Tuesday, April 16, 2019

New Albion Microbrew: Upright Mini Velo Build

This is a size 53cm with Soma Oxford 56cm bars. A very relaxed and upright ride compared to the drop bar build we showed you first. Nice for casual urban riding. A regular riser bar might be more practical to tackling climbs or sprinting. But gearing was pretty good for SF's hills. You don't need a 11-36t cassette when you have smaller wheels.


  • Pake SS Crank 44t with 11-28t 10-speed SRAM cassette in the back
  • Sunrace RS30 trigger shifter
  • Soma Oxford Bar and Sutro Stem
  • IRD Cafam 2 Cantilever Brakes with IRD Sylvan Brake Levers
  • Kenda 20 x 1-3/8 (37mm) tires (fattest we could find)

    Build courtesy of Pedal Revolution







3 comments:

  1. When will this frame be updated? The 451 wheels are great, but Disc brakes are needed now, and a carbon fork. I have a 2012 53cm, and would like an updated 55cm.

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  2. Sorry, we aren't continuing with the Homebrew. Thanks for the suggestions though.

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  3. I know the Microbrew has been discontinued but what are the best options for fenders?

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