Northern California - My "new" bike .... Photos... almost

Here's some teaser shots!
As they say on TV, film at 11.

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Trek?

I know what it iiiis! I know what it iiiis!

Or at least what it was.

It was a Gitane Tour de France from the early 70's I got in 75.
But the fork wrecked, so it got replaced with a Columbus steel fork. And repainted.
And the wheels, pedals, headset, seatpost, saddle, stem brakes and bars were changed along the way.
Now it has a new rear wheel...
So I'm not sure what it is now.

and I still need to post a photo of the whole thing...

Singlespeed or fixie?

That's a cog and a lockring up there. 'Tis fix-ed.

Fixed, but a flip-flop hub just in case my knees and brain can't adjust.

Very nice pictures! Can't wait to see more of it

CCC? you're CCC? I'm an alliteration, too!

oh, and nice bike.

Fixed, but a flip-flop hub just in case my knees and brain can't adjust.

OH, Oh...don't say I didn't warn you:cry:

As promised, here's the bike. We got about 7 miles in, just to try it out. It's really weird. Riding is fine, stopping is different, even with the brakes. Downhill is interesting.
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Will you be riding this on Pinehurst?

looks great

That is beautiful.

Will you be riding this on Pinehurst?

I'm pretty strong, and very fast, so I think I could ride it up and down any hill, as long as it's less then a 1% grade.

Fixed, but a flip-flop hub just in case my knees and brain can't adjust.

Yarrr! I ride mine flop. I can't take it over 10mph without the feeling of overwhelming dread when it's in flip mode. :backpedal:

This post cries for a ss/fixie ride SOOOOOOOOOON!!!

That IS freakin beautiful! Big honkin long touring wheelbase, nice and clean... just nice.

Yarrr! I ride mine flop. I can't take it over 10mph without the feeling of overwhelming dread when it's in flip mode. :backpedal:

This post cries for a ss/fixie ride SOOOOOOOOOON!!!

I'm with ya!
You guys want to ride in the city?

How bout through the city, bridge tiburon loop? pretty flat...couple of bumps is all...

I'm wanting a SS. When ever (or more like IF ever) I can afford a new bike, I'll convert my backup into a SS/FG similar to the one pictured.

Nice lookin bike!

Yarrr! I ride mine flop. I can't take it over 10mph without the feeling of overwhelming dread when it's in flip mode. :backpedal:

This post cries for a ss/fixie ride SOOOOOOOOOON!!!

Yessssss. Somewhere flatish would be good.
I'd have to air up the tires on my fixie though since I haven't ridden it in months.

Curtis, keep at the fixed side and soon you be able to do 150+ RPM no problem. Just learn to keep the legs somewhat loose.

As promised, here's the bike.Looks great, good job! You've even got the fixed-gear-OCP bug, with the matching brake housing, crank dust cap, straps, and even anodized toe cages. :)


couple of bumps is all...Don't listen to this man!

Last time he promised a flat route around and through SF, my legs were sore for a week. :lol:

Just learn to keep the legs somewhat loose.Only problem with learning the "fixed gear coast" is that when you instinctively try it on a freewheeled bike, it's really awkward there for a second. :P

Looks great, good job! You've even got the fixed-gear-OCP bug, with the matching brake housing, crank dust cap, straps, and even anodized toe cages. :)

Don't listen to this man!

Last time he promised a flat route around and through SF, my legs were sore for a week. :lol:

:innocent:

Very pretty. I'd ride it.

Nicely done Curtis!

Looks great, good job! You've even got the fixed-gear-OCP bug, with the matching brake housing, crank dust cap, straps, and even anodized toe cages. :)


Yeah - but the tires D O N' T M A T C H. :eek:










:D

Meh, I figured it was a hipster thing.

Yeah - but the tires D O N' T M A T C H. :eek:


:D

You do have a point there... also, the stem and seatpost don't match either.

Yeah - but the tires D O N' T M A T C H. :eek:

:D

Are they supposed to?

Actually, the front is old, but the back was falling apart, so it got a new one. If I love riding fixed, I'll get two red ones.

Do you have to swing your legs over the handlebars to ride it?

That's actually a semi-serious question. Why do some people do that? And why are those people always on fixed-gear bikes?

Yeah - but the tires D O N' T M A T C H. :eek:

also, the stem and seatpost don't match either.

Criminy, you're both right!

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Criminy, you're both right!

Yes, we are. And I, for one, am VERY disappointed in you.

Yes, we are. And I, for one, am VERY disappointed in you.Join the club, buddy.

Join the club, buddy.

If there's a club, we're gonna need jackets.

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black bike, black bike...everything matches!!!ha ha...oops pink on there...nevermind

If there's a club, we're gonna need jackets.I hope you're prepared for further disappointment. Stickers are as good as it gets, here.

I am just building up a fixie too. Would like to join you for a flat fixie ride. Watch this space.....

I am just building up a fixie too. Would like to join you for a flat fixie ride. Watch this space.....

So why do you ride flat tires on a fixie? Curtis, don't you stop to fix flat fixie tires even though they are old front tires?

So why do you ride flat tires on a fixie? Curtis, don't you stop to fix flat fixie tires even though they are old front tires?Riding on flat tires is just the cool thing to do. It's edgy and hip, and makes for exciting handling!

If I host a ride over her for fixies/singlespeeds, they'll be know flat fixies...too slow! : )

Let's start a list for a ride in the near future ...maybe feb. ...Who's in? and we'll figure a date.........Sat or Sun........please state day

Taxi777
Blast Radius
Bostic
Pelican
Pizzaman
Beaker
x136

I'd tell you to write me down, but you already have. So, uh, don't erase me from the list.

I'd tell you to write me down, but you already have. So, uh, don't erase me from the list.

Yeah after that inspiration I started a new thread with an open date to maximize attendance...could be a lot of fun, we can get all hipster with it!

we can get all hipster with it!I'll order a cycling cap and try my best to shrink my jeans!

Do you have to swing your legs over the handlebars to ride it?

That's actually a semi-serious question. Why do some people do that? And why are those people always on fixed-gear bikes?

I'm one of those guys that mount the bike as described above. It's more than likely because I started out riding fixie and because this guy said it's the cool way to do it... :D

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I got use to doing it when I was a bike messenger. I always had a bag full of crap so it was easier!

If I host a ride over her for fixies/singlespeeds, they'll be know flat fixies...too slow! : )

Let's start a list for a ride in the near future ...maybe feb. ...Who's in? and we'll figure a date.........Sat or Sun........please state day

Taxi777
Blast Radius
Bostic
Pelican
Pizzaman
Beaker
x136

I'm honoured to be included - I have no fixie tho.....:D