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09-29-23, 12:16 PM

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Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

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Bikes: Dahon Mu P8, Retrospec Spec (highly modified), EPX fixie

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Evolution of “Da Beast”

Arrived 6-7 years ago

The original “Spec”, now called “Judd”

Upgrades: Shimano BB, Sugino single speed crankset, Speedplay Zero pedals, 52T track chainring, KNC gold single speed chain, Wheelbuilder 32H hub set w/ coaster brake, 13T sprocket, DT Swiss spokes, Velocity Dyad 32H rims, Continental Contact Speed 28-406 tires

Upgrades: Deda Metal Blast extensions, gold end plugs, QuadLock phone mount

Back wheel laced 2X, Front wheel laced radially w/ 16 spokes, Gold presto valve caps on Continental compact 20 slim tubes

Elite group: Sekane rear saddle mount, Ala bottle cages, Baysi tool storage bottle, Deboyo stainless steel water bottle

Original equipment left Frame, fork, folding stem, handlebars & grips, seatpost

The saddle was replaced after a collision w/ another cyclist. “Da Beast” as she has evolved. An enjoyable build! What’s next?

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