Sold my smallish Spicer and bought this with money to spare. Build ended up being 16.8 pounds. Constructive criticism is welcome.
Frame:
Pake
Fork/Headset:
Stock/Cane Creek IS-3
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura Ace 7710/105 5500
Pedals:
105 5700
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
EAI/Salsa/KMC 710SL
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Antares/Thomson Setback
Brakes:
Tektro R540
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun M13 II/Formula/Pasela TG
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun M13 II/Formula/Pasela TG
Accessories:
Garmin 500, Barfly mount, Slam that stem headset bearing cover.
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Added by adrian13346. Last updated over 11 years ago.
As of over 11 years ago, adrian13346 has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
25 Comments
Nice build! How's the front M13 holding up with brakes? Is the braking surface fading?
Posted over 11 years ago
Bike is sold but during the time I had it the brake wear was only noticeable if you looked from a few inches away.
Posted over 11 years ago
I am looking at Pake frames for another build. Trying to decide between the French or Track. Main thing is aluminum or steel. I have never rode an aluminum bike.. Is it the fact that it is aluminum that you didn't like it? Insite, please.. newbie.
Posted over 11 years ago
It's not that I don't like it. In fact I love the ride and the way it handles. Its just that I don't enjoy riding fixed like I used to and would rather sell this, clear up space in my apartment, and then put the money towards something that I would literally use everyday to get to and from school(a car).
Posted over 11 years ago
NOOOO ODONT GET A CAR!!!!! GET A GEARED COMMUTER!!! NOOO CARRRS :'(((
Posted over 11 years ago
changed your mind about that Vans sticker, huh?
Posted over 11 years ago
Ya, it was cramping my style, too lazy to peel the rest off though.
Posted over 11 years ago
This probably the coolest Pake I've seen. Might have to get my girlfriend something like this.
Posted over 11 years ago
Honestly I really do love this thing. I do miss steel though, might get either a nice steel roadie or steel track later on down the road.
Posted over 11 years ago
If you get anything steel, I highly recommend a EAI Bareknuckle. Really light weight compared to some aluminum frames and has modern sizing when it come to components. An old steel road bike with new group set would be fantastic, too.
Posted over 11 years ago
That's my exact plan, BK with a wound up for track and most likely an old Merckx for the road.
Posted over 11 years ago
I would like to try and get an Enve fork. I had an Alpina fork for a little bit, but sold it. Old Merckx would be so unf!
Posted over 11 years ago
Nice build, I wouldn't change a thing! You've made the French look super sleek. I've been looking for an aluminum frameset to build up and your bike is selling me on the Pake.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks a bunch for the compliments! I honestly think this is the bast bang for your buck AL frameset in the $300-600 range. I can't wait for the track season to start so I can put the frame through its paces.
Posted almost 12 years ago
so fucking proper. everyone needs a bike like this in their stable
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks for the price the F75 is an amazing frameset. Don't regret a thing.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Very nice! Always wanted to try one of those French 75,s
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks, I have to say even though my first ride was only a few blocks this thing definitely feels more solid in the bb/crank area then my previous fixed builds. Don't know if it's the frame or the DA cranks.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Photos
pinoymamba says:
sweet commuter.
Posted about 11 years ago