Saturday, March 2, 2013

My Alfine Di2 Dream Commuter: 2013 Norco Indie Drop

Before highlighting features of my dream commuter, let me present to you, 2013 Norco Indie Drop:

https://www.norco.com/bikes/urban/urban-performance/indie-drop/


Frameset
Frame Indie Double Butted Chromo w/Chainstay Disc
Fork Straight Bladed Chromoly Disc 
Wheels
Rims Freedom Cruz Disc - Black 
Tires Kenda Karvs SRC - Black 700x28c - Folding 
Tubes Presta Valve - 48mm valve 
Front Hub Shimano Deore HB-M595 Sealed - Black 
Rear Hub Shimano Alfine-11 Di2 SG-S705 IGH 
Spokes/Nipples Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm stainless - Black 
Drivetrain
Shifter Front Shimano Alfine BL-S705 - Black 
Shifter Rear Shimano Alfine-11 Di2 ST-S705 - Black 
Shifter Casing Alfine Di2 - Information Display SC-S705 

Cassette Shimano 21T Sprocket 
Crankset Track Cranks w/External BB 42T - Black 
Bottom Bracket Eccentric BB w/External Bearings 
Pedals
Chain Sram CN-PC951 9speed 
Chain Tensioner
Components
Seat Post Norco - Black w/Grey 
Seat Post Clamp Integrated 
Saddle Selle Royal Becoz Sport - CorkGel 
Headset FSA Orbit CE - ACB Integrated headset 
Headset Spacer 2x10mm - Black & 1x10mm - Dark Grey 
Top Cap Alloy w/Norco Logo - Dark Grey 
Stem Norco - Black w/Grey 
Handlebar Norco Compact - Black w/Grey 
Grips Norco Microfiber w/Gel - Black 
Front Brake Shimano BR-R515 Road Disc - Black  (well, Avid BB7 Road might be a better choice)
Rear Brake Shimano BR-R515 Road Disc - Black 
Brake Levers
At MSRP $2865 CAD, I have to pray Canada's will go through another economic crisis and the exchange rate would go lower, so the rest of the world can get something from Norco at a reasonable price.   The other more economical solution I can think of is to drool over the pic above.  I think I'll go with the latter choice.


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