2018 Post Your Fixed Gear / Singlespeed Megathread
08-26-18, 06:21 PM
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Work in progress.
I got this lugged track frame from Craigslist and had it powder coated. Nothing fancy as far as parts. Did all the leather work myself and it’s starting to look like a parade float so I’ll probably remove half the leather details on it.
08-27-18, 06:10 PM
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A lot of leather on there. Not saying I don't like it, just would take some time to grow on me. Now the white tires, I dislike. Ditto the little figurine on the fork crown.
08-28-18, 09:19 AM
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Looking good there. Prolly loose some of the tube leather and it'll look even classier.
08-28-18, 10:30 AM
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Yeah, most of the leather except the handlebars and top tube are going. Ditto on the toe straps, I wanted to see if I could make a pair but they have no business being on that bike.
08-28-18, 03:03 PM
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Thank you
The frame is a 1991 Diamondback Master TG made of Tange OS tubing and the fork is a Reynolds 531 off an old Trek,Formula sealed hubs with unknown rims from a Trek Soho S,RaceFace Cadence crank,44t unbranded chainring,Tange headset,KMC Z710 chain,16t Excess Components freewheel,100x6d Oval Concepts stem,FSA Adventure bars,Cinelli Mash Volee tape,TRP RRL levers,Unbranded Tektro calipers,Jagwire braided housing and cables,Bontrager SSR seatpost,Felt oem saddle, 700x23 Vittoria Rubino Pro rear tire,700x23 Continental Utra Sport front tire,NukeProof pedals. Mostly built with spare parts and some from a previous build that I broke the frame of.
The frame is a 1991 Diamondback Master TG made of Tange OS tubing and the fork is a Reynolds 531 off an old Trek,Formula sealed hubs with unknown rims from a Trek Soho S,RaceFace Cadence crank,44t unbranded chainring,Tange headset,KMC Z710 chain,16t Excess Components freewheel,100x6d Oval Concepts stem,FSA Adventure bars,Cinelli Mash Volee tape,TRP RRL levers,Unbranded Tektro calipers,Jagwire braided housing and cables,Bontrager SSR seatpost,Felt oem saddle, 700x23 Vittoria Rubino Pro rear tire,700x23 Continental Utra Sport front tire,NukeProof pedals. Mostly built with spare parts and some from a previous build that I broke the frame of.
08-28-18, 05:24 PM
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I'll bet the adventure bars are fun 
08-28-18, 05:39 PM
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I originally had Ritchey risers on it but wanted more hand positions, since I hated riding in the drops but love riding the hoods I was going to try the Salsa Cowchippers but had a hard time justifying the cost of them if I didn't like the flares. The FSA bars are great and now I actually like riding in the drops. I regret not getting the Cowchippers,but these have been awesome so far.i plan on putting some 700x28s on it for some light gravel use,maybe some skinwall Paselas or something similar
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08-29-18, 07:18 AM
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09-01-18, 02:22 AM
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Latest project finally finished. Originally a State Bicycle Jemson (retired model), bought second hand in a rough shape with rust. It must have been kept outside. Im pretty happy with the result.
09-01-18, 08:55 PM
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Anybody know why I can’t post photos here? It’s says I have to post 10 times before I can share a url. I’m not really trying to post a url, I just want to share some photos.
09-02-18, 07:10 AM
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Hey CBee, try using the attachment paperclip looking icon in the tool bar once you hit "reply".
Once you click on that, you should have acess to your pictures and upload them .
09-02-18, 10:51 PM
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Thanks! I think I got it figured out. I actually needed to post 10 times before I could share pics
09-03-18, 04:10 PM
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That Cannondale is something you don't see every day.
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09-03-18, 04:32 PM
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09-08-18, 07:05 PM
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thanks mate. The gearing is actually pretty ‘easy’ at 79 inches, because it mostly gets ridden around the city. It may be at the upper end of normal, but that’s still in the normal range. Although I do some occasional group rides with it, where I run 61:19, which is about 89 inches.
09-10-18, 07:13 AM
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Added a Kilo WT to the stable. Got from bikeisland.com with blemishes (one dine sized blemish on fork). Great deal. Have a Soma Sparrow bar on order. Going to replace stem and upgrade freewheel. Fits 700x45 WTB riddlers nicely.
