Breadwinner Continental

[b_thesing]

Super nice build. I love the fork and ultradynamicos. Hopefully the rain will make for some smooth dirt roads on your test rides.

[Xrslug]

Originally Posted by Toddtwenty2

Awesome. This turned out beautifully.

I am excited for your ride impressions. Between the tubing choices and slightly slacker seat tube angle, I have always guessed that Breadwinner Continentals would ride rather luxuriously.

On that note, curious if you got a build sheet with the bike. My Continental (bought used) has 73/73 angles, so a half degree steeper head tube than “stock.” It also has a 50mm offset fork, so fairly low trail.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by Xrslug

On that note, curious if you got a build sheet with the bike. My Continental (bought used) has 73/73 angles, so a half degree steeper head tube than “stock.” It also has a 50mm offset fork, so fairly low trail.

dont have the build sheet unfortunately..

[AngryScientist]

Ride report: This bike is absolute perfection on wheels. After the first short ride this afternoon, I feel an immediate connection with this bike. I can't pin it down exactly, but it just feels "right" under me. Everything jives together nicely.

I need a seatpost with a hair less setback, and have concluded that whatever the stock blue brake pads VO loads in their calipers are total rubbish. Other than that - this one appears dialed. Oh yea, that green speedsleeve will be replaced by a more muted alternative.

Just in time for fall, the best riding season here in the northeast. I hope we have a nice long fall which will allow some epic rides. So happy I stumbled on this one and even happier it exceeds my expectations.

[72gmc]

Yes, the stock pads are curiously disappointing, given how good those brakes are. I ran my default Kool Stop salmon pads and all was well.

[weaponsgrade]

Sweet bike - I like their twist on the classic panel scheme.

[icepick_trotsky]

Angry,

What kind of clearance do you see on this? I'm looking at one.

[Xrslug]

Originally Posted by icepick_trotsky

Angry,

What kind of clearance do you see on this? I'm looking at one.

FWIW, on my Continental (which is bigger, ~ 62 cm, so not sure if chainstays are longer or it otherwise has more clearance than Angry’s), I’ve comfortably fit 35mm GravelKings on a 19mm internal width rim (I’m now running the Grand Cru calipers, but it still fits). It will fit a 38mm in back but not in front.

[AngryScientist]

Agree. Mine is wearing 33's at the moment with some breathing room. I think a 35 is about the max you really want to do with mid reach brakes.

[cabbagelookin]

Fantastic build - haven’t owned a BW yet, but it must be on the cards at some point!!!

[dcama5]

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Nice bike Nick. I know the feeling of that perfect, smooth riding bike. I have two that meet that standard well and they are both steel. They also both have an 80mm BB drop which is more than most and, I think, improves stability by lowering the center of gravity. They are my new-to-me David Kirk JKS and my Alliance by Erik Rolf. I always like your ride reports on both forums.

[sarouk]

Originally Posted by Xrslug

FWIW, on my Continental (which is bigger, ~ 62 cm, so not sure if chainstays are longer or it otherwise has more clearance than Angry’s), I’ve comfortably fit 35mm GravelKings on a 19mm internal width rim (I’m now running the Grand Cru calipers, but it still fits). It will fit a 38mm in back but not in front.

How did you like the Paul brakes? Why did you switch to dual pivot calipers?

[Hilltopperny]

This looks great Nick! Hope to see it up in NYS this fall!

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[Nimrod]

The bike looks fantastic

[AngryScientist]

The reality is that for me, if I'm mainly on the road or even well groomed packed dirt/cinders, 32-33mm tires are too fat for my liking.

On with Challenge Strada 27's.

Bliss