finished my single speed today
08-16-07, 09:21 PM
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finished my single speed today
i got this frame complete at a thrift store for 20 bucks, motobecane nomade
only thing i switched was the awful seat for a less awful seat and added a better brake
just got the back wheel back from the LBS today after a redish and true
only thing i switched was the awful seat for a less awful seat and added a better brake
just got the back wheel back from the LBS today after a redish and true
08-16-07, 09:24 PM
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Get some clips/straps, a proper lever, and some allen skewers on that thing and ride like crazy! The seat looks awkwardly too forward though.
08-16-07, 09:27 PM
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i already switched the back wheel out for a solid axel, i might do the front too
i'm not going to add straps because this is going to be my guest bike and i'd rather have it as easy as possible
i'm not going to add straps because this is going to be my guest bike and i'd rather have it as easy as possible
08-16-07, 09:32 PM
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Nice looking chainline. I recommend putting another brake on there if you're running singlespeed and not fixed.
08-16-07, 09:35 PM
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yeah especially since this isn't really for me but as a backup for those without bikes who may be over
this frame has the 'notches' i'll call them to route the cables through the top tube
this frame has the 'notches' i'll call them to route the cables through the top tube
08-16-07, 09:37 PM
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I recommend some sort of bar tape. Also, do you ride while holding your stem frequently?
08-17-07, 06:26 AM
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08-17-07, 06:32 AM
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Nice bike, but that levers location doesn't make much sense to me. When braking hard with the front, I like my hands placed wider on the bars to brace myself (for control and endo prevention). It also looks hard to reach. Save up for some bar tape and chainring bolts.
Enjoy your new ride.
Enjoy your new ride.
