This is my first and fourth build, all in one bike. I used nearly all its parts to build up my Leader 722 and my girlfriend's Motobecane Track, then turned it into more classic look.
Frame:
2012 Jamis Sputnik Reynolds 520
Fork/Headset:
Excel Curved Fork/Stock Alloy
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino RD2/Sugino
Pedals:
MKS Sylvan Track
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
19t Surly Cog/48t Sugino Chainring/KMC Z410
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks B17/Velo Orange Grand Cru
Brakes:
Tektro R317 long reach forged alloy dual-pivot caliper with Tektro RL-567 top mount brake lever
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun M13/Formula/Panaracer Pasela
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun M13/Formula/Panaracer Pasela
Accessories:
Thomson Top Cap/Dura Ace Lockring/MKS Toe Clips/Zefal Toe Straps/Fizik Microtex Bar Tape/Surly Tuggnut/Crane Japan Headset Bell
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Added by J-Dogg. Last updated over 11 years ago.
21 Comments
level the saddle, that would make your ride more comfortable. then, this beauty would be perfect!
Posted over 11 years ago
B17s are supposed to be angled up rather than level like most saddles; the back part is supposed to be parallel to the ground, otherwise, it acts like a slide when the saddle is "leveled" and you end up sitting on the wrong part of the saddle. Thank you for the nice words!
Posted over 11 years ago
how do you like the sun wheels?
Posted over 11 years ago
I think they're worth the price. They did not come as true out of the box as my H+Son box section rims, but for what I paid for them, I don't even mind.
Posted over 11 years ago
i am looking for a box section rim and was trying to save a few dollars but i will probably end up buying the tb14's too. since you seem to like those enough to mention them. haha thanks
Posted over 11 years ago
I don't think you'd be disappointed with the Sun rims, but if you can save up a bit more for TB14s, you should do that. I bought the Sun rims because I wanted this bike to be my "budget" build that I could build up relatively quick without spending too much.
Posted over 11 years ago
The new beginning is very refreshing and classy. Looks great with the new wheels!
Posted over 11 years ago
I bought some tb-14s for a 1984 Fuji Espree conversion I'm customizing. Mines are Silver, but they look great in black too :)
Posted over 11 years ago
Nice. Yeah TB14s are pretty awesome rims. Understated beauty. Update me with your conversion when it's finished!
Posted over 11 years ago
Going Tricking? FGFS. Lol
Posted over 11 years ago
haha, you are funny, guy. I'm waiting for my TB14 rims to come in this week to finish the look.
Posted over 11 years ago
Photos
Blitz_BNR34 says:
Loving the classic scheme!
Posted over 11 years ago