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Not sure where else it would go other than it's ridden on the road lol.
It's mostly a 2007 Giant Stiletto Cruiser. Replaced the original banana seat with a fabricated tubular mount to support a traditional Brooks saddle and a pole behind to mount an additional back pad and a small battery.
Removed the tacky pin-stripe stickers and powder-coated the chainguard to match other areas.
Bafang 250W Motor up-front with a small 8AH battery at the rear which is good for 20 miles assisted cycling. Room to upgrade to 15AH in the near future with 18650 transplant.
Also changed the 7-speed freewheel cassette from 13-34 to 11-28 since my local area is pretty flat and it allows maximum pedal assist at the top end.
Able to overvolt the controller from 36V to 48V if going off-road using a boost-controller in the handlebar bag but it halves the range.
It's mostly a 2007 Giant Stiletto Cruiser. Replaced the original banana seat with a fabricated tubular mount to support a traditional Brooks saddle and a pole behind to mount an additional back pad and a small battery.
Removed the tacky pin-stripe stickers and powder-coated the chainguard to match other areas.
Bafang 250W Motor up-front with a small 8AH battery at the rear which is good for 20 miles assisted cycling. Room to upgrade to 15AH in the near future with 18650 transplant.
Also changed the 7-speed freewheel cassette from 13-34 to 11-28 since my local area is pretty flat and it allows maximum pedal assist at the top end.
Able to overvolt the controller from 36V to 48V if going off-road using a boost-controller in the handlebar bag but it halves the range.
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It's an off-the-shelf bike (Giant Stiletto) just not common, especially in the UK.
I had a local fabricator make the new seat bracket so I could stretch my legs more.
It was then powder-coated black along with the chainguard to match the rear fender and upper frame cowl.
It's simply bolted onto the old seat mounts in 3 places (see 2nd photo).
Yes; It's FWD though I guess 2WD as I always assist. It's not crazy power even when over-volted so it doesn't spin out.
Even though the wheel projects out, the sheer weight of the bike (24kg) and 3" tyres keep it planted.
I had a local fabricator make the new seat bracket so I could stretch my legs more.
It was then powder-coated black along with the chainguard to match the rear fender and upper frame cowl.
It's simply bolted onto the old seat mounts in 3 places (see 2nd photo).
Yes; It's FWD though I guess 2WD as I always assist. It's not crazy power even when over-volted so it doesn't spin out.
Even though the wheel projects out, the sheer weight of the bike (24kg) and 3" tyres keep it planted.
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Got this back in October to try get out more and exercise to get some fitness back after an accident i had. Seem to have spent most my time riding it in my garage so far though
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Had this for about 4 years now. Bought for £600 second hand, 2011 Trek Madone 3.1 100% original. Swapped the wheels out for the Fulcrums a couple of years ago and just put the new Ultegra R8000 groupset on.
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Looks lovely.
It's not strictly 'road' but I think it classes as Urban... my new Orbea Gain F20 eBike
It's not strictly 'road' but I think it classes as Urban... my new Orbea Gain F20 eBike
So it took 3 and a half weeks to turn up but my corona savings have been invested...
I'm excited, in the club with a light, easy to ride bike! (sorry it's a picture in my living room, I'll do well lit outside picture another day)
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After drilling the fork and adding a front brake, this is now technically a fixed-gear road bike.
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It goes with the silver Cinelli logo I think. The cranks are Campagnolo Record Pista too, they can't go! Perhaps a black chainring would help though.
EDIT: Found this... https://www.mashsf.com/uncategorized/41285644122
EDIT: Found this... https://www.mashsf.com/uncategorized/41285644122
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Only just saw this... cheeky!
Only just saw this... cheeky!
I'm just jealous because I'm so very average. Getting smaller frames does make bikes look cooler in general, Love the look of my Canyons compared to my Cannondale with no seat tube show.
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I agree for frames with a horizontal top tube like Cannondales or my Cinelli. For some frames like my Bianchi though, midget-sized frames result in more top tube slope than I'd like. Here are the lastest shots of my hobbit bikes...
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It looks like you're running 900c wheels
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I love that the drops are at the tyre, mine are close but not like that!
Small bikes are cool, two guys I ride with have their hoods at my drops.
Small bikes are cool, two guys I ride with have their hoods at my drops.