Saturday, January 14, 2006

The Flat Black Bike


There she is. My work in progress. Done except for buying the wheelset, installing the computer and replacing a brake cable. For those interested, here is the parts list:

-1987 Schwinn Road Frame made of Columbus Tru Temper Steel
-Old Anatomic Handlebars cut off and flipped over
-Salsa Grip Tape
-Profile Aero Bars
-Lizard Skins Bar Wrap
-Cane Creek 200TT Brake Levers
-Waterford Quill Stem
-Old 105 Caliper Brakeset
-Sun Race Downtube shifter (left side only)
-Black 105 Front Derailleur
-Ultegra Octalink Bottom Bracket
-FSA Gossamer Crank 53/39
-Old Cut Off Seatpost
-Specialized Avatar 155 Saddle
-Paul Components Melvin (The KEY to a "Dingle-speed"!)

My wheelset when built will have Paul High Flange Hubs, Velocity Deep-V Rims, Black 14/17 Double Butted Spokes and Gold Nipples.

I'll have more pictures up as soon as she's done. Stay tuned!

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