Originally Posted by
whatwolf
I think all my bikes fall into this category, but the most mixed up for the sake of utility and cost-effectiveness is my Colner 1x7.
This is the bike I ride around town when I don't need cargo capabilities.
Campagnolo brakes, Shimano 105 RD, Retroshift, Suntour Superbe cranks, sunrace FW, VO wheels.
Now has black Soma Hwy 1 bars and blue cloth tape.
Originally Posted by
whatwolf
Thanks Aaron. That's good stuff coming from you. Don't have too much in the way of closeups but here's a couple.
The back:
And me riding it. Another thing that's changed since these photos is that Grady sent me some Challenge Parigi-Roubaix tires
As for the shifting, it works very well. This bike is geared really low for me though, with the 45T chainring I am almost always in the smallest cog. I think a 48 or 50 would work better, as chainline is best about 3 cogs in.
I agree this is a great looking set up and kind of gives me an idea. I have this Bianchi frame I need to do somethign with.... then there is that chainguard.... a set of Moustache bars..... Rally RD........ those Galli brakes and cranks or maybe the blue Galli to match the cranks...... but then I may have to powder coat the red frame.....
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