2016 Post Your Singlespeed/Fixed Gear Megathread
01-02-16, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by thewilson
Might swap the wheels to something I can run a free hub on and throw some 32's on
01-02-16, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by IFPCL
My only fixed gear bike and what I use to ride to class, etc. Nice road bike doesn't get locked up outside, but this one does because I paid less than $300 for it.
01-02-16, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
while its still in SS mode
Just in case.....
01-02-16, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
I stared at/admired this thing for a long long time. It felt like something was missing though. I kept staring but couldn't figure out what it was. Then it finally dawned on me.
Just in case.....
Just in case.....
I can't imagine any production rear rack surviving that load, I love that pic though.
I'll post a new photo of my 'roller when get my 2nd set of wheels built.
01-02-16, 12:02 PM
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theres actually a whole thread on mtbr about people using their bikes for hunting, it think its a smart idea instead of dragging a 200 lb dead animal on a sled N-miles back to your vehicle
01-02-16, 12:12 PM
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mechanically sound
Just put some shiny new bits on this one.
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I need to take pics of the steamrolly, but my evo is borrowing the seatpost/saddle right now.
01-02-16, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
theres actually a whole thread on mtbr about people using their bikes for hunting, it think its a smart idea instead of dragging a 200 lb dead animal on a sled N-miles back to your vehicle
You could ride that thing right into the front door of Cabella's and ol' boys wouldn't bat an eyelash.
01-02-16, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 50voltphantom
What frame is that? Is it drilled for a rear brake?
01-02-16, 01:15 PM
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01-02-16, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
Your bike would be right at home here in the deep south.
You could ride that thing right into the front door of Cabella's and ol' boys wouldn't bat an eyelash.
You could ride that thing right into the front door of Cabella's and ol' boys wouldn't bat an eyelash.
01-02-16, 01:53 PM
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@TejanoTrackie What's the white bike? Looks super nice
01-02-16, 01:59 PM
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01-02-16, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by thedapperest
@TejanoTrackie What's the white bike? Looks super nice
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01-02-16, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
In the age of flat black nothingness this bike is a standout. All elements are perfectly balanced. Timeless.
Please tell us something about this bike - what type of frame is it and if there is a history behind it.
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01-02-16, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
I want to give my respect to this bike and its creator/owner, @SquidPuppet.
In the age of flat black nothingness this bike is a standout. All elements are perfectly balanced. Timeless.
Please tell us something about this bike - what type of frame is it and if there is a history behind it.
In the age of flat black nothingness this bike is a standout. All elements are perfectly balanced. Timeless.
Please tell us something about this bike - what type of frame is it and if there is a history behind it.
Thanks for the kind words.
Nothing can be too glossy or polished for me.
The frame and fork are a garage sale find. Modern TIG junk.
After close comparisons I am 99.9% sure it is a State Bicycle frame and fork. The fork is an unattractive, heavy (but stiff) unicrown. The chainstays were welded on slightly crooked, so the dropouts (cheap stamped) were deliberately misaligned to compensate. Or perhaps vice versa. Still, it was off. It took some filing and tweaking to get the rear wheel to line up straight between the seat stays and to run forward true. It's "straight" now and rolls perfectly with no hands. The bottom bracket cluster is quite flexy. I asked my powdercoater to go heavy at the welds. He did, and it flowed out and made the welds look "good".
It does what I want when I'm in the mood for a short wheelbase and steep head/short trail ride. I usually ride overly long and stable pigs, so this thing feels twitchy to me.
01-03-16, 06:36 PM
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Another Trek. 520 this time.
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01-03-16, 07:24 PM
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Posted this on Dec 31, 2015, so thought I'd post it again for 2016. Bought this 2010(?) Steamroller in early 2015, it didn't seem to have many miles on it (notice the wheel reflectors still on it). Frame is a little small so added riser bars, put on front & rear brakes (riding it single speed), some old Crank Bros 50/50 pedals, and upped the gearing to 53-16 (it works for me). So far so good.
01-03-16, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bdumas35
Another Trek. 520 this time.
01-03-16, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
Nothing can be too glossy or polished for me.
01-03-16, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bdumas35
I could be happy riding that for years. My size too...
01-03-16, 08:32 PM
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