[RBW] Protovelo build

[islaysteve]

Yes, a great looking bike, very clean build.  I like the color.  Enjoy,
Steve 

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[RBW] Protovelo build

[RichS]

Great looking bike with nice parts. Congrats and well done!

Regards,
Richard

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[RBW] Protovelo build

[lconley]

I braved the elements (70 deg F and clear skies) and took my Protovelo for 
a ride this morning, now that it is reassembled.

Frame: Protovelo with Appaloosa headbadge.
Wheels; Built by Peter White. 700c 48 spoke. Velocity Chukker rims. Phil 
Wood 9 speed cassette rear hub. Schmidt front dynohub, 50mm Big Bens.
Rivet Loveland saddle on Thompson zero offset 26.8 two bolt seatpost.
Sugino RD2 Crank (48T) on VO 103mm BB - Phil Wood platform pedals with 
Christophe half clips
Nitto Jitensha handlebars on Nitto dirtdrop stem with Rustines grips.
9 speed friction, Microshift rear derailleur, Grand Compe downtube shifter, 
Shimano 11 (12?) - 34 cassette
B Eyc headlight and saddle rail mounted Toplight Line Small tail light.
Tektro R556 brakes with Tektro Mountain levers
Detroit Cargo leather handlebar bag

The bike originally had Bosco Bullmoose handle bars, but they made me feel 
cramped. This was the only complete bike that I have ever bought from 
Rivendell, all the others were bare frames. I think only the headset, 
tires, rear derailleur and chain remain from what came on the bike at this 
point.  I will probably switch the seatpost out for a Nitto S83, I could 
still use some more distance from the handlebars. Rides very, very smooth - 
gotta love that long wheelbase. The 50 mm tires only have about 1/4 inch or 
so clearance from the brakes. The forks seem very flexible, any sort of a 
big bump and I can hear the front tire barely touch. Not sure about the 
downtube shifter, I like the simplicity and the clean handlebars, but I 
haven't gotten used to the shifting yet.

Laing





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