Flywolf

^^^^ :d

wethepeople

Currently building a better version of this, I just need to source a rear shock. I found a Noleen on Ubuy that I might get.

FreeRidin'

polara426sh

Please plug your bar ends. I'm just imagining how painful it would be to have that go into your thigh if you crash.
Edit: other than that, a nice looking conversion.

FreeRidin'

Thanks. I've been deciding whether to do a flop and chop on the bars so I have not gotten around to plugging or wrapping them yet.

Dannihilator

Minesbroken

set up for the street for the 5 Boro bike tour in NY

scrublover

On-One il Pompino fixed commuter/crosser/wet day/dirt road ride.


IRD roadie, fixed with the inimitable White Industries Eccentric axled rear hub.

(it's not really as odd as it looks; weird photo angle)

Tansition Covert squishy, RS Lyrik fork, assorted bits for the rest.


Peyto Cycles "Wild Bill" frame, RS Pike up front, more assorted bits.

stevesurf

Nice pix; where in Colorado were they taken? So do you find it's handy being an RN so you can work on yourself after mtbr?

explody pup

Since the last time I posted these:


New wheels, seatpost, stem, bars, tires. Fits better now. Not really liking the tape, but oh well.


Slightly larger tires so the fenders had to go. Put on a Nitto Dirtdrop stem.

Neither get ridden as much as they should.

explody pup

Nice. Every time I see a Pompino I kick myself in the ass for not being a bit more patient and saving my money up for a bit longer.

EDIT: By the way, why the headtube extension?

ms.gio

I decided to not do the harlequin pattern on my bars so I just decided to wrap them with red tape. I personally like them this way. I think the background is fitting. My trusty steed:

jsharr

Nice pics Ms Gio!

ms.gio

thanks jsharr.

Ritehsedad

What, no white garage door?

Nice pics gio!

jyossarian

That a SS ms. gio?

'splody, where'd you get the Nitto dirtdrop stem and how much?

jyossarian

That's for roadbikes. For fixies, it's graffiti or murals.

explody pup

Ben's via ebay for $40. Looks like they have a couple up right now in varying lengths and clamp diameters.

jyossarian

Thanks 'splody. Don't listen to jsharr. You are good for something sometimes.

explody pup

Even a stopped clock gives the right time twice a day.

jsharr

not in my world you bastage, now back in the box.

ms.gio

Yes, it is. I did ride her with a freewheel for some time but, now I'm riding her the way she was meant to be ridden and I love it.

Thanks for the compliments Ritehsedad.

jyossarian

You ride a fixie w/ a rear brake? Is that out of habit or do you flip flop the wheel alot?

ms.gio

Well, I did ride her with a freewheel but, now she's fixed. I've been getting used to riding it fixed which makes me happy. Currently, I'm trying to teach myself how to skid/skip so I can get rid of the rear brake. I get so much talk from other fixed gear riders like "why do you ride your bike with a rear brake?" or I would just get weird looks from them. *shrugs* In due time, I say.

jyossarian

Skipping's not too hard. Just lean forward and jump a little to unweight the back so the rear wheel lifts up a little. After a while, you'll be able to skip while seated.