Unfortunately not - couldn’t find 27.5 studded tires that were small enough to fit the frame. I have a Genesis Croix de Fer 700c winter bike now.
little updates - did a mini-overhaul last weekend in two hours at the bike kitchen, parts and tools splayed out all over the ground. lost the little cap for the stem quill bolt. swapped out the ergos for some 40cm Nittos which makes handling a bit more squirrely. post was slipping so I jammed in a 27.2 (graciously provided a while ago by @jimmythefly). removed the Kooka and subbed in a 53/39 105 crankset for now.
still gotta naval jelly up the rust spots and primer over, I’ve got some Hyundai touch up paint coming which should match nicely.
better outdoors pics:
Stuart Laing replied to my post over at bikeforums and gave me a little bit of info - recorded in the build ledger as a 24" 653 “Comp” for a Mr. Walsh. Definitely not 24" though, unless it’s measured from the front of the head lug to the rear of the seat cluster. I found a Jim Walsh on LinkedIn and messaged to see if he’s missing a bike.
That crank looks way better on there than the kooka anyway.
Finally like a year after getting it, it’s rideable! I still need to take it to the shop for them to cut down the steerer, but it’s a nice bike, will fit perfectly, and the Onyx hubs are amazing.
Yes my tire logos are misaligned, I really struggled to get these on and they shifted while trying to get them on the rim, I am definitely not going to be trying again
did you weigh them before you put them on?
No, I have no way of weighing something that size. They are not light but for this bike I was going for the luxury experience instead of weenieing it down. I’m guessing the whole bike is ~18 lbs
optical illusion or do you have wiggly bar tops?
Specialized Hover bars
the stickers?
You really should!
Sale is pending to someone else. Waited too long.
I have this scale, pretty cheap and it’s been useful enough (for my ego).
search “crane scale” on amazon and you will get more than you will ever need for like $13
What tires
What rims
What stem
What if I don’t care though?
Goodyear Eagle F1
Something Chinese
Easton
Who built the wheels?
It’s available again, buyer fell through. Seller is offering me it and this weird rock lobster path bike for 2500
Do I dare?
at least Paul sadoff is still alive so you can ask questions