Modified/Customized 2013 3G Newport in Platinum
First I will say this is an incredible riding cruiser with it's stock setup, but it was begging me to customize it. So, I had to make it my own and went with what I call a "Moto" theme. Love the geometry................
Stock Bike:
FRAME: TRIPOD ALUMINUM 6061 HEAT TREATED, color platinum
FORK: HI-TENSILE THREAD LESS
HANDLE BARS: 3G ROYAL
STEM: THREAD LESS ALLOY
GRIPS: 3G NEO PREAME WITH LOCK ON CNC
HEAD SET: THREAD LESS SEAL HEAD (NO MAINTENANCE)
CRANKS: ALLOY 3 PIECE CRANKS PRO WHEEL
SADDLE: 3G COMFORT SADDLE
HUBS: COASTER BRAKE
RIMS: ALUMINUM CONCAVE RIMS 26MM WIDE STAINLESS STEEL SPOKES
SPOKES: STAINLESS STEEL
TIREs: 3G BOA G (26X3.45)
CHAIN: UST BUSTER CHAIN KMC
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I tried to stay with 3G parts where I could. So, here is what I did:
-cut down the long steer tube and added a Origin8 Fix8 anodized red BMX/Mountain stem
-replaced handlebars with Felt Classic Low Rise /w crossbar
-replaced grips with OURY black grips
-added 3G fenders from 3G, they were specially made for a Newport tripod frame with BOA-G tires on it
-replaced the stock black 26" 26mm rims with 3G Jemima 26" 57mm red rims w/ black stainless spokes (purchased from RRB)
-replace chain with KMC nickle plated BMX chain
-replaced stock pedals with SpeedPlay Drillium BMX/Mountain pedals
-replaced the 118mm wide sealed bottom bracket cartridge with a 122mm to give the chain more clearance of the back tire
-replaced the rear 22T cog with a inset 22T cog to give the chain additional clearance of the back tire
-replaced the stock black BOA-Gs with creme BOA-Gs
-removed the chain guard
-replaced the saddle with an Electra XL saddle off a Flying Sue model (changed out the chrome seat rail and springs for a black one off a modern Schwinn Heavy Duti saddle.)
-added a Salsa anodized red seat clamp
-added TrikTopz black/white dice on value stems
After:
First I will say this is an incredible riding cruiser with it's stock setup, but it was begging me to customize it. So, I had to make it my own and went with what I call a "Moto" theme. Love the geometry................
Stock Bike:
FRAME: TRIPOD ALUMINUM 6061 HEAT TREATED, color platinum
FORK: HI-TENSILE THREAD LESS
HANDLE BARS: 3G ROYAL
STEM: THREAD LESS ALLOY
GRIPS: 3G NEO PREAME WITH LOCK ON CNC
HEAD SET: THREAD LESS SEAL HEAD (NO MAINTENANCE)
CRANKS: ALLOY 3 PIECE CRANKS PRO WHEEL
SADDLE: 3G COMFORT SADDLE
HUBS: COASTER BRAKE
RIMS: ALUMINUM CONCAVE RIMS 26MM WIDE STAINLESS STEEL SPOKES
SPOKES: STAINLESS STEEL
TIREs: 3G BOA G (26X3.45)
CHAIN: UST BUSTER CHAIN KMC
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I tried to stay with 3G parts where I could. So, here is what I did:
-cut down the long steer tube and added a Origin8 Fix8 anodized red BMX/Mountain stem
-replaced handlebars with Felt Classic Low Rise /w crossbar
-replaced grips with OURY black grips
-added 3G fenders from 3G, they were specially made for a Newport tripod frame with BOA-G tires on it
-replaced the stock black 26" 26mm rims with 3G Jemima 26" 57mm red rims w/ black stainless spokes (purchased from RRB)
-replace chain with KMC nickle plated BMX chain
-replaced stock pedals with SpeedPlay Drillium BMX/Mountain pedals
-replaced the 118mm wide sealed bottom bracket cartridge with a 122mm to give the chain more clearance of the back tire
-replaced the rear 22T cog with a inset 22T cog to give the chain additional clearance of the back tire
-replaced the stock black BOA-Gs with creme BOA-Gs
-removed the chain guard
-replaced the saddle with an Electra XL saddle off a Flying Sue model (changed out the chrome seat rail and springs for a black one off a modern Schwinn Heavy Duti saddle.)
-added a Salsa anodized red seat clamp
-added TrikTopz black/white dice on value stems
After:
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