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Title: Stranger Ballast
Post by: Fundamental on June 07, 2015, 02:01:04 PM

So stoked on this ride.  It's built up using parts I already had and some internet buy & trade deals.
The bike itself is a little heavier than what I rode previously, but it rides 'light' and is super solid.  I especially like the classic look with the tall head tube, tall stand over, and faux open drop outs.

Frame: Stranger Ballast 21"
Fork: Odyssey CS2 Race
Bars: Stranger Thrash 9.2"
Stem: Odyssey TDFL 53mm
Headset: FSA Impact
Grips: Fit Mac / Odyssey Parends
Seat: S&M
Post: Pivotal
Guts: S&M
Seat Clamp: integrated
Cranks: Odyssey Thunderbolt 175mm
Sprocket: Odyssey 512 28t
Chain: KMC 510
Pedals: Odyssey Trailmix Unsealed
Brakes: Odyssey EVO II / Odyssey Linear Cable / Odyssey Monolever Medium
Front Wheel: Profile Totem 17mm bolts/ Sun Envy
Rear Wheel: Profile Totem 9t / Sun Envy
Tires: Fit FAF 2.25 ft/ 2.3 rr

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/fundamental05/STRside_zpsz4yttzku.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/fundamental05/STR34_zpsglg5d6va.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/fundamental05/STRbars_zpsafn05zc1.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/fundamental05/STRdrive_zps40rfgz6q.jpg)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/fundamental05/STRrear_zpscg8v8dnu.jpg)

Title: Re: Stranger Ballast
Post by: Oddity on June 07, 2015, 03:59:17 PM

I really dig it that color ;). It's awesome seeing another Stranger with brakes.

Title: Re: Stranger Ballast
Post by: LeonLikesToRock on June 07, 2015, 08:09:39 PM

Those Strangers look cool.

Title: Re: Stranger Ballast
Post by: Narcoleptic Insomniac on June 07, 2015, 09:34:21 PM

I'm not sure about that tall head tube but this bike is super cool.

Title: Re: Stranger Ballast
Post by: CMB on June 07, 2015, 11:55:30 PM

Dialed looking rig.

Title: Re: Stranger Ballast
Post by: Fundamental on June 08, 2015, 01:24:15 AM

Thanks all!

Quote from: TylerB on June 07, 2015, 03:59:17 PM

I really dig it that color ;). It's awesome seeing another Stranger with brakes.

Yup, I saw your bike, then looked up the frame specs and had to do it.  This bike is how I like 'em, railed seat, metal pedals, brakes.

Quote from: Narcoleptic Insomniac on June 07, 2015, 09:34:21 PM

I'm not sure about that tall head tube but this bike is super cool.

The taller head tube was a concern, and my initial set up was with a top load, like I normally run, but it turned out being too high.
With the front load and 10mm spacer, the height is perfect and I can run the fork uncut.