Rad's Latest Project - Photos Up
06-06-07 | 12:43 AM
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Rad's Latest Project - Photos Up
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This first post has been edited to put all pertinent photos and story in one place.
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3 years ago, I got a hair up me butt and tore apart a perfectly good Lemond Maillot Jaune road bike and built it into a frankenbike commuter of sorts. I rode it for over a year and it quickly became one of my favorite bikes of all time. But there were 2 issues I had with it. First, the frame was too small and second, I had pieced it together with stuff I just had laying around. And while it worked, it was pretty much a mish mash.
I eventually gave away the MJ, vowing to someday do a similar style build from scratch. A year ago, I started acquiring the pieces and 3 months ago, I actually finished it. I haven't ridden it much due to personal reasons but I did want to share with the forum what it looked like.
First, the inspiration:
and, the result:
I want to thank the following forum members for contributing to this project....
Roadfix - for his amazing work cutting on the Brooks saddle - thank you George!
Dtrain - for donating the brand new Mavic Open Pro rims - thank you!
ViperZ - for donating the gorgeous Chorus seatpost - again, gracias my friend.
I also want to thank Todd McClelland for his fantastic photography skills and Kim Seidel for helping out on this and so many other things.
You guys are the best.
55/Rad
This first post has been edited to put all pertinent photos and story in one place.
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3 years ago, I got a hair up me butt and tore apart a perfectly good Lemond Maillot Jaune road bike and built it into a frankenbike commuter of sorts. I rode it for over a year and it quickly became one of my favorite bikes of all time. But there were 2 issues I had with it. First, the frame was too small and second, I had pieced it together with stuff I just had laying around. And while it worked, it was pretty much a mish mash.
I eventually gave away the MJ, vowing to someday do a similar style build from scratch. A year ago, I started acquiring the pieces and 3 months ago, I actually finished it. I haven't ridden it much due to personal reasons but I did want to share with the forum what it looked like.
First, the inspiration:
and, the result:
I want to thank the following forum members for contributing to this project....
Roadfix - for his amazing work cutting on the Brooks saddle - thank you George!
Dtrain - for donating the brand new Mavic Open Pro rims - thank you!
ViperZ - for donating the gorgeous Chorus seatpost - again, gracias my friend.
I also want to thank Todd McClelland for his fantastic photography skills and Kim Seidel for helping out on this and so many other things.
You guys are the best.
55/Rad
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06-06-07 | 12:53 AM
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C'mon... stop being such a tease. Give us more.
Could it be a fixie**********
Could it be a fixie**********
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06-06-07 | 12:59 AM
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OH... Good Heavens!!! 
I'm guessing you did another single DT shifter project. Probably a steel 9 speeder?
Reminiscent of your old MJ commuter?
Am I close?
(nice Miche crank, btw)
I'm guessing you did another single DT shifter project. Probably a steel 9 speeder?
Reminiscent of your old MJ commuter?
Am I close?
(nice Miche crank, btw)
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06-06-07 | 01:01 AM
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You're cruel, plus (technically speaking) it's already morning.
Let me guess -- you're going to let us know at 11:59am !!??
Let me guess -- you're going to let us know at 11:59am !!??
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06-06-07 | 01:01 AM
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very sexy. This is going to be like Christmas where the kids wake up at 5am to see what'
s under the tree.
s under the tree.
06-06-07 | 01:04 AM
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It's definitely Italian steel --- I think.
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06-06-07 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by celticfrost
It's definitely Italian steel --- I think.
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06-06-07 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Jinker
It's a commuter with a 3 speed hub and coaster brakes.
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06-06-07 | 01:21 AM
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OK, last post of the night...
There are parts on this bike from the following countries:
USA
Italy
Japan
France
England
There are parts on this bike from the following countries:
USA
Italy
Japan
France
England
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06-06-07 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
Yes. But it's a frame I built before and rode for about a month before setting it aside for this project.
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06-06-07 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
I want to thank the following forum members for contributing to this project....
The Fixer - for his amazing work on the Brooks saddle - photos upcoming - thank you George!
Dtrain - for donating the brand new Mavic Open Pro rims - thank you!
ViperZ - for donating the gorgeous Chorus seatpost - again, photos upcoming.
Thanks again - you guys are the best.
//jerry
The Fixer - for his amazing work on the Brooks saddle - photos upcoming - thank you George!
Dtrain - for donating the brand new Mavic Open Pro rims - thank you!
ViperZ - for donating the gorgeous Chorus seatpost - again, photos upcoming.
Thanks again - you guys are the best.
//jerry
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06-06-07 | 02:23 AM
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Japan?
hmmmm.... Sounds like a Nexus hub to me.
hmmmm.... Sounds like a Nexus hub to me.
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06-06-07 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
Japan?
hmmmm.... Sounds like a Nexus hub to me.
hmmmm.... Sounds like a Nexus hub to me.
