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#1126
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Yeah I'm just gunna come right out and say it. That thing is frikin perfect. All of it. The saddle flows elegantly with the bars and the positioning is balanced. The skinny forks and chrome accents. The color and the basket. One gear, one brake. Gumwalls. If I had closed my eyes to build a townie, that's what my imagination would see. I bow with respect to this tasteful creation.
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#1127
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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Hey let's ride.
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New crank installed.
Yes chain line is off. I'll look at one of those 103mm, bottom brackets. thanks for the info
Update: New bottom bracket installed, chain line fixed.
Yes chain line is off. I'll look at one of those 103mm, bottom brackets. thanks for the info
Update: New bottom bracket installed, chain line fixed.
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#1130
The Viceroy
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Centurion: Townie Edition.
#1132
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Don't forget that you'll need a different bottom bracket to get the chain line correct. A 103mm. I think the Essex comes with a 110mm. And it isnt a smooth one either. I used one of these. Amazon.com: Sunlite Square - Comp Cartridge Bottom Bracket - 68mm, ENG, Square Taper, 103mm, Steel: Sports & Outdoors Remarkably solid and buttery smooth, and freakishly inexpensive for the quality. You'll also end up with just about the narrowest possible Q factor too. Triple win. Post pics when done.
#1133
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
He is running a Shimano CB-E110 coaster Brake that has a 42mm chainline.
Running a 107mm BB with that crank will result (theoretically) in a 43.25mm chainline. Off by 1.25mm. Unfixable with spacers.
Running a 103mm BB with that crank will result in a 41.25mm chainline. Off by 0.75mm. Fixable with spacers.
I run a Shimano CB-E110 and use a 103mm BB with that crank and it fits flawlessly. The tolerance between the crank and shell is awesomely precise and looks like they were engineered for each other.
You don't have enough room to move your crank in 2mms closer to the shell?
Named after cycling legend Felice Gimondi, this retro styled crankset is designed with state of the art technology to perform at the highest level and still maintain a classic look. Forged and machined aluminium 6061 crankset. 100% CNC chainring of AL7075, Torx T-30 chainring bolts of aluminium 7075. Q-Factor: 149 mm, chainline 45 mm. Recommend bottom bracket axle length: 110.5 mm. Also compatible with 3/32" or 1/8" chains.
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#1134
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theyre cranked down pretty hard and its the second time theyve been put on, theyre mad close to the shell. maybe with new ones not over-tightened theyd fit fine on a 103. i was confused about the chainline but that hub explains it, i have the same one, but im not using it right now. and i forgot that it was for a 45 chainline.
anyway, that chain gaurd is tooo cool.
anyway, that chain gaurd is tooo cool.
#1135
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
It's pretty sick looking.
#1136
Senior Member
daaang. thats tight. mines super close and you can see a little spindle and i thought it was pretty cool, but thats on some next level closeness hahah
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Calamari Marionette Ph.D
#1139
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still technically a picture of my townie but very up close not trying to derail
but heres mine. its like 42-43 right meow.
but heres mine. its like 42-43 right meow.
#1140
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Here is my old Townie that I parted ways with about 4 years ago. I called it the "Gentlemen Hipster".
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After:
Thinking of building a new Townie and have a few questions for the hive mind that I posted in this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...l#post16712799
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Goodness Of Fit
Before:
After:
Thinking of building a new Townie and have a few questions for the hive mind that I posted in this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...l#post16712799
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Goodness Of Fit
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I like the looks of those OYB bags.
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The front is an OYB. I still have it and may put it on the new ride. The back bag is a Tom Bihn Ristretto bag that had a map pocket that slid perfectly over the seat post rack, and waist straps that I used to lack it in place around the frame.
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That's a pretty good deal. I'll have to order one next week if I pick up a second bike I'm looking at.
I need a beer bike.
I need a beer bike.
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