Bike of the Day 09 Jan 2008 10:44 am
Custom Steel 29′er Single Speed
Today’s bike is a custom steel single speed with 29 inch wheels.
Like most of our custom frames, the owner requested a frame that can run as a geared bike or a singlespeed. The OX Platinum frame has an eccentric bottom bracket (EBB) to tension the chain without effecting the disc brake setup (also allowing you to run a quick release rear wheel on your single speed). The frame has hanger for a derailleur and all the required cable stops for setting up gears if ever required.
The build for the bike includes:
- A 420mm (short) Pace RC-31 carbon rigid fork that keeps the front end nice and low for the smaller but aggressive pilot
- Hand built wheels with XT hubs laced to DT TK-7.1D rims with DT Competition double butted spokes and red nipples
- FSA carbon seatpost and flat bar
- 25th anniversary XT hydraulic disc brakes with tool free reach adjustment
