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Frame:
Brooklyn Machine Works Gangsta V2(long)
Fork/Headset:
OG fork
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Gebhardt/DA
Pedals:
Shimano
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
46/17 WI freewheel
Saddle/Seatpost:
WTB/Thomson
Brakes:
diacompe
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Open Pro/Profile/Vittoria
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Open Pro/Profile/Vittoria
Accessories:
White Industries freewheel
Bike History
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Added by wastingaway. Last updated almost 10 years ago.
20 Comments
SICK! how does the riding feel ?
Posted over 11 years ago
Smooth!!! I currently have it setup with a freewheel and bigger tires. It's an awesome ride.
Posted over 11 years ago
Superb! Good job on finding an OG fork, still trying hard to get me one for my Gangsta
Posted almost 12 years ago
thanks, it's currently wearing the Vigore fork and my red BMW is wearing my FBM sword fork, while I have some work done to the OG fork. Can't wait to get the OG fork back though.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Nah, I haven't gotten the BMW fork back yet so it still has the Vigore fork on it in the updated pics. I've been thinking of doing canti mounts for both the frame and the fork, so I can take it off road and put some cross tires on it.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Ah ok, something was looking "special" on your fork but I couldn't see what :) Never heard about that Vigore copy before.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Vigore is a small shop/builder here in Japan, in Kyoto. The fork itself is actually quite different from the Gansta. It's thicker, taller, bigger, cleaner and includes a brake bridge. Overall, it's pretty darn nice. When I finally got my hands on the OG Gangsta fork, I was actually disappointed. So I want Vigore to actually put their touch on the OG fork. But I didn't send the fork to them directly, I gave it to a shop that I usually deal with for most of my fixed gear needs but it's been taking some time.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Where do you get the V1 fork?
Posted about 12 years ago
I bought the fork with the frame from a used bicycle shop in Japan
Posted about 12 years ago
Love these frames, really wish i could get my hands on one :(
Posted about 12 years ago
I obviously love them too. Can't wait to finish building this one up.
Posted about 12 years ago
So... jelly... I really want a BMW.
Posted about 12 years ago
you have some really nice bikes, maybe you could make a trade ;) But seriously, get one while you can. they are great to ride on.
Posted about 12 years ago
I have to find one of the old ones though, when they came with a 59 tt for the largest size...
Posted about 12 years ago
Oh, yeah, I see what you mean. Yeah, that would be even tougher to find.
Posted about 12 years ago
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bmw, brooklyn, commuter, fixed-gear, gangsta, kansai, singlespeed
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aparicio18 says:
what type of fender is that in the front ?
Posted almost 11 years ago
wastingaway says:
It's called the "Planet Bike Grunge Board."
Posted almost 11 years ago