After moving to San Diego from Sacramento, my rides got longer and longer. It got to the point where my brakeless Kilo TT just wasn't cutting it comfort-wise. Enter the Nature Boy; optimized for longer rides with more relaxed geometry, cushy tires, compact drops, a spinny ratio, and +10 cool points (because who doesn't like sparkly purple). It's name is Alrik. That means "all ruler" in Swedish because this bike rules. Also because Ric Flair. Woo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltGK2G378A
Frame:
2014 All-City Nature Boy 55cm
Fork/Headset:
All-City/Cane Creek S10
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SRAM Omnium/GXP
Pedals:
Time ATAC
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Surly 19T/Dura Ace 44T/KMC K710SL
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Tektro RL520
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks C17 Slate/Cinelli Pillar
Brakes:
Shimano Acera V-Brakes
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H+Son TB-14/Origin 8/Compass Barlow Pass 38c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H+Son TB-14/Origin 8/Compass Barlow Pass 38c
Accessories:
PDW Bird Cage
More Info:
Many thanks to GeorgeWashingtonMobsDeep for the frameset and Dave and Angie at Retrogression for miscellaneous parts, labor, and for being super cool people. I'm loving every second I'm on this bike.
Added by ZachYGallardo. Last updated over 9 years ago.
12 Comments
Love the look with the Barlow Pass tires. Been thinking about those or the new Bon Jons for pavement riding to save the Nanos for gravel racing.
Posted over 9 years ago
DUDE I've totally seen your ride at state. I have a nature boy too and I wanted to leave you a note to give you props on your ride, but I'm always in a rush when I see it. Very nice!
Posted over 9 years ago
Thanks a lot! It's always a present surprise finding people that ride at SDSU. If you're ever down to ride, feel free to PM me to exchange contact info.
Also, loving your Nature Boy. Mine didn't come with a beard either :/
Posted over 9 years ago
I wrench part time at The Bike Revolution in downtown. Come in and say hi sometime!
I mostly mountain bike, but I'd be down for a street ride, just let me know!
Posted over 9 years ago
Excellent man! Glad to see it is in good hands!
Posted over 9 years ago
Thanks! I must say that I am thoroughly enjoying this bike. I did my first century on it in comfort and in style. I can't say enough good things about it.
Posted over 9 years ago
Photos
fonsecapeter says:
Thank you for the well-thought-out answer to my ironic comment XD
Seriously though, Ricky + your channel are awesome!
Posted over 4 years ago