A proof of concept and a very fine ride indeed. Thanks to Marino Alegre (marinobike.com) for a superb effort to cram MTB sized rubber into a track sized package. Vital stats: 26", 75°/75°, 940mm(!!) wheelbase, 55c(!!) max tyre, track crank compatible, loads of ground clearance
Frame:
4130
Fork/Headset:
4130
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75
Pedals:
MKS Royal Nuevo
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Surly / Genetic Tibia / KMC Z410HX
Saddle/Seatpost:
(ancient) Dean Ti / Italia SLR Ti rail
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun MTX 39 / Novatec D771SB / winter: Marathon Mondial 50c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun MTX 39 / Formula / winter: Marathon Almotion 55c
Accessories:
Loads of mudguards!
More Info:
Barspins! Fast steering! No toe overlap! So much excess traction-- carves very deep and skids very hard! More air than you ever imagined you could have underneath you on a track bike!
Easily the most fun I've had between my legs O.o
Coming soon: Nitto Bullmoose bars
Bike History
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Added by alleycatfish. Last updated almost 6 years ago.
8 Comments
amazing///
Posted over 6 years ago
Thanks! I dig your rockhopper (that frame is huge) and it's sad you don't have the xb3 anymore ):
Posted over 6 years ago
Fucking sweet
Posted over 6 years ago
Thanks! You have some pretty sick rides yourself...I'm really feeling the Redline in particular
Posted over 6 years ago
Fat tyres and space for mudguards? Well done! Thanks for sharing.
Posted over 6 years ago
Photos
40degreerake says:
This is too cool!
Posted over 6 years ago
alleycatfish says:
Thank you sir. Your "Oh shit!" is one wild build!
Posted over 6 years ago
GhostRidingTheWhip says:
+1
Posted almost 5 years ago