Al and his girlfriend were visiting family over the holidays all the way from Dublin. He was super excited to pick up his new Pass Hunter Build kit and accompanying bits here in Annapolis. He's a photographer and came through with some fantastic photos once the bike was home and all build up.
All photos courtesy of Al Higgins Photography: http://www.alhigginsphotography.com/
Enjoy!
The Phoenix Park as background.
ReplyDeleteSweet ride. More specs please!
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ReplyDeleteLooks like 105 derailleurs, Dia-Compe downtube shifters, MK2 Moderniste Bottle Cages, Mod 3 Saddle, GC Seatpost, Pass Hunter with Integrated Dec Rack, Tektro Brakes.
The tires are so skinny! Hopefully he'll treat himself to some wider and faster and better looking and more comfy tires in the near future.
ReplyDeleteBelo blogue!!! Adorei!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! Glad you like the build so far, I'm really happy with how it's going - It's a beautiful frame.
ReplyDeleteSpot on with the 105 mech's front and back, along with the Grand Cru Drillium 110 Fluted Double Crankset, an SRAM 9 speed cassette and chain with Powerlock link and Ritchey Classic Curve handlebars, only because I'd run out of room to fit Chris's Rando bars in my luggage. But I'll be back in September to get those and some fenders. And probably a rear rack.
@Bubba, any recommendations on wider, faster, better looking and comfier tyres? The 23's are Vittoria Pro's that do great for the tarmac spins I have nearby and I find them quite comfortable and spritely (And I love the fact the walls match the type on the bike!), but I'll be upgrading wheelset and tyres come Spring/Summer, so any recommendations are welcome!
If only this frame were available on occasion in larger sizes....
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ReplyDeleteI'm 6'4" with long arms, legs and torso and was previously riding an 80's 25" frame as it was the best fit I've come across in a long time. Size was a bit of a worry when purchasing, but Scott in Velo Orange had a 59cm in the show room confirmed that the extra 2cm would work - the 61cm Pass Hunter fits like a dream.
@Al_H If that beautiful Pass Hunter were mine, I would most likely run one of the Grand Bois or Challenge tires in the 29-32mm range. If forced to pick one, for that bike, I'd choose the Challenge Eroica 700x30 in the skinwall color. That tire is a screamer. You wont believe how fast you can corner with that tire. Whatever tires you choose, keep the rubber side down!
ReplyDeleteI just recently put this same tire (Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 700x23) on my '77 Peugeot. They work fine for me commuting on city streets, and I like the look. It isn't too easy to find a tanwall tire these days. This is a great tire for the price. Ride and enjoy!
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