Originally Posted by
big john
A friend did something similar and called it his "urban assault vehicle".
I could see that in a matte black or grey color. Maybe on a fat tire bike.
I'm going with a blue and cream color scheme and silver or polished parts. I'm basically copying the look of a Rivendell. They changed the bike I wanted so I didn't order one and I've always wanted to do this with a mountain bike frame.
I don't really know what to do with the gearing. Is it possible to build a cassette? I know I wanted a 21 tooth cog on the rear, that will give me the exact gear inch number as my cruiser, which has the same size tires and is perfect for me most of the time. I'm planning on a 42 tooth chainring and 165mm cranks.
The pre-built cassette does not have a 21 tooth cog but has some close and I don't know if it makes much difference. As much as I read about gearing I never really understand it.