Der Jan wants to ask why is the chainring is being the size of a tea cup?

it's actually fair-sized for a SS MTB - I'm running a 34x18 which with those tires is fairly steep. (but like the seat, the chainring looks tiny compared to the wheels)

http://static.flickr.com/102/274839781_a4c88443a2.jpg

Holy effin beast. How much does that thing weigh? It looks like soooo much fun!

I think they look good on my bike. 3rensho Frame/Fork. Dura-Ace 110 Rear Hub, Dura-Ave 165 Track Cranks. Hatta BB/Headset. nitto stem/bars. Campy n. record front hub. Miche seat post. brooks saddle.Attachment 28112

Yeah, I know. It's just compared to the big bike and big wheels they look tiny.:D

Here is my '80s Bianchi San Remo. I did my paper route on it (with gears), it went to college with me, sat in the garage for 10 years, and now is resurrected:
http://homepage.mac.com/timothydbrow...1F630211DB.jpg

The bottom bracket, cranks, stem, handlebars, brake levers, pedals, and seat are all original. The frame is a Japanese Bianchi sport touring frame. I don't know where the wheels came from and the tires are the stock tires from my new geared bike. It is now a very quiet single speed! Soon it will have a new seat, handlebar, and fenders. Once the fenders are installed it is going to be the bad weather commuter. Not sure if the bike is worth much, but it has mucho sentimental value to me.

Oh man do I have a soft spot for Surlys....that Karate Monkey is stunning. I also love the paint on the ^^Bianchi. That red is so deep and rich! Such a classy ride.

It's not fixed gear/ss, but speaking about Surlys, I ditched my FS rig last week. All parts were swapped over to my Instigator and I have zero regrets. The bike looks so nice and clean. SS related, I may be picking up a used, fully rigid Bianchi S.I.S.S. to replace my trusty conversion soon.

Take care,
Kevin

Hickabod, how do you like those wheels? I've been eyeing those deep Weinmanns for a few weeks, wondered if the wheels were true/light/durable etc.

Post pics, I don't care if it's ss/fg or not.

my bianchi pista. i love it. (it will have a miche/deep v rear wheel in a couple of days. i just have to get it built up.)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11.../_MG_75922.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...o/_MG_7621.jpg

****ing sweeeet

alright alright, the pista is dope.

but hey come-on that saddle angle cant be comfy unless your a girl.

nice, what bars, and what fork?

Ok, so as requested, here is my Instigator:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...oby/side-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...by/fronton.jpg

Take care,
Kevin

And, the payoff. Very nice. :)

holy nugent that thing could run over a lot of stuff.

That fork is too tiny! Put a 40 on that beast and pound the hell out of it!

Very nice... riding the dirt is a good time.

dont call your girlfriend that!

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! snap.

how do you like the top tube on that beast? i thought about getting one, but it just threw me off...

i have them on my bike. they're preeety heavy, but also strong, and no to $$ either. a good choice for city riding

Some bike pr0n for you

My new 07 Fuji Track:

http://members.cox.net/derekrihc2/bikes/FUJI1.jpg

My friends Bella conversion. This thing is crazy tight.. 56cm seat tube 52cm top tube!

http://members.cox.net/derekrihc2/bikes/BELLA1.jpg

http://members.cox.net/derekrihc2/bikes/BELLA2.jpg

And another friends Pista:

http://members.cox.net/derekrihc2/bikes/PISTA1.jpg

http://members.cox.net/derekrihc2/bikes/PISTA2.jpg

what bars are on that conversion, could they be the illusive mavics? homer simpson drool...