Everest

Awhile ago I had a thread about a Nishiki Linear TT bike project. Well that frame turned out to be to small. Lucky for me a forum member (luker) had a schwinn prologue frame laying around. It was my size so I purchased it to replace the Nishiki. So anyway I figured I would post a build-up thread as I work on the project. I'm still waiting for the bars and stem and the frame to arrive but have everything else.

The build specs are as follows:

Frame and Fork: Schwinn Prologue with Tange Tubing
Front Wheel: 24" Velocity Aero Head on 105 hub
Rear Wheel: 700c Sun Mistral rim on a Shimano Dura Ace hub
Front Derailuer: Shimano 600
Seat Post: Unknown
Headset: Tange
Brakes: Unknown
Pedals: Shimano SPD
Aero Bars: Profile Design Aero Light
Rear Tire: Schwinn Record 700c Clincher
Front Tire: IRC road lite 24"
Crank Set: Shimano 600
Rear Derailler: Shimano 600 8 speed
Saddle- Selle Italia Turbo
Shifters- Durace down tubes with profile aerobridge and profile swift shift to make them into bar end Brake Levers- Dia Compe bar end
Bars- Profile bullhorns
Stem- Unknown Quill
Bottom Bracket- Shimano



As for the Nishiki Frame and A few of the extra parts there going on ebay tommorrow hopefully I can get back some of what I put into the new frame.

Everest

Well I got the frame yesturday. It looks great. I'm begining to build it up but have run into a few minor problems (need to run into the shop for a pin spanner). The only parts I still need to get are 24" tubes, chain, and cables. The last problem is that my handlebars and stem still havent arrived. They were bought on ebay from a seller in canada stupidly I sent a usps money order. The seller is sending back the money order and I'm gonna try to find a place that does international money orders (western union does the right). Otherwise its going good but may be awhile before its done.

Scooper

The Prologue TT has a 27.2 mm seat tube. The TT geometry is interesting the way it's set up for a 24" front wheel. I'd sure like to see pictures when you've got it put together.

Everest

Edit: Problem Fixed 27.2 Fits :Edit

luker

That's your Linear closing on eBay now? That worked out really well! Score, dude!

Everest

Yep thats mine. It sold for $150 so I ended up coming out alright on the whole thing. Also the prologue is going well. I went to the shop today and got the bottom bracket done I also installed both the deraillers, the brakes, the crank, and the durace down tube cable stops. I will get pics up as soon as I can borrow a cam.

Everest

Well heres a pic of the progress sorry about the low quality

Everest

Well the bars finally came and everything is coming together the bike is at the shop right now getting the shifters, cables, and chain installed. Pics and final specs soon. Its looking great and I cant wait to ride it.

greybeard87

Cool Looking bike, talk about aero, my back hurts just looking at the picture . looking forward to pic's of the finished product.

Everest

Well its totally finished I'm getting a digi cam tomorrow.

cuda2k

Everest - glad to hear you got the bike put together. Sorry to hear that the Shimano 600's didn't work out for you. I sent you a PM back. Look forward to seeing the final product!

Everest

Heres the final build specs as a teaser

Frame and Fork: Schwinn Prologue with Tange Tubing
Front Wheel: 24" Velocity Aero Head on 105 hub
Rear Wheel: 700c Sun Mistral rim on a Shimano Dura Ace hub
Front Derailuer: Shimano 600
Seat Post: Kalloy
Headset: Tange Falcon
Brakes: Unknown but really pretty nice use a weird adjuster though but we got it to work with a grinder at the shop
Pedals: Old red and white Looks
Aero Bars: Profile Design Aero Light
Rear Tire: Schwinn Record 700c Clincher
Front Tire: IRC road lite 24"
Crank Set: Shimano 600
Rear Derailler: Shimano 600 8 speed
Saddle- Selle Italia Turbo
Shifters- Durace down tube for front random shimano 6 speed rear with profile aerobridge and profile swift shift to make them into bar end
Brake Levers- Dia Compe bar end
Bars- Profile bullhorns
Stem- Unknown Quill Engraved Miyata
Bottom Bracket- Shimano with NOS ultegra spindle to make it work

Everest

Heres the pics







Also I took it out for a quick ride today and found out two things: 1) The bike is fast 2)Your hands get really cold when you ride in the winter without gloves. Over-all it rides like no bike I have ever been on and will take a little bit of adjustment. It accelerates like no other and has a very aggressive possition. It is also a little twitchy all thing I think I will get used to over time. However I would not want to ride it on a hilly course with any technical descents. Should be great on flat courses though.

Scooper

Wow! Thanks for the photos. That looks like one WILD ride!

luker

yah. it was made for flat tt's. When I raced one, I had a machinist buddy turn some pad elevators to get the elbow pads up a little more, and I put a little more upward slant on the tri bars. The only thing the lower bars are for is riding around the parking lot, waiting for the start...

mastershake916

So how much does the frame and fork go for?

kemmer

I just put one of these together tonight. I am amazed to find that I really don't need that super high/short stem, it's not as ridiculous as it seems. It is quite quick, responsive and quite a lot of fun to ride!

PDXaero

Yowch!
looks great.
I sold my prologue last monthy but will have a gitane TT bike in short order.
Definitely fun bikes to ride around town if you have the back for it.

Oregon Southpaw

PDXaero was that your similarly painted Prologue on Portland CL for awhile?