What do you think of this set-up?
#1
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?

Velocity Deep V teak

Thomson Elite

Brooks Swift

Sugino RD

Nitto mini bullhorns
Brooks wraps

Thomson Stem
How's it look? Any component suggestions?
#3
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.
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.
#5
Comanche Racing
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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.
I actually think those teak wheels will look really nice especially w/ the brooks wrap and saddle.
#8
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?
My bad I dig the style and don't have the cash for campagnolo parts. And thanks for the great criticism, it really helped.
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What the **** is wrong with all you bikers giving other riders ****? We bike, lets be united in it.
What the **** is wrong with all you bikers giving other riders ****? We bike, lets be united in it.
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#10
I am Noobert.
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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?
Why do some choose those mini horns? Because they are 4foot 3 inchs tall?
#15
Yes I ride a Bowery
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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
#17
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.
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https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...oducts_id=8316
What do you mean about the frame? Any suggestions for a similar price range?
What do you mean about the frame? Any suggestions for a similar price range?
#22
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.






