Monday 23 December 2013

Bike Check: Rahul Mulani's FIT BIKE CO: Brian Foster


Frame : FITBIKECO BRIAN FOSTER SIGNATURE 21"TT
Why? Cause it's long, strong, and goes fast

Fork: S&M pitchfork WIDEmouth. 
Why? It's a legendary fork, and it's widened it's legs for you. What more could you ask

Stem: Fit BF. 
why? It's a bf frame, so it should have a bf stem. 

Bars: S&M Grand Slam XLT. 29 x 8.25 
Why? The slam bar started it all. Every bar is something like it. So just went back to the source. 

Cranks: fit indent 24mm x 175mm
Why? Moeller said they're strong. And I like the way they look. 

Sprocket : fit key guard 28t
Why? It's got a guard. 

Pedals: éclat
Why? Nick gave a gift. And I love the way they look. Oh, they're Also very smooth. 

Chain: odyssey blue bird.
Why? It's simple and reliable. Comes with a half link for precise length. 

Wheels: Gsport birdcage : front hub Gsport marmoset. Rear hub odyssey antigram. Gsport alloy nipples
Why? Gsport has the best rims and hubs on the market, never had a problem. The new ratchet hub was not out yet...so it's got the antigram. Front hub with volcano bolts

Tyres : odyssey aitken 2.2
Why? Works on cement, mud, roads, dirt.

Seat: tree ergo
Why? Most comfortable seat from all the pivotals. 

Brake: demolition with éclat lever, and Odsy linear slic cable
Why? Demolition brakes have a bearing, making them smooth, Odsy cables are really strong. And thanks nick for the lever....

Grips: fit 
Why? Made in USA. Feels really good on bare hands. 

Bar ends: S&M beringer. 
Why? They're alloy. Not plastic. 

Any mods? 
No mate. I ride all the parts without modifying anything. 






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