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The Empire "Bikes" Back!

Fast, fun and, comfortable bike. Looks aggressive as hell but doesn't feel that way. I really enjoy this bike. I put a lot into it and Im getting it all back when I ride it!

Frame:
Spicer Cycles pursuit

Fork/Headset:
Origin8 Cro Mo Lite Road/Colnago

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Pake/Shimano

Pedals:
Origin8 track

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Eighthinch 15t/Sugino46t/KMC Kool Chain

Handlebars/Stem:
Syntace Stratos Zero bars 38cm, Eighthinch track drops, or Generic red powder coat 40cm Risers/Cinelli

Saddle/Seatpost:
Vintage San Marco Reagal/Murphy

Brakes:
Origin8

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity B43/Origin8 Formula/Fyxation Session 700/23c

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity B43/Origin8 Formula/Fyxation Session 700/23c

Accessories:
DiaTech GF Lever, Gorka straps, Knog N.E.R.D Computer, Cinelli tape (bull-horns), Velo Orange black leather tape (drops), yellow/black AMC grips (risers)

More Info:
I made the "Royal Guard" front badge and added the Galactic Empire seals to the wheels and fork. I guess I have watched "The Empire Strikes Back" too many times.

Added by monsterarm. Last updated over 12 years ago.

10 Comments

Poparotc

Poparotc says:

how you like this frame?and weight? thinking of ordering something similar. Nice build

Posted about 12 years ago

Poparotc

Poparotc says:

oh and how big is yours

Posted about 12 years ago

monsterarm

monsterarm says:

i think its perfect. Its steel so it has alittle weight but i would not say its heavy. The b43's dont help tho, ha. mine is a 60 cm. honestly this bike is perfect. Check www.spicercycles.com he is an unbelievable builder.

Posted about 12 years ago

Kurzawa

Kurzawa says:

Cool!

Posted about 12 years ago

eingangrad

eingangrad says:

Oh my God, that´s very FAT, man!

Posted over 12 years ago

monsterarm

monsterarm says:

thanks man...

Posted over 12 years ago

Nimhskater978

Nimhskater978 says:

this is one sweet bike love that shade of red along with the black B43 nice build

Posted almost 13 years ago

monsterarm

monsterarm says:

Thanks alot. It's weird because I usually hate black and red but I'm very glad I built this bike up this way.

Posted almost 13 years ago

JaKrazyM8

JaKrazyM8 says:

Nicely Original..favorite saddle.

Posted almost 13 years ago

monsterarm

monsterarm says:

Thanks a bunch. I love this saddle too.

Posted almost 13 years ago