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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,044
Posted By xcx4x

oh right, of course, what i meant was that was...

oh right, of course, what i meant was that was what was left of it, i havent found the time to get the brake pads, cables, cable housing etc.



yeah that is why i like it, its quite "vintagey"....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-09, 07:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,044
Posted By xcx4x

it didnt come with the rear brake. what you see...

it didnt come with the rear brake. what you see is all that there was of it. id have to find wire and cable housing etc etc



didnt come with the derailer either, working on fitting a single...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,044
Posted By xcx4x

and finally one more for wrap up: ...

and finally one more for wrap up:


yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2571/3932966340_541ae2d519.jpg

Still needs handlebar tape but i couldnt wait because it looks fine...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-09, 06:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,044
Posted By xcx4x

Before(look at how dangerously high that stem...

Before(look at how dangerously high that stem is!):
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3932165011_22c31eca39.jpg
After(much better!):
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3932188033_0227fbf8e8.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,044
Posted By xcx4x

Greasing the top bracket(spot one of the rings, i...

Greasing the top bracket(spot one of the rings, i decided to paint it black shortly afterwards!):
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3932952936_8d45ea96b8.jpg

Putting on the top bracket thingers...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,044
Posted By xcx4x

Bike overhaul complete w/pics!

Finally, after inheriting this 1970ish grand sport deluxe gitane from an old friend, i have completed giving it the love and care it has dearly needed.


Here are some pictures of the process:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-09, 10:38 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 34,081
Posted By xcx4x

wait what?

wait what?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-09, 02:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,050
Posted By xcx4x

YEEEEAA i second that.

YEEEEAA i second that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-09, 01:49 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,972
Posted By xcx4x

those messenger bags that go diagonal across your...

those messenger bags that go diagonal across your back
what do you call it?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-09, 12:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 947
Posted By xcx4x

i really do not understand the danger. what if...

i really do not understand the danger. what if the smallest gear on the casette was perfectly lined up with the chainring at the pedals?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-09, 12:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 947
Posted By xcx4x

my single sped is exactly like the posters. ...

my single sped is exactly like the posters.

i just took off the derailer. i have never heard of this danger. i am going to have to call bull**** until i am convinced.

a casette at lowest gear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-09, 01:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By xcx4x

i broke 2 spokes once and road home 6miles fine....

i broke 2 spokes once and road home 6miles fine. just more uneven distributed weight for all the others.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-09, 04:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,961
Posted By xcx4x

during transfer it was bumped into something...

during transfer it was bumped into something else. or maybe you set the bike down a bit too hard and it just happens to land directly at the pointy side of a big rock.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-09, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By xcx4x

What to do about the "insides" of metal parts

So I was taking apart my drop bars and my pivo stem when I took the opportunity to put on new bar tape and deanodize/anodize my stem.

The stem part went fine, i got the surface oxidation off by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-09, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By xcx4x

Quick Paint Order Question

hello so this is my first time painting a frame

so far i have:

-sanded it all down with 600grit sandpaper (the 1200 grits felt almost like smooth paper so i chose 600 instead)

-sprayed a...
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