C&V Inspired NBD: Custom 26" Drop Bar Build
My latest build, a custom 26" or Rene Herse 'RTP' frame and fork sporting Humptulips Ridge tires.
My previous personal bike was built with 'superlight' 7-4-7 tubing, 650bx45mm (actual) max, titanium bits and bobs to save weight, the result felt a bit precious. This bicycle was meant to be quick and dirty. The frame is built with new Reynolds 531 8-5-8 std. dia. tubing, lightweight Reynolds seatstays, and Tange bent chainstays for lots of tire clearance. Socket style dropouts and fork ends are easy for fabricating. Fillet brazed. Pacenti fork crown. I pushed the head tube angle to a slackish 69.5 degrees, with a 46mm fork offset, highish trail, meant for stability. 26" wheels still feel very practical in my mind. The XO-1 was a large inspiration for making my own frames. The build is nothing stupid, meant for practicality: Crust Shaka bars Origin8 Classique levers Shimano 9 speed bars ends Nitto Technomic stem Tangle FL250C headset Paul Neo Retro & Touring brakes Brooks saddle Thomson Masterpiece post Shimano UN55 118mm BB SunXCD crank TA 46/28 chainrings Shimano Dura Ace 7700 front derailleur (a bit precious) Shimano XTR 952 rear derailleur Shimano M770 11-34 9 speed cassette Shimano XT 737/738 hubs DT 15g spokes Of interest, Sta Tru TR25 26" rims, rim brake and tubeless Rene Here Humptulips Ridge tires, 559x52mm @ 20 psi RAL 1027 color code I've only taken one or two shake-down rides, but it does feel stable, lively and fun. The tires do feel fast, and are quiet on pavement, I have yet to set them up tubeless, a must. I am excited to ride more! -Devin https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3d436b663.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...febd717fd.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1dc1d75a9.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...228e9c6c5.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6423163b6.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a85c02986.jpeg |
Devin, are you the frame builder? Beautiful bike. Love the color scheme, plus it'll look better with bits of dried mud and clay!
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That ticks every box... The mustard glazed fillet brazing looks amazing.
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Thing's an absolute killer. I got wide-eyed looking at Jan's Oregon Outback bike, and your build/frame is no slouch in comparison.
How do you like the shifting on the 46/28 crankset? I've been mostly fine on a 47/30, but thinking about an upgrade to a new crankset and I'd love some lower low gears. |
Just perfect! Would a 531c decal at the top of the seat tube spoil it?
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Originally Posted by bear_a_bug
(Post 22522881)
How do you like the shifting on the 46/28 crankset? I've been mostly fine on a 47/30, but thinking about an upgrade to a new crankset and I'd love some lower low gears.
Originally Posted by esasjl
(Post 22523158)
Would a 531c decal at the top of the seat tube spoil it?
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Originally Posted by smallpox champ
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It can be particular, I've run these rings for a while and have dropped the chain or failed to shift at times. I treat it as a 1x and try to reduce shifting, predicting when it's necessary and avoiding doing so under any load.
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