Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - new build, what do you think?

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fiataccompli
11-30-08, 10:23 AM
Thought I'd ask the experts on this & show off my new build at the same time. This is a little different - not a track bike, but probably all utility! I wasn't sure what ratio I wanted, so I have 12 to choose from here. I got the mismatched wheels right & did a chop job on the risers, front brake (safety first, right?). I'd like to know what color I should paint it and does anyone know where I can get 24" deep Vs!
http://www.fiataccompli.com/bike/assets_c/2008/11/redneck_fg_bike-thumb-200x147.jpg http://www.fiataccompli.com/bike/assets_c/2008/11/redneck_fg_driveline-thumb-200x136.jpg http://www.fiataccompli.com/bike/assets_c/2008/11/redneck_fg_cogs-thumb-200x132.jpg

Go easy on me, I'm not an experienced builder!

I call it the Redneck Fix

huerro
11-30-08, 11:00 AM
How did you fix it? Did you weld the freewheel?

It looks like a beast. For a ride like this, I would just sticker bomb it and maybe go for scraper bike wheels instead of deep Vs. That will surely bring you mad honeys.
Critical Jeff
11-30-08, 11:01 AM
I love that saddle to bar drop.

westokyo
11-30-08, 11:08 AM
I love that bar to saddle drop.

:p
fiataccompli
11-30-08, 11:19 AM
don't need no stinkin' lock ring when you've got a mig welder and all steel, baby!