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Old 06-27-17 | 11:37 AM
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Old 06-27-17 | 06:51 PM
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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?
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Old 06-27-17 | 08:21 PM
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Old 06-27-17 | 08:43 PM
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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
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Old 06-27-17 | 10:24 PM
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not gonna lie...that langster is ****ing hot.
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Old 06-27-17 | 10:28 PM
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Old 06-27-17 | 11:08 PM
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totally get that decals aren't for everyone, i have a big soft spot for the cane creek ones, so I don't mind how they look.
I will say of all the ones I've seen yours are definitely the least objectionable. They did a fairly good job balancing the size of the font to the rim and the added logo is nice too.
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Early 70's Peugeot PX-10 converted to a single cog freewheel. Now running 38x15 gearing, an SRAM Automatix 2 speed rear hub laced to a Mavic 319 is on the way.
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Old 06-28-17 | 08:11 AM
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Old 06-29-17 | 02:56 PM
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Old 06-29-17 | 07:47 PM
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Old 06-29-17 | 07:49 PM
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Early 70's Peugeot PX-10 converted to a single cog freewheel. Now running 38x15 gearing, an SRAM Automatix 2 speed rear hub laced to a Mavic 319 is on the way.
This bike is beautiful and I bet those bars are comfortable no matter how weird they look
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Old 06-29-17 | 08:15 PM
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This bike is beautiful and I bet those bars are comfortable no matter how weird they look
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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.
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Old 06-29-17 | 09:55 PM
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I am officially back in the fixed club.

1985 Schwinn Madison. I have all of the original parts but this is my favorite contact points setup so it gets the glory. Super fun.

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Old 06-30-17 | 04:10 PM
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Couple minor changes, but feelin' this shot.

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Old 06-30-17 | 05:25 PM
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Old 06-30-17 | 05:31 PM
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Old 06-30-17 | 07:31 PM
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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
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.

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Old 07-01-17 | 01:19 PM
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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.

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I just checked them out and they seem a lot better than the other "budget" options. thanks for the rec having a squirrel jump out in front of me today is making me think about better brakes even more lol
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Old 07-01-17 | 01:23 PM
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Couple minor changes, but feelin' this shot.

this is the bike of my dreams, I love the way you have it set up. It's just a shame the disc version doesn't come in purple
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Old 07-01-17 | 04:21 PM
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Old 07-02-17 | 05:25 PM
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Couple minor changes, but feelin' this shot.

That is a solid set up...then again I am biased because the Single Speed/Fixed Gear RandoCross Fun Time Machine has a similar-ish set up. But with cantis and a rando rack instead of basket and no fenders yet.
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Old 07-02-17 | 09:36 PM
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i had one of those NB discs when they first came out. i couldn't ever get past the color me still can't. it's a nice bike, but that colorway does nothing for me.
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