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Bridgestone RB-T: fresh 2012 commuter build

v2.1: iBOB-ish build & my second wheel-building effort...

Frame/fork: 1993 RB-T (iBOB list find, ~3 years ago)

Headset: Richey

Crank: Sakae triple, model?, modified to single (42) ring

Bottom bracket: Original?

Pedals: older shimano mtb, heavy as sin but dead-on reliable (BOB list)

Chain: ? saggy, going to use a half-link next

Shifters/brake levers: J-tek (new)

Brakes: Shimano cantis, original.

Seatpost: ? no tilt adjustment, so not hanging around long

Saddle: B-17 (on sale ~ 4 yrs ago, Wallbike)

Stem: Sakae X, too short though. Will wait to tape bars until I sort this out.

Handlebar: Nitto Noodles, 42 cm (Saturday Cycles, most BOBish LBS)

Rims: Velocity Synergy (32h), black anodized (close-outs)

Hubs: SON 28, Nexus 8 (both from Anthony at Longleaf, on sale and 'used' respectively)

Spokes: DB... forget the maker (Wild Rose - my most local LBS: Flo built the IGH wheel & fixed my SON wheel tension)

Tires: Pasela 35 mm (Peter White Cycles)

Fenders: PB plastic hybrid-style (CL), DIY modified w/white paint panel + retroreflective glass beads (Cole Safety Products)

Lighting: BM IG Cyo and DToplight XS Plus (Peter White and BOB list respectively), PB 1W back up

Racks: Rear Tubus Fly (on discount from Wiggle), Front older black anodized Blackburn (half of a set - picked up at a local yardsale)

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Uploaded on January 20, 2012
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