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Zach's All-City Nature Boy

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

Handlebars/Stem:
FSA Compact Wing/Dimension

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

fonsecapeter

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

ZachYGallardo

ZachYGallardo says:

It can with a 23c tire and risers ;)

Posted over 6 years ago

fonsecapeter

fonsecapeter says:

Sweet fixie, bro! Can it do sick nasty bar spins?

Posted over 6 years ago

jtbadge

jtbadge says:

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 about 9 years ago

moose

moose says:

really nice!

Posted over 9 years ago

max5480

max5480 says:

i like it a lot

Posted over 9 years ago

bikenejad

bikenejad says:

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

ZachYGallardo

ZachYGallardo says:

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

bikenejad

bikenejad says:

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

GeorgeWashingtonMobsDeep

GeorgeWashingtonMobsDeep says:

Excellent man! Glad to see it is in good hands!

Posted over 9 years ago

ZachYGallardo

ZachYGallardo says:

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

ZachYGallardo

ZachYGallardo says:

Omnium clearance is a bit tight, but they work.

Posted over 9 years ago