Re: Rack & Fenders
11/01/05 01:30 AM (67.161.185.252)
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Hello NHM!,
Thanks for posting. I've been to the Tournesol site before and admired the bike and the concept behind it. I noticed that the smooth fenders on the Tournesol bike are just the ones I want on my bike. Guess that actually helps me be even happier with my decision to go with such fenders.
The geometry on my new Custom Tetra Pro will have a more relaxed head tube angle and more fork rake than I originially had on my first Calfee. It's not so much for greater stability but to eliminate the toe overlap that I had before. The effect, though, will be a more stable bike suitable for commuting and errands with a rack on the back. I doubt I'd ever carry more than 15 pounds ever.
My bike will have a lot in common with the Tournesol bike. I'll have a lower bottom bracket and more relaxed geometry. It's all for my custom fit, though, not so much with a go-fast touring bike idea. I am that kind of rider, though, because I like to go fast and I want to commute with my bike as well. I have no intentions to go touring so I don't need a long wheelbase to give me heel clearance for rear panniers; I won't have any. I'm leaning toward a Ortlieb Bike Box on top of a Tubus Cargo rear rack.
I have time to figure out what bits I'll get on my bike while the frame is being built. Craig will be informed on all the details like the fenders and rack as well. I'm already set on Shimano Ultegra rear end and brakes. I'm going with the FSA Gossamer front crank with an FSA Compact Crank front derailleur. Wheels will be Mavic Kysirum Elites shod with Vittoria Rubino Tech 700 X 25 rubber. I'll sit on a Fizi:k Arione saddle for a while to see if I am happy with it; it has the features I want in a saddle, wider nose, longer for more seating positions, flexible on the rear sides and no sagging in the middle.
I want the paint job to be the straight Cabernet Red, not the fade job. I'm imagining the bike will look really sweet and will ride like a dream.
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