You may have noticed this cycle [RANS Citi Crank Forward] on my wish list. The Citi has that clean, retro look. It’s one that I’d like to add to my stable. If it should happen, setup will be fun. As compared to several of my other cycles, this setup will be simple.  This bike has no front derailleur, thus no derailleur post. In keeping it clean, I will not use a rear derailleur either; rather a SRAM i-Motion internal hub. If it were possible, on this cycle, I’d use a Gates carbon-belt drive instead of a chain. There is currently no way to get the belt inside the chain or seat stay.  So, chain it may have to be. The cycle color theme will be red & black.

Citi Frameset

Citi comes in Metallic Red & Ti Rose–note: the ’09 decals are black. I want to use the Crank Forward carbon fiber fork and seat, with black handlebars; black seat post [preferably carbon fiber]; black wheels; spokes; hub; steering riser; etc. I’ll use rim as opposed to than disk brakes.

Zenetik Pro Frameset

Preliminary coordination for this cycle was made with Nanda Holz at Spin Cyclz in late October ’08. Nanda has me queued for sometime in the spring. Now, if  I can integrate this with my photographic, and Catrike upgrades, that will be great. If not, the other two have priority for now. I want to start shooting panoramas and I want to make the Catrike Rally, with a few new gems.

• Awesome Foursome [CF Article by Randy Schlitter]
• Nanda’s flickr Crank Forward Photo Set:
• Specs:

To be determined:

1. The finish availability of the Sram i-Motion Hub [I want black].  If not available, I may have to get a different hub–Rohloff? I found a Shimano Alfine in black. The question is can it be purchased in the USA. The Bike Huger page says, yes–through Shimano.
2. Kickstand
3. Pedals–probably platform [maybe like the Crank Brothers Mallet or an all black set like these or these, preferably pedals where I can use my eggbeater cleats if desired]
4. Tires [all black]