A farewell build. I was just finishing rawing the frame when I spotted a tiny hairline crack in one of the track ends under the steel insert :| Sad times, such a cool frame with some very unique tube shapes all around. I decided to build it up anyway, even if only for wall art. I'm glad I did. / First Look https://youtube.com/shorts/WsQtOm3_D_8 / Build https://youtu.be/vLFyWwNxCiI
Frame:
Leader 727TR
Fork/Headset:
Bladed aluminium / ZS semi-integrated
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino / Square taper
Pedals:
Shimano SPD
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Fixed / 16T / Brainfixed / Platt single speed
Derailleurs/Shifters:
None
Saddle/Seatpost:
Generic
Brakes:
None
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Focale F44 / 700C
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Focale F44 / 700C
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
I first thought this frame was toast due to a tiny hairline crack in one of the track ends. I found a local aluminium specialist who welded and filled the tensioner bolt holes on both sides; chances are they’re stronger than new now.
This is the revival build, adding a slammed stem, new bar tape and a new chain. Back on the road, chuffed!
Added by jopas. Last updated 27 days ago.
6 Comments
If it's only gonna be wall art, you might as well slam that stem ;)
Posted about 1 month ago
Photos
EMannBikes says:
That's awesome! The Bartape somehow fits this bike perfectly too.
Posted 25 days ago
GhostRidingTheWhip says:
+1
Posted 25 days ago
jopas says:
Thank you! I was chasing plain silver tape originally but this was the only one readily available. I'm glad about that now seeing it live :)
Posted 25 days ago