Kaze
 

Just finished her up. More pictures here.

Few bits and pieces were a compromise to the reality that I plan on racing it a few times; different front pads and holders, saddle, and seat post. Also couldn't locate OEM arm rests so I McGyver'd up a set I had and made some risers. And The freewheel and skewers are Campy, but hey, it's a race bike.

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Wow I dig it! Especially since it's not for regular road riding.. I can't wait to hear the first ride report.

Looks fast. Watch those crosswinds.

Had it out already. It's surprisingly stable. And fast (saw a paced 45 on a downhill).

Definitely corners differently though.

FWIW I'm a Nats level age group TT guy; there's a preconceived notion that a rear disc is a problem in a cross wind. Fact is I always run a rear disc regardless of conditions (including a 40+ MPH wind day at the Tour of Gila TT where I got 2nd). What I've found is if you're a good bike handler, the rear disc isn't a lot different than a shallower rim. The front wheel is where the control issues develop.

I've got an Ebay search out for a front disc BTW. I would think with the lower surface area compared to a 700 wheel, it could probably be ridden in more conditions.

I always thought the rear disc issue was more the weight and the gyroscopic effect of all that weight spinning. That's a 24 frnt wheel isn't? a disc might be very tough to find.

Great looking bike! I think the Kaze was one of the more popular of the lowerend Funny bikes but IMHO a great bike.

Front wheels are susceptible to crosswinds. Rears are less so. This is what I hear. I haven't tried either, so don't listen to me.

Sorry for the necropost but this doesnt need its own thread, so here is my flat bar conversion Kaze. I basically threw on what I had laying around. I wanted to raise the front end and to make it a better all-rounder without spending any money

The carbon bars really turned this into a smooth riding bike. Very noticable. Also, the Sunrace shifters function great - but look horrible. 48/39 round rings instead of Biopace. Otherwise all 600.

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