A photo of the new wheels:

Still currently geared at 39×16. I did survive Stanton Avenue, but I don’t want to do that every day. I should I have 18 tooth cog for the rear wheel by week’s end, which will make things a little easier. This is essentially the bike I bought for $50. I painted it myself ($7), and purchased a smaller chainring ($10). That’s it. Good deal. methinks.

Basic Specs
Specialized Allez frame (mid 90s)
Specialized chromo fork
Shimano 105 components (hubs, headset, cranks, brakes)
Shimano DX cog
Specialized bottom bracket (old skool adjustable cup)
Wobler and Araya rims
Profile Stoker Bars
Nitto track stem
Dia-compe TT brake levers

Posted on 4 August 2003