Singlespeed "hack" - Dirt Research

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Bike i built up last winter

Frame/Fork: Dirt Research Pecos - Columbus Thron DB - unknown year (1998?)

Headset: Cane Creek
Stem: Thomson
Handlebar: Ritchey WCS
Grips: Oury
Brakes: XT, bought here
Drivetrain: 36X18
Crankset: RaceFace Turbine, bought here
BB: RaceFace Taperlock
Chain: Sram
Pedals: Ritchey
Wheelset: Mavic / Specialized Stout / DTSwiss Onyx
Tyres: Kenda SmallBlock Eight 26X2,35
Saddle: Fizik CowSkin, bought here
Seatpost: Thomson
Seatpost Binder: Salsa

Weight: below 10kg

Frame was an absolute ebay bargain & came with a few nice surprises like S-bend seatstays, good tire clearance, clever cable routing, nice cast rìtchey dropouts... i resprayed it, since it had a few rust spots. Probably didn't do a great job as the paint chips easily... still happy with the ride.

 

[lewis1641]

 

[bduc61]

I love the frame classy "prune" colour

not so keen on the cowhide saddle

 

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I love the frame classy "prune" colour

merci;
nice color indeed but seems to attract dust :?

not so keen on the cowhide saddle

what's wrong with my saddle!?
-super comfy
-turn heads
-the only saddle you want to pet

 

[superstu]

I think the frame and general set up is classy and understated, like the prune

No comment on the cow hide!

 

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pour la petite histoire...

here is what inspired the color

 

[TSP]

I had one of those saddles, about 5 or 6 years ago. I loved it but it started to go bald

I love the bike by the way, any more pictures?

 

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mine is loosing its hair too but i don't mind that




here y' go

 

[Stanton]

Looks so much fun!

 

[beavis]

super