A retro-inspired urban bike we built for a customer in S.F. This bike is stiff and nimble like you wouldn't believe and the two speed kick-back hub is perfect for tackling the streets down in San Francisco.
Frame:
Custom Valid Cycles bamboo with carbon fiber lugs. Main tubes and seat stays are stained; chain stays are left natural per customer's request.
Fork/Headset:
3T Funda Pro Carbon/Cane Creek 40 headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Surly Mr. Whirly singlespeed 33T and BB
Pedals:
Tioga platforms
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
33T front cog, Sturmey Archer 2 speed rear
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Kick-back rear hub shifter
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks B17/Thomson 27.2mm x 250
Brakes:
Sram flat bar levers with Tecktro calipers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity Deep V Rims/Sturmey Archer hub
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity Deep V Rims/Sturmey Archer 2-speed kick back hub
Accessories:
Walnut Studios hand stitched leather grips
More Info:
www.validcycles.com
Added by Validcycles. Last updated about 12 years ago.
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Rdnt says:
Much Luv!
Very nice bike, very nice!
How much time for the build?
Posted about 12 years ago
Validcycles says:
Thanks for the comment! Most bikes take about 40 hours start to finish, this one was about that as well; but it depends on what you are doing with it. Some of our mostly carbon fiber bikes take a lot longer
Posted about 12 years ago
Rdnt says:
sweet.
Posted about 12 years ago