The Beater.
Frame:
De Bernardi Columbus Thron 53cm
Fork/Headset:
Columbus Thron/ Japan Levin Tange
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
IRD Defiant Track 165/ Miche Primato 110mm
Pedals:
MKS Gr-9
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
46t-16t/IRD Chainring/KMC Kool Chain
Saddle/Seatpost:
Leader Cosmic/Kalloy
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun M13 II/Formula/Schwalbe Lugano Gumwall 23c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun M13 II/Formula/Schwalbe Lugano Gumwall 23c
Accessories:
Cadance double straps and bar tape, Pake double steel cages, DIY top tube protector.
More Info:
First steel, I'm loving it. Awesome ride.
Added by BklynLOW. Last updated over 12 years ago.
As of over 12 years ago, BklynLOW has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
25 Comments
I'm definitely liking the build! If it were mine, I'd go with white tape and a white saddle, but that's just me :) Aren't steel bikes just great?
Posted almost 13 years ago
I thought that but, JDG (below) just did that set-up. LOL. Steel is wonderful! I may change the fork to a flat lugged crown.
Posted almost 13 years ago
A flat crown would look nice, especially if you can get a low rake one. Also, you should pick up a half link to slam that rear wheel! Have you thought about repainting at all? (Not saying that it needs to be repainted, just curious)
Posted almost 13 years ago
ooooo... maybe a blue to white fade (blue headtube and have it fade to white in the middle of the down and seat tubes) with new De Bernardi decals http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bernardi-set-de... that would look incredible
Posted almost 13 years ago
I can get a good deal on a 38mm rake fork. I'm not sure of the actual rake currently on it but, it looks greater than a 38. I had a half link laying around but, I must have lost it. I am thinking about painting, probably keep it red. I love red. But, I like the chips in the paint. I do plan on getting new decals. The missing letters are killing me. That's small stuff though.
Posted almost 13 years ago
jealous of your intact paint
Posted almost 13 years ago
Ha. It has some chips in it. I have to replace the decals. The missing letters are killing me mentally, lol.
Posted almost 13 years ago
Very classy! You may think its not the best parts but the way it is I really like it!
Posted almost 13 years ago
Thanks bro. I'm mad, I should have bought a steel bike before. This shit feels GREAT on the streets.
Posted almost 13 years ago
nice frame! can't wait to see what you do with it! if you build it anything like your LOW, then it'll be great! :)
Posted almost 13 years ago
Thanks man.. I'm not going to go crazy on it at first. I'll put basic parts on it, then maybe do a full upgrade on it down the line. How does that TT Pursuit ride with the 24 on it?
Posted almost 13 years ago
It is hard to get up hills and twitchy going down them (and brakes don't brake all that well on hard anodized rims). But, it is a lot of fun and really fast on flats or slight downhills. All of that makes sense though, because it was designed for flat time trials
Posted almost 13 years ago
:D
Posted almost 13 years ago
:) How do you like those Sun rims? I think I'll pick up those and throw some gunwalls on them. I just hope I don't build my bike up to look like yours. LOL
Posted almost 13 years ago
they have a nice polish on them! was surprised how shiny they were. roll nice. cheep too.
been looking for campy wheelset, but there is never anything under $800 unless its really beat up
Posted almost 13 years ago
Yea that polish is what got me. I seen a bunch of dull finishes, wanted something with polished finish. Yea, you forget about those campy's. You may luck up on them one day. Just have that cash on the side waiting.
Posted almost 13 years ago
Photos
adrian13346 says:
How much was this if you don't mind me asking? I'm looking a a similar Columbus Thron frameset but I feel like it's a bit overpriced.
Posted almost 12 years ago