I like that. I don't like "murder" themes so some color for me is a must.

I don't mind the blackouts but I feel the same. A bit of pop adds some character.

Pretty happy with how it turned out.

Well done :) Im very close to picking up that frame in green or red.

The green will make for a nice build. It looks great in person and pairs nicely with the black or chrome fork. The only thing I dislike on the red is the white background where the decals are.

Finally finished my 722 build (my first, but definitely not my last build).

Some background info: Picked up the frame/fork during Black Friday last year (yeah, took a while huh).

It was a huge learning experience, and it still is. When I started, I knew I wanted to build something that looked classy, but would also be a performance beast and could get out and go when needed. That was pretty much the idea going into the build. As I started collecting parts, at some point I realized I was building towards the same bike I already have. At the same time, I didn't like riding with my wife through downtown where she works - too bumpy, slow and way too many stops.

So I decided to make this more of a short distance bike. I switched the drops for risers and went with 48x19 instead of the 48x17 I'm used to. Also went with 25c/28c instead of 23/25.

Put the final touches on today and took it for a spin. It's everything I hoped it would be, both in terms of appearance and performance. What say you BFSSFG?



http://www.pedalroom.com/p/leader-722-ts-6928_16.jpg


http://www.pedalroom.com/p/leader-722-ts-6928_22.jpg


http://www.pedalroom.com/p/leader-722-ts-6928_21.jpg

Looks awesome, man. Very well-thought out and put together.

Thanks Scrod, obviously I got some ideas from your 722.

Well thought out though, haha, I don't know about that. Took some trial and error, but it should go smoother next time I hope.

i say mission accomplished, everything goes together nicely

what are the wheel details Mr Biggly?

Look at his PedalRoom.

ahh, got it.

:)

I love the Velo Solo ring and the gum walls! Looks great, dude.

I wish I could get my hands on an old 722 now that I have the option :'(

Citygrounds still has some in some colors available... http://www.citygrounds.com/leader/le...22ts-frame-759

I was just looking at those and all I could find were the 61cm and then I realized citygrounds' website sucks.

Your Kagero is pretty damn mean too, I'm digging those components.

Finally getting some parts put on it. Paint was just redone, white with a pearl top coat. New Campy Centaur BB and '72 Sugino Mighty Competition Cranks freshly drilled and polished.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psf38e8d39.jpg

My Leader is killing me lately. No love.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...19777564_n.jpg

Real pics to come later. Seat post was a bit high, obviously tape wasn't on yet

Damn that slammed stem!

I just looked at the link of your 725 when you first got it in your sig, and you have come a long way... nice job

Much better than how you first got it. :thumb:

No more 7600's?

Just to make sure I don't sound like an ass, I think your bike rocks now. :thumb:

from Leader instagram. new colorway for 725 (nice pedals)
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb...le3o1_1280.jpg