My "new" bike .... Photos... almost
 

Here's some teaser shots!
As they say on TV, film at 11.

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Trek?

I know what it iiiis! I know what it iiiis!

Or at least what it was.

It was a Gitane Tour de France from the early 70's I got in 75.
But the fork wrecked, so it got replaced with a Columbus steel fork. And repainted.
And the wheels, pedals, headset, seatpost, saddle, stem brakes and bars were changed along the way.
Now it has a new rear wheel...
So I'm not sure what it is now.

and I still need to post a photo of the whole thing...

Singlespeed or fixie?

That's a cog and a lockring up there. 'Tis fix-ed.

Fixed, but a flip-flop hub just in case my knees and brain can't adjust.

Very nice pictures! Can't wait to see more of it

CCC? you're CCC? I'm an alliteration, too!

oh, and nice bike.

OH, Oh...don't say I didn't warn you:cry:

As promised, here's the bike. We got about 7 miles in, just to try it out. It's really weird. Riding is fine, stopping is different, even with the brakes. Downhill is interesting.
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Will you be riding this on Pinehurst?

looks great

That is beautiful.

I'm pretty strong, and very fast, so I think I could ride it up and down any hill, as long as it's less then a 1% grade.

Yarrr! I ride mine flop. I can't take it over 10mph without the feeling of overwhelming dread when it's in flip mode. :backpedal:

This post cries for a ss/fixie ride SOOOOOOOOOON!!!

That IS freakin beautiful! Big honkin long touring wheelbase, nice and clean... just nice.

I'm with ya!
You guys want to ride in the city?

How bout through the city, bridge tiburon loop? pretty flat...couple of bumps is all...

I'm wanting a SS. When ever (or more like IF ever) I can afford a new bike, I'll convert my backup into a SS/FG similar to the one pictured.

Nice lookin bike!

Yessssss. Somewhere flatish would be good.
I'd have to air up the tires on my fixie though since I haven't ridden it in months.

Curtis, keep at the fixed side and soon you be able to do 150+ RPM no problem. Just learn to keep the legs somewhat loose.

Looks great, good job! You've even got the fixed-gear-OCP bug, with the matching brake housing, crank dust cap, straps, and even anodized toe cages. :)

Don't listen to this man!

Last time he promised a flat route around and through SF, my legs were sore for a week. :lol:

Only problem with learning the "fixed gear coast" is that when you instinctively try it on a freewheeled bike, it's really awkward there for a second. :P

Very pretty. I'd ride it.