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FTC x Nabiis Alchemy

Everyone and their mom has a Mash/Lo Pro/Kagero. I wanted something different. I named him "Nero" after the Roman emperor, which also means black in Italian.

Frame:
FTC x Nabiis Alchemy (54cm)

Fork/Headset:
Carbon track fork / Cane Creek

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 (170mm) / Campagnolo Veloce (111mm)

Pedals:
Wellgo R110 / Grafa toe cages (Pink)

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
EAI Superstar (18t) / Sugino ZEN (49t) / KMC K710-SL

Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto RB-002 / Syntace F99 (80mm)

Saddle/Seatpost:
Concor Superleggera / Thomson

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Campagnolo Vento / Continental Gatorskin

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ellipse / Continental Gatorskin

Accessories:
Cinelli Volee

More Info:
http://www.nabiis.net/feature/feature-alchemy.htm

Added by Van1ty. Last updated almost 12 years ago.

77 Comments

oliverpaulchen

oliverpaulchen says:

Hi, sweet bike, do u wanna sell the frame?

Posted over 9 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Unfortunately it's already been sold.

Posted over 9 years ago

GeorgeWashingtonMobsDeep

GeorgeWashingtonMobsDeep says:

What is the bike stand you use to prop up your bike for pictures?

Posted over 9 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Just look for "Y Display Stand" on ebay/bike shops.

Posted over 9 years ago

Kevin_R

Kevin_R says:

:O dat front wheel, one of the few steel frames that really grabs my attention nice build!

Posted almost 11 years ago

iaznryan

iaznryan says:

So Dreamy <3 would definitely buy if given the chance!

Posted about 11 years ago

dcondankz68

dcondankz68 says:

God damnit! how can i never notice this bike! i never wondering the Nabiis Alchemy will be built like this, such a nice bike

Posted about 11 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Thanks dude. I feel everyone should build their bike with their own imagination and creativity. ;)

Posted about 11 years ago

Fazz7

Fazz7 says:

wow! rad bro

Posted over 11 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Thanks man. Your bikes are very ruggedly cool too!

Posted over 11 years ago

Fazz7

Fazz7 says:

thanks! nice vento you got here.

Posted over 11 years ago

PocosPeroLocos

PocosPeroLocos says:

Lose those toe clips and level out those bars and you got yourself a alright build.

Posted over 11 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Though the bars may look like they're pointing downwards for show, that really is its most comfortable angle for me.

And I don't think I can go clipless cause I like wearing normal shoes to walk around when I get off my bike in the city. Haha.

Posted over 11 years ago

StevenPreusser

StevenPreusser says:

Van, your bike looks incredible. beyond an "alright build" by far.

Posted over 11 years ago

Robert3210

Robert3210 says:

Such a nice bike, would buy one as well if i knew where to get one.

Posted over 11 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

http://www.nabiis.net/goods/bikeparts-a...

But the gold decals on black paint is a rare color combo though.

Posted over 11 years ago

AdrienS

AdrienS says:

Full awesome dude

Posted over 11 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Merci beaucoup. ;)

Posted over 11 years ago

Rdnt

Rdnt says:

I'm glad you didn't go Mash either.. don't get me wrong, they're nice bikes but I've seen enough of them. it's nice to see people take chances with other bike brands and end up loving them to death.
btw nice wheels.
what's the difference between the "Campagnolo Vento" & the "shimmals"? they seem the same (but that could just be my wheel ignorence) just wondering...

Posted over 11 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Thanks! The differences I know of is the Vento has 16 spokes while the Shamal has 12. The Vento uses a Chorus hub, while the Shamal uses a Record hub. All in all, it's about 100g difference. I got all my info from this URL: http://www.campyonly.com/techtalk/techt...

Posted over 11 years ago

Rdnt

Rdnt says:

thanks.

Posted over 11 years ago

LeoYunta

LeoYunta says:

Like it, the geometry is so compact on this frame and the shamal are perfect on this build !

Posted over 11 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Thanks. It's a Vento actually. I wish it was a Shamal. Clincher Shamals are so hard to find. And when they're available, they're way too expensive.

Posted over 11 years ago

LeoYunta

LeoYunta says:

You're right, they look so close! Anyway nice build :) How do you like the Sugino Zen ?

Posted over 11 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Yeah. Shamals are 12-spoke, while Ventos are 16-spoke. So in theory, Ventos are better for the street. The Zen chainring is crazy light. I had a DuraAce chainring to compare weights, and the Zen was actually slightly lighter, even though it looked beefier. I also love how it's so shiny. I actually picked it up at a bike jumble for only $60!

Posted over 11 years ago

tiarramon

tiarramon says:

black is back!great setup!

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Thanks bro.

Posted over 11 years ago

amamin

amamin says:

this thing was done so right bro! hows toeclip overlap? pretty tight

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Thanks man. Yeah, toe overlap is present, but I think the photos make it look worse than it actually is. It scrapes the tip of the tip of the toe cage slightly.

Posted almost 12 years ago

longkachia

longkachia says:

you r on prolly is not probably

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Such an honor.

Posted almost 12 years ago

yourframeandfocus

yourframeandfocus says:

The only thing I would change is that gear ratio, regardless, this is a beautiful build! :D

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Higher or lower? Haha.

Posted almost 12 years ago

yourframeandfocus

yourframeandfocus says:

Change that 18 tooth cog to a 16(:

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

I have girly legs. Don't think I can handle the mashing. Haha. Plus I live near hilly areas. Wouldn't make it halfway up with that ratio.

Posted almost 12 years ago

yourframeandfocus

yourframeandfocus says:

Awww dang that's unfortunate man. I can push 51/16 and 51/15 easily up hills and I have some skinny, scrawny ass legs

Posted over 11 years ago

BimoRahmantyo

BimoRahmantyo says:

you're from KL?then your one of few malaysian that don't use omnium-dura ace drivetrain :p

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

I noticed that trend. Thought it was mere coincidence. Haha. Maybe I need to be in KL for the infection to hit me too.

Posted almost 12 years ago

BimoRahmantyo

BimoRahmantyo says:

i noticed the grafa toe-cages! i thought you're from KL

Posted over 11 years ago

richardg

richardg says:

Omg, I must have this.

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Same thing I said when I saw it too. Haha.

Posted almost 12 years ago

JerBear

JerBear says:

dude so nice, prolly gonna scoop one!

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Good luck!

Posted almost 12 years ago

Radityaprbw

Radityaprbw says:

Omg!!! amazing bike

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Lol. Thnx!

Posted almost 12 years ago

zelaznoGxelA

zelaznoGxelA says:

Thats real nice. I wouldnt change A thing.

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Yet A LOT of changes have taken place up til this point. Always a working process. =D

Posted almost 12 years ago

zelaznoGxelA

zelaznoGxelA says:

Either way its A beauty forsure!

Posted almost 12 years ago

Bnut43

Bnut43 says:

Sweet ride, hombre.

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Thanks dude.

Posted almost 12 years ago

chewypurple

chewypurple says:

Hell yea Fer, this is hot. Glad you didn't go Mash. Lets ride dood!

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Thanks Kenny. =D
We so should! I'm guessing yo legs are all healed up. XD

Posted almost 12 years ago

chewypurple

chewypurple says:

Yup. I'm all healed up. I'll send you an electronic mail and we'll coordinate.

Posted almost 12 years ago

imran

imran says:

nice bike...

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Thanks. I love your "ribena" bike. Haha. I always appreciate bold color choices.

Posted almost 12 years ago

imran

imran says:

haha i call it ribena because here in malaysia there is this blackcurrant fruit juice's mascot in purple color... google image it out... thanks for the compliment though....

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Yeah I know. I'm from KL. XD

Posted almost 12 years ago

imran

imran says:

la kenapa location new york pula??? haha...

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Skarang mmg kat ny pun. Lol.

Posted almost 12 years ago

longkachia

longkachia says:

where are u from? where u grab this from?
nice build!

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

From KL, currently in the US. Grabbed it from ebay. Definitely a lucky find!

Posted almost 12 years ago

longkachia

longkachia says:

how much does the frame cost u?

Posted over 11 years ago

longkachia

longkachia says:

wat about the fork? where did u get it from?

Posted over 11 years ago

DoctorLarch

DoctorLarch says:

Beautiful !!
very nice frame
and nicely built

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Thanks doc. ;)

Posted almost 12 years ago

FLYRS

FLYRS says:

COOL! :D

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Makasih! ^^

Posted almost 12 years ago

stalag13

stalag13 says:

Very clean welds for 4130. Impressive.

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

Something that doesn't appear in the pics is the super sexy sparkle/black paint. Sooo keirin <- Legit adjective.

Posted almost 12 years ago

brianchang32

brianchang32 says:

Clean!

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

You have no idea how tempted I was to go full tarck. Haha.

Posted almost 12 years ago

anindito_w

anindito_w says:

Very nice! How does it ride? There are not many around.

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

It feels a little bigger than it should be (56cm top tube =/ ). But apart from that, it rides amazing. The carbon fork also significantly brings the weight down, resulting in a faster ride.

Posted almost 12 years ago

anindito_w

anindito_w says:

nicee how does it compare to other aluminium frames? mash/lo pro/kagero

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

It's actually 4130 CroMo. I actually had an aluminium frame in the past and I didn't like how "brittle" the ride felt. I'm definitely a fan of steel now, even though alu frames are much lighter.

Posted almost 12 years ago

anindito_w

anindito_w says:

I used to have a 4130 cromo frame and tried aluminium+carbon, couldnt bring myself back to 4130 or steel hahaha. Anyway you built this one very nicely man. added to favourites!

Posted almost 12 years ago

Van1ty

Van1ty says:

That means so much to me. <3

Posted almost 12 years ago