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Very nice Levi
Thanks for your Support! The bag will certainly be appreciated.
Tricolor said:
Woah, I painted my place nearly the same color. It looks a bit gray in this picture but it's got a little more green in it.
Thanks for pointing me to the site. I picked up the Pro Campo bag. I'll make a nice gift for someone I know.
Hey Jeff and Duppie,
Here are some of the details - we are currently starting on a prototype, so things may be adjusted.
Construction:
Double Butted Chromolly TrueTemper (made in USA) Main tubes - Road Oversized
1 1/8 Steerer on a brased lugged fork
TIG welded frame - with the geometry to allow the possibility of lugs
Geometry
Two sizes to begin with - 53 and 56 cm (c-c)
0 degree top tube, around 73 degree head tube, around 100cm wheelbase
Shooting for square geometry - so 53 seat tube and 53 top tube (c-c)
Low trail - its main take-away from the Historic French Bikes
Components
650b Wheels w/ 43 - 45mm tires - Best fit for these two frame sizes - it limits options, but they are getting much better.
Disc Brakes - Advantages in keeping away from sloppy trail conditions, higher performance on quicker rides and with a little added weight. They are also a little more convenient when (traditionally) you are loading most of your stuff right at your fork crown - it can get tight with rack, bag, fenders and light.
Lighting: Dynamo Hubs would come standard on these bikes. Bright Busch&Muller LED headlight and tail light with a rider supplied battery back-up. The Front light will be attached to the front rack and the rear to the fender.
Drivetrain: We wanted to have options - so this will be a deraileured drivetrain. 2 x 10 at the most and 1 x 8 or 9 at the least. Options for STI, bar end or down tube shifters. And definite possibilities for a internal 8 or 11 with belt drive.
Keep the Questions coming and we will update everyone on the progress.
And please consider joining me in supporting the Illinois Trail Corps
Jeff Schneider said:
Any details about frame geometry and construction? Provision for lighting on those 150 mile overnight tours? Finally, what is the advantage of disc brakes for this purpose?
Nice idea, I hope you do well with it.
Neat looking concept! What ballpark will be the retail price for standard build with a 2x9 (bar end or downtube shifters), dynamo hub/lights, fenders, and front rack? I'd personally rather have friction shifters on a bike like this hence the 9 speed.
Just got me some Trails for Illinois socks! I've been riding a lot on some of the rail to trails these past couple years so it's good to give a little back even if not much.
Thanks Rich, a basic package which would be with 2x9 down tube shifters. With front rack, dynamo and lights, fenders would be about $1700
Thanks for your support, every bit helps.
Rich S said:
Neat looking concept! What ballpark will be the retail price for standard build with a 2x9 (bar end or downtube shifters), dynamo hub/lights, fenders, and front rack? I'd personally rather have friction shifters on a bike like this hence the 9 speed.
Just got me some Trails for Illinois socks! I've been riding a lot on some of the rail to trails these past couple years so it's good to give a little back even if not much.
With the straight blade steel fork, oversized tubes and disk brakes, this sounds overbuilt for a credit card tourer. I don't think you'll find any of those features on traditional french randonneuring bike.
I mainly took inspiration from the traditional rando bikes in the steering geometry, tire and rack setup and overall utility.
It's a bit of a melting pot otherwise.
KevinM said:
With the straight blade steel fork, oversized tubes and disk brakes, this sounds overbuilt for a credit card tourer. I don't think you'll find any of those features on traditional french randonneuring bike.
Phil T. Hodge was pretty untraditional: you'd have to be to lead a crew who'd never built a bridge to build one out of steel, over active rail lines, two city streets, and a city park. Here's the pic of Phil from the video:I showed him the sketch, and Phil asked if it could instead be a recumbent tandem that folded into a suitcase. So Levi's bike embodies a little of that spirit.
Thanks for your interest in the bike and Levi's efforts.
KevinM said:
With the straight blade steel fork, oversized tubes and disk brakes, this sounds overbuilt for a credit card tourer. I don't think you'll find any of those features on traditional french randonneuring bike.
Rich, your toes will have never been better looking: just posted the Sock Guy proofs to the gallery on the campaign page, and here they are in their glory:
We're grateful for your support of Illinois Trail Corps!
Rich S said:
Neat looking concept! What ballpark will be the retail price for standard build with a 2x9 (bar end or downtube shifters), dynamo hub/lights, fenders, and front rack? I'd personally rather have friction shifters on a bike like this hence the 9 speed.
Just got me some Trails for Illinois socks! I've been riding a lot on some of the rail to trails these past couple years so it's good to give a little back even if not much.
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