Well, I'm not an NJS purist! Built it to my liking. Comments and of course, critiques welcomed!
Frame:
PIAS 2010 Black Gold 53cm
Fork/Headset:
PIAS / Tange
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Origin 8 / Taiwan Bottom Bracket
Pedals:
CKC
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
48x17T / Velocity / Origin 8 / KMC
Derailleurs/Shifters:
-
Saddle/Seatpost:
San Marco Ponza / Cinelli Vai
Brakes:
-
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
88MM Chinese Carbon Clincher / Novatec / CST
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
88MM Chinese Carbon Clincher / Novatec / Maxxis Detonator
Accessories:
Front light : CATEYE HL-EL135
Rear light : CATEYE TL-LD150
More Info:
Got this bike from a nice dude
(http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/pias-2012-saltnpepa-11335) whom was reluctant to let it go.
Thank you Cad!
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Added by torqueofthetown. Last updated almost 9 years ago.
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18 Comments
Such a gorgeous bike. How do you lock it up through the fat rims?
Posted almost 11 years ago
Kind words! Thank you! I lock it up to the frame itself. It'sa gamble but I don't leave my bike for long though I'm weary about getting the wheels stolen sometimes lol!
Posted over 10 years ago
I need a pair of those wheels. Nice looking build
Posted almost 11 years ago
I appreciate that man! I've been riding on it every day for over 6 months and haven't had a problem! Just a little out of true but nothing's stopping me. Your Dolan is murdered out, so beast!
Posted almost 11 years ago
love this.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Thank you man! Your Cervelo is no less lovely too. Naise!
Posted almost 11 years ago
Looks beastly, how does it ride?
Posted almost 11 years ago
Well, for one, it's TIG welded. I was a little weary at first as I'm weighing at 79kg and not much of a flow rider.
Fast forward 4 months after constant usage, bashing, potholes, a few falls, vigorous riding and such, I can still vouch for this frame. I ride it every day through the worse of street conditions and still haven't had anything to complain about. The slight pursuit geometry is a plus for me too!
Everything is all straight. 35mm fork rake leaves no toe overlap while cornering.
Verdict? It rides all good and smooth. A NJS-inspired frameset that leaves a lot to be desired.
Posted almost 11 years ago
how is the rear 88? holding up good? is it the on on ebay cause im thinking of getting one
Posted about 11 years ago
I ride with the wheels every single day without a problem. Ive jumped off kerbs, got stones and rocks nicked the outer rim, skidded on it and both front and back still hold up true.
No cracks, nothing. These Chinese wheelsets does the job for me than forking out a bomb for ZIPP/Reynolds etc.
It's as good as the reviews you see around the net.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Dope bike but ditch those cranks!
Posted over 11 years ago
Dude, tell me about it! Looking at a pair of omniums. This cranks will hold until the omnium. I appreciate your comment! Thank you!
Posted over 11 years ago
Hmm, not really fond of Sugino's design. I could get a cheaper alternative cranks and put on a Sugino chainring and I still won't like it. Probably some NJS cranks or Dura Ace in the future.
Posted over 11 years ago
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illuminatetheunknown says:
nice build man! did you get that carbon clinchers from ebay? how was it? thanks! planning to get 'em too!
Posted over 10 years ago
torqueofthetown says:
Hey man! I appreciate the compliments! I got the wheels second hand off another. It's been more than half a year of constant foot jams and skidding and I can't find a single fault on the wheelset!
It's slightly out of true but it's nothing a spoke wrench can't fix!
If it helps, he bought it off www.baixiangbikes.com but of course eBay sells the same wheelsets too!
If it hekp
Posted over 10 years ago