Break Brake 17 Transfer (4th)

BetahProd says:

what about it?

Posted over 10 years ago

crashoverride says:

Stems got some serious angle considering it's an aggressive frame.. Also the chain looks to tight for me.. Track slack saves gears.

Posted over 10 years ago

BetahProd says:

I think if you check out the 28 other builds I've done in the past it's clear I have more than the one stem that's on it now. I thought it went well with the build's flow and geometry as a pursuit bike. And although it's photo'd with the wheel set that's on it last, this wasn't generally the one I ran when commuting. I understand track slack saves gears, I did note to make it have slight slack. However, it's not the first time a chain has fallen off on me. I prefer to be safe than sorry, and I also have more than enough drive trains to replace this one when I wanted to.

Posted over 10 years ago

crashoverride says:

Yeah fair enough. I'd ride it for sure, it's beautiful.

Posted over 10 years ago

BetahProd says:

Haha it's funny crazy!

Posted over 11 years ago

crashoverride says:

Yeah wow.. Steep

Posted over 10 years ago

BetahProd says:

Thanks, it even looks better now! I always questioned if it looks better with the drops or the risers & whether or not I should just switch out that godawful stem.

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

The fork is extremely solid. In fact I feel it's so solid that it tends to hurt my wrist from long distance rides but maybe that's just me. The frame is steel so it balances the comfortability out(: but as it is more aerodynamic than any of my other forks I've had. And the rake is 38mm so I prefer that for more pursuit-ness

Posted over 11 years ago

brembilla says:

Oh I see. With that said then, would you prefer a carbon fork with the same rake as opposed to that fork?

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

Tbh, I prefer a carbon fork like the alpina or bianchi fork I had, it's a lot more comfortable but both are light. I was planning to get a funda fork but Iike pursuit geo so I plan on using this one unless I find another with a better rake!

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

Thanks, h3 is lighter. s80 are heavy but definitely more stiff & aero. I prefer the s80 for looks, but h3 would be a better option. Surprisingly from my use, when I first got the s80 it had more crosswinds than the h3 did. Both are great, s80 seems more durable though

Posted over 11 years ago

JSTEWART304 says:

Thanks for getting back to me and thanks for the info. I'm going to keep looking for both until I find a decent deal.

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

wdf LOL stop commenting on my shit

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

Haha, thanks! I've heard that too, but I have a lot of wheel sets & I thought the s80 looked real nice with my grey mash than it did with this!

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

I'd suggest a 53. I hate when bikes stand over is too large for me. Rather have your nuts safe & your knees NOT stretched out. 2cm down isn't that bad, I run 51s sometime & I love the compact geo. you can always make it feel better with extended seat post & stem. Make sure to get matching crankset w/ the matching bb to ensure no touching on the chain stay! Also depends on your inseam, measure & compare geos! If its perfect @ 57 I wouldn't get it, you want a couple centimeters difference since you don't want a seat post that touches the frame :3

Posted over 11 years ago

roberto_navarroo says:

But how tall are you? Lol and what's your inseam length?

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

oh sorry, didn't answer that! ~ 5'7 & 1/2. about 5'8. my inseam isn't measured correctly, but i have long legs ~ 60-65. depends also on your torso. IF you go to iminusd, there is a sizing chart for you!

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

Haha what about the stem? I'm looking to get it replaced but it looks okay with risers! & the alum fork is much like a cervelo t1 fork or close to that of its kind -very aero dynamic. I actually really like the fork, BUT it does make the ride less comfortable. The integrated headset makes it so much more easier to switch out!

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

Actually I'd give it an amazing review! I love it. My favorite frameset, but the chain stay is jacked. Sometimes with my 75s it touchs, minor scratch. I'd advise 110mm + bb or da cranksets. Otherwise, the ride is awesome if you switch the fork. Very aero original but it's aluminum.

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

thanks bud, we still have to ride sometime!

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

haha thanks, I'll tell her that!

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

I bought from the iminusd store new! Gt is an og version of the triple triangle pursuit. I refer to this as an updated model or mimic with Columbus cromor tubing~

Posted over 11 years ago

nagillum says:

how much did it cost you?

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

The parts together if I bought seperately came in $1,730. + $150 on the extra bb17 alum fork.

Posted over 11 years ago

nagillum says:

wow thats alot of money, invested for a track bike...

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

If I had built literally new it would go up to 3g's so I'm glad I had friends and others who would help me find parts off of Craiglist & eBay! Fairly new condition when I bought it too. Some other track bikes go well beyond what I paid. Plus this is pretty high quality and rare. One of the only bb17 you'll find in SF.

Posted over 11 years ago

rich13g says:

^^^ lol you think that's a lot hahaha

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

yeah, when I picked it up I got a lot of criticism that a mash is the better option, but I replaced the fork with the bianchi fork!

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

It's actually one of the most comfortable rides I've had. Better than my track pro from my perspective. Light & Fast. Thanks!

Posted over 11 years ago

BetahProd says:

That should be Dimension Stem +/- 125 Degree Stem & Deda Pista Drops w/ the Cinelli Mash Mike Giant Grip Tape. Thanks!

Posted over 11 years ago