[Ken_J_164]

Raleigh Talus 5.0

[Industry_Hack]

Originally Posted by davereo

Industry. Do you have the option of changing the input sprocket on your hub? That may help in getting the slack out without the use of a tensioner.

How many pennies has that project set you back so far?

I think the rear cog is a 20t, and they probably make a 19t as well as 18t. This is one of those deals where a half link makes it just a hair too short. So I'm thinking a tooth or two, and a full link out of the chain should be perfect. Otherwise, I have to get a tensioner.

Paid $180 for the bike in its original state, and got about $125 of that back when I built up and sold another bike with the take-offs. So I'm was $55 into it, plus $200 for the wheels. The rack was in my spares bin, and SKS provided the fenders. Oh, add about $60 for the cranks, chain and BB. We'll call the Ergo grips a wash, since they came with a "lot purchase" of parts, and were thrown in. Not bad for three bills and change.


[edit] Front wheel is 20 spokes, radial laced to a generator hub. Rear is 24, radial on the non-drive, crossed on the drive side.

[davereo]

I knew you were building this pennies on the dollar. I get the feeling this one is a keeper. Sweet.

[Industry_Hack]

Originally Posted by davereo

I knew you were building this pennies on the dollar. I get the feeling this one is a keeper. Sweet.

Yeah, it's been a bit difficult to call either of the project bikes "budget" builds based on what I've been using, but hopefully readers will get inspired by the creative solutions presented. The Cannondale was easily a couple thousand dollars new, but I could just as easily have started with one of my sub-$100 classified finds.

It took forever to locate any info on that particular Nexus wheelset. It's $500 new if you can find it, and isn't even my first choice. Crossed spokes with the disc hub would have been ideal, but these are pretty sexy. Definitely a keeper.

[Farrowlane]

The best urban commuters are made of chromoly steel and they have multiple gears (unless you live in Florida or Chicago). They also have rack and fender braze-ons.

If you live in a coastal area where it frequently rains, an aluminum frame with disc brakes would be preferable, unless you can manage to keep your steel frame dry.

[giantcfr1]

Originally Posted by Industry_Hack

Thanks. It's been on my list of projects to do for a while. You can read the intro to it here. For the snow bike, check here.

I just checked your snow bike. Funtastic!!

[superj]

I just finished my everything bike. It's still rough but I can ride it as I buy the brakes and shifters and then install as I go. I haven't got racks yet but they are on the short list of things to buy. Well, tape also, ha ha ha

[Industry_Hack]

Originally Posted by giantcfr1

I just checked your snow bike. Funtastic!!

Probably the most bullet-proof, crashable bike I have ever built. It's done a great job of keeping most of the snow away too.

[newleaf150]

Originally Posted by Industry_Hack

Probably the most bullet-proof, crashable bike I have ever built. It's done a great job of keeping most of the snow away too.

Funny how that works . I seem to run into the same thing when I install my Winter tires.

[bjjoondo]

Although I'm not a commuter as I'm Med. Retired, I don't think there'd be any better commuter than my Jamis Coda Sport Utility Bike, with a cyclo-cross treaded tire I can go just about anywhere and it's quick and FUN to ride, jmho.