fixiewarrior.

Hi guys, thought I would share my build with you guy. The different setups. Feel free to leave your opinion.

Frame: Unknown Singularity Size 58 - Aluminum 6066 T6
Fork: Unknown Carbon (12K) with 1 1/8” - 30mm rake.
Wheels: American Classic 420 Aero Track Clincher - 43mm deep - AC Bladed Spokes Black - AC Aluminum Nipples Silver - 18h Radial Front - 24h 2-Cross Rear
Saddle: NET Selle Italia Custom Keirinstreets
Headset: LOOK ALU-CARBON bonded
Handlebars: LOOK Pista Carbon - 42mm width
Crankset: Sram Omnium Pista
Chainring: Kappstein ProLine III
Cog: Kappstein
Chain: the cheapest one

The build started with the main setup though to ride on the streets. The Singularity is a very sharp and compact frame, usually, I would ride a size 56 but with the Singularity, due to its geometry, I am riding a size bigger, 58.



I have to talk about my wheels which I also have two sets. The Unknown CNTRL that I use to ride in the city as it feels really strong and can take a beating and my beautiful American Classic 420 Aero Track (what a long name) that I use to race.

The main components of the street setup are clearly the handlebars and the gear ration. The handlebars are a 72mm wide risers from Velocidad Components in aluminum. Considering that I live and ride in a city with very light traffic getting stuck in traffic between cars is not a problem I have to consider, so I can follow the wide bars fab!

The other aspect that changes on this streets setup is the gear ration I choose to ride with. Considering that my city is pretty flat and I am a lazy commuter I ride on a 49x16 ratio. Allows me to cruise around town without major issues… A few sprints every now and then and I get home with a smile in my race.

The other side of the setup is the racing one, and full disclosure, I only go to races to have a beer and have a great time. The mains change is the handlebars that I will ride with a Look track carbon handlebars that I got from a local legend racing for the local and national track team but as cool as they look, unless I am at the velodrome they are not the most comfortable, so for cries and other races like the Fixed42 I am really looking to upgrade it to something with more hand positions.


The gear ration as you can imagine will vary according to the race I am racing but the biggest chainring I have is a 51t and the smallest cog a 15t which is usually the ratio I ride in the local velodrome.

What do you guys think? Besides the super wide bars fab I really like the look and feel of my ride.

here is their website: www.unknownbikes.eu

Broctoon

I think it's a wicked-cool looking bike. For riding on the street, I'd probably recommend you get a larger frame, but this one will obviously give you a really low tuck for slick aerodynamics at the track. I like it with the track handlebar. With the super wide flat bar, I think it looks kind of wonky. Overall really cool though.

SirSoyrizo

Broctoon

I can't tell if you're laughing at my response or at the OP. (Probably both?)

Seriously, to me that bike looks way cool. I usually don't go in for big graphics/logos, and I'm totally unfamiliar with Unknown. Still, based on these two pics, I think I'd ride that thing 1,000 miles before I'd swing a leg over a crappy Kent Thruster, SE Lager, or PureFix. (I'd rather ride my Steamroller than any of the above, but that's not a fair comparison, because I've painstakingly built it up to match my taste exactly.)

Sir Soyrizo, you need to enlighten us. I mean this sincerely, no sarcasm. Based on pics you've posted of your own bikes, you have impeccable taste and a great eye for quality, so what do you make of this Unknown Singularity?

veganbikes

This bike is not for me. I get it one of those odd online fixed gear aero thing-a-mabobers that the kids love but they just don't work for me. Oversized logos and proprietary seatposts on a frame that probably doesn't clear a big fat tire, just doesn't quite have that certain something.
The build is just fine and the overall package makes sense for what it is but give me something a little less aero looking and maybe a touch more subdued or wild and crazy without massive logoing.

Also the cranks and wheels are not in the right position!

Scrodzilla

Wouldn't it be super awesome if everyone's bike had its own thread?

Broctoon

The thread will (probably) die before long.

You should add more posts showcasing your own rides. It's been awhile since we saw your purple Bareknuckle... that one is perfectamundo!

veganbikes

But only for fixies, bro! Singlespeeds are like a rachet and I throw my shades at them!
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nightfly

If you like riding what looks like a very uncomfortable billboard, it's awesome. Too bad there aren't more large logos on it, the top tube looks kinda plain.

AlmostTrick

Cool bike. It's not my style, but it is nice to see something different now and then.