The IRO BFSSFG Build Thread
07-27-07 | 10:50 AM
#226
He drop me
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,664
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From: Central PA
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
Question about spacers-This is my first threadless, my others are quills, and I normally ride with the seat and bars pretty close to one another. It's not an issue with quills, but with the 10 degree stem I have, to get even near that height requires a sh#tload of spacers. Does this frame have a short headtube(56cm), and what would a max for spacers be?
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07-27-07 | 11:00 AM
#227
Type Onespeed
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: SW Florida
Thanks! I do have the stem flipped up, actually. I hope to get it put together this weekend, and will play with the spacers to figure out what works best, but I have the feeling I'm going to look pretty foolish(I accept the fact I'm old and out of shape) with all the spacers. My lbs left the steerer long to play around with it, before they chop it to the right height.
07-27-07 | 12:16 PM
#228
ya rly!
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 754
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From: central coast, ca
Bikes: Iro
i'll take a better side picture later
this is my first nice bike (aside from the other GB Iro that i sold)
ive always just ridden converted beaters
59cm Threadless Gearing is 47/16
Mavic CPX22 Laced to Formula Hubs
DA Cog 16t and DA Lockring
Pink Chris King Headset
3T Mutant Stem
Shimano BB
Sinz Expert Cranks
Sins Chainring 47t
Cheapo Nashbar Pedals
Blue KMC Z Chain
Blue Oury Grips
Titec Flat Bars
Tektro Brake Lever
Sinz Pink Cable
Miche Supertype Seatpost
Selle Italia SLR Saddle
Last edited by riotboy; 07-27-07 at 12:24 PM.
07-27-07 | 12:31 PM
#229
harrospokes!
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,263
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i'll take a better side picture later
this is my first nice bike (aside from the other GB Iro that i sold)
ive always just ridden converted beaters
59cm Threadless Gearing is 47/16
Mavic CPX22 Laced to Formula Hubs
DA Cog 16t and DA Lockring
Pink Chris King Headset
3T Mutant Stem
Shimano BB
Sinz Expert Cranks
Sins Chainring 47t
Cheapo Nashbar Pedals
Blue KMC Z Chain
Blue Oury Grips
Titec Flat Bars
Tektro Brake Lever
Sinz Pink Cable
Miche Supertype Seatpost
Selle Italia SLR Saddle
edit: saddle*?
Last edited by fetch; 07-27-07 at 03:27 PM.
07-27-07 | 12:44 PM
#231
antisocialite
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,385
Likes: 1
spacers don't look foolish to a lot of people. i think it looks much more foolish to have drop bars that are so low you never really use them. but it's all just opinions, comfortable is the new fast.
07-27-07 | 04:02 PM
#233
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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If you haven't already, you'll have to contact UPS and talk to their tracing department. They're the ones who investigate lost packages.
I'm not how insurance plays into this, but they're supposed to cover the cost of a lost package and reimburse the shipper for the value of the merchandise. Then the shipper (IRO in this case) is responsible for sending out another package.
The process usually works out pretty smoothly when it comes to off-the-shelf products, but a built bicycle is a different story (espically for the GB frame which is generally irreplacable).
Just make sure to call UPS and speak to their tracing department and Tony. I really hope they find it though, it'll make it alot easier for all parties involved...
I'm not how insurance plays into this, but they're supposed to cover the cost of a lost package and reimburse the shipper for the value of the merchandise. Then the shipper (IRO in this case) is responsible for sending out another package.
The process usually works out pretty smoothly when it comes to off-the-shelf products, but a built bicycle is a different story (espically for the GB frame which is generally irreplacable).
Just make sure to call UPS and speak to their tracing department and Tony. I really hope they find it though, it'll make it alot easier for all parties involved...
07-29-07 | 07:20 AM
#235
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2006
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well here is the almost final for now things will always change build
I freaking love this 'riser stem' it's ugly.. and i'll replace it with something a little more... classy.. but it gives me the upright position like a riser bar.. but lets me run bullhorns.. yea it's not gonna win any awards.. but function comes first.. also my 28' tires rock.. such tight clearance.. this is the perfect 'city fix' frame if you ask me
I freaking love this 'riser stem' it's ugly.. and i'll replace it with something a little more... classy.. but it gives me the upright position like a riser bar.. but lets me run bullhorns.. yea it's not gonna win any awards.. but function comes first.. also my 28' tires rock.. such tight clearance.. this is the perfect 'city fix' frame if you ask me
07-29-07 | 08:14 AM
#236
NoGoSlow
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 862
Likes: 1
From: Philly
Bikes: Stella fixy conversion, Trek 2300, Specialized Rock Hopper, Schwinn Collegiate 3, Mz Skorpion
well here is the almost final for now things will always change build
I freaking love this 'riser stem' it's ugly.. and i'll replace it with something a little more... classy.. but it gives me the upright position like a riser bar.. but lets me run bullhorns.. yea it's not gonna win any awards.. but function comes first.. also my 28' tires rock.. such tight clearance.. this is the perfect 'city fix' frame if you ask me
I freaking love this 'riser stem' it's ugly.. and i'll replace it with something a little more... classy.. but it gives me the upright position like a riser bar.. but lets me run bullhorns.. yea it's not gonna win any awards.. but function comes first.. also my 28' tires rock.. such tight clearance.. this is the perfect 'city fix' frame if you ask me
07-29-07 | 09:26 AM
#238
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
From: Brookline, MA
Bikes: 2010 Fisher Simple City 8, 2010 Geekhouse Team CX, 2009 IF SSR, 2007 BFSSFG IRO
FINALLY finished my build Thurs. Raced it on Fri and it was AWESOME (save pin that keeps the saddle from angling forward/backward coming loose and my *** now being sore as heck).
Despite how the picture looks, the chainline is PERFECT.
Despite how the picture looks, the chainline is PERFECT.
07-29-07 | 09:21 PM
#240
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
From: Brookline, MA
Bikes: 2010 Fisher Simple City 8, 2010 Geekhouse Team CX, 2009 IF SSR, 2007 BFSSFG IRO
The hubs run great. It's a stiff ride, and the saddle will have to go at some point. Right now just adjusting to the bike. Might have to throw some urban pursuit bars or something on it.
Who knows.... maybe a cheap set of risers to experiment.
Who knows.... maybe a cheap set of risers to experiment.
07-30-07 | 01:17 PM
#244
Double Agent
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,187
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From: your girl's bed
Bikes: Fly Pantera, GT GTB
07-30-07 | 01:23 PM
#245
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3
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Frame finally arrived last Thursday and I built it up that same day. I call it the IRO Black & Tan.
Sugino 75 crankset and chainring, custom anodized
Sugino 75 BB
Brooks B17 Narrow
Thomson seatpost
Nitto Pearl stem, custom anodized
Shimano M520 pedals
Salsa Moto riser bars
Champ grips
Tange Levin steel headset (swapping for Chris King eventually)
Borrowed wheelset (swapping for Phil Wood hubs laced to Mavic Open Pros, as soon as I build them)
Sugino 75 crankset and chainring, custom anodized
Sugino 75 BB
Brooks B17 Narrow
Thomson seatpost
Nitto Pearl stem, custom anodized
Shimano M520 pedals
Salsa Moto riser bars
Champ grips
Tange Levin steel headset (swapping for Chris King eventually)
Borrowed wheelset (swapping for Phil Wood hubs laced to Mavic Open Pros, as soon as I build them)
Last edited by freesoma; 07-30-07 at 01:42 PM.
07-30-07 | 02:06 PM
#246
Stinky McStinkface
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 943
Likes: 0
From: Pa.
Bikes: Clemente Custom(not built-up), TI Raleigh Record SS, VitaSprint Mixte SS, IRO S.E.(coming) Ibex Trophy Pro
Frame finally arrived last Thursday and I built it up that same day. I call it the IRO Black & Tan.
Sugino 75 crankset and chainring, custom anodized
Sugino 75 BB
Brooks B17 Narrow
Thomson seatpost
Nitto Pearl stem, custom anodized
Shimano M520 pedals
Salsa Moto riser bars
Champ grips
Tange Levin steel headset (swapping for Chris King eventually)
Borrowed wheelset (swapping for Phil Wood hubs laced to Mavic Open Pros, as soon as I build them)
Sugino 75 crankset and chainring, custom anodized
Sugino 75 BB
Brooks B17 Narrow
Thomson seatpost
Nitto Pearl stem, custom anodized
Shimano M520 pedals
Salsa Moto riser bars
Champ grips
Tange Levin steel headset (swapping for Chris King eventually)
Borrowed wheelset (swapping for Phil Wood hubs laced to Mavic Open Pros, as soon as I build them)
Effin nice!!!
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07-30-07 | 03:08 PM
#250
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Edificating
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,452
Likes: 1
From: Portland
Bikes: Spooky + Sachs
damn, thats a nice bike.
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