based upon a Soma Fabrications Double Cross, i have constructed myself a "poor man's version" of a style of bike oft seen at the Handmade Show. there are plenty of used parts on this machine, as well as some that are NOS. certainly, none of these parts would be of any use a all should they be left sitting on a dusty shelf out in the man-cave.
the versatility of the double Cross platform made it a logical choice; no doubt the roadster will be morphed into a drop-bar, studded tire, winter-duty workhorse as well as a pannier-laden touring cycle.
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| tasteful execution, classic styling, easy on the eye, and fast as stink |
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| a single X-9 shifter hides behind the NOS Avid brake lever. note also the Campagnolo Nuovo Record "suicide shifter" and cable stop combo on the downtube, Paul's cantilevers with NOS Mafac Racer cable hangers, King headset, and Honjo fenders. |
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| poultry approved drivetrain featuring a minty fresh Campagnolo Super Record crankset and front derailleur, Shimano DX pedals for urban scorching, SRAM rear derailleur, 990 cassette, 971 chain, Interloc 1700 gram wheelset, Continental skins. |
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| gratuitous bling image. |
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| the timeless beauty of Campagnolo Super Record |
already a classic, just in time for spring.
Alright, I'll say it. That's just completely and totally bad ass. I applaud such an awesome execution.
ReplyDeleteNice hen as well. Are they laying pretty consistently? Nothing better for breakfast than a couple eggs...