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Traitor Ruben

hard livin, hard ridin.

Frame:
Traitor Ruben, 53cm

Fork/Headset:
stock / FSA Orbit X-treme Pro

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano GRX / Ultegra bb

Pedals:
Time Atac Alium

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano 10-spd cassette, 11-36 / GRX 46/30t / Shimano 10-spd chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Ultegra 6700 FD, SLX RD / Shimano 105

Handlebars/Stem:
Zipp Service Course SS, 38cm / Zipp Service Course, 90mm

Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks Cambium C15 / Thomson Elite

Brakes:
Avid BB7

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
DT Swiss X470 rims / SRAM X7 32h / Continental Gatorskin, 28mm

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
DT Swiss X470 rims / SRAM X7 32h / Continental GP 5000 32mm

Accessories:
PDW fenders / VO Constructeur front rack / VO Randonneur Handlebar Bag / VO decaluer

More Info:
Next on the list: generator hub wheelset.

Bike History

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

  1. Initial
  2. Stage 2
  3. Commuteneur

Added by stalag13. Last updated about 3 years ago.

Latest 20 Comments

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pade

pade says:

So what kind of clearance would you say it has? I've seen a frame come up recently and I already have a pair of 40c Maxxis tires, curious if they would fit.

Posted over 2 years ago

stalag13

stalag13 says:

Can fit 40c tires on 700c hoops as long as you're not running fenders. Otherwise, go down to 650's.

Posted about 2 years ago

androt

androt says:

Looks great! I'm after a similar look :) How wide are the fenders?

Posted over 6 years ago

stalag13

stalag13 says:

Thanks. Not sure on the width. Whatever width that accommodates up to 35c tires. I think they're the 45mm wide fenders.

Posted over 6 years ago

CSM

CSM says:

Love the Ruben Build! So much cleaner than mine :(

Posted about 7 years ago

stalag13

stalag13 says:

Gotta go custom man! I bought the bare frameset, and pieced it all together. Final cost was not much more than the complete, but with higher quality components that I hand picked.

Posted about 7 years ago

CSM

CSM says:

Yeah I got one of the Sora complete builds, but wish I had waited for the frame sets to go on sale. $300 shipped was an insane deal!

Posted about 7 years ago

kill_choi

kill_choi says:

Nice photos, better bike!

Posted over 7 years ago

Rolle

Rolle says:

This is insanely nice build, love the raw finish of the frame! If they sold these frames in Europe I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

Posted over 7 years ago

yourframeandfocus

yourframeandfocus says:

so fucking dank

Posted almost 8 years ago

m_sobie

m_sobie says:

Still diggin' this!

That DOF in the new photos is amazing! What gear are you using to take such good photos?

Posted about 8 years ago

stalag13

stalag13 says:

Thanks man! My buddy shot these With a Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Don't recall what lense he shot with.

Posted about 8 years ago

Vlkr

Vlkr says:

I see! Nice one!

Posted about 8 years ago

quixoticle

quixoticle says:

Do the DA levers work well with disc brakes, or are you using some sort of adapter to adjust the pull?

Posted over 8 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Just to add a little: they appear to be the road version of the BB7's so they should work fine as is.

Posted about 8 years ago

Deluxe

Deluxe says:

So rad

Posted over 8 years ago

rexzxh

rexzxh says:

Damn,so nice!!!Makes me want to have another build!!!

Posted about 9 years ago

StevenPreusser

StevenPreusser says:

This is awesome! looks really practical too.

Posted over 9 years ago

stalag13

stalag13 says:

Thanks! Yeah, utility was the prime motivation for this. So I'm glad the practicality is evident.

Posted over 9 years ago

m_sobie

m_sobie says:

Definitely a handsome machine you've got! If I didn't have to leave my commuter outside at work, I would totally build something killer up like this.

Posted about 10 years ago

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