I love the aesthetic of vintage track bikes, but don't have much cash to throw around, so I did what I can! Picked up components by hand-me-down, salvaged, or lightly used. Minus the Brooks spent ~$175.00. Light, quick, fun. Can't ask for more. Big thanks to my dad on this one!
Frame:
Late 70's Lotus Elite
Fork/Headset:
Lotus Domed Fork, 70's Campagnolo Brev Headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino XD, No-Name BB (my LBS killed my stock one...)
Pedals:
Shimano M520 SPD
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Bianchi 3/32 16t Cog, Sugino 46t Chainring, Crappy Z-Chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
n/a
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks Imperial Special, Honey
Brakes:
70's Campagnolo Brev brake calipers & pads, no-name cross brake lever
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex SOLO 28h, Bianchi Hub, Vittoria tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex SOLO 28h, Bianchi Hub, Vittoria tire
Added by sdoiuasd. Last updated over 13 years ago.
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Nimhskater978 says:
very nice ride the brooks seat looks amazing with the rest of the bike
Posted over 13 years ago