Finally got my hands on a Pulse, and I love it! The high bottom bracket prevents pedal strike when flying around corners in the city and it's a pretty fast ride without being too harsh.
Frame:
54cm GT Pulse - Kinesis aluminum
Fork/Headset:
Stock Kinesis aluminum fork, Dura-Ace headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura-Ace FC-7600 NJS cranks, Dura-Ace BB-7610 sealed-bearing NJS bottom bracket
Pedals:
MKS GR-9, MKS clips, MKS Fit Alpha NJS straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Surly 18t cog, Sugino 75 46t chainring, KMC 710SL chain
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Flite saddle, American Classic titanium seatpost
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity Deep V laced to a Paul hub
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity Deep V laced to a Paul hub
Added by Coomer. Last updated almost 11 years ago.
45 Comments
HOLY! MOTHER FUCK! FOO. THIS IS THE BEST BIKE ON EARTH!
Posted about 6 years ago
if ever you're in the market to sell, let me know please. or if for whatever reason you want a bigger GT, i got the next size up. thanks!
Posted over 8 years ago
really nice man. i bet it was a bitch getting those ergo drops into a threaded stem though haha
Posted about 9 years ago
Awesome ride! How do those Paul hubs compare to Phils?
Posted over 10 years ago
They're a bit lighter, but I don't notice a difference when I'm riding at all. Both are excellent choices.
Posted over 10 years ago
how does thing ride with the aluminum fork?
Posted over 10 years ago
It rides pretty nicely. The ride isn't very stiff for an aluminum frame/fork, much less stiff than the Cannondales or Fuji Track Pro or the Tiemeyer.
Posted over 10 years ago
Beautiful pulse Commer! Looks so flawless, I have yet to find one of these frames haha!
Posted almost 11 years ago
I didn't realize I misspelled your name, sorry! I was wondering how do these ride in terms of long rides? I have yet to try an aluminum frame.
Posted almost 11 years ago
No problem! The Pulse specifically is fine for me on longer rides, often I'll ride it sixty miles in a day. Other aluminum frames like my Fuji, Cannondales, and the Tiemeyer are significantly stiffer and not as comfortable on longer rides.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Glad you found a size that fits well! Stellar build!
Posted almost 11 years ago
Thanks! I'm glad I found this too! Got such an incredible deal on it! :-)
Posted almost 11 years ago
Are you running a 3/32 set up? How does the Pulse compare to the Cannondale Track you had before? I agree with your description of how the Pulse feels precisely. Glad you're enjoying the bike.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Nope, it's all 1/8". I found the Cannondale to be stiffer and felt like I could accelerate a bit faster on it, but it was just so stiff that it would beat me up on long rides.
The Pulse I find to be a lot more comfortable and still pretty quick.
Posted almost 11 years ago
I thought your new build was a white frames LOL (saw it on your IG). But hey, at least you're doing great job to this Pulse!
Posted almost 11 years ago
That's a long-term project, haha. I'm patiently waiting for good deals on some old school Campy parts. :-)
Posted almost 11 years ago
Love the stem
Posted almost 11 years ago
Thanks! I was so happy to find a good deal on it a couple years back.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Love these GT's, great build! I'm thinking of picking up some Dura-ace 7600's, whats your BB spindle length? I have a 102mm ISO, so I was wondering if that would be fine.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Yeah, 102 would probably be too small. I think the chainring would hit the chainstay.
Posted almost 11 years ago
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FrogGoat20shocking3 says:
THIS ONE BELONGED TO A SPEEDER.
Posted about 6 years ago