Originally Posted by
noglider
Very nice going, and good pictures.
These bikes held a mystique for me when I was 15 or so, the most impressionable age. I jumped on a chance to get one about four years ago. I converted the drivetrain to 3-speed fixed gear, which I didn't care for, so now it's a regular (single-speed) fixed gear. It's a great light bike for the city, and the ride is pretty plush. The chainstays didn't allow me to use a tire wider than 32mm, and that was with only 1mm between tire and chainstay.
Thanks, Tom. Funny you mention the tire width. This bike was equipped with 27" Birmalux ally clinchers. Supposedly the tubular 700c by Birmalux are difficult to find and if so, pricey. With that, decided to maybe with the slight diameter difference go with the bizarre Super Champion Mixte 700c rims. Will have some choices and perhaps slight taller rubber. Can use as wired clincher or tubular and super tough. Its a 'what the heck, why not?'
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