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docus CyclingWMD - AMAZING Mercian...
What kind of bar tape is that? And (strange question I know) what make of helmet is that?
Thanks man! The wrap is Fizik and the helmet is just some skateboard helmet I got years ago. Not sure of the make...
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essbee CyclingWMD - Spotted this on your blog, very cool indeed!
Thanks man!!
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Jos Lower the saddle or get a different seatpost, but your gonna ruin the bike if you keep on riding like this.
I know dude! I'm getting a replacement soon. That one's just temporary...
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Momentum [quote]CyclingWMD I think it has a lot to do with the vintage lugs and the crazy geometry of the rear triangle. Not to mention the seat lug ends pretty low and the saddle is super narrow which means it needs to sit a little higher. That def adds to it's length visually. In any case, it was an awesome project to build and fits me perfectly. Rides better than I could've hoped for!
That all makes sense - now you just have to bring to london and ride it in its spirtual home![/quote]
I would LOVE to man! I've got a buddy over there who's also into fixed (Rides a blue and purple w/ black tape KHS aero frame) and I've been wanting to stop in for a visit for a while now. Just have to get my ass on a plane...
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Momentum [quote]aidan read the blog...i say's were it was made.
The magic of the internet....
CyclingWMD - not trying to criticise but just wondering why the top tube wasn't made a little higher - the amount of seatpost and stem showing make it look like it could have been done with the same saddle and bar position. Must have been a fun project to get that frame and bike built up.[/quote]
I hear ya man, a few others have asked about it as well. I lined it up along another one of my bikes and the saddle is at nearly the same exact height. I think it has a lot to do with the vintage lugs and the crazy geometry of the rear triangle. Not to mention the seat lug ends pretty low and the saddle is super narrow which means it needs to sit a little higher. That def adds to it's length visually. In any case, it was an awesome project to build and fits me perfectly. Rides better than I could've hoped for!
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dogsballs [quote]tynan [quote]CyclingWMD Here's my Bilenky 'Hetchins Tribute' Track Bike...
I am going to say two conflicting things, firstly this bike is not my kind of thing, the whole Jules Verne Messenger thing never really sparked it for me, but on the other hand regardless of my personal indifference it is undoubtedly a stunning looking bike (apologies for the cognitive dissonance!) - I can appreciate this in the same way I would a classic car, I have no love of them, but when you see a good one you know it.
Great photography too.
I would have gone for Champagne corks in the bar ends ! ;P[/quote]
i think it's awesome, i think the deep v's blend in nicely. only gripe is the nitto seat post, something a little more vintage is required ie classic campag.[/quote]Thanks man! Yeah, I REALLY wish I could've found a more appropriate post. I have some vintage campy's but they're road posts and way short...
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Ratboy the gold bell is a nice touch easily one of the best looking bikes i have seen but whats it like to ride?
Thanks man! It rides like a fucking dream!
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eyebrows truly amazing, how much time and cash did that take- i'm quite tempted (to build a frame)
Thanks man! and it cost a fuckload...
My Yamaguchi Asymetric Track:
More pics and specs here...