LiquorLad

I agree...

bonsai171

I like the bike! I'm a big fan of the Bianchis. What kind of brake levers are those? It looks like your right lever is still in place, and yet, there's no rear brake (been investigating how to do this on my bike). Is there a spring in there that holds the lever up?

Dave

IamNed

Thank you, I love the bike as well! I went inexpensive on the handlebars and brake hoods because I wasn't sure if I would like the look. I did, and see no reason to change them. The handlebars are Origin8 Pro Fit Compact 26.0x42, but now I wish I had gone with 40. The brake hoods and levers are Tektro RL340 Ergo's for about $22. Levers include a quick release for changing wheels/flats, and as well are spring loaded, so the dummy right lever stays in place even though it's not connected.

mdilthey

Thanks

ninjamunky

I'm new to single speeds. Flame away

Arrowana

1989 Schwinn LeTour. I needed something to put my first wheel build on, and now I'm in love.

TMonk

^
nice bike.

scoho

Yeah, I'm really digging these Schwinn conversions. Would ride.

Broctoon

Pretty good looking ride. I like the black on black with black accents.

A lot of guys poo-poo on those ThickSlick tires, but I think they're cool. I put a set on one of my bikes.

Is your seat comfortable in that position? Seems angled pretty steep nose-down.

ninjamunky

Thanks, I wasn't sure about the all black at first but it's grown on me. I thought the tires were cool, as long as they hold up I don't see a reason to change them.

You might be right about the seat. I'm still tinkering with the setup. Might have to try leveling out a little bit. Better nose down than nose up though haha.

I switched it to fixed a few days after I got it. I like it, just got to be a little careful in the turns.

motrheadsroadie

SevenOneEight

ooh la la...

j_e_r_e_m_y

Love that bike @motrheadsroadie

SGMongoose

Haven't really ridden it much since i moved out of the city. Unfortunately my commute now requires something with an engine.. i do miss commuting on a bike.

50voltphantom

^I love that frame.

TothSzalayGabor

Senrab62 

^^ do please tell us more!

TothSzalayGabor

i bought this frame as an "unknown track frame". the previous owner told me, it was maybe a track bike from BVSC, what is a sports club in Hungary what includes also track cycling, and they built some frames in the past. there is no serial number on anything on it, and the seatstays are also unique. it has pretty cool geometry, its a 58cm frame, and the wheelbase is about 96cm. I just throw some parts on it, dura ace crankset and headset, 3ttt cockpit, rolls saddle, retro aero gipiemme rear wheel and a classic front.

seau grateau

Really cool bike. Interesting geometry too, looks like a pretty slack seat tube but with a steep head tube.

scoho

Still perfect. ::drool::

scoho

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EpicSchwinn

They're cool for durability, but once you try riding the same setup with normal tires that weigh half as much you'll never go back to thickslicks. I had them for a while and that was my experience. As soon as I got over my skidding phase I switched to light tires and won't go back.

ninjamunky

Well coming from someone who's never had a road bike before I'd never seen tires with zero tread on them, so that's what I thought was cool about them. I've ridden sporty motorcycles for years though and have come to the conclusion that tread pattern has little effect on a tires performance when it comes to two wheeled road vehicles.

From what I've read tread really serves no purpose on a road bike tire so I'll definitely stick to slick tires. Also since my bike is just a cheap hi-ten frame anyway I don't know that a lighter tire would be any improvement although I do understand wheel and tire weight does have bigger effect on performance than losing weight in other areas.

If I upgrade to a nicer bike I'll probably check out a lighter tire but for now I do like the added durability. I don't do any skidding but there is always something to run over that could damage tires.

Arrowana

Nice tires and wheels will make more of a difference than a lighter frame. The Schwinn I posted above is just plain gauge cro-moly, but is my lightest bike by a pretty decent margin. Swapping from a heavy puncture resistant tire to the lightweight tires on it now did make a noticeable difference in how it rides, and I still haven't got a flat from all the glass on the streets (Knock on wood).

Of course, you already own the Thickslicks, may as well ride them till they are worn out.

hairnet

No need to get too hung up on frame material. One of my favorite bikes is Hi-Ten steel, it rides very smooth and has good geometry so it's a keeper. So think more about the ride characteristics of the bike and how well it fits your body. Tires and wheel, without getting ridiculous on cost, can make big improvements to how a bike feels. It's amazing how a junk tire can make a "nice" bike feel like crap.


I use to have Schwalbe Marathon tires on there because it was a commuting bike and I wanted bullet proof tires. Well, those tires sure are tough but they are hard and heavy, and just killed the feel of the bike. I later switched to these Panaracer Paselas and the bike regained its livelyness because those tires are lighter and more supple.