Actually, it was finished back in September, but I have been slack updating the blog.
I was happy with the overall build.
A few things to note.
The internal 3 speed hub that was with the original bike was a little too far gone for me to get into a working shape so I opted for the easy way out and replaced the wheels with a Taylor Wheels with Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub with the front wheel also housing a dynamo hub. I opted for a brooks Flyer saddle and I made the leather handlebar grips myself.
All in all, it was a pleasant build that went together as smoothly as the ride itself.
Complete Parts Breakdown
- Dia GRAND COMPE CLASSICO Crank 46t x 165mm Track Fixed Gear Bike Crankset & Bottom Bracket
- Velo Orange Tourist Handle Bars
- Fixed Road Bike Bicycle Quill Stem 25.4mm X 150mm 22.2mm 1'' Alumimum 60 Deg
- VP-H732 JIS Road Bike headset 1" threaded 27.0mm crown race
- Taylor Wheels 28inch bike wheel set Shimano Alfine hub dynamo 8-speed
- Schwalbe Tube Road 700 x 18-28c Presta Valve 40mm x 2
- Schwalbe Tyre Hybrid Delta Cruiser White Wall 700 x 28
- Shimano Nexus CN-NX10 Chain 1/2x1/8 114 Link
- Dia Compe Center pull brakes(long reach) with front rack combo
- Shiman Brake Levers
- Brooks Flyer
