To Fix or Not to Fix...
08-09-07 | 08:26 AM
#27
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Tri Fixed Road
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From: NYC
Bikes: Litespeed, Kestrel, KHS, Pinarello, GT, Mustang, Giant
Don't convert it! I have a 80s Pinarello Dolomite that I love and wouldn't convert to fixed. Keep conversions limited to the japanese stuff! I did pretty much all the same reconditioning work that you'll have to do, and although it cost me a couple hundred for tools + parts, the end result was so worth it. Those Pinarello decals were crap, though, and mine are flaking off as well.
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?
08-09-07 | 09:56 AM
#28
I would would strip the frame of components, but hold on to each and every part labeled in baggies.
Build up a fixed gear with it. These 80's Italian frames are incredible for long distance fixed gear riding. I guarantee you will love it.
If you end up not liking it or get bored, you can always repaint it and the build it back up. No harm done.
Build up a fixed gear with it. These 80's Italian frames are incredible for long distance fixed gear riding. I guarantee you will love it.
If you end up not liking it or get bored, you can always repaint it and the build it back up. No harm done.
08-09-07 | 10:09 AM
#30
so where are the new pics...
08-09-07 | 10:11 AM
#31
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From: GA
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.
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.
08-09-07 | 10:23 AM
#32
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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.
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.
08-09-07 | 02:59 PM
#33
What?
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: 1980s Pinarello Treviso
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.
08-09-07 | 05:03 PM
#34
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From: Melbourne, Aus
Bikes: Bates (of Coburg) track bike(60s/70s?), Malvern Star Ladies coronation (1953), SuperElliots pathracer (60s?), Repco pathracer (1964), Holland Ladies (50s?), Moa (50s?), Hillman Ladies (40s?), Batavia? (40s?), Malvern Star 2 star ladies (50s?)...etc.
08-09-07 | 05:49 PM
#36
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Tri Fixed Road
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From: NYC
Bikes: Litespeed, Kestrel, KHS, Pinarello, GT, Mustang, Giant
Can I at least paint it? (properly, not rattlecan) reapply decals and clear?
Now...what color? (I'm thinking white w/ black decals?)
Now...what color? (I'm thinking white w/ black decals?)
