This was a big deal restoration for me. Important to me and my heritage,I took on a task I wasn't prepared for but it came out well! named for the "Capra Demon" from dark souls
Frame:
Nishiki Linear Trigram Pursuit TT 61cm road bike frame
Fork/Headset:
Stock to frame set
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sunlite Crank set, Shimano BB
Pedals:
Crank Brothers Candy One
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
KMC half link chain/13t maid in taiwan cog/shimano 56t chainring
Derailleurs/Shifters:
N/A
Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized Toupe 143 BG Saddle
Brakes:
N/A
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya 520c front rim with Sunlite spokes and Skyway Tuff Tire 24'
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Felt Aluminum 700c Rim/Bianchi Chrome Hub/GatorSkin
Accessories:
I had meditation bells on the seat. they got stolen.. This bike is great. Im a messenger in San Francisco. This bike is really light. fast and agile. I can bunny hop two skateboards on it hahaha
Effortlessly skid, standing or sitting
smooth tight ride.
learning how to maneuver at high speeds takes a different kind of skill. most certainly made me a better rider. very aggressive. I feel its perfect for riding in the city.
Looking to get a mag tri spoke for the rear and then, new crank set and switching back to the 61t chainring.
will post updates
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Hope you all like it!
Added by Wraith. Last updated over 10 years ago.
23 Comments
The front wheel is 600c.
Posted over 10 years ago
no. front wheel is 520c. 600 does not fit. took me months to find it turst me
Posted over 10 years ago
read the specs google it. a 600c rim without the tire and tubes barely meets the drop outs and hits the fork. Sorry. That's inaccurate.
Posted over 10 years ago
You're right, it's 24x1, but it's 520 mm not 520c. You Google it.
Posted over 10 years ago
I like the paint.
I call BS on 56/13 gear ratio and effortless skids though bro, especially seated. You're on drugs if you're trying to ride 61/13 in SF dude. Even if you are actually able to do that, it's just plain stupid.
Posted over 10 years ago
I dont care if you believe it. 13 is an easy ratio to get used to. the slower over turn downhill is way easier to catch than spinning out out of control with a smaller ratio. Dont tell me this is the second build ive tried it on. Im also not a premium rush kid like you probably are. Ive been riding velo since a kid, moving back to manhattan where, i first started riding.
Posted over 10 years ago
Not even yo. I just do me. I just wanted to try something crazy. nothing wrong with wearing gear. I get suited up. I race. It was an experiment that became permanent
Posted over 10 years ago
to each his own. I like being reckless on my bike. im pretty tame in all other areas of my life lol
Posted over 10 years ago
yeah, sorry, not really trying to hate but that gear ratio + brakeless + SF hills/drivers sounds like a bad combo. where a helmet, ride your bike, stay safe.
also nice premium rush burn!!! as a "velo" kid you should love that movie because it was the catalyst for all the hipster kids switching from fixies to 80's 10-speeds.
Posted over 10 years ago
lol i only made the joke because im not new to the sport. I think its wonderful everyone is getting into their bikes.. Im still the annoying "Quicksilver!" guy in the background. but yeah I'm used to getting flamed but these recently profound elitist, I just like to ride my bike. and I appreciate the advice from one cyclist to another. I appreciate your voice man. Thanks a lot
Posted over 10 years ago
It's all good dude. too each his own. Come ride in the East Bay sometime. Less hills, less cars, more bike lanes.
Posted over 10 years ago
Id love to bro. Ive got friend in oakland. Im in NY right now. Ill let you know when i get back
Posted over 10 years ago
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Smak says:
Hey, Im currently building a Nishiki Linear also!
I was wondering what size is the seat post and also what size is the stem adapter? Is it 1 inch to 1 1/8th?
Posted almost 10 years ago
Wraith says:
yes that will work perfectly
Posted almost 10 years ago
Smak says:
Thanks Wraith! I got my bike today, just missing some parts! What size is your seat tube?
Posted almost 10 years ago
Wraith says:
50cm I believe. I'm not near it at the moment
Posted almost 10 years ago
Smak says:
Thanks! What about the size of the seatpost?
Posted almost 10 years ago