Sunday, December 29, 2013

Another Project: Performance Single-Speed Build-Up



My wife slipped a Performance Gift Card into my stocking, and I just cashed it in for one of these: an Ascent Single-Speed frame. I couldn't resist--it was already discounted to just $90, plus another 15% off for a weekend promo, and since I had it shipped to my local Performance store, shipping was free--I'm out just $75. I'll tackle it after I finish the Nashbar Touring Frame.

I ordered a 56cm, which is my usual size and should fit fine as far as top-tube-length goes, but the frame specs out a little tall-ish--note the head tube length, and the 605mm center-to-top measurement for the seat tube. It'll probably show a little less seatpost than I like, but no worries. At least the 'bars will be nice and high.