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Pake French 75

Sold my smallish Spicer and bought this with money to spare. Build ended up being 16.8 pounds. Constructive criticism is welcome.

Frame:
Pake

Fork/Headset:
Stock/Cane Creek IS-3

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura Ace 7710/105 5500

Pedals:
105 5700

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
EAI/Salsa/KMC 710SL

Handlebars/Stem:
3T Rotunda Pro/Thomson X2

Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Antares/Thomson Setback

Brakes:
Tektro R540

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun M13 II/Formula/Pasela TG

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun M13 II/Formula/Pasela TG

Accessories:
Garmin 500, Barfly mount, Slam that stem headset bearing cover.

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. Action Shots
  3. fdfdsf

Added by adrian13346. Last updated almost 11 years ago.

As of almost 11 years ago, adrian13346 has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

25 Comments

pinoymamba

pinoymamba says:

sweet commuter.

Posted over 10 years ago

richardg

richardg says:

I absolutely loooove this build

Posted over 10 years ago

Cptsilver

Cptsilver says:

Nice build! How's the front M13 holding up with brakes? Is the braking surface fading?

Posted over 10 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

Bike is sold but during the time I had it the brake wear was only noticeable if you looked from a few inches away.

Posted over 10 years ago

bennymac

bennymac says:

I am looking at Pake frames for another build. Trying to decide between the French or Track. Main thing is aluminum or steel. I have never rode an aluminum bike.. Is it the fact that it is aluminum that you didn't like it? Insite, please.. newbie.

Posted almost 11 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

It's not that I don't like it. In fact I love the ride and the way it handles. Its just that I don't enjoy riding fixed like I used to and would rather sell this, clear up space in my apartment, and then put the money towards something that I would literally use everyday to get to and from school(a car).

Posted almost 11 years ago

Zeb_pepperoni

Zeb_pepperoni says:

NOOOO ODONT GET A CAR!!!!! GET A GEARED COMMUTER!!! NOOO CARRRS :'(((

Posted almost 11 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

Gone. Maybe i'll build up a dedicated track rig in the future.

Posted almost 11 years ago

quixoticle

quixoticle says:

changed your mind about that Vans sticker, huh?

Posted almost 11 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

Ya, it was cramping my style, too lazy to peel the rest off though.

Posted almost 11 years ago

Rushing

Rushing says:

This probably the coolest Pake I've seen. Might have to get my girlfriend something like this.

Posted about 11 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

Honestly I really do love this thing. I do miss steel though, might get either a nice steel roadie or steel track later on down the road.

Posted about 11 years ago

Rushing

Rushing says:

If you get anything steel, I highly recommend a EAI Bareknuckle. Really light weight compared to some aluminum frames and has modern sizing when it come to components. An old steel road bike with new group set would be fantastic, too.

Posted about 11 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

That's my exact plan, BK with a wound up for track and most likely an old Merckx for the road.

Posted about 11 years ago

Rushing

Rushing says:

I would like to try and get an Enve fork. I had an Alpina fork for a little bit, but sold it. Old Merckx would be so unf!

Posted about 11 years ago

m_sobie

m_sobie says:

Nice build, I wouldn't change a thing! You've made the French look super sleek. I've been looking for an aluminum frameset to build up and your bike is selling me on the Pake.

Posted about 11 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

Thanks a bunch for the compliments! I honestly think this is the bast bang for your buck AL frameset in the $300-600 range. I can't wait for the track season to start so I can put the frame through its paces.

Posted about 11 years ago

Ewwyou

Ewwyou says:

so fucking proper. everyone needs a bike like this in their stable

Posted about 11 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

Thanks for the price the F75 is an amazing frameset. Don't regret a thing.

Posted about 11 years ago

PocosPeroLocos

PocosPeroLocos says:

Wow this is so cleannnn !

Posted about 11 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

Thanks! I love it so far. Your D2 looks bangin aswell.

Posted about 11 years ago

PocosPeroLocos

PocosPeroLocos says:

Thanks a lot ! but it does not compare to your build !

Posted about 11 years ago

sloman

sloman says:

Smooth move.enjoy

Posted about 11 years ago

hailandkill

hailandkill says:

Very nice! Always wanted to try one of those French 75,s

Posted about 11 years ago

adrian13346

adrian13346 says:

Thanks, I have to say even though my first ride was only a few blocks this thing definitely feels more solid in the bb/crank area then my previous fixed builds. Don't know if it's the frame or the DA cranks.

Posted about 11 years ago