Finished up my ride for the trip to Sweden. Specs and description below:
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Frame: 1993 Klein Fervor (my first mountain bike)
Fork: Random 100 % Chromoly Raleigh (leftover from old roommate) custom painted to semi-match
Wheelset: Bontrager Race Lite
Cranks: Adventure Components
Chainring: Surly 32T
Brakes/Levers: Avid SD7
Headset: Ritchey WCS Logic
Stem: Salsa
Bar: Bontrager Big Earl (Won at SSWC05 raffle)
Tires: Kenda Kinetics 2.35"
Seatpost: Sette
Seat: Sette Race
SS conversion: Gusset 1er 18T
Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy SL
The build came together in 3 weeks from concept to completion. I'm not happy with the Gusset, I may take it back tomorrow. It doesn't seem to line up, but there is not problem with chain tension. Speaking of which, I need a tuggnut and bolt on steel skewers. Bike shop tour of tomorrow will determine what happens. Other than that , the bike rides great. The steering is a little sluggish from the odd stem length and angle, but the upright position is how I like to run my bikes. Riding rigid again is definately a change, but so fun. 32x18 seems to be a good gear for me and hopefully will match Sweden's terrain.
Click the thumbnails, then the images for the full size image
Frame: 1993 Klein Fervor (my first mountain bike)
Fork: Random 100 % Chromoly Raleigh (leftover from old roommate) custom painted to semi-match
Wheelset: Bontrager Race Lite
Cranks: Adventure Components
Chainring: Surly 32T
Brakes/Levers: Avid SD7
Headset: Ritchey WCS Logic
Stem: Salsa
Bar: Bontrager Big Earl (Won at SSWC05 raffle)
Tires: Kenda Kinetics 2.35"
Seatpost: Sette
Seat: Sette Race
SS conversion: Gusset 1er 18T
Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy SL
The build came together in 3 weeks from concept to completion. I'm not happy with the Gusset, I may take it back tomorrow. It doesn't seem to line up, but there is not problem with chain tension. Speaking of which, I need a tuggnut and bolt on steel skewers. Bike shop tour of tomorrow will determine what happens. Other than that , the bike rides great. The steering is a little sluggish from the odd stem length and angle, but the upright position is how I like to run my bikes. Riding rigid again is definately a change, but so fun. 32x18 seems to be a good gear for me and hopefully will match Sweden's terrain.