Thylacine custom version one
05-20-04 | 11:18 AM
#26
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sounds like a pretty nice setup. i would like to suggest that you re-consider phils, though. they are expensive, but well worth it. or you could go with some suzue NJS hubs. do NOT get the suzue sealed bearing hubs. if you're not going to have to deal with snow and tons of rain and salty/sandy roads, you'd probably be fine with loose-ball hubs.
the normal sugino75 crank and ring are pretty decent. the zen ring IS very nice looking, but i'm not sure that there's much difference...
eh, i dunno. i gotta get ready for workage right now.
the normal sugino75 crank and ring are pretty decent. the zen ring IS very nice looking, but i'm not sure that there's much difference...
eh, i dunno. i gotta get ready for workage right now.
05-20-04 | 11:55 AM
#27
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Hub advise depends who you ask I guess. My 2 cent-
I've had suzue promax sealed bearing hubs for a little over 2 years without problem. Sure, they aren't as nice as Phil's but they cost less than half as much.
Personally, I'd avoid loose ball hubs on the road. Dura-ace, Suzue NJS etc are very nice and smooth, but one more thing you have to wonder about when you're riding in the elements. Wisconsin has its share of crappy days. I'd rather not have to think twice about taking my bike out because of the weather.
I've had suzue promax sealed bearing hubs for a little over 2 years without problem. Sure, they aren't as nice as Phil's but they cost less than half as much.
Personally, I'd avoid loose ball hubs on the road. Dura-ace, Suzue NJS etc are very nice and smooth, but one more thing you have to wonder about when you're riding in the elements. Wisconsin has its share of crappy days. I'd rather not have to think twice about taking my bike out because of the weather.
05-20-04 | 12:29 PM
#28
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Originally Posted by William Karsten
I am too. But, right now I pay for the frame. And I'm working on deciding hubs, wheels, BB, cranks, etc.
So far, I'm thinking: CXP 33's, or velocity deep V's. Not for the go fast, but for the strenght that a areo wheel will put in. I know some will shudder, but I'm not gonna spring for Phil wood hubs. Tooooo much dinero for those. But I'll get something decent, with sealed bearings, that's for sHure. I'd like to get black rims, but I'm leaning towards mavics, which don't come in black.
I am having trouble sorting out cranks. Sugino with a Zen ring would be nice, but holy **** are they costly. I'd like to get some sort of black cranks that are pretty stiff, but the only one's I've found are the Truativ, and I've read they suck.
Handle bars: a toss between track bars, or some (eek) profile aero bars, with out too much of a drop.
So far, I'm thinking: CXP 33's, or velocity deep V's. Not for the go fast, but for the strenght that a areo wheel will put in. I know some will shudder, but I'm not gonna spring for Phil wood hubs. Tooooo much dinero for those. But I'll get something decent, with sealed bearings, that's for sHure. I'd like to get black rims, but I'm leaning towards mavics, which don't come in black.
I am having trouble sorting out cranks. Sugino with a Zen ring would be nice, but holy **** are they costly. I'd like to get some sort of black cranks that are pretty stiff, but the only one's I've found are the Truativ, and I've read they suck.
Handle bars: a toss between track bars, or some (eek) profile aero bars, with out too much of a drop.
I have Velocity Deep-Vees on one bike and Fusions on the other....both black. They've held up well for me. Besides, Australian Rims for an Australian frame is cool too. As for cranks, I like my Sugino 75s. If you pass on the Zen ring and get a Salsa, you'll save some money. At the other end of the spectrum (cheap) Bulletproof has a black crankset. My friend Al (270lbs) has been riding them for quite awhile and is happy.
For bars I use the Profile Stokers; as plain as a bullhorn can be with no drop.
JIm
05-20-04 | 09:14 PM
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Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
Cynikal - Yes, I do forks. Any rake, any size, any wheel size, any brake options, any colour as long as it's black, and any price over US$199. Custom powdercoat? Always a good thing.
Hrmmm....parts.
Wheels? Mavic CXP33 black 32h cross3, spokes - DT, silver, Hubs - Pauls High Flange. I get deals on Paul's, he's a top bloke. Actually he does complete wheels now so I mught just be able to get him to send you a set direct.
Cranks? I have no idea. Truvativs are fine - just don't let them come loose. Front ring? It has to be a Boone Titanium
Bars? MUST BE BULLHORNS.
Hrmmm....parts.
Wheels? Mavic CXP33 black 32h cross3, spokes - DT, silver, Hubs - Pauls High Flange. I get deals on Paul's, he's a top bloke. Actually he does complete wheels now so I mught just be able to get him to send you a set direct.
Cranks? I have no idea. Truvativs are fine - just don't let them come loose. Front ring? It has to be a Boone Titanium
Bars? MUST BE BULLHORNS.
05-21-04 | 07:47 PM
#30
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From: New Caney Texas
Damn you guys. Now all I can think about is having good ol' Thylacine build me a bike. I even admitted to my wife that I was thinking about it. I think I'd have to wait until tax time NEXT year but maybe... just maybe....
After all, everybody needs two funny bikes, no?
Definately keep us updated on this project, the cooler it is, the more likely I'm going to be sporting those silly tiger stripes on a bike in the future.
Damn you both.
After all, everybody needs two funny bikes, no?
Definately keep us updated on this project, the cooler it is, the more likely I'm going to be sporting those silly tiger stripes on a bike in the future.
Damn you both.
05-22-04 | 08:34 PM
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Yea, this seems pure Aussie... My Krumpler has a similar indigenous-influenced style. It's what it is.
Having said this: I also think the seat tube is at quite an angle. For what reason?
Having said this: I also think the seat tube is at quite an angle. For what reason?
05-23-04 | 07:28 PM
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Um, it says 73º on the drawing. You reckon that's too steep or too shallow or what?
It's steeper than I'd normally do, but from the feedback that Will gave me, I'd figure we'd skew the design to have a very slight bias towards out of the saddle efforts, but still be comfortable enough to ride for fairly longer than regular commuting distances.
It's steeper than I'd normally do, but from the feedback that Will gave me, I'd figure we'd skew the design to have a very slight bias towards out of the saddle efforts, but still be comfortable enough to ride for fairly longer than regular commuting distances.
