Matt's Polyvalent Dream Build

by Igor Shteynbuk

My Polyvalent is my do-it-all commuter. I have it setup ultra supple, with 26" tires and of course VO's awesome fenders. It's got an old-school wide-step double crank with a sweet dynamo light system and a basket, of course. 

-VO Stainless Steel Fenders (pretty proud of the ultra-stiff front setup) + mud flaps 
-Pass & Stow front rack, Tubus rear rack 
-SONDelux front hub, White Industries rear hub, laced to Light Bicycle carbon rims w/ raw brass nipples! 
-Compass Rat Trap Pass tires - SO SUPPLE
-Ritchey stem + seatpost 
-Ritchey ergo bars 
-Ergon saddle
-Outer Shell saddle bag + Swift basket bag 
-B&M dynamo lights (thanks to Karl @ Perennial Cycles for the coax wiring job!) 
-Camp and Go Slow bar tape 
-Old skool Specialized 'Flag' cranks, setup as 40/24 wide step double w/ VO brass caps
-SRAM brifters, rear derailer + 11-36 cassette 
-IRD 'sub-compact' front derailer from Rivendell 
-Connex chain (I just got into waxing chains, and hot damn - so smooth!) 
-Yoshimura pedals 
-King stainless bottle cages 
-Trailer hitch mount for the super sweet Farfarer trailer (for dog + firewood hauling duties)
-Spurcycle bell + Stem Captain clock (don't wanna miss the ferry!) 
Keep up the great work! 

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