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Frame: I am currently riding on a Mosh Worm I believe. Its a pretty old flatland frame with a crazy curved downtube. I got this frame from Fergus as it had been sitting in his shed for a few years gathering dust and I got it at the cost of zero quid (which was a bonus). I reckon I'm gonna change it soon for a lighter one. I've avoided the whole light bikes thing for a while now but I feel my riding would improve with a slightly lighter frame.
Stem: I use a Huffy stem that was on my last complete bike. I run it upside down and dont see any need to go and get some fancy expensive one thats meant to be really great or anything because I personally can't see how stems can be so much better or different from other ones (except that new fancy one going about, but thats just being picky)
Bars: I use 4-piece Primo Moe's Bars. I absolutely love them and have used them for a good while now. I would ideally like about another 1.5 cm on each end cause I feel I have them cut just a tad too short for my liking. I also ride them forward a wee bit like a vert rider, god damn I am hardcore.
Grips: Terrid said it, best grips ever. ODI Longnecks
Forks: Ruben MacNeil forks. They are light and tough, I highly recommend these.
Front tyre: I am currently running a Shadow Conspiracy Undertone and I like it a lot - could be a keeper
Rear tyre: I'm riding a green Primo Wall tyre but its getting baldy and holey, so I think I'll get another Shadow Conspiracy Undertone for the back as it has been good to my front.
Front wheel: 48 spoke, Alex rim, Seventies hub (I think), sealed bearings, 10mm axle, orange. Cost me ten quid from Brett, 'coz a 10mm axle was no use to him.
Rear wheel: Primo Hula Hoop rim, Primo Son of a Bomb hub, 48 spoke, Shimano 16t freewheel, sealed bearings, 14mm axle. New Odyssey Hazard Lite rim coming soon.
Cranks: black Profile cranks 175mm. Brilliant cranks. They have no stupid pinch bolts and are a nice weight and look good too. Will last many more sessions to come.
Sprocket: BSD sprocket. Dunno how many teeth, but they are amazing. I used to go through lots of sprockets but this has lasted ages. Definitely getting another when needed.
Pedals: Snafu
eh
black pedals. I snapped a pair of these a while back and also a pair of Primo Tenderizers, but I like the grip and design of these. Still havent found the ideal pedal.
Chain: I have no idea but its hell of a thick, leading many young Ned asking Haw big man! Is that a motorbike chain?. I love it though, and couldnt go back to regular chains now - I wouldnt trust them.
Seat clamp: Again, I dunno but it's big and chrome. Came with the free Fergus frame.
Seat post: I SUCK AT BIKE CHECKS! Strangely enough I dont know, but I reckon its Primo and it has been majorly cut down and is now sprayed a crazy dark green colour.
Seat: Diamondback. I like the shape of this seat and it's in a crazy army camouflage design - what more could I need?
Brakes: I run a customised front brake thingy. It sits to the right on my forks and is pushed down to slow me down gradually and then simply kicked back up to release it. It's no use for nosepicks or anything but when riding street it saves a whole lotta cash on worn out tyres and trainers. Brakes for the brakeless rider!
Nae pegs.
Nae chance.
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Capn Colin Weir @ dsab.co.uk
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