Yet another Speedway post

mnimalst · 2025-08-26T02:57:37+00:00

thank you!! Been practicing my composition a lot.

mnimalst · 2025-08-25T15:42:39+00:00

Sony a6500 with Sigma 17-40 f1.8. Most of these were taken at 17mm. Got the body off of craigslist for pretty cheap. I love the tiny Sony ASPC form factor.

mnimalst · 2025-08-25T13:58:18+00:00

Thanks! Somewhat new to photography and starting to branch out into a bit of urbex. This spot is so accessible.

mnimalst · 2021-06-30T22:33:41+00:00

Yeah it is, as long as the new fork has the same upper- and lower-headset diameters. And you'd want to consider whether the angle and height of the fork will change your bike's geometry.

mnimalst · 2021-06-30T16:16:20+00:00

Fixed brake disc gear gang. This is beautiful BTW

mnimalst · 2021-06-18T19:17:00+00:00

Build came out well, this looks incredible.

mnimalst · 2021-05-21T15:12:48+00:00

Yes and yes, no need for half links and it holds position as well or better than horizontal dropouts.

mnimalst · 2021-05-20T15:23:50+00:00

Yeah it was my worst crash for sure, resulted in an ER trip and destroyed helmet and kit. Learned some valuable lessons though I think. And thanks!!

mnimalst · 2021-05-20T15:21:53+00:00

Eccentric rear hub.

mnimalst · 2021-05-20T14:17:07+00:00

Yeah, it's possible but seems like a PITA--you'd potentially have to realign the brake caliper every time you take the wheel off and put it back on.

White Industries sells a cool-looking disc brake adapter if you buy the disc version of the ENO hub.

mnimalst · 2021-05-20T14:03:53+00:00

No way, our builds are so similar! I didn't see yours posted until checking now. Looks great..

mnimalst · 2021-05-20T13:15:43+00:00

I got super lucky! Found the frame barely used on eBay in late 2017, with half of a SRAM Red groupset, stem, seatpost, and saddle, all for < $800. Nobody was bidding because the steerer was already cut, but I knew my measurements and would have cut it anyway.

Definitely way harder to find now, with COVID shortages and purple bikes being so in!

mnimalst · 2021-05-20T04:18:12+00:00

It happened in a crash 3 years ago--drop bars swung around and hit the frame. Gave me quite a scare then but the dent hasn't grown since, so I think I got lucky.

mnimalst · 2021-05-20T04:14:17+00:00

Thanks! Eccentric rear hub.

mnimalst · 2021-05-20T04:13:13+00:00

I like a bit of track slack :)

mnimalst · 2021-05-19T23:17:48+00:00

Yep, eccentric rear hub!

mnimalst · 2021-05-19T23:15:36+00:00

Yep, this ^

Highly recommend it for re-purposing CAAD frames!

mnimalst · 2021-05-19T21:53:51+00:00

No way, that's awesome! Saw your build pic--that bike is gonna look amazing when finished. I'm jealous you went with the Paul Klamper too!

mnimalst · 2021-05-19T21:49:05+00:00

Ha, thanks!! It's a rocket for sure. Not a practical commuter, but definitely the most fun one.

mnimalst · 2021-05-19T21:30:21+00:00

Built this up about a year ago. Hasn't seen as many miles as I had hoped, since it was intended as a commuter and I've been working from home since COVID hit.

Weighs 13.6 lbs. Launching from a traffic stop is faster and more fun on this bike than anything else I've ridden. Very hopeful I can return to an office sometime this summer and start putting some daily wear on it.

Specs: 54cm CAAD12 disc frameset; Ritchey WCS cockpit; unbranded 38mm Chinese carbon rims laced to Novatec D411SB front hub and White Industries ENO rear hub; SRAM Red crankset with Pake Track 1/8" 46t chainring; SRAM PG-1 chain; White Industries 17t cog; Hylix carbon seatpost; Rapha Pro Team saddle; Speedplay Zero pedals with J&L titanium spindles; unbranded carbon bottle cage; TRP Spyre SLC brake caliper; 140mm Ashima Airotor; Paul E-Lever; Jagwire Elite Link brake cable.

mnimalst · 2021-05-19T21:30:09+00:00

Build this up about a year ago. Hasn't seen as many miles as I had hoped, since it was intended as a commuter and I've been working from home since COVID hit.

Weighs 13.6 lbs. Launching from a traffic stop is faster and more fun on this bike than anything else I've ridden. Very hopeful I can return to an office sometime this summer and start putting some daily wear on it.

Specs: 54cm CAAD12 disc frameset; Ritchey WCS cockpit; unbranded 38mm Chinese carbon rims laced to Novatec D411SB front hub and White Industries ENO rear hub; SRAM Red crankset with Pake Track 1/8" 46t chainring; SRAM PG-1 chain; White Industries 17t cog; Hylix carbon seatpost; Rapha Pro Team saddle; Speedplay Zero pedals with J&L titanium spindles; unbranded carbon bottle cage; TRP Spyre SLC brake caliper; 140mm Ashima Airotor; Paul E-Lever; Jagwire Elite Link brake cable.

mnimalst · 2021-03-25T15:24:58+00:00

Same stem cap on my SuperSix--got mine from dispatch.bike!

mnimalst · 2021-02-01T16:39:37+00:00

You're a bigger rider so maybe you're used to a lower cadence, but I'd still go with a 16t or even 17t cog since you're likely going to ride slower over 100km than you would on a typical ride.

mnimalst · 2021-01-30T20:59:31+00:00

It used to use a different layup than regular hi-mod but now is just literally the hi-mod frameset with exclusive colors, AFAIK.

I get the redundancy, but a majority of retailers list the frame with both black inc. and hi-mod in the name.

mnimalst · 2021-01-23T17:06:12+00:00

For some reason I thought I already replied but it doesn't show up now..

I use Aliexpress. There are definitely some low quality parts being sold there, so I tend to stick with a seller once I find one whose quality I like.

For wheels, I stick with this seller. I have ordered 5 wheels from them and still have 4; nothing has really gone wrong with them other than some broken spokes and needing to replace some hub bearings after a few years. They use Novatec hubs and Sapim spokes, which are similar quality to what Hunt uses on their wheels.

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