VO Polyvalent build FINISHED!!!!! well..almost
06-08-10, 01:23 PM
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VO Polyvalent build FINISHED!!!!! well..almost. More pics added
Still going to add fenders and a few nick nacks but on the road for now....
Last edited by daddybland; 06-08-10 at 09:25 PM. Reason: Added more pics
06-08-10, 01:35 PM
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It rides like a DREAM!!!!!!!!
Rear hub is an SA-5speed (X-RFA-w) w/bar end shifter. Super Sweet!!!!
I will post a full build list as soon as I get a break at work.
Rear hub is an SA-5speed (X-RFA-w) w/bar end shifter. Super Sweet!!!!
I will post a full build list as soon as I get a break at work.
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Very nice, except the cable coiling around the top tube is making me sad. It's hurting the lines of an otherwise beautiful build.
06-08-10, 02:12 PM
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I agree about the cable, but I gotta have light to get home at night!
Build List:
VO Polyvalent frame/fork
VO headset
VO Porteur handlebars
Dia Compe Guidonnet brake levers
Paul Comp touring canti brakes
All City front hub
Sturmey Archer 5speed rear hub
Velocity Synergy rims
Spokes
parts bin stem for now
SA 5speed bar end shifter
Nifty Swifty 650x32.8 tires
Brooks B17 ti saddle
Acorn Large saddlebag
IRD defiant crank
MKS Llambda grip king pedals
Shimano BB
Build List:
VO Polyvalent frame/fork
VO headset
VO Porteur handlebars
Dia Compe Guidonnet brake levers
Paul Comp touring canti brakes
All City front hub
Sturmey Archer 5speed rear hub
Velocity Synergy rims
Spokes
parts bin stem for now
SA 5speed bar end shifter
Nifty Swifty 650x32.8 tires
Brooks B17 ti saddle
Acorn Large saddlebag
IRD defiant crank
MKS Llambda grip king pedals
Shimano BB
06-08-10, 03:17 PM
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The 5speed bar end just became available in the US like last week. United Bicycle Supply has them.
06-08-10, 03:28 PM
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B-e-a-utiful.
But this thread needs many many more photos. We need nuts, bolts, and nubs photo'd so we can adequately gawk and fawn...Great work, though!
But this thread needs many many more photos. We need nuts, bolts, and nubs photo'd so we can adequately gawk and fawn...Great work, though!
06-08-10, 03:35 PM
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PS I like the Portuer handlebars, but I think I'm a bigger fan of the handlebar moustache.
'K, maybe it's not technically a handlebar moustache -- maybe a 'short boxed with handlebar?' -- but either way, sweet facial hair.
'K, maybe it's not technically a handlebar moustache -- maybe a 'short boxed with handlebar?' -- but either way, sweet facial hair.
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I like it, nice job.
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06-08-10, 09:23 PM
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Here are some pics as requested.
SA bar end shifter
Cockpit
IRD Defiant crank
SA 5speed hub
Paul Comp touring canti
Acorn Bag (large saddlebag)
To answer some ????'s...The Guidonnet brake levers look GREAT! and work well. Not the best however, a little spongy but they are after all basically city bike levers that have been bent. Just fine for a commuter.
The IRD Defiant crank is Wonderful!!!! Fit and finish is awesome, chainring is round and quiet, arms are nice and stiff. From 5 feet away is is a ringer for the Campy to all but the most dedicated campyphile. Because its a track crank (0 q-factor) I couldn't use the VO chainguard I had bought for it, but it looks so good I'm ok with that. Gives me an excuse to build another bike for the chainguard.
BAS is a terrible disease!!
One more thing... That Acorn bag is INCREDIBLE!!!! There should be a law against providing such an incredible product at such a fair price. I recommend them to anyone.
www.acornbags.com
SA bar end shifter
Cockpit
IRD Defiant crank
SA 5speed hub
Paul Comp touring canti
Acorn Bag (large saddlebag)
To answer some ????'s...The Guidonnet brake levers look GREAT! and work well. Not the best however, a little spongy but they are after all basically city bike levers that have been bent. Just fine for a commuter.
The IRD Defiant crank is Wonderful!!!! Fit and finish is awesome, chainring is round and quiet, arms are nice and stiff. From 5 feet away is is a ringer for the Campy to all but the most dedicated campyphile. Because its a track crank (0 q-factor) I couldn't use the VO chainguard I had bought for it, but it looks so good I'm ok with that. Gives me an excuse to build another bike for the chainguard.
BAS is a terrible disease!!One more thing... That Acorn bag is INCREDIBLE!!!! There should be a law against providing such an incredible product at such a fair price. I recommend them to anyone.
www.acornbags.com
06-09-10, 06:18 AM
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Forgot to mention the Pletcsher double kickstand. It makes loading up and such a breeze, also great with the trailer.
06-09-10, 08:21 AM
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06-09-10, 08:29 AM
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I think I would take up the cable slack, bundle it up just above the battery pack, and lash it (zip tie) to the seat tube there. then route the remaining straight cable under the top tube with a few more zip ties. That bike deserves a cleaner uncluttered look imo. Nice bike! 650 wheels?
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