SE just put one of their top riders, Marwin “The Wizard” Ou, on their prototype quadangle fixed frame to put it through its paces. Depending on those tests and feedback from consumers this model might make it into the 2012 line up.
We just finished a great build for our friend Andres that started back in July. Andres wanted a custom locally made frame and after checking out all the amazing local builders decided on an Igleheart. Andres and I went up to Chris Iglehearts shop in Wenham MA in late July for a fitting and to discuss the details of the frame.
Andres and Chris talking in the shop
Chris used to work for Fat City Cycles and still has a lot of mementos from those days, he is even still using Fat City Team Grease!
Of course his shop has a well worked Bridgeport
And there are frame building parts everywhere, you can imagine the amount you would accumulate in 30 years of frame building.
Andres on the fit bike, getting those dimensions just right.
After Chris finished the frame it was time to decide on paint. Andres decided on Ferrari red and we had it painted up locally by our pro painter Chris Rowe. Back in Superb we accumulated all the parts Andres decided on for the build and got ready to put it all together. This build consisted of Paul Components Cranks, hubs and brake lever, VO rims, pedals, cages, and seatpost, Brooks Saddle, Bar tape, and toe straps, Chris King Headset, 3ttt stem, Soma Bars, EAI superstar cog, and Panaracer tires.
Frameset, notice the detail on the rear bridge
And the finished build. We didn’t complete it until 6pm last night and with no natural light we had to use a bike headlight to get some photos.
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Jason on
2010.11.22 , under
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We are having a huge Black Friday Sale. Absolutely everything in the store will be at least 10% off and tons of select merchandise will be up to 50% off including complete bikes, frames, bags, apparel and more. You must mention this ad to get the 10% discount on any merchandise not specifically marked as on sale. Our hours the day of the sale are 11am to 6pm. One day only! Come early for the best selection!
We recently received our stack of Embrocation Vol 6 and were pretty excited seeing that it features our little bike shop as well as some other local cycling enthusiasts. You’ll have to stop by to get the full story but here are a few teaser shots to wet your appetite. As always Embrocation doesn’t disappoint with beautiful photos and well written articles.
Clint from Independent Fabrication
Local Artist Chris Piascik: Living Clean
We also have a few issues of Vol 5 if you haven’t grabbed one yet!
