I have had taking a few kicks at the ideal commuter for me. This is my current attempt. I have been using it for the last month.
This was suppose to be a commuter for my fiance, but it wasn't pretty enough. No big loss ... I claimed it and I am quite pleased with how it turned out ... was very economical as well.
I got the frame locally for $25. It was damage free but ROUGH. Pitted and filthy. Its a suspension adjusted 26er frame with a lot of clearance. The 29er rims and CX tyres fit with about 1/4" to spare. I had it powder coated white. It looks like new less a little cable rub mark on the headtube. Its a single speed with a rear derailleur for tension so I can change rings and what not without removing the chain.
Frame: 95ish Norco Mocha Easton Aluminum
Fork: Mosso Aluminum
Headset: Cane Creek
Stem: Titec Carbon
Handlebar: NOS Scott Drop Bars
Brakes: Clark Disc with A2Z Rear Disc Brake Adaptor
Brake Pads: Clark
Brake Cables: Clark
Brake Levers: Tektro
Shifters: None
Front Derailleur: None
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 600 (used for tension only)
Derailleur Cables: None
Cassette: None
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Ultegra 6500
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Shimano (thats a 52 on it ... changing to 44)
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Ultergra
Pedals: Shimano SPD
Hub Skewers: Bontrager
Rims: Bontrager Mustang 29er SS
Hubs: Bontrager
Nipples: DT
Spokes: DT
Tyres: Continental CX Race
Tubes: MEC
Saddle: Selle Flite Ti
Seatpost: Kalloy
Seatpost Binder: KCNC
Weight: 22.5 lbs ready to commute (including lights and the coffee cup holder
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This was suppose to be a commuter for my fiance, but it wasn't pretty enough. No big loss ... I claimed it and I am quite pleased with how it turned out ... was very economical as well.
I got the frame locally for $25. It was damage free but ROUGH. Pitted and filthy. Its a suspension adjusted 26er frame with a lot of clearance. The 29er rims and CX tyres fit with about 1/4" to spare. I had it powder coated white. It looks like new less a little cable rub mark on the headtube. Its a single speed with a rear derailleur for tension so I can change rings and what not without removing the chain.
Frame: 95ish Norco Mocha Easton Aluminum
Fork: Mosso Aluminum
Headset: Cane Creek
Stem: Titec Carbon
Handlebar: NOS Scott Drop Bars
Brakes: Clark Disc with A2Z Rear Disc Brake Adaptor
Brake Pads: Clark
Brake Cables: Clark
Brake Levers: Tektro
Shifters: None
Front Derailleur: None
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 600 (used for tension only)
Derailleur Cables: None
Cassette: None
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Ultegra 6500
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Shimano (thats a 52 on it ... changing to 44)
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Ultergra
Pedals: Shimano SPD
Hub Skewers: Bontrager
Rims: Bontrager Mustang 29er SS
Hubs: Bontrager
Nipples: DT
Spokes: DT
Tyres: Continental CX Race
Tubes: MEC
Saddle: Selle Flite Ti
Seatpost: Kalloy
Seatpost Binder: KCNC
Weight: 22.5 lbs ready to commute (including lights and the coffee cup holder
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