Somethingroyal

[Alex Thompson]

This is my new bike Somethingroyal, replacing my old steed Thunder Horse.  She's a sweet ride and I already got her dirty before I took these pictures.  She's named after this horse's mommy:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretariat_%28horse%29

Anyhow - here's the specs:

Frame/Fork: 1992 Greg Lemond, 58cm center to center, lugged steel Columbus SL tubing, "Black Violet" paint scheme which appears black in low light and a deep purple in sunlight.  Internal cabling for rear brake.

Front Wheel: hand built by moi in a "3 leading 3 trailing" pattern - my first wheel I've built - Surly "New" track hub with high flanges, Mavic CXP33 rim with welded joint, Wheelsmith 14/15 double butted spokes

Rear Wheel: hand built by moi in traditional "3 cross" pattern - my second wheel I've built - 2007 Campy Record hub, Mavic CXP33 rim with welded joint, Wheelsmith 14/15 double butted spokes

2007 Campy Centaur Shifters
2007 Campy Centaur Brakes
2007 Campy 11-23 Cassette
2007 Campy Centaur Medium Cage Rear Derailleur
2007 Shiman Deore XT front Derailleur
Sugino XD600 Aluminum chainring 46/36/26 cranks
Crankbrothers Candy SL Black Pedals
Brooks Professional Saddle
Hutchinson Fusion Comp tires with Mr Tuffy tire liners
Italian Bar End Road Mirror
Nitto Technomic threaded stem
Oval Aluminum Seat Post
3T The Aluminum double groove handlebars
Cinelli Black Bar Tape double wrapped over old innertube.
Shimano 105 threaded headset
Shimano UN54 sealed BB
cateye computer
crappy lights

[Alex C]

does this have the new wheel yet? has it got you any shimmy sham yet?

[paul]

tighter than a frogs butt

[karlas Juju]

I love the Cheap Lights Part.. This bike is Rad I'm digging the Black Violet Paint

[david_f]

does this have the new wheel yet? has it got you any shimmy sham yet?

Can bikes really do that?

Dang it! There must be something wrong with my ride!

[Franz]

They can but only if the components are Chorus and Up ie. Chorus/Record, Sram Force. Dura Ace will do the job in a pinch.

[Alex Thompson]

They can but only if the components are Chorus and Up ie. Chorus/Record, Sram Force. Dura Ace will do the job in a pinch.

Smite you Franz!!!

I remember this one time I was riding on Pico on a beater mountain bike.  I pulled up next to this fine honey riding a custom Seven with the full Record group.  So I said "Sweet cheeks, Italian looks good on you."  She turned to check out my thighs of steel concealed by well worn denim and replied "Oh yeah?"  Sure, she was wearing shades, but a twinkle in the eye lands on the face and there was definitely a twinkling eye on her face!  So, without pause, I arched my eyebrow and replied "I'm not Italian but do you know what else would look good on you?"

Well, a gentleman never tells - but there is this little hotel on Lincoln . . . that time the components on her bike worked for me.

FrANZ - hURRY up and get to 50 posts so we can have the WW II of smiting.

[Franz]

I know all about the hotels on Lincoln