Winter Project Updates!
11-22-11, 02:54 PM
#26
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,108
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
11-22-11, 05:16 PM
#28
.
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus
Posts: 2,027
Bikes: Pegueot UO8, Tommaso Augusta
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
11-22-11, 08:03 PM
#30
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,108
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
11-24-11, 01:05 PM
#32
In vitro cyclist
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: SOKY, Middle TN
Posts: 334
Bikes: 2005 Specialized Allez Comp Double, 2011 Mercier Kilo Stripper
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I've got my new stem, bars, bar end levers, pedals/cages/straps on. Next up, headset (since the one on my Kilo is already jacked up), brake cables, 17T cog, white bar tape and white saddle.
I'm pretty anxious about how the bike is going to turn out. All my contact points are white... I'm metiticulous about cleaning but sometimes **** just gets dirty.
bullhorns with bar ends:
here's what I'm really double thinking: all white pedals.
I know it will look a lot better with a white saddle and bar tape, but I think the silver crank is still going to clash. I could switch the crankset for an all black one, but hot damn I'll need to buy a whole new frame for all the parts I've taken off!
I'm pretty anxious about how the bike is going to turn out. All my contact points are white... I'm metiticulous about cleaning but sometimes **** just gets dirty.
bullhorns with bar ends:
here's what I'm really double thinking: all white pedals.
I know it will look a lot better with a white saddle and bar tape, but I think the silver crank is still going to clash. I could switch the crankset for an all black one, but hot damn I'll need to buy a whole new frame for all the parts I've taken off!
Last edited by byrnemm; 11-24-11 at 01:11 PM.
11-24-11, 01:22 PM
#33
Veteran Racer
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Posts: 11,758
Bikes: 32 frames + 80 wheels
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1331 Post(s)
Liked 764 Times
in
431 Posts
11-24-11, 01:37 PM
#34
Just smang it.
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Bellingham
Posts: 2,295
Bikes: Felt F1X, Trek 2300 Composite, Dawes Deadeye
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
If you do, don't forget that RG has one for only $68 >>> https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...ed-chrome-fork
11-25-11, 09:23 PM
#35
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,108
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Keep in mind the crown race is a little bit un-standard (not 26.4) race. Wasn't an issue for me since my lbs installed it and they had an extra part for the headset that fit fine. Maybe scrod has the spec on it. If you wanna see it on a a khaki rush, check out my pedal room. So far I love the fork. It was surprisingly light since it's 4130.
11-25-11, 09:48 PM
#37
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,108
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Where are you Scrooooddd? Enlighten us 
If you are to stay with your white color theme up top, may I suggest Fizik microtex tape. I rode with my bars wrapped in this tape for 9 months and it never required a ton of maintenance to keep clean. No suggestion on a white saddle though. After a couple rides the synthetic leather was already going blue
If you are to stay with your white color theme up top, may I suggest Fizik microtex tape. I rode with my bars wrapped in this tape for 9 months and it never required a ton of maintenance to keep clean. No suggestion on a white saddle though. After a couple rides the synthetic leather was already going blue
11-26-11, 11:44 AM
#39
In vitro cyclist
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: SOKY, Middle TN
Posts: 334
Bikes: 2005 Specialized Allez Comp Double, 2011 Mercier Kilo Stripper
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
If you are to stay with your white color theme up top, may I suggest Fizik microtex tape. I rode with my bars wrapped in this tape for 9 months and it never required a ton of maintenance to keep clean. No suggestion on a white saddle though. After a couple rides the synthetic leather was already going blue
11-28-11, 06:22 PM
#42
Veteran Racer
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Posts: 11,758
Bikes: 32 frames + 80 wheels
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1331 Post(s)
Liked 764 Times
in
431 Posts
Lots of progress on the Soma Rush build. Got some goodies from RG today, and now all that remains is to build my rear wheel and tape my bars. The rim should be here by tomorrow. The khaki green is really darker, but the camera flash makes it look lighter. 
11-28-11, 06:40 PM
#43
Just smang it.
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Bellingham
Posts: 2,295
Bikes: Felt F1X, Trek 2300 Composite, Dawes Deadeye
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Looking good TT! What's your part list? Namely rear hub, saddle, crankset and bars. I'm tempted to start a Soma/Pake megasuperepicthread since so many of us have them. We even have a three page thread for the walmart fixie for crying out loud.
11-28-11, 06:59 PM
#44
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,108
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
DOOO ITTT!!! My build will be so similar to TT's. I'm looking to doing silver stem/seatpost/crankset. I will even be using the same saddle and bars LOL
11-28-11, 07:10 PM
#45
Just smang it.
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Bellingham
Posts: 2,295
Bikes: Felt F1X, Trek 2300 Composite, Dawes Deadeye
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Done and done. https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post13541791
11-28-11, 08:02 PM
#46
Veteran Racer
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Posts: 11,758
Bikes: 32 frames + 80 wheels
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1331 Post(s)
Liked 764 Times
in
431 Posts
Done and done. https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post13541791
11-29-11, 12:07 AM
#47
OASAASLLS
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Orlando FL
Posts: 673
Bikes: Pake, Surly Pacer, Kilo TT, Giant XTC, SE Stout, 853 Ritchey MTB
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Got a blue 722ts on its way with a the matching carbon fork, taking all the parts off of my Maxway when it gets here. Anyone got a good headset recommendation?
11-29-11, 07:52 PM
#48
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 67
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Im currently building up my old 70's bottechia with some risers/bar ends, low gearing, and either some singlespeed 26" mtb wheels or just try to squeeze some 700x45c tires on the current wheelset.
Its a pretty frame! Bare metal with chrome front lugs and chainstay
You can never go wrong with the origin 8 sealed bearing headsets... just slapped one on my benotto frame-- cost me like 25 bucks... suuuuuuper smooth
Its a pretty frame! Bare metal with chrome front lugs and chainstay
UCF Eric
Got a blue 722ts on its way with a the matching carbon fork, taking all the parts off of my Maxway when it gets here. Anyone got a good headset recommendation?
Got a blue 722ts on its way with a the matching carbon fork, taking all the parts off of my Maxway when it gets here. Anyone got a good headset recommendation?
11-29-11, 08:10 PM
#49
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 9,948
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Mentioned: 19 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1332 Post(s)
Liked 398 Times
in
194 Posts
My 721 is in the mail. S300 cranks and a new chain are waiting for it in the garage. Probably going to take it to the LBS for a headset install whenever it arrives. Moto Ace ergo drops, Arione, and Easton stem are also going on. I'll be using my old wheels on it until I get a new set built.
11-29-11, 10:19 PM
#50
OASAASLLS
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Orlando FL
Posts: 673
Bikes: Pake, Surly Pacer, Kilo TT, Giant XTC, SE Stout, 853 Ritchey MTB
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts