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Ostro Torro

A Polish handcrafted frame - also goes under the name "Ten-Four" (10-4 as stamped on right rear dropout). Built it up to withstand a commute of 25km. daily. In itself the bike was pretty decent all-round. Boring performance, but it effectively got me from a to b.

Frame:
Ostro Torro 10-4

Fork/Headset:
Planet X Pro Carbon Track | Tange Seiki Technoglide

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino75 NJS | Sugino75 NJS

Pedals:
Crankbrothers Eggbeater 2

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
52/14 | Dura Ace | Sugino Grand Mighty | KMC

Handlebars/Stem:
Ritchey Comp Flat | Thomson Elite

Saddle/Seatpost:
Carbon | Elite Setback

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Miché Pistard Clincher | Schwalbe Ultremo 23c

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Miché Pistard Clincher | Schwalbe Ultremo 23c

More Info:
57cm 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BAmsFiyPi5C/?taken-by=father_tu

Added by Karl. Last updated about 7 years ago.

As of almost 8 years ago, Karl has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

11 Comments

nith1313

nith1313 says:

I really like this bike! Did you ever have any issues with your tires seeding properly on your Miche wheelset?

Posted almost 7 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks a lot - your bikes are sweet! No they were pretty straight-forward as I remember them... They're mass produced so flaws shouldn't happen - have you tried different tires?

Posted almost 7 years ago

nith1313

nith1313 says:

Thanks! Thanks for the response. Hmm thats weird. I have tried other tires, and they just do not want to sit in the rim properly. Always one edge would pulled toward the center of the rum, like the rim was slighly too big for the tire. I got a blister on my hand just from removing the tire :(. Thanks anyways!

Posted almost 7 years ago

metatronic1123

metatronic1123 says:

is it just super flat where you live? i feel like this is a huge gear to push around town

Posted about 8 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Denmark is the most flat country you'll find! Our tallest "mountain" rises 170m from sea level... That said, yes it's ridiculous. I only rode this ratio for a week or so, found it uncomfortable that my legs never got to spinning before going +40mph downhill. Normally I'd say the heaviest I can push while still feeling good is 50/15.

Posted about 8 years ago

picklepuss

picklepuss says:

Looks like a mean machine (next to what i assume is a very sweet & fluffy one), nice!

Posted over 8 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks man! I can assure you it is - mean - the other one is indeed sweet and fluffy :)

Posted over 8 years ago

elbarto

elbarto says:

This is super cool.

Posted over 8 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Thanks man!

Posted over 8 years ago

HNFXD

HNFXD says:

I think they are made by Mielec

Posted over 8 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

In fact they are made on Mielec's factory, yes! The frame is designed by an other guy, though, who contacted Mielec to get them to help him build his bikes. It ultimately led to Mielec overtaking the production of these frames - while the original designer has been forgotten. Thanks for the input! :)

Posted over 8 years ago