If you are wondering just build one. I like them, but my town is too hilly for a single gear for me. My knees start hurting after about a week of riding a one geared bike. I've settled on a 3 speed fixed and a 2 speed SS for my simple bikes.
If you are wondering just build one. I like them, but my town is too hilly for a single gear for me. My knees start hurting after about a week of riding a one geared bike. I've settled on a 3 speed fixed and a 2 speed SS for my simple bikes.
my diamondback apex's build was heavily inspired by all the FGSS bikes in San Jose... (single chainring and brakeless rear seat stays most obvious) not exactly a hipster bike though
1986 Diamondback Apex ~ 1986 Diamondback Ascent ~ 1988 Diamondback Ascent EX ~ 1988 Univega Alpina Pro
1989 Jamis Dakar ~ 1989 Diamondback Apex ~ 1993 Trek 8300 Composite ~ 1995 Diamondback Apex
1989 Centurion Ironman ~ 2010 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno
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What's a 2 speed SS?Originally Posted by mparker326
Whoops. 2 speed Bendix manual.
What's a 2 speed SS?Silly me! I thought a 2 speed SS was slow up the hill and fast going downWhoops. 2 speed Bendix manual.
I built one from a $25 frame and spare parts. I rode it once around the block. It's been taking up precious garage space and gathering spider webs ever since. I'd probably give it away if someone asked me nicely. It's not my size anyway. I'd take of the 1st genaration Dura Ace brakes first, of course.
I love this bike, have since you built it (granted I may not have such a high opinion if I rode it) don't tempt me ...
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