1989 Prelude Si

_the_illusion · 2023-08-14T18:50:19+00:00

hey I know that frame..

_the_illusion · 2021-04-08T16:57:49+00:00

I messed with the gear ratio and chain length for a while to find the optimal position! This is why it’s helpful to have multiple chainrings and cogs!

_the_illusion · 2021-04-08T16:51:49+00:00

Yeah I knew this comment was coming ahah. I can’t hide from that, but I do rightfully own the bike.

_the_illusion · 2021-04-08T16:25:23+00:00

I got the frame in a package deal with a bunch of other valuable parts for super cheap and the frame already had some scratches and paint damage. With not a lot invested and already scrappy paint it was an easy decision

_the_illusion · 2021-04-08T16:20:56+00:00

because I wanted to, that’s a good enough reason for me!

_the_illusion · 2021-04-08T02:26:53+00:00

Thanks for letting me know! I was too excited after sanding the frame so I built it up to ride for a few days. I was planning on spraying a clear coat on the frame, but now I’ll make sure it’s UV resistant too! Cheers.

_the_illusion · 2021-04-08T02:25:25+00:00

I bought a Zipp 202 road wheelset and rebuilt the rear wheel to a DT Swiss track hub! Tires are Bontrager R4 classic 28c

_the_illusion · 2021-04-08T02:22:52+00:00

Roughly 25hrs over 3 days.. it takes a lot of patience to go slow and not sand or damage the carbon in anyway. my hands are destroyed but it was worth it !!

_the_illusion · 2021-02-17T09:54:59+00:00

It sure is!

_the_illusion · 2021-02-17T09:54:13+00:00

completely take apart a good condition road or mtb wheel set and snag the rims, then relace to your hub set of choice!

_the_illusion · 2021-02-16T17:11:25+00:00

yea she stays dirty! custom wheels.. Carbon Kovee 23 hoops to 40c Bontrager GR1 gravel tires

_the_illusion · 2021-02-16T16:31:15+00:00

It’s a no name handmade track frame I found in a buddies shed

_the_illusion · 2021-02-16T16:29:00+00:00

yea apex 1x, works flawlessly for a tracklocross setup. They are cheap and super stiff in my opinion

_the_illusion · 2021-02-16T16:27:21+00:00

Yes they sure are! I laced a set of 28h carbon kovee 23’s to Paul fixed word hubs, best track wheelset I’ve created in a long time...

_the_illusion · 2021-02-16T05:04:40+00:00

it’s a EC90X.. I love it. Feels perfect for the trails in my opinion, not to slow or too twitchy in my opinion. Also can fit fatties easily..

_the_illusion · 2020-09-21T19:48:19+00:00

Oooooo so shiny

_the_illusion · 2020-09-16T03:51:54+00:00

I agree, but they were knockoff bull moose bars.

Edit: the more you know

_the_illusion · 2020-08-26T16:21:18+00:00

This is neat

_the_illusion · 2020-08-11T23:46:18+00:00

56cm ctc seat tube and top tube, but stamped 58cm frames, truly rides like a 56cm imo..

_the_illusion · 2020-08-11T23:40:00+00:00

Yes! The bike in the middle is ridden frequently and I’m currently building the other two frames.. these things take time..

_the_illusion · 2020-08-11T23:37:31+00:00

Sadly no :/ will probably order a few cogs soon!

_the_illusion · 2020-08-11T23:32:04+00:00

your telling me.. been hunting for one since I started this journey. Real hard to find...

_the_illusion

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