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Colossi Prototype Singlespeed Cyclocross

This bike was originally a prototype-singlespeed-cross frame for the now disbanded Flwrider cycling crew. Based off the Colossi CX Rambler frame with some tweaks to the frame dimensions and built by fillet brazed Columbus Max tubing. I switched out the original fork and eventually turned the bike into my everyday commuter. Used and abused for a good four years so far and still a solid city ride. It's not the prettiest or coolest or shiniest bike out there, but it gets ridden to work everyday and helps me pick up groceries, plants, drawings, models, materials, laundry and cats. Originally raw clear coat finish, now it's been painted by wear and tear from different Asian cities (Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei). Thanks Jan and Colossi for giving me a way to keep my carbon footprint low and continue to do so for the years to come. Photos by Sara Fernandez Almendariz.

Frame:
Prototype Colossi CX Rambler

Fork/Headset:
Surly Disc Trucker

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Miche Advanced

Pedals:
Shimano A530

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Something good and cheap

Derailleurs/Shifters:
None

Handlebars/Stem:
Something good and cheap

Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Arione/Thomson Elite

Brakes:
Avid Single Digit 7/Avid BB7

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Some cheap/Novatec/Challenge Eroica

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Ambriosio/PhilWood/Challenge Eroica

Accessories:
Gamoh Front Porteur Rack/Bell/Cable Lock/Qbicle Tangent Fender/Knog Lights

Added by eosji. Last updated about 7 years ago.

As of about 7 years ago, eosji has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

2 Comments

Dingo

Dingo says:

This is so cool man! Im building something similar to this right now!

Posted over 8 years ago

velo-ciraptor

velo-ciraptor says:

This is so badass, nice job man. Unique.

Posted about 9 years ago