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: deep section carbon rims from light bicycle laced to Mack hubs with a combination of high and low flange, inspired by the Zipp 440 wheelset with some flare; Rotor cranks with an AARN chainring, paying homage to the Sugino CHCD cranks, etc. Switching between couple of cockpits to go with the bike, the drops are of a modern compact silhouette, and the riser setup straight from the 90s. To make the bike comfortable for longer rides, I opted for a simple looking cutout saddle. Here I present my pride and joy: 2021 Kory York K2, my dream build after 8 years of riding strictly fixed gear bikes. Enjoy!
Frame:
2021 Kory York K2 size M, custom painted
Fork/Headset:
Kory York R28 |
Tange Levin
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Rotor Aldhu Track 165mm |
Rotor Track BB
Pedals:
Ritchey WCS XC |
Chrome shoes
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Phil wood 17T |
Mack Lockring |
AARN 49T |
D.I.D Racing Pro chain
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Flite 1990 Titanium |
Simworks Froggy Setback Seatpost
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Light Bicycle AR46 Disc horizontal 3k weave |
Sapim Laser |
Mack Low Flange 20h |
Panaracer Agilest 28C
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Light Bicycle AR46 Disc horizontal 3k weave |
Sapim Laser |
Mack High Flange 24h |
Continental Gatorskin Black Edition 25C
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Haven't had much time to ride the bike past few months. Was thinking about going all black with the parts, but I have yet to follow through with it, so only the seatpost and the clamp is black for now.
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10 Comments
I really dig this build, not usually a fan of rotors + Threaded headset, but its growing one me!
Posted over 1 year ago
Not usually a fan of rotors but with the AARN it goes hard. Loving the new meets old vibe on this build!
Posted over 1 year ago
jankoenig00 says:
Ayo whaddup
Posted about 12 hours ago