The Single Speed Bolt now features removable Canti/V-Brake Mounts and cable guides! The posts are welded in the "650b Position". So if you want to run 700c you'll have to figure out a different braking scenario.
It makes for a super fun Randonneur style bike, commuter, or all-around-do-whatever bike.
Build Notes:
If you aren't too keen on the fixed/ freewheel single speed life, you could also set this bike up with an internally geared hub. Orrr if you want to keep it real simple and still have a brake you could just throw a coaster brake on the back. The possibilities are numerous.
Designed around a 650b Wheel with 48 being the max tire size. You can run 700c wheels with 35 being your max tire size.
You have to bump down to a 650x42b if you want to run a set of fenders.
It is belt drive compatible and has a two bolt coupler in the drive side seat stay to sneak a belt through.
This frame is has a 1" THREADLESS head tube/ steerer tube.
Recommended square taper BB length w/ SS crank is ~107mm
HEADSET NOT INCLUDED
Details:
Handmade in Taiwan using Heat Treated Chromoly
Tig Welded
Color- Lilac
Sizes- Small 52cm | Medium 56cm | Large 59cm | Extra Large 61cm
Head Tube Diameter- 1" (Threadless Steerer)
Bottom Bracket- 68mm English (BSA) Threaded
Steerer Tube Length- 400mm
Fork Spacing- 9x100mm w/ QR Dropouts
Rear End Spacing- 120mm w/ Rear Facing Horizontal Dropouts
Seat Post Diameter- 27.2mm
Weight- Frame (Medium)- 2.05kg or 4lbs 9oz | Fork (Uncut Steerer)- 1.03kg or 2lbs 4oz
Some Ideas of how to use your Single Speed Lightning Bolt.