Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - My new build, Chimo fixed

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xxxfattonyxxx
04-25-12, 09:13 AM
Well, haven't been on here in about 2 years. Anyway I picked up an 80's Chimo that im rebuilding. I'll update as I go
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Ordered these to replace the 27's
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gigantor
04-25-12, 04:01 PM
Whenever I see the word "chimo" I think... child molester.
xxxfattonyxxx
04-25-12, 10:48 PM
Whenever I see the word "chimo" I think... child molester.
That would be "chomo" although "chimo" fits better lol. Regardless, I removed the decals tonight. Removing stickers as old as me is not a simple task
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xxxfattonyxxx
04-27-12, 07:57 PM
New shoes came in today
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Spoonrobot
04-27-12, 07:59 PM
Cottered cranks in the 80s?

Wow.
JohnDThompson
04-27-12, 08:04 PM
Been a long time since I've heard of "Chimo."

I used to work for the importer.
xxxfattonyxxx
05-06-12, 01:04 PM
Finished for now
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EpicSchwinn
05-06-12, 03:18 PM
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lltzgnHi5F1qzib3wo1_400.jpg
xxxfattonyxxx
05-15-12, 10:32 PM
How does everyone feel about the rear rack?
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Muffin Man
05-15-12, 10:47 PM
looks ok
bfloyd6969
05-16-12, 12:25 AM
Rack looks good, but now the brake is gone. Curious, why did you opt for it in the rear and not front (the brake)?
broakland
05-16-12, 07:33 AM
Youre missing a brake on the front: unless you're riding freewheel with just back brake (not safe) or you're riding fixed with a back brake (pointless)
xxxfattonyxxx
05-16-12, 09:11 AM
First off I didn't ask about the brake lol. I was only running the rear temporarily till my front caliper arrives (today). I am WELL aware that the rear only sucks a fat one :thumb:
bunni
05-16-12, 01:59 PM
Rack looks good, clean bike.
Jared.
05-16-12, 02:47 PM
Bike and the rack look good. Nice job.

Foot retention?
xxxfattonyxxx
05-16-12, 10:21 PM
Bike and the rack look good. Nice job.

Foot retention?
Those are clipless pedals I just have the clip in platforms on, It's single speed at the moment anyway. Getting pedals and clips tomorrow hopefully since I cant afford nor do I care to get clipless shoes
Jaytron
05-16-12, 10:59 PM
Cool build
http://i.imgur.com/1GAnc.gif

You should care about clipless shoes, they are awesome.
Nagrom_
05-16-12, 11:09 PM
really... find a new gif brah
Jaytron
05-16-12, 11:14 PM
really... find a new gif brah
http://i.imgur.com/1GAnc.gif
xxxfattonyxxx
05-19-12, 12:13 AM
Got some platforms, clips and straps from my lbs today. Supposedly the first sealed bearing road pedal, either way I like them.
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Also got the front brake done finally. Bike is pretty much finished for now
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Nagrom_
05-19-12, 12:26 AM
That came out really well, man.
bfloyd6969
05-19-12, 12:35 AM
Looks good, fattony.
xxxfattonyxxx
05-19-12, 01:03 PM
Thanks guys
JesusBananas
05-19-12, 02:24 PM
really... find a new gif brahhttp://i.imgur.com/1GAnc.gif
:lol:

Neato build, OP.
wolfparty
05-22-12, 05:05 PM
I was looking to buy that same wheelset (Amelia from Eighth Inch?). Any complaints?
xxxfattonyxxx
05-24-12, 10:27 PM
I was looking to buy that same wheelset (Amelia from Eighth Inch?). Any complaints?
Nope, they run good so far, pretty light as well
xxxfattonyxxx
10-06-12, 06:54 PM
Finished
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Bat56
10-06-12, 08:13 PM
Looks like you've got mad clearance available on the back wheel, always nice to have options! What's up with the cross lever but no tape on the flats? Seems a bit backwards how that is all set up.

I don't care one way or another, but if this thread was started today it would get flamed and closed. Or just closed, depending on who got here first. Just sayin.

Thats a nice bike. Looks good.
Dannihilator
10-06-12, 09:33 PM
If mine, I would have done a full tape with hoods for the extra hand position.

Looks good.
xxxfattonyxxx
10-07-12, 01:35 AM
Looks like you've got mad clearance available on the back wheel, always nice to have options! What's up with the cross lever but no tape on the flats? Seems a bit backwards how that is all set up.

I don't care one way or another, but if this thread was started today it would get flamed and closed. Or just closed, depending on who got here first. Just sayin.

Thats a nice bike. Looks good.
It was originally 27 in wheels so yeah, tons of room. As far as tape goes, i haven't got around to purchasing any and had these grips laying around