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Singlespeed & Fixed Gear "I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!"-- Henri Desgrange (31 January 1865 - 16 August 1940)

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Old 06-17-16, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
I believe he's showing off the new carbon fork.
thank you.

I was inquiring about the general style/type of bicycle it is. I am not familiar with it.
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Old 06-17-16, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by thugpipe
Yes 20" (406) wheels, it's a respect cycles minivelo.
thank you kindly
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Old 06-17-16, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Wspsux
What is this little ray of awesome sunshine? Where can I get it?
It a respect cycles minivelo, well that's the frame at least. I built it up with a Java carbon fork I got off eBay, shimano Zee cranks, a custom wheel set with velocity aeroheat rims and a BMX 9t cassette hub in the rear and a disk hub in the front well that's the highlights at least.

You can get it at https://respectcycles.com
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Old 06-17-16, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by thugpipe
It a respect cycles minivelo, well that's the frame at least. I built it up with a Java carbon fork I got off eBay, shimano Zee cranks, a custom wheel set with velocity aeroheat rims and a BMX 9t cassette hub in the rear and a disk hub in the front well that's the highlights at least.

You can get it at https://respectcycles.com
how large of a tire can you fit?
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Old 06-17-16, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by street_sweeper
how large of a tire can you fit?
I am pretty sure the frame has clearance for 1.5" tires

I am running 1-3/8" tires
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Old 06-17-16, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by thugpipe
I am pretty sure the frame has clearance for 1.5" tires

I am running 1-3/8" tires
dang, id like one with like 2.2-2.4 bmx tires.
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Old 06-17-16, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by street_sweeper
dang, id like one with like 2.2-2.4 bmx tires.
Well then find a origin8 bully, I have fat tires on mine (20" x 1.95 maxxis hookworms) and horizontal dropouts although mine is setup with gears and disc brakes.



You can set it up as single or multi-speed
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Originally Posted by thugpipe
Well then find a origin8 bully, I have fat tires on mine (20" x 1.95 maxxis hookworms) and horizontal dropouts although mine is setup with gears and disc brakes.



You can set it up as single or multi-speed
looking to be easier said than done. They are appearing to be not very common in the states. Also discovered f1 bmx and did a little reading on them.
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Old 06-18-16, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by street_sweeper
dang, id like one with like 2.2-2.4 bmx tires.
That 35mm Kojak he has on there is all you'd need for urban use. The 700c version grips like snot so I'd bet it would be damn near impossible to break the 20"er loose.
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
That 35mm Kojak he has on there is all you'd need for urban use. The 700c version grips like snot so I'd bet it would be damn near impossible to break the 20"er loose.
Another vote for Kojaks. I've run them in 20'' on my minvelo and my folders. Good grip and low rolling resistance.
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Old 06-22-16, 10:21 AM
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Just love this fixed!

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I dunno, all the white "ghost" bikes in mexico really put me off owning a white bike
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Old 06-22-16, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Scotti G
Just love this fixed!

Is that a radially laced Sheriff Star on the front?
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Old 06-22-16, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by IAmSam
Is that a radially laced Sheriff Star on the front?
I'm not a wheel genius, but I see 2 places where the spokes cross on that wheel.
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Yeah, looks like 2 cross. I would've gone 3, but still a sexy bike.
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Originally Posted by jacobsever
I'm not a wheel genius, but I see 2 places where the spokes cross on that wheel.
2 crossed spokes yes.

Originally Posted by IAmSam
Is that a radially laced Sheriff Star on the front?
It's a Record hub.
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Originally Posted by primo123

Heres I got it. Just a frame and cranks.

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^ Looks good. Did you strip the fork?
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Originally Posted by Carcosa
^ Looks good. Did you strip the fork?
No. This was a all chrome fork from a spare Miele parts bike. I think it looks much better .
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Originally Posted by Scotti G
Just love this fixed!

Let's not kid ourselves, this thing is hot, and not getting enough love in this thread.
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
I plan on winning gold on this superfast steed tomorrow at my state masters track championship.
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