Today my singlespeed steel Deluxe bike turns 10.
This has pretty much all of the original parts on it from 10 years ago. I have gone through a few chains, freewheels, tires, chains, brake pads, and I think I had to put a new rim on the rear about 7 years ago, but my memory is a little fuzzy going back that far.
Syncros stem with the heavily sought after aluminum top cap (thanks Jane).
Oh yeah… went through a few grips too, might be time for another pair.
XTR V Brakes, Mavic Ceramic coated rims and Tioga Factory DH 2.30 tires.
Added power boost for the rear brakes via a Shimano Carbon V Brake Booster (modified with a hole to access the V brake cable anchor bolt).
XTR cranks with a 5 arm singlespeed conversion kit.
Salsa Ti front quick release skewer.
Old Paul singlespeed droupouts and Phil Wood singlespeed hubs, still smooth as can be.
She’s a little bit beat up, but after 10 years of hard riding…. not too bad.
Happy Birthday! XOXO – Tyler.
p.s. Happy St. Patricks Day too.
my bike is in the process of turning 10. shes got some sweet scrapes and dings but its still a sweet bike.
I have a 10 + year old 26er that has hung on a hook for a few years now. I used those same tires for the last couple years I rode that bike.
Sweet sweet memories!
Is that segmented wishbone seat stay a one off? I don’t ever recall that being SOP.
Yeah, it’s a one off.
Ahh, the coveted angle Syncros topcap. I had two in my life! I tried to marry one, but she said no.
jim
I covet that thing.
Nice bike – looks even better knowing it’s well used.
I have a few bikes that I’ve put many years on. It’s satisfying to do so – all good – and proves you don’t need new gear all the time.
My list of old timers….
’86 Fat Chance. 5 years of constant use, then retired – still own it though.
’91 Yo Eddy. 6 years of constant use, then semi-retired – still own it.
’91 Bridgestone RB-1. 15 years of use and then semi-retired. I still ride it occasionally however.
’97 Ibis Hakkalugi. Been riding this for 13 years now and still gets ridden a few times a week.
’99 Ellsworth Truth. 9 years of use, then parts removed for another bike project.
Anyway, I’m rambling. Cool post – great bike.
ah solid and pure…i do admire that wishbone yo-eddy style thing…and crikey that some funky down tube! Have a nice if sspd awaiting me back in blighty bring on spring!
cheers, j
hey… that’s not a round section downtube, is it?
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