Crank Fever 2.0
...putting your dreams in motion
...putting your dreams in motion
02.02.07 - "Tavia" the Dynamik Disco Tour is born.
Made some progress on what should be a sweet touring machine.
- 2007 Dynamik frame w/ headset - 2,440g
- RANS Dynamik Alloy disc fork - 935g
- RANS Polyspade seat assembly - 910g
- Nitto alloy North Road handlebar "Albatross" - 355g
- RANS Stem riser, medium - 100g
- RANS Post clamps single bolt, Upper 25g, Lower 20g
- Rear wheel (Rhyno Lite rim, XT disc hub, Pasela 700x37 Kevlar
bead, Avid disc rotor) - 2,120g
- Front wheel (Rhyno Lite rim, XT disc hub, Pasela 700x37 Kevlar
bead, Avid disc rotor) - 1,940g
- Shimano XT 11-34T Cassette - 290g
- Shimano XT rear derailleur - 260g
- Shimano Ultegra triple front derailleur - 135g
- Shimano Dura Ace Barcon shifters - 165g
- Nitto water bottle cage - 55g
- Rivendell's Sugino touring crankset, 46/46/24, 170mm - 740g
- Shimano UN53 bottom bracket - 310g
- MKS Touring lite platform pedals - 320g
- Rivendell's Diatech DP9 brake levers - 170g
- Rivendell's cork grips - 30g
= 25.2lbs w/o chain and cabling, a bit lighter then anticipated
Made some progress on what should be a sweet touring machine.
- 2007 Dynamik frame w/ headset - 2,440g
- RANS Dynamik Alloy disc fork - 935g
- RANS Polyspade seat assembly - 910g
- Nitto alloy North Road handlebar "Albatross" - 355g
- RANS Stem riser, medium - 100g
- RANS Post clamps single bolt, Upper 25g, Lower 20g
- Rear wheel (Rhyno Lite rim, XT disc hub, Pasela 700x37 Kevlar
bead, Avid disc rotor) - 2,120g
- Front wheel (Rhyno Lite rim, XT disc hub, Pasela 700x37 Kevlar
bead, Avid disc rotor) - 1,940g
- Shimano XT 11-34T Cassette - 290g
- Shimano XT rear derailleur - 260g
- Shimano Ultegra triple front derailleur - 135g
- Shimano Dura Ace Barcon shifters - 165g
- Nitto water bottle cage - 55g
- Rivendell's Sugino touring crankset, 46/46/24, 170mm - 740g
- Shimano UN53 bottom bracket - 310g
- MKS Touring lite platform pedals - 320g
- Rivendell's Diatech DP9 brake levers - 170g
- Rivendell's cork grips - 30g
= 25.2lbs w/o chain and cabling, a bit lighter then anticipated
11.11.06 - George's custom raw alloy Zenetik
Components:
- Wheels: Bontrager Race
- Tires: Bontrager Race Light
- Front Der: Shimano 105
- Rear Der: Shimano 105
- Brakes: Shimano Ultegra
- Shifters: Shimano SL-R440 Flat Bar
- Brake levers: Shimano BL-R440S
- Pedals: Crank brothers Egg Beater SS
- Fork: RANS carbon
- Cranks: Turvativ Rouleur Carbon Triple
- Seat Pan: RANS carbon
- Chain: SRAM 89R Hollow Pin
- Cassette: SRAM PG-970
Components:
- Wheels: Bontrager Race
- Tires: Bontrager Race Light
- Front Der: Shimano 105
- Rear Der: Shimano 105
- Brakes: Shimano Ultegra
- Shifters: Shimano SL-R440 Flat Bar
- Brake levers: Shimano BL-R440S
- Pedals: Crank brothers Egg Beater SS
- Fork: RANS carbon
- Cranks: Turvativ Rouleur Carbon Triple
- Seat Pan: RANS carbon
- Chain: SRAM 89R Hollow Pin
- Cassette: SRAM PG-970
11.18.06 - Build of the Day - Dynamik "Patrol"
Finally assembled one of the flat black steel
Dynamik's. These black bikes definitely have a
certain presence about them. They were originally
envisioned for a Police bike project, after the local
Chief of Police in Brentwood spent several miles
on our demo bike during a local club ride. Several
folks have expressed interest, so I wanted to share
some pictures. Look for some more pictures of the
Rock Shox equipped Dynamik in about another
week.
Finally assembled one of the flat black steel
Dynamik's. These black bikes definitely have a
certain presence about them. They were originally
envisioned for a Police bike project, after the local
Chief of Police in Brentwood spent several miles
on our demo bike during a local club ride. Several
folks have expressed interest, so I wanted to share
some pictures. Look for some more pictures of the
Rock Shox equipped Dynamik in about another
week.
12.30.06 - Bill's Custom Raw alloy Zenetik "Pro Bert"
Components:
Wheels: Cane Creek Zonos 29'er / 700c Disc
Tires: Continental Ultra Gatorskin 700x28
Front Der: Shimano Dura Ace 7800 - 28.6mm
Rear Der: SRAM ESP XO Carbon Long Cage
Brakes: Avid BB7 Disc Brake w/ 160mm Rotor
Shifters: SRAM X-0 Trigger Shifters
Brake Levers: Avid Speed Dial Ultimate
Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy SL
Fork: Winwood Dualist Carbon Cross
Headset: Cane Creek Solos - 1 1/8" Threadless
Cranks: Stronglight Pulsion CT² ISIS 170mm Crankset
with 53/39 rings
Bottom Bracket: FSA MegaQuad Platinum Pro
Titanium - 68 X108mm
Seat Pan: Rans Carbon
Cassette: SRAM PG-990 11-34 9 speed
Chain: SRAM PC-991 Hollow Pin
Cables: Nokon - Black
Finish by: Spectrum Powderworks in CO
Stunning bike, great work Bill!!!
Check out "Pro Bert" over at the Crank Forward forum
Components:
Wheels: Cane Creek Zonos 29'er / 700c Disc
Tires: Continental Ultra Gatorskin 700x28
Front Der: Shimano Dura Ace 7800 - 28.6mm
Rear Der: SRAM ESP XO Carbon Long Cage
Brakes: Avid BB7 Disc Brake w/ 160mm Rotor
Shifters: SRAM X-0 Trigger Shifters
Brake Levers: Avid Speed Dial Ultimate
Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy SL
Fork: Winwood Dualist Carbon Cross
Headset: Cane Creek Solos - 1 1/8" Threadless
Cranks: Stronglight Pulsion CT² ISIS 170mm Crankset
with 53/39 rings
Bottom Bracket: FSA MegaQuad Platinum Pro
Titanium - 68 X108mm
Seat Pan: Rans Carbon
Cassette: SRAM PG-990 11-34 9 speed
Chain: SRAM PC-991 Hollow Pin
Cables: Nokon - Black
Finish by: Spectrum Powderworks in CO
Stunning bike, great work Bill!!!
Check out "Pro Bert" over at the Crank Forward forum
12.31.06 - Eric's Custom Raw alloy Zenetik "Jake"
Raw Zen frame, buffed, polished, and waxed.
Campy 9-spd Daytona RD, Cranks, Chainrings, Hubs, and
brakes pirated from my '00 Univega Modo Volare road bike
Campy BB
Campy Mirage flat bar controls
Campy Veloce flat bar compatible FD
Campy Veloce 14-28 rear cassette
Chris King headset (it was too beautiful not to buy it)
BSC Profile Carbon Fork
Mavic CXP 21 rims from the road bike
Michelin Axials tires
Shimano SPD pedals
SRAM chain
Lizard Skin lock-on grips, Incredibell, Specialized bottle holder,
and Cateye Headlight, Mirrycle mirror, and Topeak Road Morph
pump
As shown weight with all the doo-dads is 24 lbs"
See making of "Jake" on this thread on the Crank Forward forum
Raw Zen frame, buffed, polished, and waxed.
Campy 9-spd Daytona RD, Cranks, Chainrings, Hubs, and
brakes pirated from my '00 Univega Modo Volare road bike
Campy BB
Campy Mirage flat bar controls
Campy Veloce flat bar compatible FD
Campy Veloce 14-28 rear cassette
Chris King headset (it was too beautiful not to buy it)
BSC Profile Carbon Fork
Mavic CXP 21 rims from the road bike
Michelin Axials tires
Shimano SPD pedals
SRAM chain
Lizard Skin lock-on grips, Incredibell, Specialized bottle holder,
and Cateye Headlight, Mirrycle mirror, and Topeak Road Morph
pump
As shown weight with all the doo-dads is 24 lbs"
See making of "Jake" on this thread on the Crank Forward forum
02.21.07 - Custom Dynamik by Ian in the Scotland
Here is a list of Ian's part with some notes:
- 2006 Dynamik frame set
- Fork: Onza Lite Guy This is a light alloy fork (900g) built for trials riding ie X
country racing. It is very light and very very strong.
- Handlebars: Humpert Multi Position Anatomic Bars (Butterfly Bars). Very good
light touring bars very popular in Germany. Will work exceptionally well on the CF.
- Bottom bracket: TA Axix Light. TA is a French company that produces very high
quality light transmission parts.
- Crankset: TA Vega Tripe 46/36/26 165mm
- Pedals: Specialized Mag Platform Pedals (270g each)
- Cassette: Sram PG 974 11-34.
- Chain: Sram PC 971.
- Rear Gear: Sram X7 Going to be exchanged for a Sram X9 when it wears out.
- Front Gear: Shimano XTR.
- Gear Shifters: Sram X9.
- Brake levers: Shimano XT.
- Brake front: Sram Avid 7. May go to Avid Discs BB7.
- Brake rear: Sram Avid Disc BB7.
- Rims: MT 19. Italian rims very strong and light, better than Mavic. Hand built.
- Hubs: Shimano XT.
- Tyres: Schwalbe Big Apples (I like my comfort).
- Mudguards (fenders): SKS (needed here in Scotland).
- Rack & Kickstand: RANS.
Here is a list of Ian's part with some notes:
- 2006 Dynamik frame set
- Fork: Onza Lite Guy This is a light alloy fork (900g) built for trials riding ie X
country racing. It is very light and very very strong.
- Handlebars: Humpert Multi Position Anatomic Bars (Butterfly Bars). Very good
light touring bars very popular in Germany. Will work exceptionally well on the CF.
- Bottom bracket: TA Axix Light. TA is a French company that produces very high
quality light transmission parts.
- Crankset: TA Vega Tripe 46/36/26 165mm
- Pedals: Specialized Mag Platform Pedals (270g each)
- Cassette: Sram PG 974 11-34.
- Chain: Sram PC 971.
- Rear Gear: Sram X7 Going to be exchanged for a Sram X9 when it wears out.
- Front Gear: Shimano XTR.
- Gear Shifters: Sram X9.
- Brake levers: Shimano XT.
- Brake front: Sram Avid 7. May go to Avid Discs BB7.
- Brake rear: Sram Avid Disc BB7.
- Rims: MT 19. Italian rims very strong and light, better than Mavic. Hand built.
- Hubs: Shimano XT.
- Tyres: Schwalbe Big Apples (I like my comfort).
- Mudguards (fenders): SKS (needed here in Scotland).
- Rack & Kickstand: RANS.
04.08.07 - RANS Brochure 2000
Had the opportunity to help a recent
Tailwind customer fulfill his curiosity and
secure a used Wave. Along with the
bike came some old RANS literature, so
I took the liberty to scan it in for those
that might be interested, since it is a little
tricky to find info on some of their older
models. Hope you also enjoy this
snapshot of RANS's model line up from
2000.
Had the opportunity to help a recent
Tailwind customer fulfill his curiosity and
secure a used Wave. Along with the
bike came some old RANS literature, so
I took the liberty to scan it in for those
that might be interested, since it is a little
tricky to find info on some of their older
models. Hope you also enjoy this
snapshot of RANS's model line up from
2000.
04.08.07 - Bionx Raw Alloy Zenetik Tour
Here is a look at my supervisor Erics, custom
Tour with a 26" Bionx electric hub motor, with
regenerative braking. And you thought your
Prius was cool : )
Here is a look at my supervisor Erics, custom
Tour with a 26" Bionx electric hub motor, with
regenerative braking. And you thought your
Prius was cool : )
04.08.07 - Marc's Zenetik Tour fender solution
Since the Zenetik Tour/Pro frame is a has little
room for fenders Marc on the Crank Forward
forums posted about his Reacharounds setup
from River City Bicycles in Portland. Here are
some photo's of his fender installation.
Since the Zenetik Tour/Pro frame is a has little
room for fenders Marc on the Crank Forward
forums posted about his Reacharounds setup
from River City Bicycles in Portland. Here are
some photo's of his fender installation.
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07.14.07 - Zenetik Tour frame set build up "Petra 2.0"
Finally got some progress on a bike I've been thinking
about for quite some time. Remaining items to be
installed include DA Barcon shifters, XT rear derailleur,
Ultregra front derailleur, and may go with a RANS carbon
fiber seat pan, and SRAM hollow-pin chain.
Finally got some progress on a bike I've been thinking
about for quite some time. Remaining items to be
installed include DA Barcon shifters, XT rear derailleur,
Ultregra front derailleur, and may go with a RANS carbon
fiber seat pan, and SRAM hollow-pin chain.
07.28.07 - Petra 2.0 completed
Installed last few items, and cable her up with Dura Ace
cables to keep the silver/gray theme, and omitted the
RANS carbon fork, and carbon seat pan. Final weight
was 22.7lbs with pedals. So far I am very pleased with
the results, and still have a little tuning to get the front
derailleur shifting smoothly with the Barcons. The flat
bar and curved riser combo puts my hands in an
excellent position with a slight forward lean and more
open cockpit, yet still comfortable and ready for quick
sprints.
Installed last few items, and cable her up with Dura Ace
cables to keep the silver/gray theme, and omitted the
RANS carbon fork, and carbon seat pan. Final weight
was 22.7lbs with pedals. So far I am very pleased with
the results, and still have a little tuning to get the front
derailleur shifting smoothly with the Barcons. The flat
bar and curved riser combo puts my hands in an
excellent position with a slight forward lean and more
open cockpit, yet still comfortable and ready for quick
sprints.
08.15.07 - Ron's custom Dynamik frame set build up
- Wheels: Nimble Spider, 650c, 28 spoke front, 32 spoke
rear, 135mm rear spacing
- Crankset: Ritchey WCS road triple, 175mm, 52-42-30
- Rear cassette: SRAM PG-950/12-26
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano Ultegra
- Chain: SRAM PC-951
- Rear derailleur: SRAM X.0
- Front derailleur: Microshift
- Shifters: SRAM X.0 gripshift
- Wheels: Nimble Spider, 650c, 28 spoke front, 32 spoke
rear, 135mm rear spacing
- Crankset: Ritchey WCS road triple, 175mm, 52-42-30
- Rear cassette: SRAM PG-950/12-26
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano Ultegra
- Chain: SRAM PC-951
- Rear derailleur: SRAM X.0
- Front derailleur: Microshift
- Shifters: SRAM X.0 gripshift
- Headset: Ritchey Logic Threadless 1 1/8"
- Front brake: Paul Components Motolite
- Rear brake: Odyssey A
- Brake levers: Tektro MT4.0
- Handlebar: RANS flat bar
- Riser: RANS mid 5"
- Pedals: Keo carbon
- Seat: RANS Q.R. / carbon
- Seat post: RANS Trac-Loc w/ Scale
- Front brake: Paul Components Motolite
- Rear brake: Odyssey A
- Brake levers: Tektro MT4.0
- Handlebar: RANS flat bar
- Riser: RANS mid 5"
- Pedals: Keo carbon
- Seat: RANS Q.R. / carbon
- Seat post: RANS Trac-Loc w/ Scale
11.02.07 - Manny's custom Dynamik SNAR
- Crankset: Ultegra cycloX kit SS 38t ring w/chain guard,
175mm crankarms
- Rear cassette: SRAM PG970 mtn 11-34 cassette
- Rear derailleur: Deore rear deraileur w/AVID rollamajig
- Shifters: Shimano: Trigger shifter (rear only)
- Pedals: Speedplay Frogs
- Fork: Nashbar cycloX carbon (disc) fork.
- Brakes: AVID BB5 mech. disc brakes & levers
- Wheels: Sun Rhynolite wheelset w/Deore disc hubs
- MTN Miricycle mirror shortened and hung below bars
- Crankset: Ultegra cycloX kit SS 38t ring w/chain guard,
175mm crankarms
- Rear cassette: SRAM PG970 mtn 11-34 cassette
- Rear derailleur: Deore rear deraileur w/AVID rollamajig
- Shifters: Shimano: Trigger shifter (rear only)
- Pedals: Speedplay Frogs
- Fork: Nashbar cycloX carbon (disc) fork.
- Brakes: AVID BB5 mech. disc brakes & levers
- Wheels: Sun Rhynolite wheelset w/Deore disc hubs
- MTN Miricycle mirror shortened and hung below bars
11.02.07 - Custom Citi's by Emily and David
- Wheels: Cane Creek
- Rear derailleur: SRAM X.0
- Shifters: SRAM X.0 gripshift
- Tires: Crossroads
- Wheels: Cane Creek
- Rear derailleur: SRAM X.0
- Shifters: SRAM X.0 gripshift
- Tires: Crossroads
01.17.08 - John from Sunny Tuscon, Custom 07 Fusion
- Sram X0 Twist Shifters
- Sram X0 Rear Derailleur
- Sram PG990 Cassette
- Shimano Ultegra triple crank arms
- System Rotor Q Rings 50/40/30
- Shimano Ultegra Front Derailleur
- Paul Motolite BMX V Brakes (work with 700c wheels)
- Cane Creek Strados 700c wheels
- Continental Gatorskin tires 23mm
- 24lbs of sunny speed machine
- Sram X0 Twist Shifters
- Sram X0 Rear Derailleur
- Sram PG990 Cassette
- Shimano Ultegra triple crank arms
- System Rotor Q Rings 50/40/30
- Shimano Ultegra Front Derailleur
- Paul Motolite BMX V Brakes (work with 700c wheels)
- Cane Creek Strados 700c wheels
- Continental Gatorskin tires 23mm
- 24lbs of sunny speed machine
03.03.08 - Eric's custom Street Trail "Candy"
