December, 2021 frameset purchase (under $500 US). Matte black 58cm Handsome Devil frameset. I may repaint it sometime in the future, possibly a green color.
Frame:
2021 Handsome Cycles Devil, Matte Black, 58cm, 4130 DB Chromoly; Lots of extras like pump peg, fender mounts and 3 bottle mounts.
Fork/Headset:
Handsome Cycles 1-1/8 lugged 700c steel fork; FSA Orbit MX headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano 500LX crankset; basic import cartridge BB, 68x110
Pedals:
VP bear trap style pedals
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
46/36t chainrings; Sunrace 11-36t cassette; 9 speed SRAM chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
IN THE FRONT - Shimano Deore 7 speed thumb shifter used inverted on the left side as a friction front shifter. Shimano 400LX front derailleur. IN THE REAR - Shimano Deore 9 speed Rapidfire shifter; Shimano Deore 9 speed rear derailleur (aluminum parts stripped and polished).
Saddle/Seatpost:
Jamis OEM alloy seatpost; Brooks B-17 black saddle
Brakes:
Avid Speed Dial levers; Tektro v-brakes. Nice combo.
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
700c Alex rim, Formula hub, 38c Bell flat protection tire, silver skewer
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
700c Alex rim, Formula hub, 38c Bell flat protection tire, silver skewer
Accessories:
Bushwhacker large saddle bag; Small mini pump; Bottle cage
More Info:
These frames don't seem to get the attention they deserve. I would be hard pressed to find any significant differences between the Handsome frameset I bought for under $500 and other steel framesets costing almost twice as much. The closest match would be the Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross which runs $685 to $740.
Added by analogkid71. Last updated about 2 months ago.
SpoonRules says:
Very nice looking build. What size tire?
Posted 4 months ago
analogkid71 says:
I haven't measured the width, but these Bell tires are rated at 38c width (700x38c). Handsome Cycles says the frame can take up to 45c, I think.
Posted 4 months ago