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The frame has custom modifications to give a minimal “smooth” look. Cable guides have been removed and bottle cage mounts smoothed over. There a signs where the powder coat was layered over these areas but hardly noticeable. Had a professional powder coat in metallic grey about 2 years ago. There is a small mark on the seat tube where my bike lock bracket failed. The bike takes a quill stem it was near impossible to find one so I had one made, I'll include that in the sale. Considering the modifications, this frame would ideally be for someone looking to build a fixed/ single speed bike. The frame is L/XL (see pictures for measurements)
Drop me a message for more pictures
£80 ono
Collection North Suffolk area (could potentially post at buyers expense)

I can't remember off the top of my head but this was the BB I used:

https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/deorext-m8000/BB-MT800.html

Compatible with both 68 and 73mm

Rear hub was a Shimano 105 fh-5800, which I believe is 130mm, again can't fully remember sorry couldn't be more help

Not really the style I was looking for but thanks for sharing

thanks will check it out

my thoughts exactly. This is cool though. I'd like a velo that's more of a standard sized frame just with the 20" wheels

did you ever find one in the end? Been looking myself quite hard to find tho

I want to start a new project and I've been looking into this style of bike. Can anyone recommend a brand that does these frames with the small wheels? Not even sure the size of the wheel looks like a 20" I'm guessing.

Thanks

Hi I'm looking for a GT bike/frame from 80's or 90's the triple triangle style frame. Ideally 54cm+ size. Nice paintwork would be a plus but not essential.

Cheers

I've been looking to get a B17 but unsure whether to go with the standard or narrow. My sit bones are at 110mm and I ride a 130mm saddle atm which is comfy. Will I suffer on a Narrow or should I just go with the standard and be done with it? I'm just worried the standard will be too wide and cause my cheeks to numb, but then again I guess overtime it will mold to my butt.

ye great bit of kit. Don't use the full size bottom zip as I've got bottle cages mounted but still fits plenty of my essentials. Got caught in a very heavy downpour one day and the zips couldn't handle that type of weather but still solid regardless.

Looking for bmx bars with a 5 inch rise and cross bar. Ideally not cut. Pic for reference.

Camera bags can be a nice alternative. I picked up this Lowepro for £15.

New bits

-Front messenger rack from Ridewill.it. £38 delivered
-Rear rack from eBay £10
-Blackburn Outpost frame bag large from Tweeks £50
-Cargo net and bungee cords from eBay £8

Rear rack needed some diy’ing as the only frame mount is for a mudguard I assume on the underside of the frame in the centre. Easy fix just bent one of the mount arms to shape.

Completely forgot about the amazing custom feed bag @Valentina made me a while back! I'll be testing this out properly in a few weeks but I love it. All the bags are beautifully made, customised to how you want them and she uses recycled inner tubes too! I went for the camo, purple, green and black to match the theme of the bike.

Here's her website https://vpaintzupcycling.com/

First test ride out today and feels great. Having to get used to a wider grip as I’m so used to my narrow bars on the fixed gear :).

More bits to come: Decals, front + rear racks, frame bag (+ possibly a few others), bottle cages, mud guards

Edit: Just got home and honestly I'm surprised at how smooth everything went. The highest gear (11-32) was actually nippy I wasn't expecting that. I haven't ridden a geared bike for many many years so it felt brilliant. The SLX shifter is super crisp and snappy and had no trouble moving through the gears. Only quibble is the brakes were a bit jumpy and squeaky.. @Tijs suppose that answers your question. Hoping after some wear they will settle down a bit

Secured a quill stem adaptor into the steerer with a with a sf nut in the top and stem is clamped to that

Run into an issue with the rear mech. As you can see in the lowest gear it’s only a couple cm away from the spokes. I can barely fit my finger in between. I’ve set the high, low and b screw and also straightened out the hanger. Do I need a shorter mech or will it sit further once the chain is on?

they are rim brakes ye.. we'll see how they fair up

Cheap sh*tters I got from FMP for £10 the pair. Time will tell how they hold but I couldn't say no for that price :D

Spent the last 3 days learning how to build wheels. Fun experience but not without its frustrating moments. I measured everything twice and matched it with an online spoke length calculator and still managed to be off somehow. We got there in the end.

Loving the look of the City Jets. They're my stand ins for now. Maxxis and Panaracer's seem to be on shortage at the moment. I'll get to the brakes and gearing tomorrow.

Cheers mate and to you. Get yourself a post started so we can see the progress.

Re gears: I ended up with a 11-42 32t which I haven't ridden yet but I assume it'll be too light for any kind of substantial top end. But in any case I'll update here when she's on road and I've had a test ride.

Don't think I'd have clearance for them :/

Daaym thats a beauty! The tyres actually look the perfect size too imo

2.15 DTH/ GK's or something similar

Cheers

Would also love to see the whole set up if you have any pictures