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i picked the wrong time to post pictures of my build in progress. doh.

gnatthew - NOC is the best idea ever. if i didnt already work 9-5 id be bugging you to hire me. (i just noticed your sig.)

Thanks chief. Ill and undercommented-on lugs by the by.

fix	07-21-06 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperRevue

You mother****er!

Haha, [165] is bringing mine tomorrow and then we'll see what's what.

Did you score that one from chicago CL? we need complete bike pics after the install and first ride, of course.

Fugazi Dave

07-21-06 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by allidoispedal

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/d49e31a9.jpg

If it weren't for the Keith Haring spoke card, I would hate your bike's color scheme. Instead, I dig it.

deathintransit

07-22-06 11:57 AM

Fugazi Dave .....The poster of the beast!

diff_lock2

07-22-06 12:12 PM

My First SS...

Took 3 hours to turn this
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...d/IMGP4403.jpg
to
this
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...d/IMGP4407.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...d/IMGP4410.jpg

travsi

07-22-06 12:32 PM

...may i suggest, a rear brake?

diff_lock2

07-22-06 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by travsi

...may i suggest, a rear brake?

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Originally Posted by dutret

ghetto.... put the rear brake back on.

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Originally Posted by diff_lock2

my rear wheel is too out of true, i had to have it so loose, and i never use it any who, but it would be a lot safer incase the front failed lol...

Hey once i get a fixed rear hub ill feel safer...

there

caotropheus

07-22-06 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by diff_lock2

Attending that your bicycle seems to be build with gas pipe, how much does it weight now?

diff_lock2

07-22-06 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by caotropheus

Attending that your bicycle seems to be build with gas pipe, how much does it weight now?

what?
It could be made of gas pipe, i wouldnt know. its heavy but i think its the wheels, i took the wheels off and the frame wasnt so bad...

again, what?

barba

07-22-06 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by diff_lock2

what?
It could be made of gas pipe, i wouldnt know. its heavy but i think its the wheels, i took the wheels off and the frame wasnt so bad...

again, what?

"Gas pipe" means that it is made of a fairly thick and heavy grade of steel tubing. If you find that you like riding single speed, it may be worth keeping your eye out for a nicer old steel road bicycle frame. It will be a significantly nicer ride and worth the trouble.

diff_lock2

07-22-06 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by barba

I'm always looking for a road frame, always.

Well with this bike the derailers were falling apart and the cables were getting so dry and old, so i tried to make it a SS, and it worked out... and its great, but those tires suck on road...

caotropheus

07-22-06 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by diff_lock2

what?
It could be made of gas pipe, i wouldnt know. its heavy but i think its the wheels, i took the wheels off and the frame wasnt so bad...

again, what?

I wouldn't like to disappoint you, but even the cranks seem to be steel the solid heavy type. I would suggest aluminium simple 36 hole wheels and a set of nice aluminium cranks that you can replace the chain wheels. You do not need to buy these things new because your bicycle is not the best candidate for a single speed. Just visit a couple of shops in the are and buy parts of the bin.

Sakae Custom

07-22-06 10:09 PM

Serotta:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...hawtsex003.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...s/ffdeb35f.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...s/58228b1d.jpg

sivat

07-22-06 10:49 PM

Jesus man, what size is that?

Sakae Custom

07-22-06 11:32 PM

66cm

jayrooney

07-22-06 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sakae Custom

66cm

wow, are you 7' tall?

bobdanger

07-23-06 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jonb

my bike in its latest state.

http://velospace.org/files/DSC03287.jpg

omg. i was dying before i checked the history of this flick- this is muy heelarioso!! tad bit ocd on the whole ebony and ivory dontchathink? nice whip but... wow. izzat njs dog? lets get a jamba juice after we ride!! :)

Fugazi Dave

07-23-06 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by deathintransit

Fugazi Dave .....The poster of the beast!

Before I was a little drunk. Now I'm a little drunk and a little confused.

Sakae Custom

07-23-06 11:15 AM

6 foot 6, if i was 7 feet that would suck, i dont think they make frames much bigger then the one i have, my bridgestone is 67cm

salmonchild

07-23-06 01:40 PM

2 Attachment(s)

thought i'd throw up a couple of pics of my ride in her latest state before i clean/fix her up...
the first was on a ride from london to brighton (note to self, next time get a front brake and wear spud shoes)
and the second from a nice relaxing day in regents park.

acavengo

07-23-06 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by onetwentyeight

in a (pretty much hopeless) attempt to give SF some credibility back, i got something cookin... gettin close

http://static.flickr.com/72/194731893_70a196fdbc.jpg

Those lugs rock! Can't wait to see the finished product. How far out do you think you are from finishing?

redxj

07-23-06 04:09 PM

Here is my SS speed 29er mtb turned drop barred fixed gear cross.

http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/da...m/DSCF0357.JPG

The jumbo Serotta is nice. It would fit me. I need to take some pics of my Falcon conversion and find a wheelset for the Paramount track bike I picked up (a steal btw).

operator

07-23-06 04:12 PM

What kind of stem is that? I need something with a steep drop like that

redxj

07-23-06 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by operator

What kind of stem is that? I need something with a steep drop like that

Profile Designs Boa 45deg rise/drop

pirate

07-23-06 06:08 PM

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