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Updated Legolas with Barlow Pass 38's from Compass Cycles; a new Sugino compact 26/40 crankset, and a Selle An-atomica saddle. Can't wait to see how it rides. Thanks Preston!
So I finally upgraded my cranks and pedals.
Miche Advanced 49T crankset with Miche BB.
Look Keo 2 max clipless pedals.
Leica ELMARIT-R 135mm f/2.8 wide open test. A new acquisition, will mainly be using this lens with my R8 for film work. The Fuji likes it.
So I finally upgraded my cranks and pedals.
Miche Advanced 49T crankset with Miche BB.
Look Keo 2 max clipless pedals.
SEVEN ELIUM SLX
frame: SEVEN CYCLE/ELIUM SLX
fork:LOOK
crankset : 2011 Campagolo SUPER RECORD 50-34
bottom bracket: Campagnolo
rear derallieur: 2011 Campagolo SUPER RECORD
front derallieur: 2011 Campagolo SUPER RECORD
seat post: EQUINOX
hubs: ZIPP 303
rims: ZIPP 303
tire:Continental SPRINTER
shifters: 2011 Campagolo SUPER RECORD
freewheel: 2012 Campagolo CHROUS 13-29
pedals: LOOK KEO Blade carbon
saddle:SMP composit
bars: SPECIALIZED SHALLOW
bar tap: BROOKS
stem: J&L 6/4V Ti hand build stem
For the bike enthusiasts:
- Frame: Merlin XLM butted Titanium
- Fork: Look Fournales
- Other: Coda Magic crankset, Chris King hubs on Stans rims, Kooka levers, Schmolke bars, Moots stem/post,...
Freshly updated with Ultegra 6800, Cannondale Si crankset with Stronglight CT2 rings, Kogel bottom bracket. Killer setup by Signature Cycles of Greenwich, CT.
Thought I had all the necessary parts for a TA triple crankset, but it doesn’t seem like it. Looks like it needs another set of spacers.
Campy C-Record hubs laced to Campy Moscow 80 hard ano rims, C-Record crankset, Campy Chorus Ti post, Cinelli Grammo Ti stem, Cinelli Criterium bars, Veloflex Pave tires.
Written on 2 Jan 2012
Latest update: 12 juillet 2013
Picture: _DSC2061_C_900
The Brompton: Mark 4 model. Year of production: 2009. Frame # 285337
The tutorials and lots of technical informations are written in french on www.bromptonforum.net, see other pictures of this album to discover the weblinks. Read mainly: "Ten ways to boost its Brompton" (French): www.bromptonforum.net/t3984-bien-commencer-en-brompton#58155
My purposes: searching for the most efficient components and avoiding exaggerated costs (second hand, best quality/price ratio, no titanium bolts, no new light carbon crankset, no expensive cable housing ...). So through simplicity and efficiency, get first optimized mechanical results. Also achieve some personal handcrafted decorations: original engraving on metal and painted design, an occasion to practice the handcraft ...and through this project, learn technics and interact with other fans and friends... I hope this complies with the design and the thinking of Andrew Ritchie.
Contact Abeillaud: www.bromptonforum.net/u809
("Abeillaud" means "male bee", it's a french word fallen into disuse).
Below, I use the "official" vocabulary to indicate the Brompton's parts.
Look at the otther pictures of this album for close-up and details (follow #).
--------#1 THE WHEEL SET-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The best wheel set for a handsome Brompton, I think : Velocity AeroheaD rims (BSD 349) and double butted spokes Sapim Laser (2.0/1.5). It's an usual modification but this set includes only double butted (DB) spokes, even on the BWR hub. In my opinion wheelbuilding with 28 spokes for each wheel is the best choice. Sometimes seen on the front wheel, wheelbuiling with 14 or 16 spokes: I agree, it's has a particular look, but don't do that to optimize mechanically and to save only a few grams. Unfortunately, for an ultimate set, AeroheaD (weight 235 g and width 20 mm) is not longer produced since end 2011 and is replaced by Velocity A23 rim (fortunately with similar characteristics, 255 g/23 mm), same fate for the Velocity AeroheaT rim (285 g/24 mm).
Conclusion: a very good mod for more rigidity, lightness (rotating parts) and finaly to improve the general quality.
For me, the first meetings with great Brompton fans on the occasion of a group purchase that I organised.
More info on the wheelbuilding and the material, with tutorial: www.flickr.com/photos/69214402@N04/6601032339/in/photostr...
--------#2 REAR HUB-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My three favorite rear hubs on a Brompton: BWR (6-speeds), SRAM (6 speeds) and 2-speeds Brompton but this one with industrial quality bearings (SKF by example)
More info about the 2-speeds bearings: www.bromptonforum.net/t3964-remplacement-des-roulements-s...
The 3-speeds Brompton hubs (SRAM or Sturmey Archer) are not interesting, if you consider actual 6-speeds versions. The 5-speeds Sturmey Archer is considered inefficient mechanically by some authors, it is also heavy and don't offer net benefits compared with 6-speeds versions. And the 8-speeds existing hubs (Nexus, Sturmey Archer), for only additionnal 2 speeds, don't respond to my above quality criteria: reasonable weight, small volume, low mechanical friction, perfect wheelbuilding. And even not the 11-speeds Shimano and the 14-speeds Rohloff for the same reasons on a Brompton bike.
My use: I prefer the SRAM hub and a crank between 37 and 42/46 teeth when rambling with a loaded bag on roads with altitude. The SRAM provides for me advantageously a smaller range than the BWR. I like pedaling at a rate between 80 and 90 rpm at any speed. The BWR has a range too large and the gear is either too small or too often. When you pedal with this configuration, the speed is between 6 and 32 km/h. For a rambling on flat roads, I use now only the 2 speed rear hub with a bigger crank, for more pleasure and efficiency than an internal gear hub.
-------#3 FRONT HUB---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The quality of the bearings and flanges are greatly improved with this "Phil Wood front hub special Brompton", here version small flange (Phil Wood ref. # VBE400, model made before 2011, bearing NSK ref. 6901, 150g with bolts). A masterpiece. Saddly, the model currently on sale ( ref. # VBF400, model made since 2011) has an unnecessarily oversized bearing (ref. 6001) and weighs 75 g more, but different beautiful colors are available.
The only other front hub which I consider as a high quality part (it is not a "standard" front hub but a generator hub): SON XS Schmidt Maschinenbau.
Project: customized complex patterns made by a laser etching on a Phil Wood hub.
More info on 'standard' front hubs for Brompton: www.flickr.com/photos/69214402@N04/6601345309/in/photostr...
-------#4 CHAIN-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SRAM 10-speeds 3/32" chain (not the original), it must be remplaced by a Shimano HG 3/32" chain because the sprocket on BWR and on 2 speed-rear wheel are Shimano HG (so to improve the chain jump): www.bromptonforum.net/t4606-le-pedalier-et-son-boitier-am...
-------#5 CRANKSET and BOTTOM BRACKET---------------------------------------------------------------------
A great mod suggested by a Bromptonforum member (Thanks Stéphane): Octalink crankset with a single chainring (here a FC 7700 with the original 53T), but above all Shimano Dura ace BB 7700 Octalink bottom bracket. Refined, classical look, pure quality: a real masterpiece set. You can get it for the same price as the Brompton parts if you rummage a bit.
More info and tutorial: www.flickr.com/photos/69214402@N04/6600998031/in/photostr...
Some technical informations translated in english: www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/809974-The-Brompton-cha...
-------#6 SPROCKETS (PROJECT)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The original must be replaced by Dura Ace or Ultegra quality , keeping the same sizes .
-------#7 CALIPER BRAKES-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A good modification suggested by a bromptonforum member. (Thanks yet Stéphane!): Shimano BR-R600 (Ultegra quality) with a special reverse pulling (machined cable stops, tailor-made), front and rear (the port of the bag is possible). Project: improve the system to obtain an operational quick release! A few "do-it-yourself" but no more expensive than the original Brompton set. Not longer produced (yet available in NOS) but replaced by a new similar long reach model -> quick release possible when the rubber brake pads is a little worn.
More info and tutorial: www.bromptonforum.net/t2639-atelier-cycles-a-ixelles#68335
Stainless steel pieces are specially made for this mounting (made by Stéphane): www.flickr.com/photos/abeillaud_bromptonforum/7178774892/... and www.flickr.com/photos/abeillaud_bromptonforum/7178774594/...
-------#8 SUSPENSION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kamoya's Jenny suspension (Thanks Ian and good blossom viewing party in Japan):
The Jenny suspension consists of a spring and an elastomer. There are three hardnesses for the elastomer. I use the softest usually but on some occasions one of the two tougher . Perhaps the combined effect of the spring and elastomer limit the pumping effect during the compression phase.
Jenny suspension has replaced the "firm" elastomer Brompton (that was used usually) and the very firm green elastomer Birdy (that was used occasionally in race).
-------#9 SEAT POST-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brompton titanium seat post (not longer on sale since few years even on models X) however the most important titanium part to improve the comfort on a Brompton bike. The rear frame and the fork are made of steel. The additional budget required for titanium X version (~500euros) can be devoted to other modifications, including improved bearings (headset, bottom bracket, front hub), That seems a better investment! And to... some original handcrafted parts for a greater pleasure. :-)
-------#10 POSTKEEPER-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Postkeeper Kamoya on this titanium seat post (not visible here because inside frame). Possible purchase only in Japan but can be relatively easily constructed in a piece of brass, if you are equipped. Instead, you can wrap the seat post with chatterton but no automatic right-left orientation when you unfold in this case, only a top-down fit.
More info and tutorial: www.flickr.com/photos/69214402@N04/6575282821/in/photostr...
-------#11 SEAT POST (PROJECT)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Project: customized titanium seat post with integrated saddle clamp (which allows the offset) and handcrafted engraving . To get a better quality than the Brompton titanium part (strength and finish).
Since march 2013 : titanium seat post with integrated saddle clamp (without offset) made in Taiwan, no name given by the seller. Looks like the Element 22's seat post shown here : farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6564639879_3a04aae634_o.jpg
More info : www.bromptonforum.net/t3288p60-tige-de-selle-titane#68959
-------#12 GEAR CABLE ANCHORAGE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This Sturmey Archer anchorage must be replaced by a SRAM anchorage (this one is easier to fix). A suggestion of Arnaud, mechanician in the attractive shop "La maison du vélo" in Brussels, a great Brompton bike geek!
-------#13 HINGE CLAMPS PLATE-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
These "Kamoya Finger Clamps" are very useful due to their asymmetric shape. More, an ingenious home made stop system for the unscrewing makes it even easier folding and unfolding, better than the simple lock nut, it allows to keep the original bolt and it's more effective. Pay attention, it's marked on the screw head: the original bolt is a "8.8" industrial quality ! So do not replace this one by a standard quality.
Read on "Bromptontalk Yahoo Group", the response (copy) of Andrew Finkill, "technical support" at Brompton Ltd (we're lucky, Brompton's customer service is very reactive) to a Brompton user (I don't know if about "Kamoya" or "Brompfication" products, there is nothing written about): "Im afraid we have no plans to use the style of hinge clamp that you refer to, this style of clamp reduces the area of contact between the hinge and the clamp and as such results in a less secure clamp." At least, this response can not be applied to the "Kamoya Finger Clamp", check so the two parts, the Kamoya and the Brompton original! (source: sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/BromptonTalk/message/81018 and also there: www.bromptonauten.de/phorum3/read.php?1,9735,page=2 )
A. Finkilll probably speaks about this type of process published in "A to B" magazine (88, Feb 2012, p.26-27) described as a "Brompton innovation" and proposed by Derek Cranage. We can read: "The lower hinge clamp plates is slightly chamfered"...and a locknut is on the original screw: "(for reason of space this is an ordinary nut with a crushed slit on one side)..." Not the most elegant solution indeed.
More info about the bolt's quality for this part (discussion French/english): www.bromptonforum.net/t3619p40-charnieres-et-roulettes
More info and tutorial: www.bromptonforum.net/t3184p180-charniere-rapide-japonais....
-------#14 HEADSET-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The third part of this alternative trilogy: Shimano BB 7700 for the bottom bracket, Phil Wood with NSK bearing for the front hub and this "Chris King Gripnut 1-1/8" headset.
-------#15 CABLE HOUSING----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Without "Brompton cable gatherer", of course. So the cable housing in one piece to prevent water infiltration. All cable housings are BBB product, just standard product and it works very well. Here just a "Colson" to maintain together the cable housings.
-------#16 CABLE GUIDE (PROJECT)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Project: cable guide on frame. Not so easy to tune! I have seen only on picture an attempt on a modified Brompton by Leonard Rubin: www.bromptonforum.net/t2448-len-rubin-s-superbrompton
-------#17 BAR---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The original flat bar (S version) has been replaced. The final bar has not yet been chosen.
-------#18 BRAKE LEVER EXTENSION----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Made by "Paul Component Engineering", called "Chimchim" or "Chimchims" (plural), these extensions for brake levers are a wonderful achievement (I use the version II with the Brompton levers). On the instruction paper, i's written: "Speed's little buddy, developed by pops in a top secret garage somewhere in northern california...". No longer produced (dated 1993-1994 I suppose), Paul wrote to me: ""Wow, that’s an oldie. I have no idea where you are going to find more of those".
More info and pictures: www.bromptonforum.net/t4139-extension-pour-poignee-de-fre...
-------#19 RIM TAPE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Veloplugs" (Velocity product) replace the traditional rim tape (not visible here because inside rim). A luxury if you look at the price but why bother with a traditional rim tape when we worked so hard to achieve the best wheels for our Brompton bicycles ;)
More info: www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=555
-------#20 ENAMELLING (PROJECT)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belgian flag stickers (for the BWC 2011): www.flickr.com/photos/69214402@N04/6601280995/in/photostr... Project: a customized painting (enamelling): a black frame with the belgian colours. Mat or glossy?
-------#21 CHAIN GUIDE DISC (PROJECT)--------------------------------------------------------------------------
An another part to craft.
-------#22 MUDGUARD BLADE/STAY and MUDGUARD ROLLER (PROJECT)--------------------------
A very lovely project, still secret: Customized mudguards with on rear, a crafted roller support.
-------#23 TIRE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I use two types of tires (BSD 349).
Usually:
-"Schwalbe Kojak folding" with Schwalbe SV4 inner tube (85 g). The best actual tire for the Brompton, very good on all fronts. Its only flaw: it wears a bit too fast but the benefits largely supplant this disadvantage.
Very occasionaly:
- Even faster and lighter but not good on wet road: "Schwalbe Stelvio Light" folding (no longer produced) with, for the fun, a special and very rare Kenda 19-349 inner tube (65 g) (I guess so not longer produced for several years )
More info about this 19-349 inner tube: www.bromptonforum.net/t1108-chambre-a-air#57738
-------#24 SADDLE (PROJECT)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saddle: Brooks Team Professional Cr.
Project: unique concession to a non-personal decorative part: maybe a "Brooks Team Pro Vans special edition" but rebuilt with titanium frame, indeed originally it's a steel frame: blog.brooksengland.com/wps/team-pro-vans-in-online-shop/
But first to get the final customized titanium seat post...
-------#25 PEDALS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shimano M-520 SPD pedals (here illustrated, used when rambling, excellent value/price ratio). MKS FD-6 folding pedals (used when commuting), I think the best folding pedals (MKS FD-7 now produced, very similar).
Test now for rambling: Crank Brothers Egg Beater 1 (256 g/pair for ~30 euros, ~100 g saved)
More info about these folding pedals: www.bromptonforum.net/t1407p80-pedales-mks-detachables#47461
-------#26 HANDELBAR STEM CLAMP (PROJECT)----------------------------------------------------------------
First frame modification of this project: 2 fixing screws to maintain the bar and not only a single. To improve the binding. Also to install occasionaly a bullhorn handlebar (26.0 mm diameter) without an extension part.
-------#27 FOLDING STABILITY ON THREE ROLLERS (PROJECT)-----------------------------------------
In the folding position called "parking" (only the rear wheel folded), how to improve the stability on a L-model (Brompton without rear rack). There are two differents purposes: stability when you park you Brompton and when you move the Brompton almost completely folded in position "shopping" with the front bag on the bike.
Not so easy to tune an elegant, discret and practical accessory but certainly possible.
Some attempts shown on the internet but nothing yet perfectly achieved. More info: www.bromptonforum.net/t2346-4-roulettes-sur-un-modele-l-c... and here: www.bromptonforum.net/trucs-et-astuces-f2/remplacement-de... and yet: www.bromptonforum.net/t3790-nouveau-systeme-de-roulette, and cs205.xbit.jp/~w037139/11_60.html
-------#28 ROLLING STABILITY WHEN FOLDED (PROJECT)-------------------------------------------------
Test of this Kamoya's part: cs205.xbit.jp/~w037139/15_59.html
Not really convicted by this: farm5.staticflickr.com/4083/5054039548_b1208d436d.jpg
( Picture: 'lottgen' on Flickr, Steve Parry's realisation)
-------#29 HANDELBAR TUBE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
S-type for rambling, P-type for race (6,5 cm shorter, same angle)
-------#30 CHAIN DERAILLEUR TENSIONER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beautiful machined aluminium part made by Bikefun (Korea)
Pictures : farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8582398901_f32a4fba45_o.jpg ; farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8582398901_f32a4fba45_o.jpg ;
More info : www.bromptonforum.net/t5583-tendeur-de-chaine-aluminium
-------#31 NUTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stainless steel to prevent rust in winter. "Pay attention to the smallest detail", Andrew Ritchie would not have denied this maxim.
More info: www.bromptonforum.net/t2535-c-est-quoi-donc-ces-ecrous
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Olivier
From Belgium
Mountain Equipment Co-op
N.B. Checkout those lean-on handlebars with brake levers (and also the Deore Crankset)
Ritchey 94/58 crankset with 46-29 rings. M739 mid cage XT rear derailleur. 8 speed XT 11-28 cassette
bike owner : @w_water
CINELLI Alter stem 10cm
CHAMP grey grips / 1.5mm thin
EASTON monkey bar / aluminum
Selle Flite evolution carbon saddle
SUGINO 75 crankset 51t
REYNOLDS wheelset
Beautifully made Japanese tools for modifying (or chasing) pedal threads of old cranksets. __ I should have purchased a set of these long ago. These will easily and precisely re-thread French (14 x 1.25mm) crank arms to accept standard (9/16" x 20tpi) pedals. Personally, I like keeping old French cranksets with their original pedal threading. But, with limited French pedals to choose from and friends often desperate to modify their old cranksets, it has long been a nuisance to bother a local bike shop for use of their old set. __ This nicely packaged set had cost me only around $35USD (with shipping) from an eBay seller in Japan. A good price with speedy shipping.
「 Low // Pursuit 54 」
3T 「MORE」Carbon Stem
Pro Vibe Track Carbon Handlebar
FSA Carbon Track Crankset
San Marco Mantra saddle
Reynolds 531 track frame (most probably fully chromed under the white paint).
Suntour Superbe track specific crankset (165 mm) and bottom bracket.
Miche 144 BCD 52 T chainring (With lovely little hearts, check the close ups!)
Zeus headset.
Ambrosio track handlebar.
Cinelli stem.
Campagnolo Chorus Bottom Bracket.
Velocity hubs on Weinmann DP18 all black rims (no silver machined brake surface).
SRAM chain.
Schwalbe Lugano 700x23 tyres (Michelin tubes).
Selle Italia Trans Am saddle.
Ghisallo wooden rims, laced to White Industries Eno hub in the rear and Peter Weigle-drilled Campy in the front, with red Grand Bois Hetres tires. Erik Hjeltness bike bags. Nitto Albatross bars, Nitto Lugged stem and seatpost. Weigle-modified Stronglight crankset, modified MKS rubber block pedals.
2013 De Rosa Nuovo Classico in London Green color
COMPONENTS
Sugino OX801D Compact Plus+ Crankset 172.5mm 46T-30T
Shimano Ultegra 6700 Bottom Bracket Cup Set – 70 mm Italian Thread
Shimano FD-CX70-F Cyclocross Front Derailleur (Grey Color)
Shimano RD-6700-A-SS Short Cage Rear Derailleur (Grey Color)
Shimano Ultegra ST-6700 Shifters with PTFE Cables
Shimano Ultegra BR-6700-G Brake Set (Grey Color)
Shimano Chain CN-6700
Campagnolo Record alloy threaded headset
Campagnolo quick release skewers
Shimano Ultegra hubs (Front-36H and Rear-36H)
D/T Swiss Competition double butted spokes and Pro Lock brass nipples in Black Color
Mavic Open Pro rims in Black Color
Schwalbe Ultremo DD 700 x 23C tires
Schwalbe SV15 40mm butyl inner tubes
Nitto S-83 seatpost
Nitto Technomic stem
Nitto M179 STI handlebar
Nitto Bottle Cage R
MKS Prime Sylvan Touring Pedals (Silver Color Cages)
MKS Super Deep Steel Toeclips
MKS Spin-II Pedal Flips
Brooks B15 Swallow Chrome Saddle in Brown Color
Cinelli Imperial Leather Handlebar Tape (Natural/Brown Color)
Brooks Toe Straps in Brown Color
Zimbale Leather Saddlebag in Brown Color
Jagwire Tube Tops rubber cable/frame protectors
Fred
Kentucky, USA
* The Zimbale Leather Saddlebag is just the right size to hold a Lezyne Pressure Drive mini pump, an inner tube, and some tire patch supplies and still maintain the leather and steel retro look. ( www.zimbale.com/Front/Product/?url=Product&product_no... )
**Finally, a couple of somewhat unusual features of the bike include:
(1) the M179 STI handlebar is designed specifically for Shimano STI levers (store.somafab.com/nittom179bar.html), and it flows very nicely into the Ultegra controls.
(2) a 46/30T Sugino Compact Plus+ OX801D crankset (www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm) was mounted on the De Rosa Nuovo Classico frame along with a Shimano FD-CX70 cyclocross front derailleur. (In case you are wondering, the Sugino Compact Plus+ OX801D is a higher end crankset which costs more than an Ultegra 6700 crankset, but it offers many more chainring options. www.alexscycle.com/cranks/road-1-2-3-4-5-6/sugino-ox801d-...) According to the Shimano web site (bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index...), the FD-CX70 is designed for use with top gear chain rings of 46-52 teeth and has a maximum capacity of 16 teeth. So, it works fine with the Sugino 46/30T crankset. The FD-CX70 is also fully compatible with current Shimano ST-6700/ST-5700/ST-4600 10-speed road shifters as is the Sugino Compact Plus+ OX801D crankset. That means that the combination of the Sugino Compact Plus+ OX801D crankset and the Shimano FD-CX70 front derailleur works with Ultegra 6700 shifters and the Ultegra 6700 rear derailleur and a 12-30T cassette. The combination of a 46/30T crankset and a 12-30T cassette gave a reasonable top gear of 100.7 gear inches and a low gear of 26.3 gear inches. That gearing is great for general riding up and down hills.
Frame :*MASH* STEEL
Stem:*THOMSON* elite X4
Head Set :*WHITE INDUSTRIES* external headset
Crankset :*SRAM* omnium crankset × *AARN* track chainring
Chain :*MASH* IZUMI × MASH jet black chain
Brake :*PAUL* neo retro × touring canti brake × moon unit
Brake Lever :*SRAM* S500 single brake lever
Saddle:*SELLE ITALIA* flite 1990 saddle
Seat Post :*NITTO* 92
Grip :*ESI* rct wrap
Bag:*OUTER SHELL ADVENTURE* drawcord handlebar bag
Raleigh Capri 1986 Steel Frame
Stock Handlebars/Fork/Stem/seatpost
Vuelta Pista Crankset 170mm
46t Chainring
Shimano UN54 BB
Eighthinch pedals/clips/straps
Velocity Deep V Rims
Origin 8 hubs Fixed/Fixed
Vittoria Rubino III Tires
Origin 8 Saddle
13t Eighthinch track cog
After receiving some new stuff this week, it was time to build up my own light-box to photograph some smaller object.
I've build up the box according the instructions found here.
I've also invested in different background papers: silver (this one), gold, white, blue.
Then it was time to take some pictures with my new flashes (a Metz one and a cheap manual one) and try out my new Gitzo tripod (Traveller GT2358)
This shot is my favorite, the Metz flash was placed on the right as slave a meter away from the box, on the left was the manual one as slave on 1/8 of his power to give some fill-in and highlights on the teeth.
Another excellent discount find at the Velo-Orange Garage sale earlier this year. I was even specifically looking for this model and they happened to piece one together with random parts. The result gave me a non-standard 28T small cog which came in very handy last Sunday during the Halv Vasa ride for sure!
dr2dc.blogspot.com/2013/03/showing-off-my-velo-orange-bit...
2013 Cinelli Supercorsa in Azzurro Laser color
COMPONENTS
Sugino OX801D Compact Plus+ Crankset 172.5mm 46T-30T
Shimano Ultegra 6700 Bottom Bracket Cup Set – 70 mm Italian Thread
Shimano FD-CX70-F Cyclocross Front Derailleur (Grey Color)
Shimano RD-6700-A-SS Short Cage Rear Derailleur (Grey Color)
Shimano CS-6700 Cassette 11-28T
Shimano Ultegra ST-6700 Shifters with PTFE Cables
Shimano Ultegra BR-6700-G Brake Set (Grey Color)
Shimano Chain CN-6700
Campagnolo Record alloy threaded headset
Fulcrum quick release skewers
White Industries H2 and H3 hubs (Front-32H and Rear-32H) in Silver Color
D/T Swiss Competition double butted spokes in Black Color
HED. Belgium Series C2 700c Rims in Black Color
Vredestein Fortezza Triple Comp 700 x 23C tires
Schwalbe SV15 40mm butyl inner tubes
Nitto S-83 seatpost
Nitto Technomic stem
Nitto M179 STI handlebar
Nitto Bottle Cage R
MKS Prime Sylvan Touring Pedals (Silver Color Cages)
MKS Super Deep Steel Toeclips
MKS Spin-II Pedal Flips
Brooks B15 Swallow Chrome Saddle in Black Color
Cinelli Imperial Leather Handlebar Tape (Black Color)
Brooks Toe Straps in Black Color
Zimbale Leather Saddlebag in Black Color
Jagwire Tube Tops rubber cable/frame protectors
The Zimbale Leather Saddlebag is just the right size to hold a Lezyne Pressure Drive mini pump, an inner tube, and some tire patch supplies and still maintain the leather and steel retro look. (www.zimbale.com/Front/Product/?url=Product&product_no...)
Finally, a couple of somewhat unusual features of the bike include:
(1) the M179 STI handlebar is designed specifically for Shimano STI levers (store.somafab.com/nittom179bar.html), and it flows very nicely into the Ultegra controls. It also maintains a “classic” look for the bike.
(2) a 46/30T Sugino Compact Plus+ OX801D crankset (www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm) was mounted on the Cinelli Supercorsa frame along with a Shimano FD-CX70 cyclocross front derailleur. (In case you are wondering, the Sugino Compact Plus+ OX801D crankset is a higher end crankset and costs more than an Ultegra 6700 crankset.) According to the Shimano web site (bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index...), the FD-CX70 is designed for use with top gear chain rings of 46-52 teeth and has a maximum capacity of 16 teeth. So, it works fine with the 46/30T crankset. The FD-CX70 is also compatible with current Shimano ST-6700/ST-5700/ST-4600/ST 10-speed road shifters as is the Sugino Compact Plus+ OX801D crankset. That means that the combination of the Sugino Compact Plus+ OX801D crankset and the Shimano FD-CX70 front derailleur works with Ultegra 6700 shifters and the Ultegra 6700 rear derailleur and an 11-28T cassette.
The combination of a 46/30T crankset and an 11-28T cassette gave a top gear of 109.9 gear inches and a low gear of 28.2 gear inches. For comparison purposes, a standard compact 50/34T Shimano crankset with a 12-30T cassette would have given a top gear of 109.5 and a low gear of 29.8 gear inches.
A 12-30T Shimano cassette could have been substituted in the Supercorsa build, which would have given a reasonable top gear of 100.7 gear inches and a low gear of 26.3 gear inches. That gearing is on my De Rosa Nuovo Classico and is great for general riding up and down hills.
Fred
Kentucky, USA
Done for the Peter Weigle machine commissioned by Compass/Jan H. for this year's Concours de Machines.
I've held off posting photos until the event, which started today.
Best of luck to Jan & Peter!!
The Campagnolo Super Record crank set on my new Canyon Ultimate CF SLX. Who recognizes the bottle cages? And who recognizes the pedals? :)
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Die Campagnolo Super Record Kurbel an meinem neuen Canyon Ultimate CF SLX. Wer erkennt die Flaschenhalter? Und wer erkennt die Pedale?
Even with the new tires, crankset, hbar tape etc, I am most excited about new brake pads. Now I won’t have to start braking eons before I get to a stop sign (the 44 year old pads were petrified).
*ALL CITY* nature boy disc complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *ALL CITY* nature boy disc
Headset:*CHRIS KING* nothreadset (patriot)
Stem: *CADENCE x RITCHEY* keta stem
Handle: *CADENCE x RITCHEY* keta handlebar
Wheels: *EASTON* ea70
Brake lever:*TRP* rrl
Crankset: *SRAM* rival crankset
Brake: *TRP*
*SURLY* krampus complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *SURLY* krampus
Headset: *CANE CREEK*
Wheels: *SURLY* rabbit hole × *SHIMANO*
Tire: *SURLY* knard
Brake lever:*AVID*
Crankset: *SHIMANO* zee crankset
Chain guard*MRP*
Saddle: *BROOKS* team pro (honey)
Brake: *AVID* bb5
Handle: *SALSA CYCLES* bend 2 bar (black)
Shifter:*SHIMANO* slx
RD:*SHIMANO* slx