First Fixie Build/Fixie tell me what you think
06-26-14, 08:25 PM
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First Fixie Build/Fixie tell me what you think
ok here it is my build it started with a 1986 Ross eurosport. I stripped it down and a fresh coat of paint..
Here is the part list and the finial result
AEROMAX 700c Wheels 16T cog
Truvativ Bike Bicycle American To Euro Bottom Bracket
Velo Saddle
Radius Alloy Brake
46T Cranks Crankset 165mm
68mmx103mm VP Bottom Bracket BB
Retrospec Platform Pedal W/straps
700 x 25c Caldera Skinwall CST Premium Tires
Here is the part list and the finial result
AEROMAX 700c Wheels 16T cog
Truvativ Bike Bicycle American To Euro Bottom Bracket
Velo Saddle
Radius Alloy Brake
46T Cranks Crankset 165mm
68mmx103mm VP Bottom Bracket BB
Retrospec Platform Pedal W/straps
700 x 25c Caldera Skinwall CST Premium Tires
06-26-14, 09:24 PM
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Still kicking.
Nice job on the conversion.
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06-26-14, 11:59 PM
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Thanks ..... lol well I took it out right after the post and was flying down the street hit a big ass pothole and blew out both tires lol back to shopping lol
06-27-14, 01:25 AM
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You took a classic path and produced a classic result. Thanks for sharing. Have fun wearing it out. 
06-28-14, 06:27 PM
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First fixie
This was a first for me. It was a 1988 Schwinn World Sport that had been sitting in somebody's back yard for like five years. Most of the components and spokes were rusted. I have no before pics but this is the after.
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