Well, Vulturian is now dirty. The ride is so fine. The fork is GREAT! Tracks well, went over logs, ramps, drops, drop-ins—so sweet. Just as fast as my last frame but handles much nicer on downhills and climbs. Thrilled. The steerer is a little more relaxed, and that really makes an “older” guy like me a little more comfy. Don’t get me wrong, this bike is quick.
I posted a question last fall about the rear brake lockout and someone (thanks, I can’t remember who…please stand up and take credit!) suggested the cable hanger. The old parts bin yielded a sweet looking solution. Well, I implemented their suggestion with an Onza Chill Pill that I idiotically spent $17.95 (each, and I have two) back in ‘93 to try to save weight with a few more overpriced CNC-disposable widgets. Well, I put the chill pill on the straddle section of v-brake cable. Takes a 3mm Allen. I hope I don’t forget it.
So, it’s set above to lockout, as I was riding fixed today, but can convert to coasting with a quick twist of the Allen. I believe it might be possible to “tension” the set screw to allow for a panic-brake effect…e.g…tight enough to keep you from using it, but loose enough to allow you to “slip” the lockout in a panic….say if one or both of your feet come out of your pedals.
I can’t say how happy I am with this bike.
Vulture rules!
Oh, I got the light right so you can see the “fluted” downtube. Wade said it is a Prestige “something-or-other-Strong.” True Temper rounds out the front triangle. Chainstays are S-bend Dedeccai and seatstays are of course box-section.
Fantastic.
Rode one hard climb and haven’t had any hard riding on singlespeed yet this year. ‘Course I was extra motivated today. We rode all the local ‘hood stuff and other than the doubles, which I don’t do on fixed, I rode everything! Sick first ride.
Over and Out.
G
PS. I have to post the Solitude Profile, but hopefully you can all understand how impossible it would have been not to build and ride a fresh frame, especially cause I have today and tomorrow off this week. No more excuses.
Looks lovely!
Nice looking bike, very clean and minimal
Solitude profile coming up….great
Best not tell you I have doubled the workforce (2) and I’m now offering “kiddy wheels” (26″) and gears again.
Becca’s first descision after becoming head of marketing was to go back to gears and 26″….guess I have no spine!
Alex