dpc1192

Added 3/32 19T EAI cog, 3/32 silver ACS Crossfire, and a Brooks C17 black saddle yesterday.

Loving my gear ratio for NYC 47:19

What would you guys upgrading next to keep this thing improving it's performance and ride quality ?!??! THANKS

Cute Boy Horse

Black chain.

Wspsux

What is that, Felt Brougham? I rode one for a few years and I liked it quite a bit. As far as upgrades- get some sweet tires, unless you're going to be skidding.

I like Compass, but if you're skidding go for Paselas or something more reasonably priced.

SquidPuppet

Fast, smooth, grippy, quiet...







or...






or...

DiabloScott

Very nice.

I would add Ergon grips, remove the valve caps, and call it finished.

dpc1192

It's a Felt Brougham from Craigslist. Actually got it for a steal at $225 paid via Venmo (phone app similar to Paypal) ! Got to love rich couples who have a couple bikes and a husband who got a fixed gear to try and be cool, but realized it wasn't for him and that it just needed to go for storage reasons!!!

So far I've put about $225 into it. Crossfire 3/32 silver chain, EAI 19T cog, Brooks C17 black saddle, straps from Mott Street Cycles in NYC, and finally a set of Knog lights from amazon! (are lights are must for NYC?)

dpc1192

I prefer the silver chain. I didn't want a murdered out black bike, going for a classier look.

Oh and I don't really skid much at all... I was thinking of putting 28c Gatorskins on it !

dpc1192

What model Ergon grips? I don't like the ones that are shaped. Maybe the GE1s in black? And why Ergon?




the GA2 look nice too but aren't eligible for amazon prime

dpc1192

Whats a high end comfortable grip with a look that would be seamless for my ride in black for $50-100??

DiabloScott

Well I was thinking the shaped ones - so if you're comfortable with what's on there then no change required.

I think you're the first person I've seen say they don't like the shaped ones though... they're like little Lazyboys for your hands.

Unkle Rico

I want to try all of these.. have you personally tried these all? Next on my list is a set of the Veloflex masters

hairnet

The Masters are discounted right now on Probikekit and Wiggle right now. I ordered a set to spoil myself

dim

add drop bars with bar end shifters, a brass crane suzu stem bell, slick tyres such as the compass or Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, stainless mudguards, dynamo hub with lights, a set of silver Kleen Kanteen reflect water bottles, a back rack and a set of pannier bags, and you will have an excellent commuter aswell as a good winter bike.

here's mine (work is still in progress):

here's as it was found:



here's as it looks now (I've also added a Brooks B15 Champion Narrow saddle aswell as a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 26x2" slicks since taking this photo



here is a good thread that will give you some ideas:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/828426-show-your-vintage-mtb-drop-bar-conversions.html

seau grateau

Right now right now?

SquidPuppet

Yes. The bottom two are the same, just black vs gum.

Cute Boy Horse

Black chain.

johnnytheboy

gold chain.

hairnet

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrright now

Daren71

@dpc1192, very nice bike. I like the blacked out look. Very elegant.

Daren

Co1Ev

Gold chain or no chain.

max-a-mill

you know that frame has some good history? it is not worth millions or anything but if it in good shape could be worth a little coin to the right collector...