Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Baby blue build

Hi all

I have decided to build and turn my dads old 1980s Carlton Pro-Am 12, in to my first fixie bike.

Here are some images of the build.

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Wish you would have kept the original paint on it, though I guess it makes up for it that you kept all the cable routing on it. What do you plan on doing for wheels?

ha i was thinking of keeping the original paint but then decided to remove rust and scratches and give it a new refreshed look. Yer i can always tern it back if i decide, The wheels i am a bit stuck on at the moment i was thinking white halo track wheels with maxxis re fuse tires.

WTF?! You'd better be ordering a new sticker pack :|

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that's a cool make-over great job on the work. the white track wheels would look great

WTF ha that is right i would like to get a new set of stickers i do have the front one but i can not find the stickers no where as it it such an old bike, was even thinking of finding some one to paint them back on. thanks for the comments.

You should do some lug lining.

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Is the top tube separating from the lug?

people need to quit letting their hipster kids into their ****ing basements and garages. that WAS a sweet paintjob

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people need to quit letting their hipster kids into their ****ing basements and garages. that WAS a sweet paintjob



you're busting his balls, yet you post a pic of the bike in baby blue?*
so all he has to do to redeem himself would to be to get the now so "hallowed and so esteemed"
Carleton decals.

BFD

You got good steel and a nice bike Astonlp.
Now go ride the hell out of it.


*polar blue/ baby blue - looks the same to me.

OH NO! YOU REPAINTED THE BIKE! THE RUST AND SCRATCHES WERE SO AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!

-get a grip people, not every bike that was made before '88 is a religious artifact.

Hey dude, tell me more about the paint job! Did you just paint over the original paint? I'm in the process of figuring out what I want to do.

oh no! You repainted the bike! The rust and scratches were so amazingly beautiful!

-get a grip people, not every bike that was made before '88 is a religious artifact.

qft .

Hi all

The bike was bought by my dad new when he was in his teens and after minimal use it just sat in the garage for most of its life, then I sore it just hanging there with dust and spiders webs all over it. I cleaned it up, got a new set of tyres and did 50-60 miles a week on it. the bike has not been in used for about a year now and i have decided to turn it into a fixie bike. i have seen this frame and bike on ebay for £60 so if someone want to restore this bike its not hard. i wanted to bring it into the 21s century and make a fun fast bike that i can use for commuting.


the frame and forks where rubbed down smooth and then had 4 coats of primer and 6 coats of montana baby blue paint with 1 coat of varnish. the frame and forks are sweet.

the head set, seat post and cranks where polished and all the bearings cleaned and re greased. this bike is a classic i know that but i will never sell this so it is my project and it will be past down to what was called hipster f**king kid to ride haha

some new stuff in the post. bike is coming along :)

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Great photo essay so far. Bike is looking good.

i think it looks freaking awesome.

nice build so far

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Ok day out to the bike shop, got some nice bits but as you can see they only had my front wheel in :( will have to wait till next week.

some pics

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Damn, it's looking pretty awesome. Keep up the good work.

Wow man this is looking hot. I might have gone with white tires for the vanity pics, but white tires don't stay white long. I also think getting a paint marker and lining the lugs with white would be hot...Maybe black though since you have black spokes. Dunno, get both and do a little test. What are you planning on doing to tension the chain?

thanks for all the comments, i was thinking about doing this but will probably be a job i will do later on as i realy just want to get ridding haha.

Word, looking good!

I also think getting a paint marker and lining the lugs with white would be hot...Maybe black though since you have black spokes. Dunno, get both and do a little test.
That doesn't work very well. I tried it on a bike, lining the lugs with a white paint marker. ended up dripping down the head tube, grabbed some solvent and tried to quickly wipe it off, rubbing off the pink paint a bit too, had to try to touch up pink with a sparkle on top. it was a mess. Plus the tip is too fat.
I ended up using some model car paint and a thin paint brush. It was hard to do detail like that, but turned out well.

little update still waiting for the rear wheel but hopefully it will be in this week and il have the bike ready for the road by the weekend :) I have also gone out and got a very nice 3011 armored lock for the bike here is a link to the MAGNUM web site.

http://www.magnum.ws/Magnum/3011.htm

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They look good, but I don't find mine comfortable.

That looks frickin SICK! You're doing a great job so far. Did it originally have 27" wheels or was it 700c? The clearance with your new 700c's doesn't look like that of a bike with smaller-than-stock wheels.

edit: Just checked the original ad. 700c's stock.

Thanks mate, The originally wheels where 700c and so are the new ones but they are so much thinner :)

That doesn't work very well. I tried it on a bike, lining the lugs with a white paint marker. ended up dripping down the head tube, grabbed some solvent and tried to quickly wipe it off, rubbing off the pink paint a bit too, had to try to touch up pink with a sparkle on top. it was a mess. Plus the tip is too fat.
I ended up using some model car paint and a thin paint brush. It was hard to do detail like that, but turned out well.

What if you just taped everything off?

Depends on what type of paint marker you can get your hands on. If you've got a steady hand and confidence, a fine brush and model paint is definitely the way to go. However...it can get really messy really quick too.

Hello all, time for some help ☺
I need to get a freewheel and I was think of the Token singlespeed alloy freewheel, but what size 17, 18, 20? I live in a flat area but I do have some big hills that I will have to clime ha what size would be the best ?

also any one know if this is a good chain KMC Kool Super Light Z710SL ?

Thanks

btw i am using a 42 tooth chainring if that helps ?

any help would be amazing

btw i am using a 42 tooth chainring if that helps ?

any help would be amazing

Try reading the stickies.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/716371-Uncle-Sixty-s-Gearing-Primer-for-Newbs

At first I hated that he painted the frame, because I loved the original paint, but if it was rusting then not many other options. Also, did you not use any clear coat? Either way it's looking good so far

looking good so far man.. definitely excited to see the end results!.. :)

new parts and front brake fitted today but not without some hold ups with the size of fork hole and still waiting on the rear wheel :(

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Does that 105 brake have plastic/resin cartridges?

Hi mate, this is some info on the brake. only wanted a light brake as i will not use it that much ;)

the racers' choice, the Shimano 105 5700 Brake Calliper comes in a compact and lightweight design for high performance. The compact Super SLR Dual-Pivot design provides superior brake performance and light action. Enhanced brake proportions give a quicker linear response and increased power. Low profile outer cable stop position improves cable routing for reduced friction. Convex washers on the brake shoes offer toe-in adjustment and easy alignment, and the cartridge brake shoes are easy to replace. The lightweight aluminium construction has an anodised finish to preserve the good looks.

I know what 105 brakes are, I was asking if the cartridges that hold the brake shoes are plastic, because they look plastic in your photos and that makes me sad.

I would doubt they are plastic if it's a 105 brake, but who knows. Anyways, it's really looking pretty nice, you've got a nice building coming together.

Thanks :), sorry mate just had a look they are metal

that bike is looking BEAUTIFUL.

Really good job!

hello all it is that time where the baby blue build has come together and its feels very tight and goes like a F ing bullet ha.

here are some quick pics of the finished baby blue metal.
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Then and now, come a long way.

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might do some more photo as i normally shoot cars not bikes haha have a look :)

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