eddubal

I should try that, but I just can't keep my feet on the pedals unless they're "attached" It's the same way with skateboarding. I suck because I can't keep my feet planted, but snowboarding is fine. Go figure.

I'm also getting used to running clipless at the same time. luckily I have the pedals adjusted to the lightest pressure. I can get out pretty easily when I need to.

I'm working on my track stand while I'm out in SS mode. God knows I have enough lights around here for plenty of practice.

eddubal

I love the constructionist look! I can't wait to see it with the finished fork. The one that's on it is cool too!

You remind me of my dad (That's a good thing) In his mid 70's he's still amazingly active. At 55 started downhill skiing, at 68 decided that he needed a new bike and rides regularly now. He did tell me that SS/FG wasn't for him though. Can't blame him on that one though. Maybe I'll get him on mine this summer.

Enjoy that sweet ride! Cheers!

fattybikejones

Don't have any pix yet.. Just ordered my first SS at age 48. been riding MTB off and on since the late 1990s. With gas at $4.05 a gallon, I wanted a simple mode o transportation for round town and fun rides.. Pics in a few days..

caloso

Thinking of getting one of those Nashbar Nekkid SSFG frames. Aluminum and $99, seems like a steal for a rain bike. I think there was a thread about a guy who got one and then powdercoated it, but I can't seem to find it.

Anyone else have any experience with that bike?

puppypilgrim

The Masi is nice, so is the raw frame.

I just got a Kilo TT in chrome. Now that I am used to the fixed gear, going back to singlespeed with the freewheel feels disappointing. The pedal effort is not round :-)

Scrodzilla

https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...hlight=nashbar

caloso

That's the one, Scrod. Thanks.

I think a bunch of Leader frames also came back on the Coghouse ebay store in my size, so I was also considering one of those.

Chad1376

That's me. This has been my main ride since I built it. It should have plenty of clearance for fenders. Feel free to PM me if you have any Q's.

2manybikes

VERY nice! Did you do do the orange paint?

Gareth

I'll be turning 49 in just a few short weeks time, and have returned to single speed for the first time in 40 years because I have taken up playing bicycle Polo.

Here I am 6 weeks ago having a go at bicycle polo for the very first time: albeit on my mountain bike. I am the old git wearing the waxed jacket and steel toe cap boots, who can barely hit the ball with the mallet or keep up with the play.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1SveG_W9QM

Now I have converted an old Universal brand BSO MTB into a polo hack. Basically removing the derailleurs and shorting the chain, removing the standard brake levers and replacing them with a dual brake lever for tricycles, so that I can apply both the front & rear brakes with just my left hand while my right hand wields the mallet. I have also cut down the right hand-side handle bar so that it is just long enough to accomodate a standard length hand grip; this prevents me from catching the bar with the mallet shaft when I whack the ball a "good'un."

Six weeks on and I can charge up and down the court single-handed, whilst keeping up with the play, hitting the ball and scoring the odd goal or two.

My Polo hack:





Showing the cut down right handle bar and the dual cable brake lever.

fattybikejones

Just got it today.. Best $240 I have ever spent!! Solid bike!!




I completely rebuilt the thing.. greased HS, trued wheels.. adjusted brakes, lubed chain.. etc.
Smokin' deal! I did swap out the saddle to this Bontrager Sport.. Took it out for a short ride earlier. Considering swapping out the stock 16t freewheel for an 18t to save my knees.

Affixed

Mr. Jones, are you running that bike fixed or freewheeled?

europa

Here's my Hillbrick.



Custom made.
Columbus Zonal tubing
Miche components (Express and Primato)

Lovely ride. I've done 750kms on her now (she's only a couple of months old) and the love affair is going strong.

Conceived originally as a toy, I realised that I'd want to use her for normal riding so specified the rack attachment points (Paul had to braze some onto the track dropouts). As it happens, she's become my every day ride, so very few rides have been done without a pannier.

Richard

scott clement

Glad to see that its only for the young hers a shot of my favourite ride of the moment great on the local towpaths and bridleways
I'm 56 and have a selection of bikes that I'm always adding to (as much as her indoors will let me),

northbend 

I like that Hillbrick. Looks like a great allrounder.

fattybikejones

Freewheel for now.. I've made some mods to her since this pic including swapping out the pedals, saddle, grips, tires and I threw on a 18t freewheel to replace the stock 16t that was murdering my knees. I will throw some pics up later today from my ride.

fattybikejones

Nice Surly!!

caloso

Yes! Very nice. It looks like a more relaxed, roadish geometry and if you can get a frame pump in there, there must be good fender clearance. What size frame is that?

Chad1376

It's a 56cm and is very much an all-day road bike. It seems big for a 56 - probably due mostly to the cross-fork, which has a bit more room between the tire and crown, making the bike taller. If I had it to do over, I would have ordered a 54cm.

Also, there's pretty good clearance for big tires - maybe not 'cross tires, but 700/28's fit nicely.

Lastly, that 48t chainwheel is really close to the chainstay (my chainline is spot-on). It would probably be better to run a combo with a 44t.

northbend 

A few from yesterdays ride

onionskin

FWIW I wouldn't worry about the chainring clearance, I have about 1.5mm and it has never been a problem (and about the same on my non-drive crank arm). If you like your gearing then keep it. Tight clearances are very reasonable on a FG bike.

FstrMnky

This thread has been far too quiet lately & needs more pics. What that in mind, read on about my progress to join the club by building up a bike to see for myself what all the SS/FG fuss is about.

Below are a couple pics showing before, left-over bits to be sold on, & the current mockup status with original wheelset & random saddle. Waiting on wheels & other goodies to arrive. Might be able to ride her this weekend if all goes well, first as a SS around downtown Seattle, later as a FG in a park without traffic. Will use a different saddle than shown & might even spring for a matching white saddle if i like the SS/FG thing.

Any ideas on where to source some replacement hoods? Mine are both torn from a hard wreck & would like to find some replacement white hoods. Both brakes will stay in use, even in FG mode.

Before:


Left overs:


Coming along nicely although there are permenant marks in the paint from the shifters & clamp on derailleur. Oh well, 'patina':

Husar

Hello everyone. Ed here. I am 43 and a fixed gear rider. I have been doing longer fixed gear rides for the past few years. I'd like to plan something big (300-500 miles) this summer. I wonder if you guys mind if I ask some touring type fixed gear question here? If you would rather have to jump over to the touring topic I certainly can.

FstrMnky

So, got her assembled & went for a 30 mi shakedown ride. Nice flat ride with a few rollers for good measure on a lovely day. Haven't really ridden her since a hard wreck a few years ago so it's really good to ride her again & without having to mess with shifters to boot!

Didn't venture to use the fixed side yet & the chainline needs tweaking before i can try it. Might need to swap bottom brackets but hopefully not. Need to buy a saddle so i don't have to swap saddles between bikes & already have an aero Campy seatpost at the ready.

Fun, fun! Looking forward to trying the fixed side.

xkillemallx16

beautiful bike! make sure to keep your brazeons intact and your geared parts in storage, you never know when you'll want a road bike again.