Need41speed

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?

3speedslow

I like! Great when a rider takes a bike to suit their style.

With the extensions, do you experience some flex in the stem?

My Shaulbe tires are finally wearing out on my Mercier Mini-Velo so I’m looking at those Conti tires to try next.

Need41speed

Thanks, fun ride! With regards to the stem, no flex w/ mini extensions. The pads are for my wrists so, not much force can be exerted on the stem.

Jipe

Those Continental Sport Contact aren't very good, I would advice to use the newest Continental Contact Urban that are faster, stronger and last longer.

Need41speed

I’ve got the Urbans on my other folder (Dahon Mu). They ride smoother & are durable but the Sports on this bike are a better fit on the slimmer profile of the Velocity rims (much more aero). Thanks for the input though.

Need41speed

Involved in a somewhat serious collision @ the end of a workout ride during the pandemic. As you can see, my ass tweaked to hell my original saddle. They didn’t have a replacement in black so, settled for a grey of the same model.