Fuji Build Help!..!..!
03-27-07, 06:42 PM
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Fuji Build Help!..!..!
...Kay, now what?
Im want to pretty much over haul this thing into a pretty killer fixie, i am looking for reqs. for parts and paint color wheels the whole nine. Thanks for any help. Sites, pics and other things like that would be a great help...yes i know im livin' in total noobs-ville.
Thanks alot
Matt
03-27-07, 06:47 PM
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what model Fuji is that? im restoring a 70's Del Rey hopefully tomorrow if not, then this weekend. From what ive read about them its a pretty straightforward build. maybe you have converted a bike to fixed before, but i havent does that have 700c or 27" wheels?
03-27-07, 07:15 PM
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It matters.
I say leave as it is. Looks dope!
I say leave as it is. Looks dope!
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03-27-07, 07:32 PM
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They are called bum bars, and you push on them from above. The most refined of all bars and hand positions.
03-27-07, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by big dane
how the hell do you use those brake levers? they don't even make sense.
03-27-07, 07:38 PM
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Thank god someone finally brought this up, on account of the fact that nobody has ever at any point in the history of this forum discussed this topic.
How to convert a bike to fixed gear:
step one: search bikeforums.com or google
step two: read
step three: do
step four: ride
How to convert a bike to fixed gear:
step one: search bikeforums.com or google
step two: read
step three: do
step four: ride
03-27-07, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Pfutz
Thank god someone finally brought this up, on account of the fact that nobody has ever at any point in the history of this forum discussed this topic.
How to convert a bike to fixed gear:
step one: search bikeforums.com or google
step two: read
step three: do
step four: ride
How to convert a bike to fixed gear:
step one: search bikeforums.com or google
step two: read
step three: do
step four: ride
Two: I was asking about parts
Three: Thank you
Four: I will search the board
Five: I just thought people might have some thought.
Six: Lists are lame!
03-27-07, 08:26 PM
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do you know how many teeth are on your chainring? all mine says is that the largest one is 52T, im already far from my bike and not wanting to count them. does your smaller chainring say how many teeth?
03-27-07, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bird of prey
I dont think it matters a 700c wheel is about 27.5"...but im not TOO sure!
03-28-07, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by cc700
deep v's neon paint and a brooks saddle. then you'll look like every other thing.
Love
03-28-07, 09:14 AM
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Every time I see handlebars like that around the city, I laugh heartily.
