Current Projects chat and miscellany

The wide Q is because they traditionally have to package 3 chainrings and a fat tyre into a small space, and something has to give. The 175 tradition dates from the 90s delusion that there was some advantage from long cranks which could not equally have been achieved (and on an MTB with corollary benefits in terms of ground clearance) by using lower gears and shorter cranks.

Emaillage Broggio?

Colossi Low Pro. I don’t know how I’m going to build it up.

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Too bad 2.2s don't really fit; had to revert back to 2.1". Anyone got some tips for fast and light 26x2.1" tyres with minimal knobs? Thinking Schwalbe Thunder Burt maybe.

Nice frame! Keep us up to date. ✌️

Still my #1 favourite on the forum, and probably always will be. Please never sell this.

Nice paint! Reminds me of this -

loved my race king 26x2.0s
hope yr well

Awesome build! Some much nice details.

Thanks guyz. And @vp1337, I won't sell it. Realistically it does everything I want it to do.

indeed, although never seen that, so very close.

also this happened. since i need sth for commuting this one will be 28c, riserbar, vbrake fixed conversion

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My gf now has a Zebranelli

this is cute

Very well put together. I've never seen a better application of zebra print!

We have a lot left over and I really really want to make some zebra-mudflaps but my gf doesn't want any... (sad zebra honk)

edit: she wants a handlebar bag from that stuff, so I'm not too sad

Also thanks @MisterMikkel and @Maj

Thanks !

I'm going to get a frame repainted, should I get the Tubus done at the same time with the same colour? I've always thought that racks should be chromed (and I have a nice Gamoh, but it weighs about twice the Fly) but Instagram says otherwise... yeah I don't really follow it, just curious about what people here think. Getting something chromed after purchase just seems extra nasty, though I've been tempted, and about 35 years ago I did for some parts on a Western Flyer that I was fixing up.

edit - the new paint will be powder coat

Honestly it seems silly for the rack, as it I’ll be beaten up or scratched to the chrome anyways...

What’s the zebra print? A transfer, the fabric itself or clever masking and paint?

Love it!! Make some mudflaps with the left over - if she doesn’t want them, we will

The Tubus isn't currently chromed, just scratched powder coat.

It's the fabric, bought here: https://www.polstereibedarf-online.de/kunstleder-zebra-optik-mit-rueckenkaschierung/a-89565
If you want to go down the rabbit hole of fancy/funky imitation leather go check alibaba

Finally found and fitted a Cinelli Volare saddle to finish off my Nikor Max. The big purple dreadnought enjoying a day out in the sun today. Apologies for the filthy gumwalls, I just can't be bothered to clean tyres.

Bad colour matching incoming. Maybe red headset will be a bit too much. Rest will be silver and black.

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