Okami because it was cheaper.

I guess the funniest part about this whole thing is most of the parts im using came of a steel langster. I got one when they first came out and traded it for a pinarello pista. I really liked the langster but thought the pinarello was a much better bike. I did not rip the guy off because I let him know the quality of the pinarello before trading him so dont get mad at me for that.

pics of pinarello plz.

pics of pinarello plz.

As you wish. It still needs some help. The wheelset is being cleaned right now awaiting new tublars, it didnt come with a saddle or post and im looking for some old cinelli track drops and a new stem with a campy aero post and a turbo.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w180/Deshi_03/Track%20Bikes/100_2064.jpg
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Well guys, I got the Pake finished. Horrible florescent lighting pics!!!! YAY!!!

Ill get some clean shots outside tomorrow.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w180/Deshi_03/Track%20Bikes/IMG_0595.jpg
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Very nice build.

Beauty!

What size bars and stem is that?

Very nice build.

Thanks man. I cant wait to ride it. Im to much of a wuss to go out in the freezing colorado winter night right now.

Beauty!

What size bars and stem is that?

Thanks man.

Nitto Dynamic 90mm stem and Nitto RB-021 42cm bars

are you looking for a seat post like this?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4141490598_b69a80e341.jpg

are you looking for a seat post like this?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4141490598_b69a80e341.jpg

YES!!!!! I have been looking for that. You wanna sell or trade??????

Possibly... It's a 27.2

Possibly... It's a 27.2

Sent you a PM.

I know I already mentioned this in the other thread but the bike looks really nice. Who makes the chrome fork?

Thanks man. I cant wait to ride it. Im to much of a wuss to go out in the freezing colorado winter night right now.

Tell me about it, Boulder just got a half foot of snow and it's freezing outside.

That's a beautiful build.

I know I already mentioned this in the other thread but the bike looks really nice. Who makes the chrome fork?

Looks like the soma:

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=16879&category=2779

very solid build. chrome fork is very nice looking, good choice in bars.

Thanks for the comments guys.

It is a Soma fork yet it is exactly like the fork that came with the bike only chrome so really it is a Tange fork bought by different companies to sell as their own.

is that just plain ol white cork tape? it looks like something nicer.

is that just plain ol white cork tape? it looks like something nicer.

Its white Silca bar tape. Its synthetic. Feels really nice.

Its white Silca bar tape. Its synthetic. Feels really nice.

hmm for some reason can't find any white Silca tape. could you link me up?

hmm for some reason can't find any white Silca tape. could you link me up?

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=32017&category=4020

My word, what an attractive build. I'm currently trying to get some tubular rims myself for a similar 36-hole build. Any tips, tricks, knowhow or knowledge to drop about tubular tires for every day street use? I figure I'll just pack a spare tire and a CO2 inflator in case of puncture, but is there anything else I should be aware of?

sexy

My biggest piece of advice for running tubulars on the street would be to buy a tire with a removable valve core and pump 1 oz of stans latex sealant in it. Should not have a single issue then.

Thanks for the comments guys.

grt looking bike! could use white electrical tape to finish the bar tape off. or is that not cool? it comes in all colors of the rainbow, find it at an automotive store.

mmmmmmmm purple.

I just used black E tape cause thats what in my tool box. I might redo it. I noticed a spot in the wrap I dont like so I might try to retape it here shortly. Ill check on the white E tape.