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dutret 08-09-07 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by Cynikal (Post 5031002)
You can go back and forth, just don't modify the frame. Everything is bolt on and leave it that way. If making it a fixed will make you ride it go for it, but when you want a road bike all the parts are still there to put back on. Me personally, I would keep it as is and have 2-3 other conversions.

holy **** you can go back and forth????

You have other road bikes.
You want to ride this bike.
You want to ride a fixie.
You don't sound stupid enough to think you can turn it into a track bike.

get new wheels, a chainring, cog and chain, put everthing you take off it in a box and have fun. It's not some irrplaceable relic and there is no reason it should rust in storage rather then be ridden.

caloso 08-09-07 10:23 AM

I agree with Cynikal and Dutret.

They say that way back in the day roadies went back and forth every winter, they'd pull off the mechs, cables, and freewheel, and spin a fixed cog on the hub to ride it fixed through the winter.

Just don't dremel anything off, for the love of Tulio.

Carbon Based 08-09-07 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by eMwolB (Post 5033610)
I are talking about the original decals or the ebay (NOS) decals?
I just do not have time to do it myself (in addition not too sure about my skills these days.)
Is there a recommended shop that does this type of work?

i'm talking about the originals. I haven't bought a set of the reproductions yet, although I probably eventually will. I think some guys in C/V may have bought decals from that seller/printer before.

Wotan 08-09-07 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by caloso (Post 5034410)
I agree with Cynikal and Dutret.


+1

Sizzle-Chest 08-09-07 05:29 PM

please dont convert it, please keep it the way it is!

eMwolB 08-09-07 05:49 PM

Can I at least paint it? (properly, not rattlecan) reapply decals and clear?

Now...what color? (I'm thinking white w/ black decals?)


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