Thread: Top Vintages Bikes (for fixe ss conversion)
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Old 05-16-08, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ianjk
IMO, any "top" vintage bike really shouldn't get converted (removing paint, spray painting, etc). If you are just looking for something to commute on, any mid-range lugged Japanese bike should do the trick (miyata, nishiki, etc). The quality is great and you can find them in need of some TLC for a decent price.
Agreed, the top models should be restored, as they are few and far between,
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Originally Posted by cc700
i jam my thumbs up and back into the tubes. this way i can point my fingers straight out in front to split the wind and attain an even more aero profile, and the usual fixed gear - zen - connectedness feeling through the drivetrain is multiplied ten fold because my thumbs become one with the tubing.
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