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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Dec 4, 2020 21:21:42 GMT
I finished yet another bike; it is a New Albion Homebrew. Think SOMA (its sister company) or Rivendale for its philosophy. I started with a new frame (Tange #2) and built it for comfort not speed. The components are conservative, unremarkable, yet dependable. The only thing unusual are the Retroshift brake lever shifter combination. I originally bought them for an off road bike. I like them, but will most likely change them to downtube shifters. I have a set of hammer finish fenders (mud guards for the civilized) but have not installed them. Today was the test ride. What was it like? Much like a Viscount with funny shifters. Homebrew Promo Video
All the Best Jim
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Post by brianbutler on Dec 4, 2020 22:36:09 GMT
Spectacular, Jim.
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Post by franco on Dec 4, 2020 23:46:24 GMT
That’s a beauty Jim.
Did you get the parts polished professionally or have you got your own process?
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Post by Jem on Dec 4, 2020 23:50:29 GMT
Bravo Jim! Although it may be 'unremarkable', it would turn my head.
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Dec 5, 2020 0:17:56 GMT
That’s a beauty Jim. Did you get the parts polished professionally or have you got your own process? That is the way they came. Shiny is good. |
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Post by triitout on Dec 5, 2020 0:44:37 GMT
An outstanding blend of beauty and function.....part science, part art. Well done Jim!
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Post by ks1u on Dec 5, 2020 5:49:26 GMT
Nice job. Very cool large chainring.
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Apr 15, 2021 19:52:49 GMT
Sometimes when you have the right combination of parts, the result is greater than the sum of the parts. My initial build of this bike missed the mark. Now it is right on!
I swapped the drive train for a 1x9 setup. I used a derailleur hanger extender, a New Albion crankset with a single 42 Tooth chainring up front, and a 11-40 cassette in back. The New Albion was a triple. I removed the inner chainring and added a bash guard to the outer. The single 42 tooth chainring runs in the middle. I went with a 9 speed setup as I can use a stronger 9 speed chain.The parts work in perfect harmony and look great. The gearing is great and I love the bar end shifter. This bike is oh so smooth and very comfortable.
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ORIGIN8 Holdfast 1x Chainring BOLANY 9 speed MTB Bike 11-40 with Derailleur hanger extension Driveline Super G2 BCD 110mm Full CNC Road Chainring Guard - Black Sunrace SL-R96 Bar End Right Hand Shifter 9-Speed Index Black Silver 9 speed KMC chain
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Post by Jem on Apr 15, 2021 21:46:36 GMT
Wow Jim. That looks smart and sleek. Great colour scheme.
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Post by wheelson on Apr 15, 2021 22:57:30 GMT
Wow Jim. That looks smart and sleek. Great colour scheme. Nice job, Jim. And don’t forget the very cool New Albion head badge. It and the whole bike is a work of art! Best, John “wheelson” |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Apr 15, 2021 23:37:01 GMT
Wow Jim. That looks smart and sleek. Great colour scheme. Nice job, Jim. And don’t forget the very cool New Albion head badge. It and the whole bike is a work of art! Best, John “wheelson” Ah yes the head badge. If you look close at the drive train picture, you will see that the badge logo is also etched on the crankarm. I just love stuff like that!
Thanks for the nice comments Jim
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Post by brianbutler on Apr 16, 2021 0:49:13 GMT
Quite nice, Jim. You do good work.
Brian
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Post by triitout on Apr 16, 2021 15:54:07 GMT
A great hobby with great results! Love the head badge. Enjoy the ride.  |
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