Had since the summer of '12 ~ Enjoy!
Frame:
Break Brake 17 Transfer 53cm 2012
Fork/Headset:
Break Brake 17 Aluminum // Spike Integrated
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura Ace 7710 NJS
Pedals:
Shimano 105
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sugino ZEN 49t NJS Chainring // Dura Ace 15t // Izumi Toughness NJS // Dura Ace Lockring
Derailleurs/Shifters:
-
Saddle/Seatpost:
Campagnolo Fluted Seatpost // Selle San Marco Zoncolan
Brakes:
-
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
SRAM S80 // Michelin Pro Race 3
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Reynolds Recon // Continental Gator Skin
Accessories:
Stickers - City Grounds, Chubby Booby, Mash, Cadence
More Info:
Catch me in the city!
Weight ~ 17.8 (Jan. 14, 2013)
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
new stem~
Added by BetahProd. Last updated almost 12 years ago.
As of almost 12 years ago, BetahProd has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
55 Comments
wow, this is a beautiful build! everything flows really well.
Posted almost 12 years ago
damn bro , nice build ! love it with the dropbar and mike giant bartape !
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks, it even looks better now! I always questioned if it looks better with the drops or the risers & whether or not I should just switch out that godawful stem.
Posted almost 12 years ago
How supple would you say the fork is? Being aluminum and all. Does it really negate the positives from having a steel frame?
Posted almost 12 years ago
The fork is extremely solid. In fact I feel it's so solid that it tends to hurt my wrist from long distance rides but maybe that's just me. The frame is steel so it balances the comfortability out(: but as it is more aerodynamic than any of my other forks I've had. And the rake is 38mm so I prefer that for more pursuit-ness
Posted almost 12 years ago
Oh I see. With that said then, would you prefer a carbon fork with the same rake as opposed to that fork?
Posted almost 12 years ago
Tbh, I prefer a carbon fork like the alpina or bianchi fork I had, it's a lot more comfortable but both are light. I was planning to get a funda fork but Iike pursuit geo so I plan on using this one unless I find another with a better rake!
Posted almost 12 years ago
This bike looks pretty rad. I haven't really seen too many actually built up. The s80 fits it very well. I'm seriously considering buying an s80 myself. Do you like it more than the H3?
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks, h3 is lighter. s80 are heavy but definitely more stiff & aero. I prefer the s80 for looks, but h3 would be a better option. Surprisingly from my use, when I first got the s80 it had more crosswinds than the h3 did. Both are great, s80 seems more durable though
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks for getting back to me and thanks for the info. I'm going to keep looking for both until I find a decent deal.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Really dig this one too lol I've been looking for an H3 for my bike but no luck yet.
Posted almost 12 years ago
EBAY! that was right after i got crashed & the hed3 smashed. Luckily the frame is fine. dropped it on a bike rack a month or 2 ago, got a fat dent on the side. Normally I never crash or drop my bikes, but I thought it was standing and it slipped from its slot.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Probably my favorite picture/components of the whole build. What happened to this stem?
Posted almost 12 years ago
It was sold, I loved the bike so much I took pics of it before I completed it, but these were the cheapest parts I could find at the time (excluding the s80) but thanks!
Posted almost 12 years ago
great build, but I like it better with the SRAM S80 front wheelset. :)
Posted about 12 years ago
Haha, thanks! I've heard that too, but I have a lot of wheel sets & I thought the s80 looked real nice with my grey mash than it did with this!
Posted about 12 years ago
How tall are you? I'm thinking about getting one but I'm not sure which size to get. iMinusd only offers a 50, 53, or 57 and I'm 5'10 which would you suggest? Obviously not the 50 though.. Lol
Posted about 12 years ago
I'd suggest a 53. I hate when bikes stand over is too large for me. Rather have your nuts safe & your knees NOT stretched out. 2cm down isn't that bad, I run 51s sometime & I love the compact geo. you can always make it feel better with extended seat post & stem. Make sure to get matching crankset w/ the matching bb to ensure no touching on the chain stay! Also depends on your inseam, measure & compare geos! If its perfect @ 57 I wouldn't get it, you want a couple centimeters difference since you don't want a seat post that touches the frame :3
Posted about 12 years ago
oh sorry, didn't answer that! ~ 5'7 & 1/2. about 5'8. my inseam isn't measured correctly, but i have long legs ~ 60-65. depends also on your torso. IF you go to iminusd, there is a sizing chart for you!
Posted about 12 years ago
that stem >.<
I used to want to build one of these up at one point...cool looking frames, but the alum fork was a deal breaker for me
Posted about 12 years ago
Haha what about the stem? I'm looking to get it replaced but it looks okay with risers! & the alum fork is much like a cervelo t1 fork or close to that of its kind -very aero dynamic. I actually really like the fork, BUT it does make the ride less comfortable. The integrated headset makes it so much more easier to switch out!
Posted about 12 years ago
Any review of the frame? How is it on long rides?
Posted about 12 years ago
Actually I'd give it an amazing review! I love it. My favorite frameset, but the chain stay is jacked. Sometimes with my 75s it touchs, minor scratch. I'd advise 110mm + bb or da cranksets. Otherwise, the ride is awesome if you switch the fork. Very aero original but it's aluminum.
Posted about 12 years ago
love the bike color and setup, also that cute girl the picture..LOL!
Posted about 12 years ago
hey man! good seeing you made an account. All of your bikes look great!
Posted about 12 years ago
Wow awesome bike! Are you sure this frame isnt a GT? triple rear triangle...
Posted about 12 years ago
I bought from the iminusd store new! Gt is an og version of the triple triangle pursuit. I refer to this as an updated model or mimic with Columbus cromor tubing~
Posted about 12 years ago
The parts together if I bought seperately came in $1,730. + $150 on the extra bb17 alum fork.
Posted about 12 years ago
If I had built literally new it would go up to 3g's so I'm glad I had friends and others who would help me find parts off of Craiglist & eBay! Fairly new condition when I bought it too. Some other track bikes go well beyond what I paid. Plus this is pretty high quality and rare. One of the only bb17 you'll find in SF.
Posted about 12 years ago
Nice build ! i would totally pick one up if it wasn't for the aluminum fork !
Posted about 12 years ago
yeah, when I picked it up I got a lot of criticism that a mash is the better option, but I replaced the fork with the bianchi fork!
Posted about 12 years ago
Looks great! How do you like that frame?
Posted about 12 years ago
It's actually one of the most comfortable rides I've had. Better than my track pro from my perspective. Light & Fast. Thanks!
Posted about 12 years ago
Awesome build dude! What's the bar & stem setup on the first & second photo?
Posted about 12 years ago
That should be Dimension Stem +/- 125 Degree Stem & Deda Pista Drops w/ the Cinelli Mash Mike Giant Grip Tape. Thanks!
Posted about 12 years ago
Photos
crashoverride says:
Love these frames. That chain tension and stem angle tho...
Posted over 11 years ago
BetahProd says:
what about it?
Posted about 11 years ago
crashoverride says:
Stems got some serious angle considering it's an aggressive frame.. Also the chain looks to tight for me.. Track slack saves gears.
Posted about 11 years ago
BetahProd says:
I think if you check out the 28 other builds I've done in the past it's clear I have more than the one stem that's on it now. I thought it went well with the build's flow and geometry as a pursuit bike. And although it's photo'd with the wheel set that's on it last, this wasn't generally the one I ran when commuting. I understand track slack saves gears, I did note to make it have slight slack. However, it's not the first time a chain has fallen off on me. I prefer to be safe than sorry, and I also have more than enough drive trains to replace this one when I wanted to.
Posted about 11 years ago
crashoverride says:
Yeah fair enough. I'd ride it for sure, it's beautiful.
Posted about 11 years ago