My amazing boyfriend, Rob Villaneuva, got me a giant Wookie for Christmas. But first, he took it on adventures around San Francisco.
My new baby, a Fiori Roma from the early nineties. Incredibly well-kept with all original components (I added the tires). The only item I have ever owned that comes with its own theme song.
Here’s the specs:
Frame / Size / Year:
Livery Design Gruppe Black Sparkle Track / 53cm / 2010
Handlebars / Stem:
Nitto Classic 42cm 25.4mm Silver Road Bars / Nitto Lugged Threadless Stem
Fork / Headset:
Livery Design Gruppe Track Stem / Chris King Threadless Headset
Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Origin8 Pro-Pulsion Track Hub / Velocity Deep V Rim / Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Tire
Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Origin8 Pro-Pulsion Track Hub / Velocity Deep V Rim / Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Tire
Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Sugino RD2 Messenger Crankset Pearl White / Sugino Bottom Bracket
Saddle / Seat Post:
Brooks White Team Pro CMWC Tokyo / Nitto S-84 Lugged Seatpost
Pedals / Chain:
Origin8 Pro Track Light Pedal & Soma Fab Toe Cages
Brakes / Brake Levers:
Shimano Tiagra Brakes / Soma Fabrications Urban Cross Levers
Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
Euro-Asia Deluxe Track Cog
Yeah, yeah, my seat angle is weird. I like it.
from classic lightweights bikes & rides, a really handy guide to airline policies for traveling with your bike, including prices.
Closeups! Logo on the black sparkle track frame from Livery Design Gruppe.
Okay, here’s my actual new frame from Livery Design Gruppe. Ordered today, should be here on Wednesday.
Adorable bikes hand-assembled of new and vintage parts.
Golden Campagnolo?…wow. but the chainring on top? Nearly a bit too much. — pistamondo, via scarecrew:
Naw, just right.
Columbine Cycle Works is BLOWING MY MIND. It’s like bikes for elves.
