Note: I tore down the VO Polyvalent on June 27, 2015 to sell the frame and bin the parts for a later project.
A 650b city bike that may also do some light touring.
Specification
Frameset: 54cm Velo Orange Polyvalent (Mk1)
Handlebars: Nitto Albatross (BN352AAHT)
Stem: Nitto Technomic (90mm)
Brakes: Velo Orange Grand Cru Cantilever (Mk3)
Levers: Tektro FL750 city levers
Grips: Ergon cork
Shifter: Suntour Retrofriction, mounted to the stem
Seatpost: Velo Orange, silver
Saddle: Brooks B17, black
Crankset: Sugino XD2 with 40t ring and bashguard
Pedals: VP-001, black
Derailleur: Shimano Deore, long cage
Cassette: IRD 8psd, 12-32
Wheels: Velo Orange Grand Cru touring hubs + Velo Orange Diagonale 650b (built by Earle Wheelworks)
Tires: Panaracer Col de la Vie, 650bx38
Fenders: SKS Chromoplastic, 26-inch
Rack: Soma Porteur, silver
Bell: Spurcycle, silver
Lock: ABUS Bordo, with bottle cage bolt mounted holster
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