Originally Posted by
AL NZ
what does ETA mean?
Edited to add
Originally Posted by
Otis
Maybe the crappy stripped down 3 speed with the bars flipped updside down version can be called a "nuovo path racer".
But I actually think co-opting another historical term, "scorcher" is a better and more relevant moniker. This also conjures up the romantic image up tearing up hard-pack gravel trails, laughing wildly like Snidely Whiplash, and scaring the petticoats off gentle women out for a Sunday buggy ride.
I am all for adopting "scorcher" as a catch-all term for this particular type of retro-styled bike. Love it, in fact.
Originally Posted by
ColonelJLloyd
Excellent candidate. As for SS versus fixed, it's all preference. Firstly, a flip flop (SS/Fixed) hub lets you have both options. I urge you to try riding fixed. If you don't have particularly sensitive knees or ankles it's a lot of fun. After building up an old frame with a flip flop hub and never even using the freewheel side.
I'm currently setting up a Reynolds 531 frame with a S3X hub. I had considered the S2C hub, but I've really taken to fixed gear riding.
I want to reiterate my first post in this thread and agree with CJL: the Galaxy is a nearly perfect candidate for the type of build you're thinking of. Please please ignore all the fighting, complete your build and post pictures of it!
CJL: What kind of handlebars are you thinking? Normal drops or are you going for the old-school look discussed in this thread? I've been thinking about an S3X build for awhile so I'm trying to gather inspiration.