I got a great deal on this frame, and the travel case came with it. It's my travel bike, since it fits in a neat little case that you can easily take on a plane or bring in a car.
Frame:
NJS Bridgestone frame. Previous owner had S&S Machine couplers added in by Bilenky Cycle Works in Philly. At this time, a brake hole was drilled in the fork, a new rear bridge was added with a brake hole, and cable stops were added to the top tube, as the previous owner ran this bike as a singlespeed.
Fork/Headset:
NJS Bridgestone fork (drilled by Bilenky for a brake), Chris King Gripnut headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 crankset, Sugino 75 bottom bracket
Pedals:
MKS GR-9 pedals, Toshi NJS straps, MKS clips
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Surly cog (18 tooth), Sugino 75 chainring (46 tooth), KMC 710SL chain
Saddle/Seatpost:
Regal saddle, Kalloy seatpost
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity Deep V laced to Paul hub, Continental GP4000 tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity Deep V laced to Paul hub, Vittoria Rubino tire
More Info:
This bike is a blast to ride, and at the end of the day, it takes just a few minutes to get it back in the case for travel.
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Upgraded to some Paul hubs laced to Deep Vs and different cranks/bars.
Added by Coomer. Last updated almost 12 years ago.
Latest 20 Comments
heard paul hub have 44mm chain line? does it runs ok with sugino cranks(42mm chainline)?
Posted almost 11 years ago
Yeah, I've never had a problem. Don't even notice the difference switching back and forth between my various rear wheels.
Posted almost 11 years ago
great ride, nice luxury to have a 'travel' bike especially one as sexy as this!
Posted almost 11 years ago
nice bike man, love the couplers addition!
Posted almost 11 years ago
Thanks! I bought it that way, and I've been so so so happy with it!
Posted almost 11 years ago
I like the tight clearance and pursuit style geometry on this bike, love the tri-spoke too, classic
Posted over 11 years ago
hey coomer, wanted to ask where you got this repaired?
Posted over 11 years ago
It was never really damaged, but the work to add the couplers, brake holes, 120mm spacing, cable guides, and paint was done at Bilenky in Philadelphia. The previous owner had it done, I bought the frame in its current condition.
Posted over 11 years ago
Awesome looking build, but change that seat to a black one man!! That'll be the cherry on top.
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks! I've thought about a different saddle, but for now I'm fine with this one.
Posted over 11 years ago
really nice bridgestone, and i really love your makino , btw wanna ask something about ur gear ratio (46-18), how its feel? really easy to skid and low top speed i guess,
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks! I run the low ratio because it's easier on my knees (which I've hurt a couple times before) with all of the Seattle hills. It is nice, I can accelerate quickly and skidding doesn't rip up my knees. I've adjusted to spinning lots, but I do top out around 38mph.
Posted over 11 years ago
thanks for your respon, how tall are u btw? just curious about your ratio thing
Posted over 11 years ago
between bridgestone,samson,nagasawa, and makino, i think you will choose bridgestone, right? wow,we have a same height and for the last, out of topic, if you have 49T chainring, and you live in a kinda flat land, minor hills,how many T for cog that you will use? brakeless ofcoz
Posted over 11 years ago
I figure you can't go wrong with any of those, they're all great framebuilders. I personally would go with a 18-tooth, but I like to spin, so you might try 17-tooth and then see how that feels and go from there. People run a wide variety of ratios, so I can't make a great recommendation for ya.
Posted over 11 years ago
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threepin says:
I had S&S couplers put on a Surly frame for my travel bike. I love the system. I don't take such care with the foam tubing these days, since I like to ride from the airport so I keep the pack contents pretty lean, basically a tarp to fold through the various parts. I was more careful initially, but TSA seem to do more damage to the bike than the plane or the rides do...
Posted almost 11 years ago