Stranger Ballast

[Fundamental]

So stoked on this ride.  It's built up using parts I already had and some internet buy & trade deals.
The bike itself is a little heavier than what I rode previously, but it rides 'light' and is super solid.  I especially like the classic look with the tall head tube, tall stand over, and faux open drop outs.

Frame: Stranger Ballast 21"
Fork: Odyssey CS2 Race
Bars: Stranger Thrash 9.2"
Stem: Odyssey TDFL 53mm
Headset: FSA Impact
Grips: Fit Mac / Odyssey Parends
Seat: S&M
Post: Pivotal
Guts: S&M
Seat Clamp: integrated
Cranks: Odyssey Thunderbolt 175mm
Sprocket: Odyssey 512 28t
Chain: KMC 510
Pedals: Odyssey Trailmix Unsealed
Brakes: Odyssey EVO II / Odyssey Linear Cable / Odyssey Monolever Medium
Front Wheel: Profile Totem 17mm bolts/ Sun Envy
Rear Wheel: Profile Totem 9t / Sun Envy
Tires: Fit FAF 2.25 ft/ 2.3 rr

[Oddity]

I really dig it that color . It's awesome seeing another Stranger with brakes.

[LeonLikesToRock]

Those Strangers look cool.

[Narcoleptic Insomniac]

I'm not sure about that tall head tube but this bike is super cool.

[CMB]

Dialed looking rig.

[Fundamental]

Thanks all!

I really dig it that color . It's awesome seeing another Stranger with brakes.

Yup, I saw your bike, then looked up the frame specs and had to do it.  This bike is how I like 'em, railed seat, metal pedals, brakes.

I'm not sure about that tall head tube but this bike is super cool.

The taller head tube was a concern, and my initial set up was with a top load, like I normally run, but it turned out being too high.
With the front load and 10mm spacer, the height is perfect and I can run the fork uncut.