My only ride that remains back in Hawaii.. http://vimeo.com/26755746
Frame:
2010 51cm Affinity Lo Pro
Fork/Headset:
Affinity / Chris King Sotto Voce
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SRAM Omnium / Truvativ GXP Team
Pedals:
Shimano 105 clipless
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
EAI Deluxe 18T / Sugino Zen 55T / HKK Vertex
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle San Marco Concor / Thomson Elite
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Zipp 1080 / Vittoria Zaffiro Pro
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Zipp 900 track disc / Panaracer RiBMo PT 23c
Accessories:
Kashimax Top Tube Protector, Thomson seatpost clamp and steerer cap
Bike History
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Current Stage Info:
Photoshoot with Hurlz808boi.
Added by dresearch. Last updated almost 13 years ago.
87 Comments
Dope build.
You're Chris King Sotto Voce are 1 1/8" ? I have an affinitylopro also.
Posted about 9 years ago
What chainring bolts are you running with that sugino zen/omnium combo? I have a zen ring on the way and in forums, I came through articles that said stock omnium bolts aren't compatible with zen rings
Posted almost 11 years ago
You have to grind down the bolts or use slimmer ones. I used Sugino bolts on my setups.
Posted over 10 years ago
http://www.worldwidecyclery.com/product...
I use these on my Omni/Zen combo. They work PERFECT!
Posted almost 9 years ago
Hello, I'm in love with the color of your bike, do you know which RAL number/color it is? please reply!!!
Posted about 11 years ago
It's a custom powder, I don't know the code off hand as it was a custom mix.
Posted over 10 years ago
was the thomson x2 a 1inch stem? or you used 1 1/8 stem and just added on shims?
Posted almost 12 years ago
how do you handle the overlap?
I would like to use clipless pedals on 165 mm cranks on a 52cm affinity lo pro for city use.
would that be ok to avoid serious overlap?
Posted about 12 years ago
There's too many variables to validate how much overlap you'll get, depending on your shoes, cleat placement, front tire size, etc. But I do know that you'll probably get a bit more clearance with clipless shoes because you eliminate the use of the bulky toe clips, but then again it also depends on where you place the cleats on your shoes. I haven't had any issues with overlap with this frame, but I've ridden my Mash for a very long time before that and got used to riding with overlap. It's something you just learn to ride with, my njs frames have the same amount of overlap too.
Posted about 12 years ago
what size is your deda crono nero - 42, 44 or 46? Since it's not all horizontal, is it confortable on the skid? Wich size is the Thomson Elite stem?
BTW --- AWESOME BIKE, Beautiful
Posted almost 13 years ago
It's a 42cm, the bar is very comfortable as the tubing is flat on the drop. I'm using a Thomson X2 stem, 110x17x31.8
Posted almost 13 years ago
I'm going to say this as kindly as possible but I fucking hate you. You live in Hawaii and have two dream bikes!!! Haha but in all seriousness 2 beautiful builds and I'm admiring them :] Great job! And one question how was it your first ride on the lo pro? Was it difficult to acclimate to the pursuit design?
Posted almost 13 years ago
lol, thanks. The first impressions riding the Lo Pro was that it was pretty twitchy with a short wheelbase. Although it has a "pursuit" look with the sloping top tube, it really rides like any other frame. The drop on the cockpit isn't much lower than any other typical track frame so anyone could probably ride it comfortably.
Posted almost 13 years ago
simply brilliant.
how many degrees is that Thomson X2 Stem?
the carbon's nice, any problems with side wind with those wheels?
Posted almost 13 years ago
Thanks, the X2 has a 17 degree drop. Thomson also offers a 10 degree version. Yeah carbon's nice but it's definitely a bitch in the wind. Using deep wheels/discs in the rear are totally fine; it's primarily the front wheel that causes issues with handling in the wind.
Posted almost 13 years ago
How do those Dedas compare to the RB-021s?
Posted almost 13 years ago
They drop off closer to the stem so it feels a little different. The benefits are the 31.8 clamp size for a thicker/comfy grip and flat sections on the drop which gives you another position to rest your palms on.
Posted almost 13 years ago
About Thomson seatpost Inline is good ? I was recommended by Bike shop that they said it's good and well built. When put saddle , it feel like more further forwards than another ordinary seatpost?
Posted almost 13 years ago
Not sure about the seat positioning differences between other seatposts, but the Thomson is well manufactured. I haven't heard of anyone's breaking and the seatpost doesn't slip like some other seatposts during impact.
Posted almost 13 years ago
daaaaaaamn, is that your wingman bike?? you got style my friend, yoou goot styleee (y)
Posted almost 13 years ago
Damn dude, those new parts are looking amazing!!
You didn't buy that 1080 new, did you?...
Posted almost 13 years ago
Good one. I have Affinity Lo Pro. Ride like freedom. Wear helmet safety. At first, I thought Teal colour Affinity lo pro is avaliable in store but it's not there, I realised that you customize the paint on this. Lol. Nice work.
Posted almost 13 years ago
Haha yeah, Affinity could sell a lot more frames if they offered better colors than just black and white. I really like your Lo Pro though!
Posted almost 13 years ago
Beautiful bike! Nicely composed(:! And a fork crown is a nice touch!
Quick question - did you have any trouble fitting the frame protector on the oversized top tube?
Posted almost 13 years ago
Thanks, the frame protector is made for njs frames with smaller-sized tubing, so the protector naturally doesn't fit completely over the teardrop shaped tubing on the Lo Pro. It still does what it's supposed to do though.
Posted almost 13 years ago
..and doesn't fall off or suddenly spring up right in your face, right?
Cause I also have one of those teardrop shaped tubings in one of my bikes and didn't really think that kashimax protector could span it. Well, now I know. Thanks for Your reply (:!
Posted almost 13 years ago
Haha yeah it has a clear rubberish coating so it sticks well to the frame. Just make sure your tubing isn't completely oversized; it will definitely not work with most aluminum frames with oversized tubing (e.g. Cinelli Mash).
Posted almost 13 years ago
No worries.. Columbus Life megatubes - teardrop shaped as well, no so big i guess.
Anyway, thanks again!!
Posted almost 13 years ago
hey buddy.. what chainring bolts are you rocking? just got the zen racing chainring and my omnium bolts are too long.
Posted over 13 years ago
I feel your pain.. The standard "fixed gear/singlespeed" chainring bolts work. I went with Sugino bolts. If you want to keep the same bolts the Omniums came with, you can also sand down the bolts so there's sufficient space for the bolts to clamp down on the chainring.
Posted over 13 years ago
Well I got the Sugino TORX-30 and they are the a little short. def doesn't use all of the threads. Are yours the same?
Posted over 13 years ago
Yeah it doesn't utilize all of the threads on the bolts.. As long as it threads on a decent amount of threads (I think mines did 4-5 full turns till fully tight) then it should be fine. I'd be more concerned if it only threads 1-2 turns. I haven't had any issues.
Posted over 13 years ago
Thinking about going 53/19. How do you like it?
Posted over 13 years ago
Based on your pics/specs, looks like you're running a 48t Truvativ ring with that 17t EAI cog. It really depends what you're going for. I used to run a 47x17 setup kept on spinning out too often when riding with my friends. The 53x19 ratio is the most optimal spin for me to reach a max cadence without bouncing off my saddle.
I prefer spinning at a higher cadence during sprints rather than trying to stomp down a heavier gearing. You'll get a head start off the line and be able to maintain a nice speed for a decent amount of time. But your friends with heavier gears will most likely pass you with lower efforts down the line because they won't be working as hard as you to keep up their cadence/speed.
This is with the 53x19 setup: http://vimeo.com/18317523
Like I said, I prefer spinning. Hope this helps you!
Posted over 13 years ago
Beautiful build !
anyway how's the feel using omnium ?
Posted over 13 years ago
Thanks, the Omniums are great, just like every review I've read about it. No chainline issues, stiff crankarms, light as S75's, and the new GXP Team BB fixed all of the drag issues found in the earlier designed BB's.
Posted over 13 years ago
literally wasted about an hour of work today because of your bike. im now going to sell one of mine to get a lo pro.
Posted over 13 years ago
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Vinnybop says:
ayeee lemme get that sprint saddle and the top tube protector ayeeee!!
Posted over 6 years ago