New Custom Wheel Build!

Hey internet, thought we would take the time to spotlight a really purdy wheelset for a pending Sprint custom build.

H Plus Son rims laced to Dura-ace hubs.

Peek-a-boo!

Close up of Dura-ace hub.

A little dramatic sunset lighting for full affect.

Stay tuned to see the full build!

Mike’s Bianchi Super Pista

Mike did a custom build with us last Spring.

2011 throwback…

He stopped by on his ride around town to pick up a flat and say hi. “I just like taking the long way so I have more time on my bike.”

“The only modification I’ve changed is my handlebars. At first, I was like..’hmm, was the build worth this amount of money?’ but then after I put on some risers I realized that I legitimately can’t stop riding my bike. I love it so much. Best decision.”

Nice to chat with you dude, see you around!!

For Sale: Custom 3 speed fixed Igleheart

In store currently we have on consignment, Chris Igleheart’s custom 3 speed fixed gear bicycle. You may wonder what the hell is a 3 speed fixed gear? Sturmey Archer developed this internal fixed gear hub  and actually had Igleheart build up a bicycle inspired by it. The mechanisms are all the same as a traditional internal hub and you can even throw on a different cog to convert it into a coasting 3 speed. Igleheart’s vision of this 3 speed fixed gear comes with cruiser bars, a set of Paul cantilever breaks, a front rack, IRD classic crankset, Brooks leather saddle, and all the eyelets in the world for you to mount whatever your heart desires on this bike. Come in and check out this one of a kind build or pick it up for $1,500.

Andres’ Custom Igleheart

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.

Pake Custom Builds!

Shane and Jessie with their new custom built Pake bikes. Enjoy em!