I'm still open for tips concerning the setup! This is the "reincarnation" of "benus´s BOMBER (Moser) single t(w)o gear": http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/benuss-bomber-moser-single-two-gear-7146
Frame:
Custom steel frame by Orłowski / filled brazed. Columbus Zona with Mega tube (down tube) in Columbus Life.
Fork/Headset:
Leader S805 Carbon/Steal Fork 1 1/8"
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Primato Advanced Pista (165 mm) on a bottom bracket from Miche.
Pedals:
Shimano SPD / PD-M520
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
18/49 (Miche Primato Advanced with Kappstein Ruphus Standard chainring - black), chain: Izumi Dark Chain 1/8", silver black.
Derailleurs/Shifters:
-
Saddle/Seatpost:
Charge Scoop on Thomson Elite 27,2 / 250 mm
Brakes:
Dura Ace 7900
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Archetype (20) on Novatec X-Light Aluminium with DT Swiss Competition spokes - Conti 4000s II (25mm)
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Archetype (32) on SwiftArt. Bolt with DT Swiss Competition spokes (3 cross) fixed/"free" with 18th. Freewheel by White Industries (ENO Trials freewheel, 18 = green) - Conti 5000 (28mm).
More Info:
I'm still open for tips concerning the setup!
Bike History
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Current Stage Info:
From Bullhorn to Dropbar.
Added by benus. Last updated 4 days ago.
Latest 24 Comments
was hast du da für ein unterrohr verbauen lassen?
Posted over 7 years ago
Columbus Life Mega Down Tube.
Könnte das hier sein:
http://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle-fra...
Posted over 7 years ago
Habe mich ganz umentschieden. Andel = nein (probleme mit passform für andere chainrings, zu blingy), Sugino 75 = zu teuer. Die Messenger sind ok aber nicht super-schön. Campa (mit Centaur bb) = geht so, design etwas störend, etwas teuer. Die Miche haben wahrscheinlich gutes preisleistungsverhältnins (mit 144) + sehen gut aus und es gibt mehrere bb:s. Dura Ace = topp aber zu teuer. Hatte die Omniums; gehen weg, blödes GXP.
Posted about 9 years ago
still, one of my fave bikes here
Posted about 9 years ago
Some TANGE (triathlon). Some years old now. Searched for them on the www, but couldn't find them or the name, sorry.
Posted about 9 years ago
not a fan of those style of bullhorns. RB21s' are so much more versatile and look better. or Nitto M186 drops.
Posted about 9 years ago
Versatile in the meaning of agile or multifunctional :) Looks are a matter of taste, but you can find an explanation for the cockpit 3 posts down.
Posted about 9 years ago
what kind of top cap is that?
Posted almost 10 years ago
It is from PITLOCK (www.pitlock.de). It has a special security screw head. so you can't just remove the stem and bars with a simple hexagon socket screw key (Allen key). "The other end is threaded for a special nut with an irregular profile, kind of like a random pebble from a beach. There are supposedly a couple of hundred of these profiles, and they're individually coded so that you can order replacement keys direct from Pitlock. The nut is surrounded by a separate smooth collar which also resists any attempts at clamping, squashing or gripping, and is turned using a special "key", which you get two copies of." Quote from: http://www.stolenbristolbikes.com/2012/...
Posted almost 10 years ago
Just saw that there is an english version of the webpage: http://www.pitlock.de/en/
Posted almost 10 years ago
I'm intrigued with your cockpit. How do you like it compared to regular bullhorns? Totally awesome bike though!
Posted almost 10 years ago
THX.
I'm riding such a setup since some years now. First I had some triathlon break leaver and wanted to make a bullhorn by cutting down a regular road bike handlebar and turn it arround (cheap and dirty!). But in the curve/bend the handlebar was narrower so the lever wouldn't fit: I had to cut them down some more! --> A simillar setup like this was created. AND I LOVED IT :)
Concerning the optics I don't like bars that rise up in the front. So I would mount a bullhorn with a drop down, so the horns won't get to high. But then I feel like "falling" in the bars and I don't like that very much. Advantage for me: makes the bars shorter, but you can still ride a longer stem.
I bought those new bars with the idea in mind to cut them down. Some might think or ask me about if i might slip over the bars ... never happend, as I have the heels of my hands at/behind the curves most of the time. I can recommand such a setup: I love the looks and the feeling of it. But still: it is a matter of taste.
Posted almost 10 years ago
Personally, I find that riding with my palms at the bends of the bars is the most comfortable position for me, so I can see how you would like this setup. The brake levers near that bend seem very logical.
The only downside I could see would be the lack of bar needed to grip during a sprint or climb. Either way, I agree that this looks far cleaner than a full bullhorn with this style of lever.
Posted almost 10 years ago
"... the lack of bar needed to grip during a sprint or climb." There is enough for me. I can put my whole hand arround the "horns", so climbs are no problem. But I have no comparison at the moment. I added a pic so you can see the setup form the top.
Posted almost 10 years ago
Thanks for the picture! It appears much more stubbier without a hand. I may just have to try this setup sometime. It seems to be a minimal, yet sufficient setup. Cheers!
Posted almost 10 years ago
johnmarin_ says:
brooks c17? :)
Posted over 7 years ago
benus says:
As a tip concerning the setup?!
The C17 might be a good one, but I never tested it. And visual it is not my favorite.
I have Charge Scoop on all my bikes now, so I don't think I will switch in the near future.
Posted over 7 years ago
johnmarin_ says:
ya, but never mid :) i think ur scoop suits you well, nice bike, still on my favorites!
Posted over 7 years ago