So after decades of riding factory bikes that are too small (Yeah the 63cm Centurion is still too small) I developed a C5-C6 neck injury that demanded changing to a properly fitting frame set. After a professional bike fit I started looking around at custom frame & fork jig designs/ supplies and tubing sets for large bikes. 3 months, and a hell of a lot more work that I ever imagined. here's what I came up with:
Frame:
Lugged / Brazed 66 cm Columbus Zona Nivachrome double oversize cylindrical butted tubing, Lewellen Cadenzia Double OS lugs and Lewellen braze on cable guides, dropouts and accessories.Brazed with Radnor 56 silver brazing alloy
Fork/Headset:
Columbus Max Nivachrome straight Aero Fork blades with Lewellen 7 degree fork crown and Lewellen dropouts. Custom length 1-1/8 " straight Steerer tube. FSA Orbit XL II headset.
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sram GXB team
Pedals:
Shimano SPD Road
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sram Force 22 177.5 mm carbon cranks 52 38 with Sram force 22 11-32 cassette and Sram force Chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Sram Force 22 with "Yaw" front derailleur, Sram force 22 wiFli medium cage rear. Sram force 22 double tap carbon brake/shift levers.
Saddle/Seatpost:
Easton EC70 27.2 carbon seat post and Selle Royal Respiro Saddle.
Brakes:
Sram Force 22 Front and Rear
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Rollf Prima Vigor RS 700c handbuilt wheel/hub Schwalbe Dorano 25mm tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Rollf Prima Vigor RS 700c handbuilt wheel/hub Schwalbe Dorano 25mm tire
Accessories:
Paint and decals: PPG 2 part epoxy primer with Porsche 911 Indischrot Red paint. Custom Vinyl decals are covered in 5 coats of high Gloss Deltron 3000 2k Clear coat.
Garmin 520 computer, Topeak seat bag, Camelback large insulated water bottles and blackburncarbon cages
More Info:
Many thanks to 4 guys who made this dream project possible:
Lon Kennedy of Nova Cycle Supply www.novacycles.com. for his great service and advice on purchasing a custom tube set and braze on accessories.
Charlie O'leary of O'leary Hand built bicycles. Santa Fe NM. wwww.olearybuiltbicycles.com An amazing custom builder that was willing to lend his expertise and the use of some special tools to a first time frame builder.
Clemente Mcfarland of Sirus Cycles- Santa Fe NM. siriuscycles.com for his advise and exceptional service in providing the components.
Dave Huckabee of The FIXIT Shop - Santa Fe NM for his providing machining expertise for the frame and fork jig parts and his Metallurgy expertise and brazing lessons.
Added by Velodoc505. Last updated over 8 years ago.
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6ft - 6 inches tall
Posted over 8 years ago