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kylen721
09-13-07, 01:28 PM
Hey everyone just pretty much finished up my conversion I have been working on figured I would post it since this bike was from a texas BF member.

No great parts to talk about since this was a budget build so here are the pictures

Before:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/kyle721/DSC01780.jpg

After:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/kyle721/DSC01905.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/kyle721/DSC01907.jpg

Clips and straps are in the mail on there way.
Doggus
09-13-07, 02:46 PM
That
is
sweet

How was it painted?
kylen721
09-13-07, 10:29 PM
rattle can. It is actually chalkboard spray paint which is pretty sweet because I can make whatever designs I want in chalk
scubaluke
09-14-07, 06:50 AM
Sweet ride, what are the details? I have a old 27" wheel road bike that I picked up for $2.50 that I am thinking of converting to fixed.
jsharr
09-14-07, 07:09 AM
nice, I like the chalkboard angle too. Need to work on a cool name for it based on that.
crdean1
09-14-07, 07:17 AM
nice, I like the chalkboard angle too. Need to work on a cool name for it based on that.

I kind of like the name he already has....

http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5267670&postcount=22479
MPH2
09-14-07, 07:44 AM
Nice conversion, looks like you are pulling a monster gear though...
kylen721
09-14-07, 08:47 AM
its 52x20 not to bad its only like 70ish gear inches. I am a fan of chalk bike myself simple yet original.

as for the details it was a motobecane nomade that was a 10 speed. I took off the shifters and rolled like that for a while, but then I went for some cheap new 700c wheels with 700x35 tires, new bars cut down a little and then switched front brake lever to the right side with new lever. pretty simple little build really
Hobartlemagne
09-14-07, 08:48 AM
looks good
paperspirit
09-14-07, 09:13 AM
Very sleek looking. I like the green handlebar grips.

You need to make some sort of chalk holder on the frame so you always have it with you! :)
truman
09-14-07, 09:20 AM
I definitely prefer the 'after' version. Nicely played.
kevinmcdade
09-14-07, 03:13 PM
Looks great!!! I'm glad you could use that frame!
kylen721
09-14-07, 05:48 PM
Looks great!!! I'm glad you could use that frame!

thanks again kevin it has been a huge blessing to me. i even sold my car and have been commuting on it!
kevinmcdade
09-14-07, 08:49 PM
Always glad to help!!!