Bike Mod.
I guess I never posted about the new bike I got when this bullshit happened last summer.
Since I liked my first ride, I ended up going back to Specialized and buying another Sirrus model. This time I opted for the 2007 Sirrus Sport model which has a carbon fork and stays. I will say the carbon does absorb alot of minor road shock, and they look pretty cool too.
The new Sirrus has treated me well, and, more importantly, it hasn't been stolen yet. About a month ago, I noticed that it was skipping alot, and after the new year, I figured it was time to bring it in. (More, after the jump...)
I took the bike to local new kid, Continuum Cycles. Jeff, the main guy, told me the cassette was worn down, causing the chain to skip. I wanted him to fix this, but also asked about modifying the bike to lighten it up, and simplify the gear and braking systems. It was a 21 speed bike, and I only use about 3 speeds normally.
Jeff had some great ideas, and he had the skill and attenuation to follow through on them. Not only that, but him and his staff at CC were totally nice and unpretentious.
Take a look at the following mods:
Basically, he rebuilt the drive train to be more Track-like. He replaced the crank and the ring...
...and rebuilt the cassette to only have 7 gears.
He trimmed down the handle bars, taking 1" off each side. They were huge, and often caught rearview mirrors and such...
He consolidated both the front and rear brakes into one unit, so one lever controls both. The front brake is looser than the back so you don't flip over the front. The same unit now houses the 7 speed shifter.
Lastly, new pedals and clips.
Go to Continuum for your NYC bike needs. Here's the 411:
Continuum Cycles
199 Avenue B
between 12th and 13th ST
New York, NY 10009
212 505 8785
continuumcycles@gmail.com
Comments
i hope this thing still has brakes.
Posted by: crab-ass | January 16, 2008 03:10 AM
Obviously it does. (Refer to picture 6 and description.)
Posted by: bob | January 16, 2008 03:41 AM