Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
Reload this Page >

What do you think of this set-up?

Search
Notices
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear "I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!"-- Henri Desgrange (31 January 1865 - 16 August 1940)

What do you think of this set-up?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-22-09 | 07:29 PM
  #1  
Rhythm of Life's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Pusher
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 103
Likes: 0

Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Le Tour

What do you think of this set-up?

Iro Mark V Pro


Velocity Deep V teak


Thomson Elite


Brooks Swift


Sugino RD


Nitto mini bullhorns


Brooks wraps


Thomson Stem

How's it look? Any component suggestions?
Rhythm of Life is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 07:30 PM
  #2  
j3ffr3y's Avatar
chickenosaurus
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,189
Likes: 0
From: Boston, MA

Bikes: 2010 Motobecane Team Track, 1997 GT Edge, 2012 Kilo TT Stripper

The nitto mini horns are tiny, teak veeps are tacky. Other than that looks nice.
j3ffr3y is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 07:34 PM
  #3  
Rhythm of Life's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Pusher
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 103
Likes: 0

Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Le Tour

Hows the teak tacky? Are they not as beautiful in real life?

Those bullhorns I'm not so sure about, thats probably the one part I don't really know what to do with but I really like bars <40cm wide. Cause thats what I'm riding now and narrower feels more natural.
Rhythm of Life is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 07:46 PM
  #4  
jpdesjar
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Fancy set up
Those little bullhorns are cool
 
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 08:13 PM
  #5  
PedallingATX's Avatar
Comanche Racing
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,820
Likes: 0
From: Deep in the heart of Texas

Bikes: Presto NJS build, Specialized Allez Pro w/ full Dura Ace and Ksyrium SLs, 1990something Specialized Sirrus

looks nice to me, but I don't like those bars. Why not just check out some RB021 bars or something like that? I'm pretty sure you can get narrow bullhorns. I think you will find a regular bullhorn much more comfortable.

I actually think those teak wheels will look really nice especially w/ the brooks wrap and saddle.
PedallingATX is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 08:15 PM
  #6  
MysticRats's Avatar
aNYthing
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
From: Concrete Jungle NYC
Thompsons, Suginos, Nittos, Brooks and of Course Velocitys.
Dont forget to get some Knogs as well.

GAH
MysticRats is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 08:19 PM
  #7  
jpdesjar
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Pretty expensive set up
Can I suggest a carbon bottle cage?

I would pick a different crank.
Perhaps the Omniums?
 
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 08:22 PM
  #8  
Rhythm of Life's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Pusher
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 103
Likes: 0

Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Le Tour

Omniums I've been looking at but I wanted something with a 46t chainring and all the cheap online ones I've found are 48t. I mean I could switch out the chainring but I'd rather not tack on another expense. Is the difference between the two that great?

Originally Posted by MysticRats
Thompsons, Suginos, Nittos, Brooks and of Course Velocitys.
Dont forget to get some Knogs as well.

GAH
My bad I dig the style and don't have the cash for campagnolo parts. And thanks for the great criticism, it really helped. Elitist bike ***...

What the **** is wrong with all you bikers giving other riders ****? We bike, lets be united in it.

Last edited by Rhythm of Life; 08-22-09 at 08:27 PM.
Rhythm of Life is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 08:24 PM
  #9  
jpdesjar
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
We do it because we love you.
 
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 08:28 PM
  #10  
I am Noobert.
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 427
Likes: 0
I wish I had real wood rims, I don't know how they'd hold up. But they'd be cool. Every thing but the mini horns, and it would be a reeeally nice bike.


Why do some choose those mini horns? Because they are 4foot 3 inchs tall?
Noobert is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 08:32 PM
  #11  
Rhythm of Life's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Pusher
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 103
Likes: 0

Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Le Tour

I like the narrower stance because I have and always will be a wrestler, I'm used to having my arms on the inside.
Rhythm of Life is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 08:32 PM
  #12  
jpdesjar
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
I think the shape of the mini horns are nice, you still get some good hand positions.
I am not a fan of weird stick up bars.
 
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 08:34 PM
  #13  
I am Noobert.
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 427
Likes: 0
The bars with the secound bend in the horn? Ya those can be reeeally ugly.
Noobert is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 08:39 PM
  #14  
jpdesjar
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Yes, the ones that dip down are alright.
I am riding the Noah's are bar right now, I dig them.
 
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 09:45 PM
  #15  
ilaidlaw's Avatar
Yes I ride a Bowery
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: Idaho, but my mind is somewhere else.

Bikes: Giant Bowery

What are your plans for chain? I don't know what i would do, maybe white to match the Mark V. Everything else seems pretty sweet. IMHO the mini bars aren't really going to fit the "vintage" look seem a little tarcky to me. My .02
ilaidlaw is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 09:53 PM
  #16  
jpdesjar
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
silver chain
 
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 09:55 PM
  #17  
Rhythm of Life's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Pusher
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 103
Likes: 0

Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Le Tour

Originally Posted by ilaidlaw
What are your plans for chain? I don't know what i would do, maybe white to match the Mark V. Everything else seems pretty sweet. IMHO the mini bars aren't really going to fit the "vintage" look seem a little tarcky to me. My .02
The chain is either going to be white or a stainless. Thats for sure. Also a Chris King headset in silver will be going on there.

As far as the mini bars go I'm still not decided. My main issue is I haven't really felt how bars smaller than 40cm feel. So I could change but I need some first hand feel and no LBS stocks anything of the sort so I'll probably wing it when I make the purchase.
Rhythm of Life is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 09:56 PM
  #18  
Fugazi Dave's Avatar
Beausage is Beautiful
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 5,504
Likes: 13
From: Saitama, Japan

Bikes: Nabiis Alchemy

Where does one even find bars like that?
Fugazi Dave is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 09:57 PM
  #19  
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
All the parts look awesome, the only thing I'm thinking is that's a whole lot of cash to drop on an IRO frame. Either way though that would be a hot rig.
rhag is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 10:09 PM
  #20  
Rhythm of Life's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Pusher
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 103
Likes: 0

Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Le Tour

Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
Where does one even find bars like that?
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...oducts_id=8316

Originally Posted by rhag
All the parts look awesome, the only thing I'm thinking is that's a whole lot of cash to drop on an IRO frame. Either way though that would be a hot rig.
What do you mean about the frame? Any suggestions for a similar price range?
Rhythm of Life is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 11:32 PM
  #21  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 857
Likes: 0
I suggest a really nice bike lock for your expensive build.
mondaycurse is offline  
Reply
Old 08-22-09 | 11:58 PM
  #22  
Rhythm of Life's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Pusher
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 103
Likes: 0

Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Le Tour

Because of where I live in LA a bike lock isn't even going to matter, **** will still get jacked. With this bike I plan on only riding it when I can take it inside places with me. I've seen many seatposts, saddles, stems, and bars stolen off bikes so I don't even want to risk that.
Rhythm of Life is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.