My bike is now finished
03-08-08, 03:48 PM
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My bike is now finished
Before: https://www.easyscreens.info/index.php?v=1218&fullsize=1
In between: https://www.easyscreens.info/index.php?v=2890&fullsize=1
Now: https://www.easyscreens.info/index.php?v=2989&fullsize=1
Now i just have to go out and ride
In between: https://www.easyscreens.info/index.php?v=2890&fullsize=1
Now: https://www.easyscreens.info/index.php?v=2989&fullsize=1
Now i just have to go out and ride
03-08-08, 04:01 PM
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03-08-08, 04:20 PM
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the rips relieve pressure, duh.
that's a decently executed conversion though, very rideable-looking. i'm not a big fan of the solo aero lever, looks kinda awkward and unbalanced. i'd suggest rigging up a dummy one or looking for a bmx or cross lever to use. nice work though, enjoy riding it.
that's a decently executed conversion though, very rideable-looking. i'm not a big fan of the solo aero lever, looks kinda awkward and unbalanced. i'd suggest rigging up a dummy one or looking for a bmx or cross lever to use. nice work though, enjoy riding it.
03-08-08, 04:23 PM
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2nded on the cross lever. it would be much nicer.
looks good other than that!
looks good other than that!
03-08-08, 06:12 PM
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awesome conversion, looks fantastic.
i'd also agree with putting a dummy lever on the other side... adds both asthetics and a bullhorn type riding position.
out of curiosity, why'd you opt to put the right lever -> front brake?
i'd also agree with putting a dummy lever on the other side... adds both asthetics and a bullhorn type riding position.
out of curiosity, why'd you opt to put the right lever -> front brake?
03-08-08, 06:51 PM
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Forget a dummy lever. Why not just have both brakes on there? I mean the cable guides are already there, and you already have the brake and lever. I think it would totally class that bike up though it already is pretty classy. Another way to class it up IMO would be some gumwall tires.
03-08-08, 08:45 PM
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Before: https://www.easyscreens.info/index.php?v=1218&fullsize=1
In between: https://www.easyscreens.info/index.php?v=2890&fullsize=1
Now: https://www.easyscreens.info/index.php?v=2989&fullsize=1
Now i just have to go out and ride
In between: https://www.easyscreens.info/index.php?v=2890&fullsize=1
Now: https://www.easyscreens.info/index.php?v=2989&fullsize=1
Now i just have to go out and ride
Post this over in the Classic and Vintage forum. You'll be real popular over there.
Nice conversion but I second the idea of adding a rear brake. Thank goodness you didn't grind off the cable guides. I've done a couple of conversions and have a couple more on tap but I don't do anything irreversible to the bike.
03-08-08, 09:35 PM
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Don't take any gruff about your carpet. Leave it how it is. I just cleaned mine last night then about noon today I decided to strip down my hardtail MTB and get it ready to turn it into a SS. Big black spots all over this gerber carpet now. Heres to losing your security deposit!
