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i had looked at OEM takeoffs on ebay for a little while, but found that most had alloy steerers and didn't list enough specifications, namely axle-to-crown distance and rake. ultimately i ended up getting a very satisfactory deal on an ouzo.
i would have liked the fork from a TK2 or pista concept but couldn't find one. |
Originally Posted by bonechilling
(Post 5597772)
I've been shopping for sub-$50 carbon forks, mostly pull-offs from other bikes. I was outbid on a Giant TCR fork for $31 last night, which kinda bummed me out.
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Isn't a the rake on a track fork closer to 43? If you put a road fork on the IRO and the rake is around 44 or 45 wouldn't is mess your handling up?
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Originally Posted by singurlifeman
what kind of bars are these?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2372/...a4a36a70_o.jpg |
thanks, ive been thinking about building a single speed commuter and i think those bars would be sweet and comfy.
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I am way overdue to post photos of my build but here she is, completely built up for under $500:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1196718026 Shot at the Superdrome in Frisco, TX http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1196718904 http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...edrome003.jpg? |
I just sold mine... got $200 for it, after six months of every-day use, so I fared pretty well.
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I have been riding it since summer, slowly changing stuff here and there. Finally pretty happy with new x-mas bar tape. Really fulfilling as I installed all parts myself (a big jump for me). Slowly working on building a set of wheels with the miche hubs.
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/4604/irosnow1zv4.jpg |
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Nothing special but it is a fun bike. In the original poll I voted for a cheap disposable bike.
The problem now is that this is my favorite ride. It won't be tossed to the ground anytime soon while trying to learn tricks. For the record, I really don't like the stem/bar angle now that I see it in pictures. Not sure what I'll do there. Attachment 63231 Attachment 63232 |
Originally Posted by Southernwayfare
(Post 5504817)
Finally got my bike together. This is my first FG bike and my first build. After riding it a bit, I think I need a longer stem so I'm looking to switch out my 100mm for a 120mm. Cosmetically, I'd also like to change to leather bar tape, dye the saddle a darker brown, and maybe get a black seatpost. But that aside, I'm loving it. Spent last night in Com Ave working on my track stand. Props to Cambridge Bicycle School for helping with the build and everyone here for advice.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/...21dca420_b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2078/...3b717c5d_b.jpg I'm also had this fleur de lis cut at a local metal smith shop to use as a headbadge. I'm working on getting it bent to fit the head tube.... http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/...ee6ac0c5_b.jpg that looks excellent. my iro mark v is in the mail. my question is what size tire and rim combo are you running there? I want to upgrade the rims and tires to something a little wider than stock for these boston streets. and yours looks nice and beefy..... |
I'm not certain, but that looks like an Alien wheelset...
http://alienbikes.com/gear.html editted to add that I think the tires may be Conti gatorskins. |
Originally Posted by moNOTony.colab
(Post 6453815)
that looks excellent. my iro mark v is in the mail. my question is what size tire and rim combo are you running there? I want to upgrade the rims and tires to something a little wider than stock for these boston streets. and yours looks nice and beefy.....
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http://uploader.ws/upload/200805/iro_1.jpg
IRO group buy frame Easton EC90 fork Superbe Pro 165 cranks Superbe Pro 48t chainring Superbe Pro bottom bracket MKS touring pedals MKS toe clips Christophe straps Dura ace low flange fixed/fixed laced to Mavic CXP 21 Conti Ultra Gatorskin folding bead 700x23 Chris King headset Easton EC90 stem Nitto bullhorns Diatec brake lever Ultegra brake Thompson seatpost Selle Italia saddle DC ESPI 3 spoke card Yes I do know the bike is too small |
on the IRO website it shows the frames with IRO on the side of the top tube, do the actual frames not come with that on there or have you guys gotten yours powder coated or something?
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Originally Posted by deadcity
(Post 8346278)
on the IRO website it shows the frames with IRO on the side of the top tube, do the actual frames not come with that on there or have you guys gotten yours powder coated or something?
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I will hopefully soon be getting a Mark V complete.
Eventually I hope to have a nice black on grey color scheme going. |
Originally Posted by Bacchusbill
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Finally.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k4...s/IMG_1084.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k4...s/IMG_1086.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k4...s/IMG_1094.jpg |
Originally Posted by MPH2
(Post 5738568)
I am way overdue to post photos of my build but here she is, completely built up for under $500:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1196718026 Shot at the Superdrome in Frisco, TX http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1196718904 http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...edrome003.jpg? |
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what steel are IRO's made out of? the site just says a heated cromoly
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Originally Posted by vec
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what steel are IRO's made out of? the site just says a heated cromoly
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Here is my Completed BFSSFG IRO
BFSSFG IRO Special Edition Frame and Fork IRD Techno Glide Headset Sette Edge Stem and XLR Low Riser Bar Tektro Brake Levers and Calipers Oury Grips Sugino 68 BB Sugino 75 Crankset w/ MKS Sylvan Pedals and Clips Sugino Zen Messenger Chainring - 44T Wipperman Chain Formula Hubs laced onto Velocity Fusion with Sapim Spokes Ultra Gatorskins Dura Ace Cog - 16T Mavic Seatpost (Only used part on bike - but sweet) Brooks B-17 Saddle http://i28.tinypic.com/2lwsooz.jpg http://i28.tinypic.com/250mmp1.jpg http://i26.tinypic.com/9abzpv.jpg |
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