Diego is one of Paris’s fish ’n’ chips specialists. His steel Brooklyn Machine Works frame and sturdy fork make this a reassuring build for tricks. It’s also his daily ride, his tracklocross bike and his trackpacking companion.
This was his dream build, replacing a Cinelli Tutto. He chose components for their strength, price and availability—because if something breaks, finding a replacement matters.
Components
| Component | Build at publication |
|---|---|
| Chainring | Stronglight (46T) |
| Bottom Bracket | Stronglight |
| Chain | Izumi Standard 1/8" |
| Cog | Kronos x Courage (17T) |
| Handlebar / Stem | Fairweather/Nitto Bullmoose B903 |
| Grips | Lizard Skins 494 |
| Seat Post | Thomson Elite |
| Seat | San Marco Aspide Racing |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura Ace FC-7600 |
| Frame | Brooklyn Machine Works Gangsta Track V4 Frameset |
| Headset | Odyssey |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 28" |
| Spokes | DT Swiss |
| Tires | Vittoria Randonneur 32mm (rear), Vittoria Zaffiro 30mm (front) |
| Hubs | Novatec |
| Pedals | Stolen Thermalite |
| Straps | Moga Bags x Spazio Studio |
“Comfy and reactive build: gives a feeling of stability while being really handy.
Its geometry makes it a good bike, mainly with it’s lifted top tube that provides a comfortable position. Fish ‘n’ chips were harder to get back with at the beginning, but bunny hops and riding backward are quite easy on this build.”Diego
A fish ’n’ chips line
The DT Swiss choice
The DT Swiss R460 wheelset was part of that focus on reliability. When you’re concentrating on a trick, worrying about a spoke or a rim is the last thing you want. A well-chosen wheelset also makes a real difference to how light and easy the bike feels to handle.
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