Hi everyone. I'm 45 year old guy in Los Angeles and I ride every day 5 - 50 miles. I started to ride a few years ago when my shiny black car became regular resident at the mechanic and I was looking for a cheap way to get to work. As my car trouble mounted I found myself waiting longer and longer to get it fixed as riding to work and the local pub was just so fun and easy. Eventually I sold the car and replaced it with a Purefix single speed with an upgraded crankset, bottom bracket and freewheel. I couldn't be happier.

Now I'm getting an itch to build a bike at home. Yesterday I purchased a late 70's Takara frame from my local bike shop for $30 and I'm ready to start stripping paint. I'm looking forward to the BikeForums community helping me with my project.

Hello Chuck,

Welcome to Bike Forums.

Howdy and welcome aboard!
As you can see from my sig, I like riding around LA, too.

welcome to the forum.

Wow. That's a great video. You have inspired me. I have added "Make video" to my to-do list.