Used the wrong tool for the job. In other words, 'Tracklo-cross'.
Had a real blast building this bike up. Thought it'd be 'uNiQuE' to invert the cups since it's a fun bike anyway. It's actually growing on me.
Did a 650b conversion because I wanted to shorten up the wheel base for a snappy feel. I know the frame wasn't meant for it but what the heck.
32c fits comfortably for the rear. 35c will make the bike skid for days from an untrue rear wheel.
Built up these wheels with a little flair* *Apologies if the picture isn't very clear.
Here's the specs
Frameset – Kendo Orbit
Seatclamp – Philwood Seat Collar
Headset – Chris King Gripnut 1"
Seat post – Generic 0 setback carbon
Saddle – 1990 Selle Italia Turbo
Handlebar – Nitto bullmoose with Nitto MTC-013 Threadless Converter Silver
Grips – BTwin bartape (surprisingly comfortable)
Hubs – BreakBrake17 Spike Hubs Black 32 holes
Spokes – DT Swiss Champion 2.0 Spokes Silver and Black (inspired by @waveywheelies on Insta)
Nipples – DT Swiss
Rims – DT Swiss X392 650b
Cog & Lockring – Silver 17T No Names
Chain – KMC S1 Silver
Tyres – Schwalbe G-One Speed 27.5", 32c
BB – FSA RPM sealed bearings
Crankarms – 70s (iirc) Campagnolo Record Pista (Diamond C stamp) 165mm
Chainring Bolts – Campagnolo
Chainring – Dura Ace NJS 45T
Crankarm Bolts – Blue Lug Brass Extractor Bolt Pedals – MKS RX1 NJS
Toe Strap – MKS Fit-a Sports NJS
Toe Clip – Minoura MTB size L
Top tube protector – Pizzicato
Bar Bag – Vagrant Barrel
by Wot2IDo
4 Comments
looks amazing!!!! lovely bike!
Your headset is on backwards.
The picture is upside down
Okay so, going to 650b does not reduce the wheelbase, and you’re not even slamming the rear wheel all the way in the dropout. Sweet build tho, reversed CK gang