Bike Check: Leader 727tr
I finally pieced together my Leader 727tr and it has been ruling the streets! I built it up to haul through the city, while keeping comfort in mind (hence risers and bmx platforms). The sloping top tube makes for great stand-over clearance. I feel like the frame shape resembles an old cruiser with the fat down tube, but of course is light and stiff like a true track bike. Keep reading for the full bike check
Leader 727tr 58cm
Leader V2 Aluminum Fork
Velocity B43 Rims, Chub Hub in Rear (w/17t cog), Velocity Hub in front
Miche Primato cranks (47t ring)
Thomson Elite Setback post
Vintage Concor Superleggera Confort (thanks beers!)
Thomson Elite x4 Stem w 31.8 Race face risers
Odyssey plastic pedals w/ R.E. Load Lockdown straps
more photos on flickr
Bike Check: Leader 727tr
you need to tighten up that chain my friend.
nope, loose chain is a fast chain my friend
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Isn’t this your first bike with dual 700c wheels?
I have Dual 700c on all of my bikes at the moment. Was riding 650c and 26″ for a good while though.
Id like to hear more about this Loose=Fast chain theory iv not heard about it
It’s a track racing thing. If you have it tight it creates resistance which makes for a slower drivetrain and more stress on the body.
ZACH!! Sunday sessions on red square made me tear up. I miss those days. fucking awesome. so I want that Leader set up. Who should I go through in London? I want a very similar set up dude. Nice job. blog is looking great.
Biagio
^ obviously this bike was set up for the track
looks like a speed demon, sick,
a little chain tension wouldnt hurt tho XD