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str8flexed 11-18-05 02:42 AM

Post pics of your flip and chops!
 
I'm very interested in doing this... please show me what yours look like! Thanks!

queerpunk 11-18-05 08:01 AM

this was my first beater fixie

those bars were mighty comfy.

http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...xChaotic-4.jpg



mod edit: I fixed the link.

1fluffhead 11-18-05 09:31 AM

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Here you go :beer:

alcahueteria 11-18-05 09:52 AM

damn those colors are sweet.

adamkell 11-18-05 09:59 AM

wow, my bike looks almost nothing like this now, but you can see the cinelli stem and old shallow-drop bars that I chopped:

http://adamkell.com/misc/bullhorns_radial_brickwall.jpg

SyntaxPC 11-18-05 10:32 AM

http://pictures.sultanik.com/albums/...1018.sized.jpg

This is my beater Schwinn Sprint I found in the trash.

I'll post a better picture when I get home.

I used to use Chimay corks for bar plugs (including the metal Champagne-style cap thing), but people would always steal them.

queerpunk 11-18-05 10:45 AM

oh! i used chimay corks too. never had 'em stolen though, but they looked sweet

lemurhouse 11-18-05 10:57 AM

That's federal hill park, right? I always wanted to take a sled down that hill. Or a bike! But I'm too skeerd.

hyperRevue 11-18-05 11:23 AM

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This picture is almost a year old, the bike looks almost nothing like this anymore.
I chopped the stock, Deda Track drops that came on it, which gave the bullhorns a real nice, semi-circle shape. Very comfortable.

1fluffhead 11-18-05 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by lemurhouse
That's federal hill park, right? I always wanted to take a sled down that hill. Or a bike! But I'm too skeerd.

It is. I have seen others go down it when it snowed. It is not the hill that scares me, but the road a the bottom and the incompetent bmore drivers.

str8flexed 11-18-05 09:05 PM

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Chopped mine an hour ago. Here it is.

huhenio 11-18-05 09:15 PM

Ok ... loose the gears str8flexed. You are surrounded. Give up and you will have a fair trail!!

Your horns looked familiar, I chopped mine the same way. I have a schwinn with the same geometry

str8flexed 11-18-05 09:21 PM

I actually just removed the front derailleur and other larger gear last night at 2 a.m.

And...my kickstand (finally!). Now my bike is a lot lighter, but still heavy.

I am still considering whether I should remove the rear derailleur and make it a single speed/fixie, b/c I'm still not quite sure what kind of resistance (gear ratio) I would ultimately like. I just got into biking.

huhenio 11-18-05 09:47 PM

Inner ring 42 tooth count ...

Are you young and strong ... or at least well on your way to get strong?

Go first with a 16 tooth cog 3/32nds of an inch wide. Keep both brakes for a while.

That is what I did and I cannot complain .... love the thing. The horns will help you position your body for enhanced climbing, so the lack of gear will not be as critical.

Local/friendly bike shop can do it for you, or do it yourself ... you gonna love it.

While you are at it, get yourself some MTB shoes and pedals. Safety and efficiency in one package.

metallo pesante 11-19-05 12:56 AM


Originally Posted by adamkell
wow, my bike looks almost nothing like this now, but you can see the cinelli stem and old shallow-drop bars that I chopped:

http://adamkell.com/misc/bullhorns_radial_brickwall.jpg


man, what kind of frame is that?

xunwedsailorx 11-19-05 01:10 AM


Originally Posted by adamkell
wow, my bike looks almost nothing like this now, but you can see the cinelli stem and old shallow-drop bars that I chopped:

http://adamkell.com/misc/bullhorns_radial_brickwall.jpg

Never saw that around savvy town. Damn man, nice ride.

adamkell 11-19-05 01:14 AM

Thanks. It's a Yamaguchi pursuit frame. It just got repainted and will be receiving a bunch of new goodies -- pics soon.

emayex 11-19-05 02:35 AM

sigh...i remember when you first posted that bike

it was pristine

now look at it

adamkell 11-19-05 02:41 AM

:D

I don't keep expensive wall art and the street is a dirty, rough place. But you'll be happy to know that it's presently looking quite pristine in its new, shiny pearl white paintjob.

Captain Monkey 11-19-05 09:59 AM

How do I post a pic?

TN! 11-19-05 12:50 PM


Originally Posted by metallo pesante
man, what kind of frame is that?

i think thats the GT track frame?? could be mistaken though

TN! 11-19-05 12:52 PM

k never mind, i read up and saw that the this question was already answered and therefore i am a loser

ctavel 11-19-05 12:55 PM

http://arches.uga.edu/~ctavel/smalleredited3th.jpg

some super banged up Nitto's that got the flop 'n chop. Definetly the best bars I've ridden so far.

mikearena 11-19-05 03:07 PM


Originally Posted by adamkell
Thanks. It's a Yamaguchi pursuit frame. It just got repainted and will be receiving a bunch of new goodies -- pics soon.

Your bikes make me jealous. Where'd you get it painted?

adamkell 11-19-05 03:36 PM


Originally Posted by mikearena
Your bikes make me jealous. Where'd you get it painted?

Bah. In my opinion, your KHS is near-perfection. Did you ever post photos here or FGG?

Kyle painted it in exchange for the Flash image galleries I made for him.


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