Why is the Bike called Frank? The Name originates from Frankenstein, referring to the monster build from parts by the doctor. The bike was has a quite divers heritage:

• Frame: CUST-TEC 22″
• Fork: RockShox, Sektor RL SoloAir 130mm -> Maintenance Free since day one
• Wheels: 26″ Veltec, Custom
  • Hub: Veltec SL (15mm quick release)
  • Rim: Mavic EX 721 (Front) – Bontrager Earl (Back) -> bought from a used wheelset in a bike store in Oregon after the Mavic Rear busted after 3500km The whole Story
  • Spokes: 2.0-1.8-20
• Tires: Schwalbe, Mondial 26×2.15 -> As of today only one flat from puncture. Awesome!
• Shifters: Shimano, SLX 9-Speed 11-28 -> (Crankset & Front derailleur from my old MTB)
• Brakes: Shimano, Zee (203/180)
• Saddel: Brooks, B17? -> Got it from a used Surley LHT that went Coast2Coast
• Pedals, Seatpost: Truvativ, Holzfeller
• Grips: Ergon GS2 L
• Bike Rack:
  • Tubus, Cosmo
• Bags: Ortlieb, Frontroller / Backroller / Rack-Pack M
• Handlebar, Stem: Dunno, scavenged from old MBT’s