Chris Kvale.
I was going to wait to post pictures of this bicycle until it was done done finished. I am coming to the realization that this one is a process, not an end product. It ain't never going be done. I still have pipe dreams of Ghisallo rims and a Guu-Watanabe bag.
I was going to wait to post pictures of this bicycle until it was done done finished. I am coming to the realization that this one is a process, not an end product. It ain't never going be done. I still have pipe dreams of Ghisallo rims and a Guu-Watanabe bag.
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This is a SunTour Power Hanger. It replaces the straddle wire set-up giving you a better mechanical advantage - as if I need more braking power with Paul cantis and Koolstop pads. I mean, I'm a Clydesdale, but this set-up is ridiculous. This one is a vintage Suntour, but I'm sure someone out there must be making a modern knockoff. The nuts and bolts on the cantis are for the front rack, which exists only in my imagination because I have never gotten around to leaving the bike with Vincent Dominguez to make the racks.
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| I don't know what to say about this, other than there is a lot of nice work by master craftsmen. |
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| The minimalist rear rack will bolt onto the centerpulls. If and when.... |
Does the drive-side brake have to contact the rim before it actuates the other side? It feels good?
ReplyDeleteThe stem mounted shifter is slick.
I look forward to the rack(s) install.
Both pads hit the rims at the same time. No lag. If you didn't know it was a gadget you wouldn't know it.
ReplyDeleteThat's a real beauty -- That color combo inspired me for my next bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kylebrooks/7939634162/in/photostream
ReplyDeleteCurious -- what size tires are you using, and are those fenders the Velo-Orange Zeppelins?
@Kyle,
ReplyDeleteThanks, great frame. I'm looking forward to seeing it built up.
Tires: 32mm Grand Bois Cyprès.
Fenders: Honjo 45mm Le Paons.
Sharp!
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