Sparton ST-500
By SingleSpeeDemon on 09/25/2008.
Bike tags: Fixed gear | Single speed | Track bike | Chile | Jorge Espina |
Sparton ST-500 Lugged 4130 CrMo
3TTT Steel Stem made with Columbus Thron Tubing, Italian Track Bar (Not sure of make)
Sparton 4130 with steel 1" threaded teadset
Formula laced to Weinmann (36H)
Formula Fixed/Fixed laced to Weinmann (36H)
Campagnolo Xenon
Velo/SR (cheap stuff)
Shimano Clipless, 1/8" Chain
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Sparton ST-500 Lugged 4130 CrMo
3TTT Steel Stem made with Columbus Thron Tubing, Italian Track Bar (Not sure of make)
Sparton 4130 with steel 1" threaded teadset
Formula laced to Weinmann (36H)
Formula Fixed/Fixed laced to Weinmann (36H)
Campagnolo Xenon
Velo/SR (cheap stuff)
Shimano Clipless, 1/8" Chain
I have wanted one of these frames for a while despite all the 'bad press' that has been circulating. The frame is nicely finished and provides a very stiff, efficient ride. I am 200 lbs and felt no discernable BB flex under hard acceleration. The seatstay bridge provides minimal clearance and I will be going with a narrower, lower profile tire in the near future.
So far after two days and about 40 miles, I really like this bike.