The Grey Fox
By Joshua A.C. Newman on 12/01/2007.
Bike tags: Road bike | Commuter | 8 speed | bullhorn bars | gray |
Trek 7300 hybrid
Profile Design Air Wing bullhorns. Kore stem has been replaced with a 85mm that is way more comfortable.
SL1 Carbon
DT Swiss RR 1.1, Shimano low-end hub, laced with DT spokes
Mavic CPX 22 on a no-name hub, laced with DT spokes
I don't know. They look nice, but It'll soon have a new set that can take a big ring. BB is a Shimano regular thing.
Selle San Marco SKN — quite comfortable! Generic aluminum post.
46:12 at the high end. Rear derailleur only, 8 speeds.
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Trek 7300 hybrid
Profile Design Air Wing bullhorns. Kore stem has been replaced with a 85mm that is way more comfortable.
SL1 Carbon
DT Swiss RR 1.1, Shimano low-end hub, laced with DT spokes
Mavic CPX 22 on a no-name hub, laced with DT spokes
I don't know. They look nice, but It'll soon have a new set that can take a big ring. BB is a Shimano regular thing.
Selle San Marco SKN — quite comfortable! Generic aluminum post.
46:12 at the high end. Rear derailleur only, 8 speeds.
The stem is really nice, but too long. At 140mm, I'm stretched way out. I've since replaced it with an 85. The rear wheel is dished a touch to the left, which seems beyond the capabilities of these spokes to rectify. Ah, well. I haven't had a roadie since I was 19 (that's 15 years ago) and am really enjoying the quick pickup and the carbon fork. So much better than my old Peugeot.
This bike was built using used parts wherever I could. It cost 350 bucks and a few weekends.
It weighs 21.5 lbs. Sweet!