Things to do when you can't sleep at nite
10-12-06, 05:12 PM
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Things to do when you can't sleep at nite
Go out in the garage and build a SS/Fixie!
Build list:
frame and fork >Panasonic1020 steel ............... 0 dollars (Barn sale find, the guy just gave it to me)
Front wheel> Performance Titan......................15 dollars (Found on the Super Clearance rack at my LPS)
rear wheel> Sun m13IIrim, Suzue flip-flop hub...... 30 dollars ( lightly used from Mechanic at LBS)
crankset > generic 44 tooth single speed ........ ...20 dollars ( from another LBS)
chain > SingleSpeed .................................... ..15 dollars (LBS)
bottom bracket> shimano square taper.... ......... 20 dollars ( see above)
brake calipers> old bike take off long reach ........10 dlollars ( LBS)
brake levers> DiaCompe NOS........................... 10 dollars (LBS)
saddle > BIM leather Brooks look-a-like...............5 dollars ( Barn sale)
seat post > generic, had laying around......... ......0 dollars
tires and tubes> Serfas Rear/Verdestein front......... 40 dollars ( LBS)
stem > Cinelli quill, old bike take off.................... 8 dollars (LBS)
bars > Performane Forte Alu ......... ...................15 dollars (Performance, of course!)
Total cost.......................................................173 dollars
(Seatpost and stem set to be replaced,(seatpost sucks, stem won't tighten fully on bars)
parts on order...add 40 dollars)
New total...............................213 dollars.
Sneaking all the parts into the garage without the wife knowing.......PRICELESS
Build list:
frame and fork >Panasonic1020 steel ............... 0 dollars (Barn sale find, the guy just gave it to me)
Front wheel> Performance Titan......................15 dollars (Found on the Super Clearance rack at my LPS)
rear wheel> Sun m13IIrim, Suzue flip-flop hub...... 30 dollars ( lightly used from Mechanic at LBS)
crankset > generic 44 tooth single speed ........ ...20 dollars ( from another LBS)
chain > SingleSpeed .................................... ..15 dollars (LBS)
bottom bracket> shimano square taper.... ......... 20 dollars ( see above)
brake calipers> old bike take off long reach ........10 dlollars ( LBS)
brake levers> DiaCompe NOS........................... 10 dollars (LBS)
saddle > BIM leather Brooks look-a-like...............5 dollars ( Barn sale)
seat post > generic, had laying around......... ......0 dollars
tires and tubes> Serfas Rear/Verdestein front......... 40 dollars ( LBS)
stem > Cinelli quill, old bike take off.................... 8 dollars (LBS)
bars > Performane Forte Alu ......... ...................15 dollars (Performance, of course!)
Total cost.......................................................173 dollars
(Seatpost and stem set to be replaced,(seatpost sucks, stem won't tighten fully on bars)
parts on order...add 40 dollars)
New total...............................213 dollars.
Sneaking all the parts into the garage without the wife knowing.......PRICELESS
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10-12-06, 05:22 PM
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I just surf BikeForums when I can't sleep
10-12-06, 06:24 PM
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I tend to think about the quasi-transcendental conditions of philosophical inquiry as such.
But that's just me.
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10-12-06, 06:29 PM
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Looks really good, but I would route the rear brake cable across to the other side of the head tube for a cleaner routing. Certainly not a bad build. I may have to keep a few things around after my next build for a future midnight SS/Fixie build. 
10-12-06, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dekalbSTEEL
Go out in the garage and build a SS/Fixie!
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10-12-06, 07:01 PM
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I ponder the life and Existence of snails.
I mean, what do snails do for entertainment, is there like a ity bity internet for them.
And do snails get pissed of when earthworms get in their way on the MUP?
How fast could a snail go if they had a carbon bike?
I mean, what do snails do for entertainment, is there like a ity bity internet for them.
And do snails get pissed of when earthworms get in their way on the MUP?
How fast could a snail go if they had a carbon bike?
10-12-06, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
Looks really good, but I would route the rear brake cable across to the other side of the head tube for a cleaner routing. Certainly not a bad build. I may have to keep a few things around after my next build for a future midnight SS/Fixie build.
Thanks for the tip, Now I've got another thing to keep me up nites!
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10-12-06, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by R-Wells
I ponder the life and Existence of snails.
I mean, what do snails do for entertainment, is there like a ity bity internet for them.
And do snails get pissed of when earthworms get in their way on the MUP?
How fast could a snail go if they had a carbon bike?
I mean, what do snails do for entertainment, is there like a ity bity internet for them.
And do snails get pissed of when earthworms get in their way on the MUP?
How fast could a snail go if they had a carbon bike?
10-12-06, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by v1k1ng1001
I feel mocked.
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Originally Posted by the beef
Looks great.. loving the "1-speed" decal, haha.
10-12-06, 09:19 PM
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Sweet. I see a FG ride in the future....for some reason I keep envision it happening at night.
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Originally Posted by BillyD
If you're anything like me, it shouldn't be the first time.
10-12-06, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by v1k1ng1001
I feel mocked.
Most people say talking to me makes them feel smart.
10-12-06, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dekalbSTEEL
Go out in the garage and build a SS/Fixie!
Build list:
frame and fork >Panasonic1020 steel ............... 0 dollars (Barn sale find, the guy just gave it to me)
Front wheel> Performance Titan......................15 dollars (Found on the Super Clearance rack at my LPS)
rear wheel> Sun m13IIrim, Suzue flip-flop hub...... 30 dollars ( lightly used from Mechanic at LBS)
crankset > generic 44 tooth single speed ........ ...20 dollars ( from another LBS)
chain > SingleSpeed .................................... ..15 dollars (LBS)
bottom bracket> shimano square taper.... ......... 20 dollars ( see above)
brake calipers> old bike take off long reach ........10 dlollars ( LBS)
brake levers> DiaCompe NOS........................... 10 dollars (LBS)
saddle > BIM leather Brooks look-a-like...............5 dollars ( Barn sale)
seat post > generic, had laying around......... ......0 dollars
tires and tubes> Serfas Rear/Verdestein front......... 40 dollars ( LBS)
stem > Cinelli quill, old bike take off.................... 8 dollars (LBS)
bars > Performane Forte Alu ......... ...................15 dollars (Performance, of course!)
Total cost.......................................................173 dollars
(Seatpost and stem set to be replaced,(seatpost sucks, stem won't tighten fully on bars)
parts on order...add 40 dollars)
New total...............................213 dollars.
Sneaking all the parts into the garage without the wife knowing.......PRICELESS
Build list:
frame and fork >Panasonic1020 steel ............... 0 dollars (Barn sale find, the guy just gave it to me)
Front wheel> Performance Titan......................15 dollars (Found on the Super Clearance rack at my LPS)
rear wheel> Sun m13IIrim, Suzue flip-flop hub...... 30 dollars ( lightly used from Mechanic at LBS)
crankset > generic 44 tooth single speed ........ ...20 dollars ( from another LBS)
chain > SingleSpeed .................................... ..15 dollars (LBS)
bottom bracket> shimano square taper.... ......... 20 dollars ( see above)
brake calipers> old bike take off long reach ........10 dlollars ( LBS)
brake levers> DiaCompe NOS........................... 10 dollars (LBS)
saddle > BIM leather Brooks look-a-like...............5 dollars ( Barn sale)
seat post > generic, had laying around......... ......0 dollars
tires and tubes> Serfas Rear/Verdestein front......... 40 dollars ( LBS)
stem > Cinelli quill, old bike take off.................... 8 dollars (LBS)
bars > Performane Forte Alu ......... ...................15 dollars (Performance, of course!)
Total cost.......................................................173 dollars
(Seatpost and stem set to be replaced,(seatpost sucks, stem won't tighten fully on bars)
parts on order...add 40 dollars)
New total...............................213 dollars.
Sneaking all the parts into the garage without the wife knowing.......PRICELESS
woo! Panasonic frame!
