It was a long way coming but it's finally here. It rides like a dream. Thank you Chari and Co.
Frame:
Brooklyn Machine Works Gangsta V2(long)
Fork/Headset:
Vigore UTB Zero/Brooklyn
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Omnium/GXP
Pedals:
toshi doubles/MKS Sylvans
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sugino 75 Chainring/EAI/ 46x16(fixed)
Saddle/Seatpost:
WTB Silverado/Thomson
Brakes:
Shimano levers, Tektro brakes
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Hplussons/Formula/Vittoria Hypers 32c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Hplussons/Formula/Vittoria Hypers 32c
Bike History
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Current Stage Info:
Thanks to Gira Gira Chariya for helping me get the Vigore fork and of course to Vigore for making it for me....
Added by wastingaway. Last updated about 12 years ago.
22 Comments
Have a similar set up going on with my Bowery, though of course many tiers lower than your BMW. If I ever get a fixed gear again, it will most likely be a Gangsta.
Posted over 12 years ago
I like your Bowery and I would definitely recommend a Gangsta V2. It all depends on the kind of riding you would like to do on it though. It's great for cruising and quick trips around town. I even cart my son around on it. But I wouldn't consider it for a "fast" bike. Regardless I think it's awesome.
Posted over 12 years ago
how do you like the angle on the top tube? i've never seen such an angle on a fixed gear bike. Just wondering.
Posted over 12 years ago
Ah, it's cool. It's basically compact geometry similar to any modern mountain bike. The benefits being added stiffness and easier fit for different body types. I'm an oddly proportioned dude so it's difficult to find a non-custom frame that fits well but this frame is so darn comfy, stable and quick. I'm not going to win any races on it but it's great for tearing up the streets, sidewalks, running errands, commuting on rougher pavement, etc.
Posted over 12 years ago
Sounds good, I just liked the pursuit look so much, that comfort didn't matter to me. I leveled out my saddle and it runs pretty good. Thanks for the advice!
Posted over 12 years ago
Pursuits can be comfortable. No setup actually has to sacrifice comfort. If it's uncomfortable then that usually means that the buyer got the wrong size frame. But regardless I'm glad that you made some changes. I hope that they lead to a better overall riding experience.
Posted over 12 years ago
The new setup looks great! Makes me wanna throw drop bars back on mine! Those cable guides are they stuck on with adhesive or is it brazed on?
Posted over 12 years ago
Man this looks like alot of fun, i think this and the All-City nature boy look like some of the funnest bikes to ride. I hope to own of the two some day, probably this one because its so versatile, street, track and trails!
Posted almost 13 years ago
Looks great! I hope you enjoy this as much as I do
Posted almost 13 years ago
Thanks for answering my questions about the frameset. This isn't the final stage of it, just the beginning but now this will get me rolling. Eventually it'll have 2 brakes and a freewheel.
Posted almost 13 years ago
Yeah no problem. Thats how I started the build as a street fixed then to trick then to singlespeed commuter then to cx lol
Posted almost 13 years ago
Diggin that fork. Looks better than the cluster.
Posted almost 13 years ago
Thanks, I love my Sword, was almost thinking of parting with it. But I tried it out on the Gangsta and decided I loved it. I eventually want to run some 40s though but swapping out between the Sword and the Cluster isn't a problem.
Posted almost 13 years ago
Photos
Fazz7 says:
nice setup!
Posted about 12 years ago