2018 Post Your Fixed Gear / Singlespeed Megathread
02-27-18, 07:44 AM
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^^ Trying to hide that multispeed freewheel with a non-drive-side pic? Sneaky.
But the concept is sound and it's a clean-looking townie. Tough to match browns. But find yourself a singlespeed FW and dump some weight and clutter!
But the concept is sound and it's a clean-looking townie. Tough to match browns. But find yourself a singlespeed FW and dump some weight and clutter!
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02-27-18, 07:55 AM
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What is the leather strap between seat and down tube for?
02-27-18, 08:21 AM
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I was not able to find a suitable adapter for conversion so I painted the un used ones black. Im still looking for a kit or maybe i can just swap the backwheel. It was my first project. This was its original form.
02-27-18, 08:22 AM
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02-27-18, 09:12 AM
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Lotta' firsts today!
First Bluebird day with no visible ice cover on the Lake, first outing for the fixed circa 60's Atala, first day for those sore quads from overdoing the first fixed ride of the year. Still about 35 deg. F, though!
02-27-18, 09:56 AM
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02-27-18, 11:44 AM
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Very classy bicycle. Rear mudguard is very interesting. Is it a front mudguard at the back?
02-27-18, 12:31 PM
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02-27-18, 12:32 PM
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That is SWEET. Of course, I'm biased toward anything 60s/70s/early80s. But a really cool build.
...Talk to me about the superminimalist chainguard.
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02-27-18, 12:35 PM
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02-27-18, 02:37 PM
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Thanks again! The chainguard is also original Atala issue. The bike seems to have a Grand Prix frame, but without the chrome seat stays and chain stays. It came to me (used, abused and forgotten) about five years ago set up from the factory as a five speed commuter with fenders, North Road bars, chain guard and dyno lighting.
I put the chain guard back on after changing the bike around about five years ago. It gets ridden in rain some, and I've been very surprised at how well the guard works at keeping road crud off of the chain.....it'll stay for that reason and for a little flash at the back end.
I put the chain guard back on after changing the bike around about five years ago. It gets ridden in rain some, and I've been very surprised at how well the guard works at keeping road crud off of the chain.....it'll stay for that reason and for a little flash at the back end.
02-28-18, 12:51 AM
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02-28-18, 01:20 AM
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02-28-18, 01:25 AM
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Sure! The print shop I went to made a good job but we will see how durable it is in the long run.
Im now restomodding a bicycle for my wife so we can ride together. I am thinking of using a different theme for her bicycle.
Im now restomodding a bicycle for my wife so we can ride together. I am thinking of using a different theme for her bicycle.
02-28-18, 02:33 AM
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03-01-18, 08:07 AM
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^^ All-terrain All-City is freakin' nice. Looks absolutely ready for anything, and the bullmoose bars and Cambium just up the ante on that look. Nice colors, everything very clean. Love it.
And then, unnoticed at first, four little spots became all I see...
And then, unnoticed at first, four little spots became all I see...
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
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