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Ericko's UNKNWN Lv1

So I got this from the designer of unknown. That's about it. Took me about 2 months to build with my money. SELLING CANDY AT SCHOOL HELPS A BUNCH!

Frame:
UNKNWN Lv1

Fork/Headset:
UNKNWN Full carbon fork, with a FSA Orbit Integrated IS CF Ceramic headset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Black SRAM Omnium with GXP bb

Pedals:
MKS Sylvan pedals, MKS single toe clip nJs, Cadence black double straps.

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Resist 15t cog, with resist lockring, SRAM PC-1 chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
N/A

Handlebars/Stem:
Base: Deda Crononero Lowrider wrapped in Fizik Dual tape Forte Tri Pro aerobar with a FSA OS 115 stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
FSA SLK seapot, with a Fizik Arione VS saddle

Brakes:
N/A

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity Deep-V with a formula hub, Vittoria Zaffiro tire

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity Deep V with a formula hub, Vittoria Randonneur tire

Accessories:
None

More Info:
None

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. Stage 2
  3. Stage 3

Added by HiMyNameIsEricko. Last updated over 11 years ago.

78 Comments

aeacevedo

aeacevedo says:

Whats the standover height on your bike?

Posted almost 10 years ago

kndizzle

kndizzle says:

how are those handle bars? Are they comfy, Im deciding on getting those.

Posted about 10 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Pretty comfy, I like them

Posted about 10 years ago

ReeseH

ReeseH says:

rockin royal hc's :)

Posted about 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Thanks!

Posted about 11 years ago

MauFranco

MauFranco says:

Dude is your chainline off with the omniums, I just got the unknown lvl ! and omniums with GXP and my chain like is a little off

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Nope my chainline is perfectly fine haha. Have your LBS check it out, and maybe they will know the problem.

Posted over 11 years ago

Ewwyou

Ewwyou says:

dat wolfdrawn sticker

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Haha yeah!!

Posted over 11 years ago

Unclip

Unclip says:

69

Posted over 11 years ago

v0n

v0n says:

what size tires are those ?

I am running 23's right now but id like to size up.

Thanks !

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

The front is a 23c and the rear is a 25c

Posted over 11 years ago

Paperclip

Paperclip says:

How long is your head tube?

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Not completely sure, never measure it

Posted over 11 years ago

fortyeightseventeen

fortyeightseventeen says:

Sick build. I need me some Omniums. Check out my known lv1 build when you get a chance.

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Thanks, Omniums are very worth it! And will do!

Posted over 11 years ago

tubbybibinkaaa

tubbybibinkaaa says:

Ericko what size is yours and how tall are you?
im 5'8-9"

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Mine is a 55cm, and I'm 5'9

Posted over 11 years ago

tubbybibinkaaa

tubbybibinkaaa says:

nvm i got a 52 and its perfect :3

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Awesome!

Posted over 11 years ago

jr22

jr22 says:

Great build
How light is it?

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Not really light, but still a smooth ride

Posted over 11 years ago

andrewyoon

andrewyoon says:

i go ovr nd stel ur pedels bb :* <3 prepre ur anes

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Bby pls. My bodeh es reddeh

Posted over 11 years ago

nonamerider

nonamerider says:

Just got this frame and have no idea what headset to use, any tips?

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

It requires a Integrated Italian Standard headset. Enjoy haha

Posted over 11 years ago

nonamerider

nonamerider says:

so this should work correct?
http://www.canecreek.com/component-head... Short Cover

Posted over 11 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Yes it should!

Posted over 11 years ago

MustangWolf

MustangWolf says:

How do you like that bullhorn/extension combo?

Posted almost 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

I love it!
The aero bar isn't very useful when I'm on my daily commute to school with a backpack, but with no backpack on, it's really comfy!

Posted almost 12 years ago

MustangWolf

MustangWolf says:

Awesome, that setup is on my short list for the new bike.

Posted almost 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Awesome!

Posted almost 12 years ago

JSTEWART304

JSTEWART304 says:

I still haven't seen one of these on the streets yet. I remember city grounds were selling the frame for about $185 at one point. How does it ride?

Posted almost 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

I really like mine, I got it a month or two before it hit stores (same with the uknwn fork) and from how I built it up, it rides like a dream.

Posted almost 12 years ago

bossman0187

bossman0187 says:

Awesome bike, I'm trying to build one myself. What size seat-post will it fit?

Posted almost 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

It fits a 31.6mm seatpost.
and thanks :)

Posted almost 12 years ago

PartySluts

PartySluts says:

Great bike I'm getting this I think this week. How much overall ??? $$??

Posted almost 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

I spent about $1060.
and I saved a little too.

Posted almost 12 years ago

PartySluts

PartySluts says:

Whaaat? Lol im trying to build somthing very similar but im looking like at 1200

Posted almost 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Oh dang haha, well I got a few hook up from a local shop, and I saved some too from ebay. haha

Posted almost 12 years ago

PartySluts

PartySluts says:

Lol nice... Btw witch headset is that? Do you like your wheels? Do you skid a lot? How are the tires? lol sox for the questions...

Posted almost 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

It's the FSA Integrated Ceramic revolution IS headset. It the Lv1 works with only Italian Standard headsets.

I like my wheels, probably going to get Phil Wood bearing upgrades soon. No I don't skid at all. I like the tires, smooth, very puncture resistant (haven't gotten a flat yet, and I ride every single day).

Posted almost 12 years ago

PartySluts

PartySluts says:

I got a PK ripper dc shoes one and i have the velocity rims i like them but for the lv1 i think I'm getting some H+ son

Posted almost 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

The headset on your PK Ripper is probably not going to be able to go on the Lv1

H+Sons are nice

Posted almost 12 years ago

mijangos

mijangos says:

does it ride smooth ?

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Yes it does. I love this thing!

Posted about 12 years ago

mijangos

mijangos says:

where did you buy it ?

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

I know one of the guys that designs for Unknown

Posted about 12 years ago

mijangos

mijangos says:

Nice!

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Yep haha

Posted about 12 years ago

mijangos

mijangos says:

Well I'm going with the leader s805.do you think that will fit ?

Posted almost 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

The fork?
Yeah it should fit any 1 1/8 head tube frame.

Posted almost 12 years ago

Poblano

Poblano says:

Sweet build, enjoy it.
What size is the fork? Is it a 1' or 1 1/8?
Is the headset 45/45? I hope to upload mine in two weeks.

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

The fork is 1 1/8
and it's a integrated IS headset

and thanks!

Posted about 12 years ago

thtasianguy

thtasianguy says:

how wide is your bb? the 110mm bb on my lvl1 seems to give me a crooked chainline :(

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

What size cranks do you have?
This frame geometry is kind of weird, so if you have cranks longer than 165 you will probably hit.

and from what I know I have a 110mm bb also.

Posted about 12 years ago

thtasianguy

thtasianguy says:

yeah my cranks are 165 and i just have the slightest rub with the front tire.

do you like how your frame rides? i cant wait to ride mine :D

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Can you explain more about how your chain line is crooked? And what fork are you using? Because my unknown fork has a rub also.

Yeah I do, all my parts work together perfectly.

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

I think the fork rubbing is just how your rim expand the tire, and the rub might be dirt caught on your tiring rubbing the fork.

Posted about 12 years ago

thtasianguy

thtasianguy says:

oh i meant that with my toe clips, i have the slightest toe overlap with the front tire, but its basically like a light rub
but like i think my chainring on the cranks is just not perfectly aligned with the rear cog, causing a crooked chainline.

im using the unknown carbon fork too with vittoria rubino tires, and the clearance is fine. ive read that certain tires wont be able to fit with the fork since the clearance is so small

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Yeah my Vittoria Zaffiro tire rubs on the fork lol.

You are rubbing like when turning? if it's that, then it's because you are turning your fork more than leaning to turn a corner.

Yeah it's possible you just need to align your drive train.

Posted about 12 years ago

EricisDigital

EricisDigital says:

Nice man! Check out my bike :)

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Thanks, and alright!

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

hey you're the one I see on facelist LOL

Posted about 12 years ago

EricisDigital

EricisDigital says:

LOL that's such a coincidence haha

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

I know right haha
that's why your bike seemed so familiar

Posted about 12 years ago

rich13g

rich13g says:

nice build was going to get lv1 bu just got lv2 instead

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Thanks! And the lv 2 is great also!

Posted about 12 years ago

rich13g

rich13g says:

thanks good to know someone else has an unknown

Posted about 12 years ago

Rdnt

Rdnt says:

love it, up till now I was about to use two tapes on my deda's I just ordered, but I like your fizike tape... sweet. how are the deda's on your hands?

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Thanks! And To me the dedas feel great, I have the 44cm ones and they are perfect for me

Posted about 12 years ago

Rdnt

Rdnt says:

Like butter on beans baby!

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

haha, some people recommended them to me, and if you want to try them, in my opinion I don't think you'd be let down.

Posted about 12 years ago

Rdnt

Rdnt says:

I just go my dedas and I agree.. they feel great, awesome investment..

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Awesome!

Posted about 12 years ago

mtretyn

mtretyn says:

Nothing wrong with straps. I use them in my commuter every day! Nice build though(:!

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Thank haha. I just stated that, because some of the kids that say they ride fast, put down foot straps. Even though I ride clipless a lot too.

Posted about 12 years ago

HiMyNameIsEricko

HiMyNameIsEricko says:

Oops, accidentaly deleted your comment, but exactly! Screw the haters, and ride what you like!

Posted about 12 years ago