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 (23mm)
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 4000s (25mm).
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I'm still open for tips concerning the setup!
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Late 2018 Update. Rear Wheel Brakewalls were quite thin, so an update was needed.
Right now the whole bike weighs arround 8,7-8,8 kg (without the water + bottle ;)).
Added by benus. Last updated almost 3 years ago.
Latest 24 Comments
was hast du da für ein unterrohr verbauen lassen?
Posted about 7 years ago
Columbus Life Mega Down Tube.
Könnte das hier sein:
http://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle-fra...
Posted about 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 almost 9 years ago
still, one of my fave bikes here
Posted almost 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 almost 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 almost 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 almost 9 years ago
what kind of top cap is that?
Posted over 9 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 over 9 years ago
Just saw that there is an english version of the webpage: http://www.pitlock.de/en/
Posted over 9 years ago
I'm intrigued with your cockpit. How do you like it compared to regular bullhorns? Totally awesome bike though!
Posted over 9 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 over 9 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 over 9 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 over 9 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 over 9 years ago
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johnmarin_ says:
brooks c17? :)
Posted about 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 about 7 years ago
johnmarin_ says:
ya, but never mid :) i think ur scoop suits you well, nice bike, still on my favorites!
Posted about 7 years ago