Aeroplane's Geeked-out Commuter
By Aeroplane on 02/04/2006.
Bike tags: Fixed gear | Commuter | bullhorns | Centurion | conversion |
198? Centurion LeMans 12, 57cm TT, 57cm ST
No-name flop-n-chops, alloy
stock headset, fork
Black 32h Formula hub laced 3x with black DT 14 gauge spokes, black brass nipples, Salsa Delgado CX rims.
Black 32h Formula hub laced 3x with black DT 14 gauge spokes, black brass nipples, Salsa Delgado CX rims.
Sugino RD's with rocket ring on a Shimano UN53 110mm
Supergo store-brand seat and Kalloy generic 26.6 post.
Nashbar SPD specials, no-name 1/8" chain.
48:16, tires are 23's.
198? Centurion LeMans 12, 57cm TT, 57cm ST
No-name flop-n-chops, alloy
stock headset, fork
Black 32h Formula hub laced 3x with black DT 14 gauge spokes, black brass nipples, Salsa Delgado CX rims.
Black 32h Formula hub laced 3x with black DT 14 gauge spokes, black brass nipples, Salsa Delgado CX rims.
Sugino RD's with rocket ring on a Shimano UN53 110mm
Supergo store-brand seat and Kalloy generic 26.6 post.
Nashbar SPD specials, no-name 1/8" chain.
48:16, tires are 23's.
Originally purchased as an Applecart bum-bike on ebay for way too much $$, within a week I had trashed the cranks and taco'ed the front wheel. Since then, this bike has been a learning experience. I've learned how to build/true wheels, service hubs and BBs, install BB's, cranks, and brakes, and just about everything else with this bike. I finally have it in a condition where I'm not ashamed of how it works.
Currently dorked out with lights and fenders for riding to work, or whenever possible.