*** 2021 NOTE: This build has been through a few iterations! If you want to skip a bunch of hemming and hawing and gory mistakes, click here for the current state:
My 650A (650B) Rando-Commuter Build and Updates Thread. ***
Original story starts below, in 2013:
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Hey folks, it's no secret that I've been accumulating parts for a project this winter, but I haven't posted much about the build for fear that something wouldn't fit and have to abort the project in shame. Well, the wheels are finally done, and things are looking up (if grainy)!
Frame, rims, and rear hub are courtesy of
balindamood, front hub is courtesy of
3speedslow.
The fender clearance looks good in front and rear:
My only concern is at the chainstays. Nothing rubs, but I'll most likely end up moving the wheels back in the dropouts to free up some room:
These are the Panaracer Col de Vie 650A tires -- I'm not crazy about the tread, but with Panaracer's nice sidewalls, they should ride comfortably without robbing too much energy from the rider. More to come!