Turn this old TT bike into a fixie/ss?
11-17-05, 08:41 AM
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Turn this old TT bike into a fixie/ss?
So I will admit I am a roadie that likes to hang out in this forum and as a result don't really know too much about fixies/ss. I want to build up (long shot) or buy a single speed and have been looking around at old bikes. Ran across this one and thought it was pretty unique. It is a Viner Time Trial bike. I would say late 80's early 90's. Any chance something like this could be converted to a single speed?
11-17-05, 08:54 AM
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I converted something very similar into a fixed gear bike. 
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11-17-05, 09:27 AM
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Horizontal drops are the main consideration. If you've got those (which that bike clearly does) you're golden.
If you want to convert a bike with vertical drops, the best option is an Eno eccentric hub which is fairly expensive, but it makes a tricky conversion a snap.
If you want to convert a bike with vertical drops, the best option is an Eno eccentric hub which is fairly expensive, but it makes a tricky conversion a snap.
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do it! those a lot of fun to ride. I've got a similar setup too.
if you don't, please tell me where to get that frame
if you don't, please tell me where to get that frame
11-17-05, 10:01 AM
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i've got one like that [unfixed]
it's easy. just spend $50 on a hed track adapter thing and you can even keep the rear disc.
fsnl
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it's easy. just spend $50 on a hed track adapter thing and you can even keep the rear disc.
fsnl
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11-17-05, 10:21 AM
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My fix is a TT bike
11-17-05, 10:35 AM
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i just started building up a TT bike as a fixie. having a little trouble in the fork department due to the 650c front wheel, but i'm psyched to finish it.
go for it man!
go for it man!
11-17-05, 10:53 AM
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I have an old track viner. I have had it for about 5 years. i love it, though its a bit too stiff. I also have a 1892 Soma road bike in MINT condition. Any chance you would like to trade. It has horizonal dropous as well.
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The bike is a bit out of the price range of what I am willing to spend. Found it on Craig's List (SF Bay). The guys is asking $800.00 for the complete bike. It have a 700c rear wheel and a 650c front.
<a href="https://www.craigslist.org/nby/bik/111848780.html">(Link to Craig's List Ad)</u></a>
Just thought it could be a fun bike to build up and even more fun to ride.
<a href="https://www.craigslist.org/nby/bik/111848780.html">(Link to Craig's List Ad)</u></a>
Just thought it could be a fun bike to build up and even more fun to ride.
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Originally Posted by Ceya
U need a good one.lol
S/F,
Ceya!
S/F,
Ceya!
I thot you had that thing sold?
11-17-05, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by crushkilldstroy
my back and neck are screaming just looking at that sannino.
S/F<
CEYA!
yes it is FS.
11-18-05, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by fruit
i just started building up a TT bike as a fixie. having a little trouble in the fork department due to the 650c front wheel, but i'm psyched to finish it.
go for it man!
go for it man!
11-18-05, 04:39 AM
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yo ceya, what's a frame like that go for?
11-19-05, 01:48 PM
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If anyone else is interested in one of these frames in about 52cm size I've got a Nishiki Linear frame fork and headset for sale. I'd love to use it myself but its too small. PM for more info. Would also consider trades for a track frame thats around 54-56cm.
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Originally Posted by p3ntuprage
i've got one like that [unfixed]
it's easy. just spend $50 on a hed track adapter thing and you can even keep the rear disc.
fsnl
sparky
it's easy. just spend $50 on a hed track adapter thing and you can even keep the rear disc.
fsnl
sparky
That will be really sweet!!!
