Originally Posted by
fattybikejones
Sumthin like dis..
1985 Bridgestone 300 frame ~ sweet riding lugged 4130 frame
700c A-Class Solo wheels / DT spokes laced to Bianchi sealed bearing hi flange hubs (take offs from 2010 Bianchi Pista track frame) My lbs hooked me up ~ $90
Kenda 25c tires
Stock BB repacked / crank / stock 42t ring / Headset repacked
Stock 80mm neg rise 1" quill stem and chop n flop bar
KMC Z410 chain
Bontrager SSR saddle
VP road pedals
Total cost $250! I built it. This way, you can create a sort of 1 off custom ride.
I love it, super clean. Maybe I should look into fixed/SS conversions...
Originally Posted by
xkillemallx16
any plans of:
-pannies, racks?
-fenders?
-wide tires?
that would be a big step in us helping you find your ideal ss city bike.
No pannies/racks
Fenders are a maybe
Wide tires, no preference on these. I'm fine running normal sized skinny road tires.
Originally Posted by
ryzman
hey jay, ya i havent completely decided but im leaning toward more of a single speed mtb bike converted for the street.
im toying with the idea of getting a redline monocog 29er and putting 60mm big apples, with a 42t chain ring. heres a link to what im sort of planning.
http://suburbanassault.org/2011/04/2...-monocog-29er/
im still looking at the kilo wt as well...
Cool man, let me know what you end up going with.