I've build this bike as a "fast" but practical all year round commuter and Sun best bike in one. Very few people would choose carbon rims for commuting but with the right number and type of spokes and nipples and wide enough tyres to offer some additional cushioning against potholes the setup has proven to be bombproof over a span of over 14 months of daily 40 mile commuting on some bad backroads.
Frame:
Ns Bikes Rag+
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano
Pedals:
Shimano M520
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
SRAM X-Sync 46T, Sunrace 11-28 10sp
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Veloce 10sp. levers with SRAM Rival rear derailleur and Sunrace 11-28 cassette
Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized S-works, Charge Spoon
Brakes:
Paul Components Klamper
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
HOPE Pro2 and Pro4 hubs
modified (bead hooks removed) Lightbicycle RR56C02 55mm/30mm 25mm internal rims
Specialized Roubaix 32mm (actual 36mm) tyres in winter S-Works Turbos 28mm (actual 32mm) for summer
both tubeless, run at no more than 60PSI
Accessories:
Velo Orange 45mm smooth alu mudguards (two rear ones for more coverage) resprayed with a truck bed liner paint
More Info:
https://bartthebikeman.wordpress.com
Added by Bartthebikeman. Last updated almost 5 years ago.
11 Comments
i love this bike. its such an awesome mile muncher in any weather. good work!
Posted about 5 years ago
This is both Rad and slightly Mad! weird but in a good way, if that's at all possible!
Posted over 5 years ago
Carbon rims on commuter == epic
Posted over 5 years ago
I guess you aren’t ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it!
Posted over 5 years ago
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aero, carbon-rims, commuter, deep-section, fenders, gravel, lightbicycle, metal, mudguards, ns-bikes, orange, rag, road-bike, rr56c02, srampagnolo, velo, velo-orange
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V3XED says:
Gorgeous! The images of yours and the elegant fender set up helped convince me to get one of my own. Beautiful bike!
Posted over 4 years ago