2017 Post Your Fixed Gear / Singlespeed Megathread
#777
i bet those wheels have a sweet looking nice blue streak when they are going round and round wild, but stationary i'll never see a set of wheels with giant f-off logos that I'll ever think doesn't look tacky af.
personally, i'd slap a sticker with some color on that frame, but overall, nice ride. what's hanging off the back of the saddle?
personally, i'd slap a sticker with some color on that frame, but overall, nice ride. what's hanging off the back of the saddle?
#779
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Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Ontario
Bikes: Wheeler custom fixed gear


I made myself a saddle bag out of a fanny pack found and the local thrift store, pretty happy with how it turned out although I might re-sew the straps a little closer together. I also got a handlebar bottle cage on a whim. my next upgrade is going to be some better pedals and some hooded brake levers (and to add a rear brake). Other than that here's my little orange turd in all of it's lack of glory. The sticker on the DT says "there is beauty in everything" so be nice
#781
Not actually Tmonk




Joined: Jun 2007
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
I want a new frame for track - my Pre Cursa is tired. Plus I deserve something nicer! Ya!! Also that langster is very nice.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
#782
#786
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Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Kingdom of Hawai'i
Bikes: Peugeot, Legnano, Fuji, Zunow, De Rosa, Miyata, Bianchi, Pinarello, Specialized, Bridgestone, Cinelli, Merckx
My Sannino Pista...getting it dialed in before giving it a deep cleaning/polish. Likely switching out the drops for my Syntace pursuit bar. Araya/DA rear wheel is new-ish.
Front wheel is a DA roadie wheel, not quite durable enough for daily pothole **** and has a matching 8spd rear wheel it'll go back to. Original wheels were tubulars, bleh.
Clamp on brake from Retrogression.



Front wheel is a DA roadie wheel, not quite durable enough for daily pothole **** and has a matching 8spd rear wheel it'll go back to. Original wheels were tubulars, bleh.
Clamp on brake from Retrogression.



#788
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 127
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From: Ontario
Bikes: Wheeler custom fixed gear
#789
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Joined: Feb 2006
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More on the handlebars here: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...handlebar.html.
I like the handlebars, but there are a few haters.
#793
^that guy^
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 577
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From: Bakersfield, CA
Bikes: '17 Wabi Classic, '17 Trek DS3, '12 S-Works Tarmac SL
Changed the bar on the Wabi to a 660mm wide riser, got some Yoshida Champ grips for it. Much more comfortable than a narrow riser bar.
Bar is a Barfly Bionicon, 7075 alum
Bar is a Barfly Bionicon, 7075 alum
#794
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: CID
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
It's been a while since I've posted a new picture of The Mule. Only significant update is the switch to SPDs, at last.
(Now I remember why I hosted pictures on another site rather than attaching 'em directly here... let me see what I can figure out.)
(Now I remember why I hosted pictures on another site rather than attaching 'em directly here... let me see what I can figure out.)
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#795
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I made myself a saddle bag out of a fanny pack found and the local thrift store, pretty happy with how it turned out although I might re-sew the straps a little closer together. I also got a handlebar bottle cage on a whim. my next upgrade is going to be some better pedals and some hooded brake levers (and to add a rear brake). Other than that here's my little orange turd in all of it's lack of glory. The sticker on the DT says "there is beauty in everything" so be nice

Dave
Last edited by bonsai171; 06-30-17 at 07:35 PM.
#796
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From: Ontario
Bikes: Wheeler custom fixed gear
Check out the Tektro RL-340 brake levers. I just did that upgrade to my bike. They are fairly reasonable at about $20, and also very comfortable. They will probably make a noticeable difference in your ability to stop too. If you have the budget, consider upgrading the brake calipers to dual pivot, and that will help too.
Dave
Dave
having a squirrel jump out in front of me today is making me think about better brakes even more lol
#797
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From: Ontario
Bikes: Wheeler custom fixed gear
#799
Clark W. Griswold




Joined: Mar 2014
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From: ,location, location
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26





The Hammer is back.
. It's just a shame the disc version doesn't come in purple