My lovely custom singlespeed commuter
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My lovely custom singlespeed commuter
Don Walker hand built singlespeed frame complete with brakes, Soma moustache bars, Dura
Ace crank, Chorus skeleton brakes, Gold matching Velocity Deep V rims, Nitto Front rack with
canvas bag from Rivendell, and of course my favorite SMP saddle and Thompson seatpost.
https://home.swbell.net/hebert11/sing...d_cruise_2.jpg
Handgrips are Elk leather and sewn in place.
I have a super short downhill stem, Don is making a custom one to my specs.
Hope you enjoy. Frame was seen in NAHBS in a slightly different configuration.
One mistake, I forgot to ask for fender clearance.
Ace crank, Chorus skeleton brakes, Gold matching Velocity Deep V rims, Nitto Front rack with
canvas bag from Rivendell, and of course my favorite SMP saddle and Thompson seatpost.
https://home.swbell.net/hebert11/sing...d_cruise_2.jpg
Handgrips are Elk leather and sewn in place.
I have a super short downhill stem, Don is making a custom one to my specs.
Hope you enjoy. Frame was seen in NAHBS in a slightly different configuration.
One mistake, I forgot to ask for fender clearance.
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I guess as long as you like it that way...
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I almost got a single speed road bike earlier this week. Thank goodness I didn't; a flat bar road bike with gears suits me (and the terrain) much better. Whatever works...
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nice if singlespeed is your thing... a brooks or other leather saddle would look nice on it.
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That's sweet!
Reminds me of a fancy Salsa Casserole (the colors).
This is a weird question but when your front bag is filled and not so flacid, can you see the front tire at all while riding? I was thinking about doing the front rack and bag at some point but for some reason it bugs me when I can't see my front wheel.
Reminds me of a fancy Salsa Casserole (the colors).
This is a weird question but when your front bag is filled and not so flacid, can you see the front tire at all while riding? I was thinking about doing the front rack and bag at some point but for some reason it bugs me when I can't see my front wheel.
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You can see the front tire just fine.
If I had thought about it I'd probably have gone with 650 wheels like your A. Homer Hilsen, which is supersweet BTW.
If I had thought about it I'd probably have gone with 650 wheels like your A. Homer Hilsen, which is supersweet BTW.
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Don Walker hand built singlespeed frame complete with brakes, Soma moustache bars, Dura
Ace crank, Chorus skeleton brakes, Gold matching Velocity Deep V rims, Nitto Front rack with
canvas bag from Rivendell, and of course my favorite SMP saddle and Thompson seatpost.
https://home.swbell.net/hebert11/sing...d_cruise_2.jpg
Handgrips are Elk leather and sewn in place.
I have a super short downhill stem, Don is making a custom one to my specs.
Hope you enjoy. Frame was seen in NAHBS in a slightly different configuration.
One mistake, I forgot to ask for fender clearance.
Ace crank, Chorus skeleton brakes, Gold matching Velocity Deep V rims, Nitto Front rack with
canvas bag from Rivendell, and of course my favorite SMP saddle and Thompson seatpost.
https://home.swbell.net/hebert11/sing...d_cruise_2.jpg
Handgrips are Elk leather and sewn in place.
I have a super short downhill stem, Don is making a custom one to my specs.
Hope you enjoy. Frame was seen in NAHBS in a slightly different configuration.
One mistake, I forgot to ask for fender clearance.
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My first thought when I saw the bag on the front was "looks like a moose nose.... ". Sorry, but it DOES....
The bike looks great. But I'm not a big fan of the front rack. I'd rather have any added weight on a rear rack where it can't be felt when I steer the bike. But other than that I think it looks great and ready for some long cross town rides.
If you're a Brooks fan then one of those colored to match the leather grips would be super sweet and set it up with that elusive "gentleman's ride" look.
The bike looks great. But I'm not a big fan of the front rack. I'd rather have any added weight on a rear rack where it can't be felt when I steer the bike. But other than that I think it looks great and ready for some long cross town rides.
If you're a Brooks fan then one of those colored to match the leather grips would be super sweet and set it up with that elusive "gentleman's ride" look.
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Very nice looking bike. Its clean and utilitarian looking, like a nice gold mid 60's chevy pick-up.
I dig the mustache bars with the elk hide grips, and the front rack. Very nice. I agree some fenders would really add to the package, along with a black B-17 or B-66 saddle.
Thanks for sharing.
I dig the mustache bars with the elk hide grips, and the front rack. Very nice. I agree some fenders would really add to the package, along with a black B-17 or B-66 saddle.
Thanks for sharing.
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Can you post a close up of those lugs? *drool*
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Oh man, I am so glad to see a guy with a SS that has brakes.
My pet peaves are the hipster "fixie" crowd that
1. Ride with no brakes for the "Zen of the road," which is BS, it is extremely dangerous and they have nearly hit me because of their lack of control, and they go EXCESSIVELY slow down hills because they can't stop. This is my number one peeve with the "fixie" people. If they want to be Darwin poster people they should not take me along with them.
2. Ride with no helmets (this is not such a big deal, many people don't)
3. Ride more dangerously (in general) than any other rider I have ever seen on the road, including the crazy decked out "roadies." Examples that I have seen : blowing through a completely red light to cross a six lane street full of cars : riding through a stop sign while looking down at some kind of blackberry/iPhone (note that that there was no stop sign for the traverse traffic) : Turning right into oncoming traffic without stopping (and apparently without looking) and taking the lane, causing drivers to swerve to avoid hitting him : riding the wrong way down a bike path, at night, with no lights, with no brakes, with huge bug eye dark sunglasses on : etc, etc.
I like the look except for the front rack, as someone else mentioned.
My pet peaves are the hipster "fixie" crowd that
1. Ride with no brakes for the "Zen of the road," which is BS, it is extremely dangerous and they have nearly hit me because of their lack of control, and they go EXCESSIVELY slow down hills because they can't stop. This is my number one peeve with the "fixie" people. If they want to be Darwin poster people they should not take me along with them.
2. Ride with no helmets (this is not such a big deal, many people don't)
3. Ride more dangerously (in general) than any other rider I have ever seen on the road, including the crazy decked out "roadies." Examples that I have seen : blowing through a completely red light to cross a six lane street full of cars : riding through a stop sign while looking down at some kind of blackberry/iPhone (note that that there was no stop sign for the traverse traffic) : Turning right into oncoming traffic without stopping (and apparently without looking) and taking the lane, causing drivers to swerve to avoid hitting him : riding the wrong way down a bike path, at night, with no lights, with no brakes, with huge bug eye dark sunglasses on : etc, etc.
I like the look except for the front rack, as someone else mentioned.
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Where do you park it at night?
I might want to borrow it.
Thanks
I might want to borrow it.
Thanks
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Oh man, I am so glad to see a guy with a SS that has brakes.
My pet peaves are the hipster "fixie" crowd that
1. Ride with no brakes for the "Zen of the road," which is BS, it is extremely dangerous and they have nearly hit me because of their lack of control, and they go EXCESSIVELY slow down hills because they can't stop. This is my number one peeve with the "fixie" people. If they want to be Darwin poster people they should not take me along with them.
2. Ride with no helmets (this is not such a big deal, many people don't)
3. Ride more dangerously (in general) than any other rider I have ever seen on the road, including the crazy decked out "roadies." Examples that I have seen : blowing through a completely red light to cross a six lane street full of cars : riding through a stop sign while looking down at some kind of blackberry/iPhone (note that that there was no stop sign for the traverse traffic) : Turning right into oncoming traffic without stopping (and apparently without looking) and taking the lane, causing drivers to swerve to avoid hitting him : riding the wrong way down a bike path, at night, with no lights, with no brakes, with huge bug eye dark sunglasses on : etc, etc.
I like the look except for the front rack, as someone else mentioned.
My pet peaves are the hipster "fixie" crowd that
1. Ride with no brakes for the "Zen of the road," which is BS, it is extremely dangerous and they have nearly hit me because of their lack of control, and they go EXCESSIVELY slow down hills because they can't stop. This is my number one peeve with the "fixie" people. If they want to be Darwin poster people they should not take me along with them.
2. Ride with no helmets (this is not such a big deal, many people don't)
3. Ride more dangerously (in general) than any other rider I have ever seen on the road, including the crazy decked out "roadies." Examples that I have seen : blowing through a completely red light to cross a six lane street full of cars : riding through a stop sign while looking down at some kind of blackberry/iPhone (note that that there was no stop sign for the traverse traffic) : Turning right into oncoming traffic without stopping (and apparently without looking) and taking the lane, causing drivers to swerve to avoid hitting him : riding the wrong way down a bike path, at night, with no lights, with no brakes, with huge bug eye dark sunglasses on : etc, etc.
I like the look except for the front rack, as someone else mentioned.
WTF... does your rant have to do with this thread?
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Very nice bike, congratulations. How long have you been riding with that saddle? WHat do you like about it? I have been in the market for a new saddle but I havent found anything I've liked. Your saddle looks like what I have in mind.
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You are confused sir (or ma'am). Virtually all SSs have brakes. How else would you stop? What you are describing are people riding fixed gears...which has nothing to do with this thread.
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The SMP saddle just works for me. I'm not saying its the best saddle for everyone but for me its perfect. I've got 4 SMP saddles, one on each bike.
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I like being able to see what I'm hauling while riding, thus front racks for me.
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but when you're taking pics for the internet, throw a stunt saddle on there -- something like a selle san marco regal. a nicer bottle cage wouldn't hurt either. when you've got lugs that nice, everything else needs to measure up too!
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It's a beauty! As a fellow SS rider I think it's a great combination of stuff. You are gonna love it.
Two small things: Look Keo pedals? Road pedals and shoes? On that bike?
IMHO, the frame is beautiful, the lugs awesome, but Dan Walker needs serious logo/graphics help.
Enjoy! ride the wheels off the thing!
Two small things: Look Keo pedals? Road pedals and shoes? On that bike?
IMHO, the frame is beautiful, the lugs awesome, but Dan Walker needs serious logo/graphics help.
Enjoy! ride the wheels off the thing!