For 2 years, I have tried very hard to keep my business simple; building simple bikes collaboratively with people. As a bike shop that is gaining more and more attention, I had many requests for geared bikes. In the spirit of being a small shop that didn't want to loose focus, I usually passed this work on the local shops.
That all changed recently as I decided I had the capacity and means to expand my situation from the fixie/singlespeed scene into something that embraces more of what NYC bike culture has to offer.
Below is a project that came in recently from a work associate. It was a 1982 Bianchi with Shimano 600 components. He was looking to upgrade the wheels and modernize/simplify the drivetrain.
That all changed recently as I decided I had the capacity and means to expand my situation from the fixie/singlespeed scene into something that embraces more of what NYC bike culture has to offer.
Below is a project that came in recently from a work associate. It was a 1982 Bianchi with Shimano 600 components. He was looking to upgrade the wheels and modernize/simplify the drivetrain.
New wheel on the stand, old wheels in the distance
He initially had a 6 speed cassette, which we changed to a 9 speed cassette, built on a Shimano Tiagra hub and Alex DM18 rims.
The crank was removed and replaced with a Pake 170mm, 46t crank. A Shimano 9-speed chain was also installed. The rear derailler is Shimano Tiagra.
Once everything was installed, we adjusted the derailler's low and high limit screws.
Final bike. (note: jaunty seat angle at clients request)
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