When i first started planning for a new bike, lots of questions came to my mind regarding the frame set that i'm keen on. Personally, i was looking for a solid fixed commuter that i can strip it all off as a true track bike or throw a riser and make it into a single speed cross to withstand a few bruises in terrains. Having to commute around 120 miles each week on a mixture of road surfaces, steel is still the preferred material for the frameset. After researching a whole lot of framesets, there were a few options that i've came down with. Pelizzoli Pista GP, Brooklyn Machine Works V2 Gangsta Track, Tokyo Fixed Ono, Tonic Fabrication Supernaut or just a simple elegant NJS frame. With much careful thoughts given, i took a leap and placed an order for a Supernaut frame with Tony from Tonic Fabrications, requesting a few options and a custom designed decals to match my Profile Racing hubs. I've gotta say, the whole frameset looks stunning with the orange and red decals; especially when the decals pops into a sparkle orange under strong sun light. Other Tonic trademarks like the wishbone seat stays, chainstays, hooded dropouts and the oversized tubings on the frameset makes it a real stiff and beefy ride altogether. Everyone has their own opinion on how a track bike should be built but nevertheless, this is how i roll everyday. With that said, i still need to dial it in and get some dirt and miles down to see how it'll hold up. Feeling real pumped up after three long months of waiting but seeing the whole built up, i can only say it is worth it. Many thanks to Tony from Tonic Fabrication, Universal Cycles and Fab from Fab's Cycle for making this happen.
Frame:
Custom Orange & Anodized Red Tonic Fabrication Supernaut (Medium)
Fork/Headset:
Supernaut Steel Fork / Ritchey
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sram Omnium 167.5mm (Mirror Black) 2012 / Sram GXP
Pedals:
Shimano M520
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sram 48T / Profile Racing Track 16T / Izumi V Super Toughness Track Chain
Saddle/Seatpost:
FIzik Antares Versus Saddle (Black) / Thomson Elite 27.2mm x 330mm (Silver)
Brakes:
Sram Force Front Brake / Box Component Genius Brake Lever
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son TB14 (High Polish) / Profile Racing Fixed/Fixed Track (Red) / Victtoria Rubino Pro 700c x 23
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son TB14 (High Polish) / Profile Racing Fixed/Fixed (Red) / Victtoria Rubino Pro 700c x 23
Accessories:
Raceface Half Nelson Lock On Grips / Box Component Helix Seatclamp (Black) / Chris King Spacers (Red) / Chris King Headset Cap (Red)
More Info:
Commuter Setup
Bike History
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Added by Impalpablestate. Last updated over 4 years ago.
36 Comments
i must say i started reading your opening, and i was like "there is not a bike that can do all of those things", and i've found it. That is incredible.
Posted over 10 years ago
Your bike is different and I love it! I dig the orange! Very rarely do I come across bikes like yours that are actually unique. Big fan of what Tonic Fab builds too!
Posted over 10 years ago
Thank you for your kind words.
Yes, this ride wouldn't be this brilliant without Tony from TONICFAB.
Posted over 10 years ago
I love the color and don't understand slamming someone's choice of color.Every one has different ideas on color and component choice.It's all in what you want and can afford to put into a bike.It's your dream and you build it your way ,if others think it's trndy so be it. It's what you want the way yoy want it. Nice bike dude.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Thanks for your words ATBfixed
Well, some just prefer to knock on others without thinking much. Not here to please everyone anyway.
Posted almost 11 years ago
you're from SG? this is weird, i just got mine in 2wks ago and i'm waiting for some more parts to arrive to start building and i'm using the same saddle, same bar tape!
Posted almost 11 years ago
oh yea, quick qn, where did you get that bolt on the rear of the front brake from? i have one but it's too short for the humongous fork.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Yes, currently living in Singapore.
Same parts? Great.
The brake bolts came with the brakes itself, not aftermarket.
Posted almost 11 years ago
I have just loved Tonic Fab and what they do. You just inspired me to stop being a fan and start being an owner of one of these. I don't know if you'll get your due, but this is easily the best fixed gear on this sight, without a doubt.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Thank you for your kind words.
Yes i agree, i just love the ride and response from this Supernaut frame; superb work from Tonicfab
Posted almost 11 years ago
Simple and clean! How are the profile hubs holding up so far?
Posted almost 11 years ago
Been using for more than a year and they still roll endlessly. Great axles and good power transfer as far as i'm concern. Great hubs to build.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Profile has been making hubs, among other things, for decades. They were the first to adapt the splined spindle system to cranksets. Their quality should not be in question.
Posted almost 11 years ago
No one should even doubt for their quality in the first place.
Posted almost 11 years ago
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40degreerake says:
Sa-Weet!
Posted over 6 years ago
ghostridethewhip says:
+1
Posted over 6 years ago