2017 Post Your Fixed Gear / Singlespeed Megathread

mdilthey · 2017-01-02 00:43:43

Got out today. Here is bike 1/3. http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q726/davidaouellette/IMG_6698_zpsfcyohrzz.jpg (http://s1356.photobucket.com/user/davidaouellette/media/IMG_6698_zpsfcyohrzz.jpg.html) This Steamroller is also perfect.

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01-15-17 | 08:16 PM

#126

Scrodzilla

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From: Beverly MA

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Originally Posted by oouellette

Got out today. Here is bike 1/3.

This Steamroller is also perfect.

01-15-17 | 08:33 PM

#127

scoho

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Originally Posted by oouellette

Got out today. Here is bike 1/3.

There's a lot of individual stuff here that I don't usually like, but damn this is beautiful.

01-16-17 | 08:03 AM

#128

DarkShot

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Bikes: 1x10 Raleigh Tripper / random fixed townie

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Originally Posted by coffinjewel

Love the subtle browns on the cambium and the bars. Are they twine wrapped?

edit: never mind that's just some cork tape right?

Yup, it's some sort of marbled brown cork bar tape.

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Originally Posted by IAmSam

This thread is calling for your bike, DarkShot...

Oh myy.

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Originally Posted by oneepicmoose

Is it just me or is the saddle pointing upwards?Oh boy,that is a sweet-looking ride though.

Not you, it is. I need a new seatpost, one notch nose down and the saddle is pointed too far down, but move it back that same notch and it sits where it is right now.

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Originally Posted by franswa

Some updated detail shots

Always love your Rush.

01-16-17 | 02:19 PM

#129

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Originally Posted by DarkShot

Changed up some bits to the Steamroller, making it reasonably functional and fun.

Still waiting to pick up a 47t AARN chainring.

Pedalroom

Beautiful specimen - though I find it odd that you took the time to remove the downtube, toptube, and both front and rear fork decals, but left the terrible "fatties fit fine" on the chainstays

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01-16-17 | 03:26 PM

#130

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Always love your Rush.

Thanks

01-16-17 | 04:14 PM

#131

JeremyLC

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From: Arlington, TX

Bikes: 2008 Surly Cross Check, 2010 Fuji Track Comp

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Originally Posted by the sci guy

Beautiful specimen - though I find it odd that you took the time to remove the downtube, toptube, and both front and rear fork decals, but left the terrible "fatties fit fine" on the chainstays

I was a fatty when I bought my Cross Check, and that sticker has always been my favorite detail on it.

Can't speak for the other guy, but he may have equally personal reasons for it.

Last edited by JeremyLC; 01-16-17 at 04:26 PM.

01-16-17 | 06:38 PM

#132

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01-16-17 | 08:04 PM

#133

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Originally Posted by franswa

some updated detail shots

shinychrome.jpeg

01-16-17 | 09:59 PM

#134

TimothyH

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From: Northwest Georgia

Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix

Mmmm.... Chrome....

01-16-17 | 10:11 PM

#135

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a little too shiny for me...

01-17-17 | 08:05 AM

#136

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we have a saying in the off-road industry "chrome wont get you home" sure looks pretty on a bike though.

01-17-17 | 08:33 AM

#137

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I used to have chrome wheels and brakes but decided to break that up with some black accents and I'm much happier with the way it looks. Too much chrome can be overwhelming.

01-17-17 | 09:22 AM

#138

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Originally Posted by franswa

I used to have chrome wheels and brakes but decided to break that up with some black accents and I'm much happier with the way it looks. Too much chrome can be overwhelming.

Could have broken it up even more with black wall tires.

01-17-17 | 09:33 AM

#139

TimothyH

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Originally Posted by johnnytheboy

a little too shiny for me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by franswa

Too much chrome can be overwhelming.

No such thing as too much bling here in Atlanta.

01-17-17 | 09:44 AM

#140

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Here's my take on a chrome bike:

https://m.imgur.com/a/2qsTC

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01-17-17 | 10:51 AM

#141

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Here's my take on a chrome bike:

https://m.imgur.com/a/2qsTC

yes!! the honey brooks, brown grips and skinwalls look great!

01-17-17 | 01:19 PM

#142

DarkShot

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Originally Posted by the sci guy

Beautiful specimen - though I find it odd that you took the time to remove the downtube, toptube, and both front and rear fork decals, but left the terrible "fatties fit fine" on the chainstays

Jeremy says it perfectly:

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyLC

I was a fatty when I bought my Cross Check, and that sticker has always been my favorite detail on it.

Can't speak for the other guy, but he may have equally personal reasons for it.

Got a bit of heft myself. I enjoy the play on words with it. Plus I like fatter tires.

Also got some updated shots of my SSCX winter commuter/townbike. Quite enjoy it in this current iteration, nice and spinny 39/20 for tons of snow and slowly climbing anything out there.

Pedalroom