What if Cannondale were to revive its legendary Cannondale Track, back in its pure, original form? We were all somewhat disappointed when each revival was nothing like the original. Enter Kory York, a small Italian company, set on the belief that handcrafting is the real key to doing it better. Inspired by, or should I say to pay homage to the legend, Kory York released the K2, taking it into their own hands to give what the people yearned for. Ever since they released the K2 model back in 2017, I was obsessed in this modern recreation of the original Cannondale track. Few years later, I finally saved up enough to build my dream bike from my childhood. Maintaining the tight geometry, if not tighter than the original, this bike rides even better than it looks. I also opted for a custom paintjob, based on the original Icelandic green with golden logos that glimmer in the sun. Continuing on with the modern revival theme, the whole bike is built up using modern counterparts of classic parts, or parts straight out the 90s for those that are irreplaceable. Here I present my pride and joy: 2021 Kory York K2, my dream build after 8 years of riding strictly fixed gear bikes.
Frame:
2021 Kory York K2 size M, custom painted
Fork/Headset:
Kory York R28 |
Chris King Gripnut 1" black
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 |
Sugino loose ball NJS BB
Pedals:
Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
S-works Ares
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Phil wood 17T |
Mack Lockring |
AARN 49T |
D.I.D Racing Pro chain
Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized Romin Evo Expert |
Woodman GT2 w/ custom Ti anodized hardware |
Merida Seat Clamp
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Light Bicycle AR46 Disc horizontal 3k weave |
Sapim Laser |
Mack Low Flange 20h |
Continental GP5000 28C Cream
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Light Bicycle AR46 Disc horizontal 3k weave |
Sapim Laser |
Mack High Flange 24h |
Continental GP5000 28C Cream
Accessories:
Custom rim decals made by Inaco @ TCF
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
I have now owned this bike for more than two years. I feel like the bike has gone through some phases already, and is starting to show its age.This bike went from my special occasion ride, my prized possession, to now being my college commuter and my ride to everywhere. I am looking forward to seeing how this bike will turn out in the coming years. Being someone who’s obsessed with perfection, I feel like I will always be swapping parts out, and am already planning my next purchases, but here is how she stands at the moment. My favorite part about this build would be the wheels- medium profile carbon rims from light bicycle laced to Mack hubs with a combination of high and low flange. They were inspired by the classic Zipp 440s, and with some help of a friend I created my custom decals that spell out Light 460, same fonts and everything.
Added by ryanrla. Last updated 1 day ago.
20 Comments
Do you recall the spoke lengths that you went with for both the front and rear wheels? Which calculator did you use to determine the spoke lengths by the way?
Very interested in doing something similar to yours!
Posted 6 months ago
You are clearly damn skilled at piecing things together. Massive respect! Quite jealous with this one...
Posted 6 months ago
What an honor! Couldn't have made it more presentable without your photo tips
Posted 6 months ago
Really appreciating your attention to detail with this build - the bike looks great. Loving the LF front and HF rear hub choices. Matching hubs are great and all but I feel like HF front hubs look a little out of place on small-silhouette steel forks.
Posted 7 months ago
Hi, I always wanted to explain why I chose to do this. The goal was to make it seem like there are no hubs- small low flange gets almost hidden behind the steel fork, and for the rear, it looks like the spokes are coming out straight from the cog. Most people nowadays love high flanges, but on my previous wheelset I thought it looked out of place. Overall I tried to make the whole bike as simple & sleek as it could be, as seen on the seatpost clamp, valve caps, thin clamp on the stem, thin track grips, etc. Not the most traditional approach you could say
Posted 7 months ago
It came out really well. I'd definitely go LF/HF on my next track wheelbuild. Didn't notice the minimalist seatpost collar on the first look, that's a neat design. Bike came out great.
Posted 7 months ago
I really dig this build, not usually a fan of rotors + Threaded headset, but its growing one me!
Posted almost 2 years ago
Not usually a fan of rotors but with the AARN it goes hard. Loving the new meets old vibe on this build!
Posted about 2 years ago
Appreciate it! As time passed it's definetly gone more modern than classic, but glad you like it
Posted 6 months ago
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albert88 says:
super cool
Posted 6 months ago