The project started out to be as a Scorcher. Like those late 1800s simple, direct, bikes the scorcher guys rode.
The inspiration is: Urbane urban rider of the late 1800s on a safety bicycle
But really, I need multispeed shifting and brakes here on the street, also I need to learn about disc brakes. Plus I need to learn more about larger 700c wheels. So, big skinny wheels… Super Roadster this project became.
I normally advocate for front suspension with the imperfect city streets like where I ride. So, what…. A 29er? Nah, too long and overweight, except at the highest end. I searched around for a frame for 700c wheels, disk brakes, high head for suspension fork, and short wheelbase. Bonus for down tube cable routing to use road bike front derailleur.
Rough city streets and cobblestones make tough bicycle riding
I found a murdered-out 1 year old high end Specialized hybrid for sale. Frame was great, chipped and gunked like a retired delivery bike, but straight. The bike came with a rigid fork, and a smaller 26”, wide mountain bike wheel, with high end tire and rotor, but no brake.
Firemen at hydrant with a wrench shut water with bMHR hotrod bicycle watching
2015 Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc bicycle modified.
