Frame: S&M Cam Wood V2 21"
Forks: Shadow Creeper V2 (very soon to be binned and replaced with FBM CB4Ks)
Bars: FBM U.S.Apes 9"
Stem: S&M Credence
H/set: ? bit of a jumble from the spare parts box
Grips: ODI Longnecks
Cranks: Profile 175mm
Sprocket: Odyssey C-512 25t
Pedals: Salt PC
BB: ? spare parts box
Chain: YBN 410
Seat: Odyssey Aitken pivotal
Post: ? some ratty thing that's too short
Rear wheel: Profile mini hub, 9t driver, 3/8 axle. Sun Big City rim
Front wheel: Profile mini hub. ? rim
Tyres: Fit FAF 2.35
I sold my old bike a few months ago and instantly regretted it. After pulling some strings, calling some favours, and doing some deals, this is the current state of my new(ish) bike.
It's still a work in progress as there's some bits I want/need to change to dial her in.
Within the next month (hopefully!) I'll be burning the forks to death, and replacing with a pair of FBM CB4Ks. I'll be replacing the headset at the same time for whatever i can find a good deal on.
I'm in 2 minds about setting up a brake, which is why the flanges are still on the grips (but it looks like I'll stay brakeless and cut the flanges off)
I do a lot of pedal grinds, so I go for whatever I can find cheap, but these are in need of replacing now.
She could do with a new pair of rims. I'm thinking Sun Envy, poss. both in chrome, if not, both in black.
The BB could do with being replaced, they're much of a muchness though so no plans on what I'm after just yet.
I also could do with new tyres. Something a bit slimmer on the rear, and a bit knobblier on the front (maybe FAF's again, or maybe Odyssey Aitken street on the rear, dirt on the front?)
The seat post is too short, I usually prefer it up a couple of inches, but it doesn't bother me too much in all honesty.
In an ideal world, I'd like an FBM throne railed seat on either a Fit post, or Odyssey intac. it is what it is though.
the only real mod is the bars have been chopped, haven't got a clue what length, but they're comfy.
The plan behind this build is to have a modern replica(ish) to the bike i was riding 10 years ago. I've never had a bike I've loved as much as I loved that (RIP Sharlene), but this is by far the closest yet.
I love the ratty/well ridden look, especially when everything's dialled and it rides like a dream
I'll stop rambling now..... Enjoy
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