Fast Commuter

• This custom build began life as a fast commuter. Then it evolved into a light tourer. Then a century roadie. Modeled after the Dutch flag, it pairs RAL 2011 orange with blue accents in the saddle, spoke nipples, headset, and bar tape. Blue powdercoated Honjo fenders will complete the look.

  It replaces a highly unfortunate Specialized hybrid, and is appropriately matched to its professorial owner -- who will be using it for regular commuting along the LFP between HP and the loop as well as long weekend jaunts and the occasional century.

  • Triple butted steel frameset, 1652g
  • Handbuilt 32h wheels, 105 3X to Velocity Aerohead/OC
  • Sugino/Shimano 105 compact double drivetrain, 8 speed indexed
  • Crank Brothers Smarty pedals
  • Tange sealed headset, bottom bracket
  • Nitto Randonneur bars
  • Panaracer T-Serv 28c tires
  • Cateye Strada wireless computer
  • Soma Ensho saddle, blue
  • Honjo fenders, custom blue powdercoat
  • Minoura Dura-Cage, 38g black
  • Sneaky upgrades: Campagnolo Centaur-G front hub and front mech!