Lapierre fixie - FINAL update 8.01.2009

(For previous installments...check the set)

 

I finally got the last bits together.

Installed the rear light (very clever device, with 3 leds, 2 on the sides for improved visibility, and standlight, so the light doesn't go off when stopped, say waiting for a traffic light).

Installed the toeclips and straps (with a nice Cinelli red strap cap)

And finally installed a nice and classy bell, to make it safer (and law compliant) and give it a touch of charm.

 

In short:

Fully equipped fixed gear commuter, completely built by me (laced wheels and assembled every single component), the only think I couldn't do was retaping the threads, both bottom bracket and pedals (they were French, évidemment).

Lapierre frame in steel, Vitus 788 tubing (unknown date).

Dura Ace crankset, 42 T.

Wheels: Mavic Open Pro laced by me with DT competition spokes and:

Front, Shimano Dynamo hub Shimano DH-3N71

Rear, Formula hub, running a 15 Miche Primato cog (will change to 16 shortly).

Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700x25

Busch und Muller Lumotec IQ Fly senso plus front led light.

Herrmans Goggle rear led light.

KMC chain.

Shimano Tiagra aero brake levers.

Tektro R556 long reach calipers.

Tubus Fly rack.

SKS Mudguards.

Belleri stem and handlebar.

Brooks B17 saddle.

SR seatpost.

 

Done