April 2011: Ride On Bike Shop custom-builds and sells an FBM Sword in Vancouver, BC. Nine years later, I acquire the bike, strip to to the frame, and begin amassing parts for a ground-up build. Custom Cerakote by Cerakote BC is a blend of Frost and Platinum Grey. It's hard to capture but looks awesome. I bought the frame thinking it was a Sword SQ with square geometry, but in fact it's an original Sword with a 520mm seat tube and 555mm top tube. So I found a Sword SQ for the original intended project., and took this one in a different direction.
Frame:
FBM Sword (Cerakote finish: blend of Frost and Platinum Grey)
Fork/Headset:
FBM Sword (Cerakote finish: blend of Frost and Platinum Grey)
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 165mm / Sugino CBB-SG75
Pedals:
Blackspire Sub420 / YNOT Pedal Straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Kappstein Standard 18T / Blackspire Track 43T / DID Racing-Pro
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks C15 / Thomson Elite Setback
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Hydra / Formula 32-hole / Gatorskin 28c Black Edition
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Hydra / Formula 32-hole / Gatorskin 28c Black Edition
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Finally dialled. 43/18 gear ratio for max skid patches and spin-tastic cadence. 76mm risers for a comfortable, dynamic position. The bike I ride the most. Up and down curbs, down stairs, etc.
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