Wanted a nice riding bike for running errands and such without putting on my cycling shoes and shorts. All on a low budget using a handful of parts I had laying around and a handful of new decent parts.
Frame:
Leader 722TS 55cm
Fork/Headset:
Chrome Chromoly Straight Blade/FSA Orbit MX
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino RD2/Sugino 103
Pedals:
MKS GR9/MKS Clips/All City Leather Doubles
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Chrome 18T All City Cog/48T Sugino Chainring/KMC710SL
Saddle/Seatpost:
Charge Spoon/Civia Zero-Setback Post
Brakes:
Can't stop. Don't want to.
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity A23/Novatec Track/25C Panaracer Pasela Tourguard
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity A23/Novatec Track/25C Panaracer Pasela Tourguard
Bike History
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Current Stage Info:
Decided I like this bike too much to be an errand bike. It's my go-to bike for the most part. I ride it more than my Tarmac simply because I enjoy it more.
Added by ddeadserious. Last updated about 11 years ago.
As of about 11 years ago, ddeadserious has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
18 Comments
Nice 722! Have any issues with that seatpost?
Posted over 12 years ago
Thanks! No issues with the seatpost at all, although I do plan to change it to a Thomson eventually.
Posted about 12 years ago
Looks really nice. I probably will stick with white tape and saddle on mine haha.
And I need ergonovas.
Posted over 12 years ago
how many miles on the TGs? I have some 28s collecting dust and could use the big ones for polo
Posted over 12 years ago
I've got less than 100 miles on them, probably half that honestly. How many miles you have on the 28s?
Posted over 12 years ago
The gumwalls make that bike. Please don't change them.
Posted almost 13 years ago
I literally(seconds before I opened my computer) was just talking to my buddy about changing them. They're here to stay for now!
Posted almost 13 years ago
looks awesome. how comfy is that saddle without padded shorts?
Posted almost 13 years ago
I'm perfectly fine on this saddle without shorts. It was my primary saddle on my other bike before I bought my first pair of shorts. Your butt may or may not disagree!
Posted almost 13 years ago
looks really comfy for short rides. gumwalls are sorta hard for my eyes to adjust to with the green but i've yet to get a flat on my TGs. 2012 goal: keep this frame a year :D
Posted almost 13 years ago
Haha nice man! I'm still not 100% sure on the tan walls, but I love the way this bike rides with them. If I decide I don't like them, I'll just sell them and get some all black tires, no big.
Posted almost 13 years ago
Photos
Raviarrahman says:
Dude, where did you get that fork?
Posted almost 9 years ago