Finished my first custom paint & build - PICS
08-15-08, 10:26 AM
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Finished my first custom paint & build - PICS
Last night I did the final assembly on my custom single-speed conversion. Over the weekend I stripped the frame and re-painted it, including detailing the lugs by hand. I kept the original fork, stem, pedals, and brake calipers.
Everything else I replaced, with:
-- Sugino 75 track cranks, chainring, and bottom bracket
-- SRAM single-speed chain
-- 18 tooth rear cog with a Wheels Mfg. single-speed spacer kit
-- 700c Mavic MA-2 rims, Shimano freehub
-- Ritchey Tom Slick city / touring tires
-- Race Face MTB flat bar w/ Specialized grips
-- BMX 2-finger brake levers
-- CCM Pro retro vintage seat
I rode it to work today and it was soooo smooth! Rides like a dream now. The steel frame handles NYC streets so well, better than my aluminum Trek.
08-15-08, 10:58 AM
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08-15-08, 11:39 AM
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i don't like yellow and red, but i am thoroughly impressed by your paint detail.
1) did you clearcoat it?
2) if you don't already have a career/something to take up your time, you should consider getting a site and doing this as side work. you can probably make a ton of customers doing this for cheap for a few months, then for expensive once you build a rep. people love conversions, and would adore an inexpensive way to make them not look jank.
3) why no red on the bottom bracket?
1) did you clearcoat it?
2) if you don't already have a career/something to take up your time, you should consider getting a site and doing this as side work. you can probably make a ton of customers doing this for cheap for a few months, then for expensive once you build a rep. people love conversions, and would adore an inexpensive way to make them not look jank.
3) why no red on the bottom bracket?
08-15-08, 10:50 PM
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Sweet looking ride!
If your in Philly you can build one of your own
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/798650538.html
If your in Philly you can build one of your own
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/798650538.html
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08-15-08, 11:57 PM
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love the two tone! sick paint!
08-18-08, 08:50 AM
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i don't like yellow and red, but i am thoroughly impressed by your paint detail.
1) did you clearcoat it?
2) if you don't already have a career/something to take up your time, you should consider getting a site and doing this as side work. you can probably make a ton of customers doing this for cheap for a few months, then for expensive once you build a rep. people love conversions, and would adore an inexpensive way to make them not look jank.
3) why no red on the bottom bracket?
1) did you clearcoat it?
2) if you don't already have a career/something to take up your time, you should consider getting a site and doing this as side work. you can probably make a ton of customers doing this for cheap for a few months, then for expensive once you build a rep. people love conversions, and would adore an inexpensive way to make them not look jank.
3) why no red on the bottom bracket?
wow man, thank you! i respect your posts on here a lot, so the compliments are an honor!
1. yes, i put a whole can of clear coat on it (dupli-color). still, i have to admit i've learned my lesson that powder-coating is more durable. luckily i have a powder-coat hookup for the future.
2. i do actually have two jobs already, in the music biz, so i don't think i'll be doing this beyond a hobby. also, I'd need my own bike garage to do this properly. i've been at Times Up!'s co-op twice weekly for 2 months now, and my tiny apt. is full of bikes and parts. and i have a new girlfriend to lavish attention on, instead of a bike project.
....that said, i am already looking for another used frame to start my next build. 
3. i didn't paint the BB because I figured it would get scratched up too fast. the lug paint is less durable than i hoped so i decided to keep it to more protected areas of the bike.
08-18-08, 11:41 AM
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