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01-15-06, 05:12 PM
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^^ that bike is goregous!
01-15-06, 05:20 PM
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it begs for white grips!
01-15-06, 05:50 PM
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yea dude. that SERIOUSLY would be complete with white grips.
One nice conversion
One nice conversion
01-15-06, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Mueslix
ink1373, I'm thinking of getting a Brooks with springs, since I do pretty much all my riding in the city. What models are those, and how are they treating you (collective you)?
mine is the b.67, hers is the champion flyer S (ladies) model. we bought them for a 750ish mile (fixed) tour, and they did wonderfully. the b.67 is significantly wider, and also comes with slightly thinner leather (as per the b.17s thinner leather versus the b.17 champion special's slightly thicker stuff) and that helps it feel great right off the bat, and break in quicker than most.
post-tour i've kept the saddle on for all kinds of riding and couldn't be happier about it. as long as your handlebars are reasonably high, you shouldn't have any problem. the springs are just right. enough to take the edge off bumps, but firm enough that you don't lose any power from the squish.
after riding the b.67 for a month straight, my b.17 champion special felt pretty bad. that should say a lot.
01-15-06, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ThaRiddla
Finally finished the first fixie. Got the wheels today and took it out for a test ride. Late 70's/early 80's (i think - 99% sure) Nishiki Olympic 12 lugged steel frame. It already had 120 spacing, which was nice.
01-15-06, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BostonFixed
Please put a brake on.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
01-15-06, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BostonFixed
Please put a brake on.
I had 3 calipers here, and they either didn't reach (due to the fork being a 27" and the wheel is 700) or the bolt was too short because it isn't drilled for recessed. I will be riding my other bike to the shop tomorrow.
My ride today was only on side streets without much traffic just to get a feel for fixed. It'll be a little while until i head out onto Damen or other main street, even with a bike lane with this bike...let alone any street without.
01-15-06, 07:54 PM
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I posted a photo of this bike last fall just before it's first ride. Here is how it looks today after about 500 miles worth of saddle and bar adjustment. Also added some Planet Bike yellow fenders for riding in the winter, a water bottle cage and a pair of Oury grips.
there are some more photos on my PBASE GALLERY
Dogbait
there are some more photos on my PBASE GALLERY
Dogbait
01-15-06, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BostonFixed
How did your bike escape my pro-brake wrath?
01-15-06, 08:33 PM
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Dogbait: Why do I think "Hot Dog Stand" when I see your bike?
I dig it.
I dig it.
01-15-06, 08:36 PM
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01-16-06, 02:29 AM
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Not mine but, damn I really want to build one after seeing it. I have and old MTB that is begging for drop bars and slicks now.
If this dude is on BF I really like your ride, really alot.
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2006/jan/K_2.htm
If this dude is on BF I really like your ride, really alot.
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2006/jan/K_2.htm
01-16-06, 11:25 AM
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Looks hot 'cept for the pedals. Brakeless + platforms = suiciadal or very slow
01-16-06, 02:06 PM
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those might be clipless...
01-16-06, 03:35 PM
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woo hoo! very nice, sir dub. didn't know you were a Crank Brother.
Originally Posted by r-dub
Okay, here's my newest ride...a fully geeked out fixed friday.
Been working too much lately so I decided to get myself a new toy.
specs:
custom Bike Friday Pocket Rocket w/ rear track dropouts (130 rear spacing)
Phil LF track hubs laced to Alex R390 rims
Sugino 75 cranks on Phil BB
KMC kool chain
eggbeater pedals
King headset
Kalloy seatpost (will replace with a Thompson elite when my shim arrives)
Old cut-down Brooks saddle
Dimension stem (will be replaced when I find something I like better)
My favorite chop'n'flop hbars
super-light old Dia-Compe brake lever
Tektro (shimano 105 knockoff) front brake. (will probably replace when I care more.)
I had it sized off of my 61cm Masi 3V, and I must say that the ride is remarkably similar...may even sell the Masi now. Weight (w/o tool bag, pump, water bottle) is a hair under 20#)
Been working too much lately so I decided to get myself a new toy.
specs:
custom Bike Friday Pocket Rocket w/ rear track dropouts (130 rear spacing)
Phil LF track hubs laced to Alex R390 rims
Sugino 75 cranks on Phil BB
KMC kool chain
eggbeater pedals
King headset
Kalloy seatpost (will replace with a Thompson elite when my shim arrives)
Old cut-down Brooks saddle
Dimension stem (will be replaced when I find something I like better)
My favorite chop'n'flop hbars
super-light old Dia-Compe brake lever
Tektro (shimano 105 knockoff) front brake. (will probably replace when I care more.)
I had it sized off of my 61cm Masi 3V, and I must say that the ride is remarkably similar...may even sell the Masi now. Weight (w/o tool bag, pump, water bottle) is a hair under 20#)
01-16-06, 03:57 PM
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im bettin' those are not plain old platforms
01-16-06, 06:20 PM
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Here is my Centurion Ironman Dave Scott, I need to shave the braze ons off and will upgrade to a better wheelset.
01-16-06, 06:45 PM
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My first fixed that started it all in the front(Nishiki); my latest fixed fixation in the back(Mark V, ever heard of it?).
01-16-06, 07:09 PM
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New frame...just waiting for the wheels (promax + velocity fusions)...
Last edited by rvabiker; 01-16-06 at 07:14 PM.
01-16-06, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by emayex
im bettin' those are not plain old platforms
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...5&page=1&pp=25