Day to fly to Geneva is getting closer to closer and the day for the WHBPC2012 (Wildcard to start with,,,) and the world largest polo tournament, London Open 2012, which I will be playing (Team name: Better with Vodka, with Rob from Melbourne and Sabrina from Warsaw) is getting closer and closer.
So to maximise my performance and to avoid nasty technical issues while I will be away, I have been working on upgrading my bike and my polo mallets. I would like to share what is the current setup for my polo bike. Last time I did this was when I first build my polo bike (see a post, Ready to Roll). I am still using the same frame and wheel sets and so on but some parts have been replaced with more polo friendly components. Here we go:
My Bike Polo Bike |
Excessive Brake Cable will be chopped |
A New Wheel Cover (No more rising sun) |
Fishnet Wheel cover is still there |
Bike
Compornents
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Details
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Frame:
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track, fixed gear
frame set 700CX52CM
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Forks
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track, fixed gear
frame set 700CX52CM
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Handlebars:
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Crappy BMX Kids
Handlebar
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Handlebar Grips:
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Some random BMX Kids
Handlebar Grip
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Stem:
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Kore Stems - MTB B-52
K34 Stem 2011 Black - 80mm x 31.8mm 1.1/8"
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Headset:
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Came with the frame
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Wheel (Front):
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Halo Wheels Factory
Road Aerorage Track Front Wheel White 700c
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Wheel (Rear):
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Halo Wheels Factory
Road Aerorage Track Rear Wheel White 700c Fixed/Freewheel
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Brake (Front):
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Dia-Compe BRS-101
43-57mm Silver
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Brake(Rear):
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Campagnolo Brakes -
Road Centaur Dual Pivot Brakeset 2011 Pair - Black
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Brakeshoes:
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Shimano Ultegra Brake
Shoes 6700
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Break Leavers:
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Dual Breakes
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Tyers:
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Schwalbe Marathon
Greenguard Tyre 700 x 28c Wire Black
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Saddles:
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Selle San Marco Rolls
Saddle with Steel Rails (White)
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Seat Post:
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Shimano something
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Bottom Bracket:
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Eastern Bottom
Brackets - BMX Euro Bottom Bracket 19mm - Matte Gold
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Cranks:
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Ruption Cranksets -
BMX Tubular Cranks w/Sealed Mid BB
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Chain Ring:
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Sputnic Chainrings -
BMX Icon BMX Sprocket 25t Red
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Rear Sprocket:
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Shimano Wheels Hubs
Spares Single Speed Freewheel 16t
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Chain:
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Gusset Chains - BMX
Slink Half-Link BMX Chain 1/8" - Silver
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Pedals:
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Primo BMX Pedals
Stricker Plastic BMX Pedals Clear
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Toe Clips:
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Brisbane Outdoor
Gears, V2 FRS Strap Ons
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There are still a lot to work on to make the bike better but this is best I can do with the time and money I can afford. Comments, suggestions, criticism (not many please) are welcome!
Oh yeah, got a polo helmet as well (got it from ebay for 13 bucks!!)
3 comments:
Nice one Yohei. Keep the updates coming. Derren
Hey Derren, Yeah, I will try keep the updates in Europe too so Stay tuned with the blog. Cheers,
Congratulations for having that chance to play in that bike polo match. How did it go? Hope readers will see more of your biking adventures soon.
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