The Unveiling
I’ve greedily kept this completed gem to myself while uttering “mY PreCioUs” under my breathe. But seeing as I’m feeling rich with christmas spirit I thought I would share. I put it together the day we landed from our 32 hour flight. It’s everything I had hoped for; the true stand out in my regard is the Sugino 75 BB and Crankset combo. Its like pedalling in…um..butter, well you get what I mean. Seriously though it has nothing to do with the standard drive train on my ‘09 Fuj Track. You can feel the responsiveness and BB and the crank set working in unison coupled with the stiff straight fork and the Phil Wood hubs the bike rides better than I could have hoped for. So without further ado I present to you my ride.
I literally dreamed this bike into reality, I had my heart set on building one way and I refused to be swayed any other way. Every part was sourced for specific reason and I owe a big thanks to NJS Exports, Track Super Market, Green St Cycles, Chari and Co., Affinity, and Gear for making it seem so easy.
Part List
Frame: Affinity Lo Pro
BB/Crank Set: Sugino 75/ Blue Sugino 75 49T
Front: Phil Wood Hub / H Plus Son / Blue Rubino Pro
Rear: Phil Wood Hub / Velocity B43 / Blue Rubino Pro
Handlebars: Nitto x Tee19 / Black Nitto RB021
Stem: Thomson
Head Set: FSA
Seat Post: Nitto x Tee19
Saddle: Kashimax Black Ostrich Aero
Cages: BO Gear FRS Straps
Cog: Phil Wood 16T
jeanne-aelia says:
un.real. and about building it after a 32 hour flight… why am I not surprised???
December 27th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Amelia Shaw says:
Ooooooooooooh Afinity lo pro. My friend burns the same one. So cool you are rocking the BO straps. Love the local support. Nice ride bro! Which bars do you ride?
January 8th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
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