Elin Antonov by GiftedOtter
Description: Paul's former Elin now in my prized possession.
This exact frame made me fall in love with the Antonov Elin. Like a true fanboy especially through his Pedalroom post & a fxd.bln Video where they visited Paris.
Was so in love that I bought a Colnago branded Elin to satisfy the itch, which scratch it for a while. A bit of time passes and I see Paul is selling his / this frame so I jumped on the opportunity, sold the colnago branded one and replaced it with the one special to me. Ever since buying it I have not gotten bored of looking at or owning it. The frame has such charme that it keeps makign me feel good it about it.
Along the way I couldn't resist the opportunity to buy 2 fluidiscs basically destined for this frame. Next to their aesthetic with a light shining through them which is fascinating, they have a very unique smell that I rather enjoy. Best description as to what they smell like would be the space that connects two railway carts on an old diesel train.
So here it is now in all it's glory. My biggest "collectible" frame.
Time to add a front brake next?...
Frame/Fork/Headset: Elin Antonov
Crankset/Bottom Bracket: Dura-Ace 7600 njs 165mm with a cracked left arm / unknown bb
Pedals/Straps: Shimano PD-M520
Cog/Chainring: Unknown Cog / no lockring / Dura-Ace 7600 njs 50t Chainring
Handlebars/Stem: Moustache Handlebars / Cinelli Quill Stem
Saddle/Seatpost: Ryet Carbon Saddle / Suntour Superbe Pro 27.2 Seatpost
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire: Rear Fluidisc that was converted to front / Continental Giro 21mm
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire: Rear Fluidisc with extra Batman Flair / Continental Giro 21mm
