2022 Post your Single Speed and Fixed Gear Thread
09-22-22, 02:36 PM
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Only time i’ve seen anything like it is on courier bikes so they can lock them up anywhere, leaning on anything, and not beat up the paint.
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09-24-22, 06:51 PM
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This started out as a Cannondale SR300 road bike from the 80's. When I got it , it was just a frame and fork . First task was to make the track forks , I cut around the drop outs (they were vertical) I left the radius where the axle sits so I didn't disturb the original geometry and then welded in the horizontal bars . Next was to make it 120mm spacing , I made some cuts to the seat and chain stays and it folded together a 120mm spacer was used and then of course welded up . This was doable for me because I found a welder close by and I have a mini lathe with a milling attachment .
I hope you like it , Mark .
IMG_0898 by mark westi, on Flickr
IMG_0881 by mark westi, on Flickr
I hope you like it , Mark .
IMG_0898 by mark westi, on FlickrIMG_0881 by mark westi, on Flickr
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09-24-22, 07:32 PM
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^^^ Very impressive, I'd never have known that you modified it had you not told me. 
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09-26-22, 09:12 AM
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175mm (6'5") and 40-20. This frame has a pretty high BB (58mm BB drop) plus my tires measure 40mm inflated so I have tons of clearance.
09-26-22, 09:40 AM
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Nice! But 40-20…then that just has to be a freewheel? Your legs would spin off going down those hills if it was a fixie! Either way, nice set up—it sure looks to be fun!
09-26-22, 12:05 PM
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Yes - freewheels. I started at 39-16 and have gone lower and lower and gotten faster and faster on course.
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09-29-22, 06:23 PM
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Very nice @Regulatori . What size ?
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09-29-22, 10:00 PM
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Very nice @Regulatori . What size ?
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54cm
10-01-22, 07:53 AM
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So I picked up this cheap fixed gear for not much on a whim.
I brought it home, pumped up the tires, rolled it out of the garage and promptly when over the bars,,,,
I forgot that you can't push out of the garage, put a foot on the pedal, and.....coast. NOPE. Not a freewheel.
Hopped on the pedal, bike stopped and I promptly did a faceplant...oops. I'm okay though....I may flip the rear to a freewheel and add a U brake.
I brought it home, pumped up the tires, rolled it out of the garage and promptly when over the bars,,,,
I forgot that you can't push out of the garage, put a foot on the pedal, and.....coast. NOPE. Not a freewheel.
Hopped on the pedal, bike stopped and I promptly did a faceplant...oops. I'm okay though....I may flip the rear to a freewheel and add a U brake.
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10-03-22, 11:34 AM
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Saturday ride
Spicer cycles triple triangle. Nice 30 piece ride on Saturday. Absolutely beautiful weather here in the Midwest.
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10-09-22, 07:54 PM
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Bates fixed
Ocean state oyster fest on providence river
Bridgestone track
I went to ocean state oyster fest yestersay. My buddy met me with his cool Bridgestone.
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10-09-22, 08:58 PM
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Recently did a full rebuild on my 1980s Serotta Club Special:
Thanks for looking and ride safe
Thanks for looking and ride safe
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10-29-22, 11:43 AM
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Yet another configuration of my Cross Check--just went back to singlespeed/drop bars and loving it. Ritchey Ergomax bars, Gevenalle brake levers. Mostly trail riding, lotsa hills, 34x18 currently.
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11-02-22, 05:18 PM
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This frame has been hanging for a year or so. Built a new wheelset with Origin8 hubs and H Plus Son TB14 rims, and recruited an amalgamation of new and vintage parts to complete the build.
Needs some tweaking but overall I'm quite happy. Especially with the wheelset and how shiny everything is
Happy International Singlespeed Day!
Needs some tweaking but overall I'm quite happy. Especially with the wheelset and how shiny everything is
Happy International Singlespeed Day!
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11-11-22, 03:25 PM
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New to me bike in 2022! I swapped the old heavy wheels for these h plus sons, added mash toe cages, swapped the saddle and of course added this rack!
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