Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

Shmick build but the anatomic bars stick out like a broken thumb

I think the bars look fine and it's the stem that's making it all look odd up front.

now he's changed the grips

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Didn't get enough love in the minivelo thread so posting here.

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Very lovable indeed!

Made a new fork for the 'Dale more in line with the original one. Longer a-c and higher rake is definitely noticeable and feels much more stable. Also made a new rack to boot.

Snagged a French mystery cx frame off eBay in December and painted it. Weird trackish geo but feels fast!

Couldn't forget about my gf so built up a new winter commuter for her. Quite the tank but a good steady ride.

Plenty more pics on Flickr

French mystery cx frame off eBay in December and painted it

I like that

Very nice all three. But the French one is fire

I have a hunch you'd like these snakeseatstays Mads!

Also had to make cable stop from an old spoke and a salvaged cable stop hacksawed off some frame a la Brian Chapman.

Very nice.
I love Chapman and his videos.. great inspiration to me

Quite the tank but a good steady ride.

Seems a bit harsh on your girlfriend but lovely bikes

Yeah the cross bike is ace!

Is there a goddamn pos. rep system on this forum? :D

That is lovely, surely someone has seen those stays before and can identify the make / builder!

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More photos of the cross bike!!

Some more snaps on Flickr .

The frame had some obscure decals before repaint. Plenty references to Cycles H. Humbert from Vezeronce-Les Avenieres, but Google turns up nothing.

Any more info on the exact dimensions on the C'dale fork?
I have been in the process of getting one made for a T1000, but have been lazy.

405mm ac and a smidge over 60mm of rake. I don't have a fork blade bender so I maxed out the pre-bent ones I bought.
The CrossCheck fork that it replaced had 400/45 iirc. Don't remember the exact numbers for the original but I think they're 410 ac and 2.5" rake according to the catalogue. So pretty low trail except for the CC fork which was just a four year compromise/exercise in procrastination.

Jesus thats a beaut!

Probably posted already, basic setup but functional!

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Apologies for the chimney stack

Looks perfect, lovely rack too!
I had sketched out 405 ac and 55mm rake, what tire/guard clearance do you have?