Special: This is the traditionalist's choice, due to the craftsmanship of the lugged and brazed frame. The road manners are incredible- it feels very connected to the pavement, very secure, especially on rough sections. This bike soaks up road vibration, and is, in my opinion, the best one for long distance riding comfort. A top quality fixed gear, the Special weighs in at 18.6 lbs.
Frame:
Size 52. Blue/Chrome. Hand built using seamless heat treated, double butted oversized Reynolds 725 cromoly steel main tubes with forged track style rear drops. Braze ons for two bottle cages, on the down tube and seat tube.
Fork/Headset:
Hand brazed tapered cromoly steel with investment cast crown, 1 1/8" steerer and forged fork ends. FSA Orbit X
headset with cartridge type bearings
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Crank/BB: SRAM Omnium 165mm with original CNCed 7075 chainring, 46T, 3/32", English threaded BB
Pedals:
Keo
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
17 fixed/17 freewheel
Derailleurs/Shifters:
None
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Alliante
Brakes:
Cold forged aluminum F&R with cartridge type pads, ergonomic drop style levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Front+Rear Wheels
Rim Finish: UD Matt
Hub: NOVATEC Hub A565SBT/A566SBT, single speed
Spoke: Sapim CX-ray Spokes, Black
Nipple Color: Sapim SILS nipples, Black
Tire: Continental GP4000
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Front+Rear Wheels
Rim Finish: UD Matt
Hub: NOVATEC Hub A565SBT/A566SBT, single speed
Spoke: Sapim CX-ray Spokes, Black
Nipple Color: Sapim SILS nipples, Black
Tire: Continental GP4000
Bike History
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Added by pzung. Last updated over 8 years ago.
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Pcola says:
Really nice. The carbon wheels look great too
Posted almost 9 years ago
pzung says:
Thanks. The 25mm wide rims + 90psi tires make the ride very smooth. Next upgrade is in the area of the cranks.
Posted almost 9 years ago