Your Fixed Gear/SS Photos!
05-23-07 | 09:21 AM
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looks very nice what does a paintjob like that run?
05-23-07 | 09:52 AM
Painthawg - it is certainly satisfying. It's also really satisfying to have your second attempt come out a lot better than your first.
andypants - thanks! I need to save some money for a wheelset and then I'm good to go.
Rattlebag - thanks a lot!
zacked - it's #2.
Boozy - thanks very much!
mokl - anything in particular you'd like to know?
TheDean - I got it painted by Duane at Chestercycles. A standard one-colour job starts at $85, with additional colours for $25 and up. Masking is $40-60. The paintjob (two colour w/ masking on the seat stay caps) cost me $150, which I think is a steal for a good quality, environmentally-friendly job by a guy who actually knows how to paint a bike. I imagine his prices will go up as he there's more demand for his work and the quality continues to improve.
andypants - thanks! I need to save some money for a wheelset and then I'm good to go.
Rattlebag - thanks a lot!
zacked - it's #2.
Boozy - thanks very much!
mokl - anything in particular you'd like to know?
TheDean - I got it painted by Duane at Chestercycles. A standard one-colour job starts at $85, with additional colours for $25 and up. Masking is $40-60. The paintjob (two colour w/ masking on the seat stay caps) cost me $150, which I think is a steal for a good quality, environmentally-friendly job by a guy who actually knows how to paint a bike. I imagine his prices will go up as he there's more demand for his work and the quality continues to improve.
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05-23-07 | 10:02 AM
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What happened to your first bike?
Where is chestercycles located?
Where is chestercycles located?
05-23-07 | 10:04 AM
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My first road bike in high school (purchased in '80 or '81, can't quite remember), just recently converted.
05-23-07 | 10:06 AM
Originally Posted by BostonFixed
What happened to your first bike?
Where is chestercycles located?
Where is chestercycles located?
Chestercycles is in Libertyville, IL.
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05-23-07 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Hopetoditchcar
I'm 6'5" and the frame is 25.5" or 65 cm. It was bigger than I had expected with wheels on put it fits well. The gearing is 52-14. The frame fits but it looks silly and is very heavy. When I get more money, I will buy a smaller lighter frame and a better seat with a long post.
05-23-07 | 10:41 AM
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very ****ing nice mcatano
05-23-07 | 11:43 AM
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What lugs did you use, Long Shen?
My girlfriend's conversion is painted almost the exact same color. Looks good!
My girlfriend's conversion is painted almost the exact same color. Looks good!
05-23-07 | 03:36 PM
Originally Posted by travsi
...kitsch
Whether or not that holds up to today's ideals about art is a different argument...
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05-23-07 | 05:13 PM
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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.
Originally Posted by mcatano
I just finished making this:
Heck yeah!!!! Top notch!!!!
05-23-07 | 05:22 PM
do-over...
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Bikes: 69 paramount, 52 bauer stunt, , 30's Appelhans track,06 Bianchi pista, 80's Lotus,Pinarello track, Kalavinka track
my eyes are tearing up... its so beautiful!
Originally Posted by mcatano
I just finished making this:
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05-23-07 | 06:20 PM
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'07 fuji track
05-23-07 | 06:38 PM
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Is that a Track SE, or just a small track?
Like the set-up, think the picture would benefit from a slightly higher angle (seeing the underside of the brooks=not the most aesthetically pleasing), looks nice though!
Like the set-up, think the picture would benefit from a slightly higher angle (seeing the underside of the brooks=not the most aesthetically pleasing), looks nice though!
05-23-07 | 06:51 PM
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Damn catano, that looks sweet as hell. Nice work, must be very satisfying to have it all painted and complete.
05-23-07 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DannyRocks
Is that a Track SE, or just a small track?
Like the set-up, think the picture would benefit from a slightly higher angle (seeing the underside of the brooks=not the most aesthetically pleasing), looks nice though!
Like the set-up, think the picture would benefit from a slightly higher angle (seeing the underside of the brooks=not the most aesthetically pleasing), looks nice though!
..yeah..it's not the best photo...just a quick photo snapped halfway through tonights ride. I hope to get some better photos once I clean her up (notice the mud on the bottom of the seattube)
05-23-07 | 07:02 PM
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Have people seen Pastor Bob's find over at C&V? I hope he restores it. The foot pegs on the fork are great.
05-23-07 | 07:43 PM
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Rush Hour
I just got this bike about 2 weeks ago, and i am loving it. I added the SOMA bars to start with, but next is a new saddle and pedals.
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05-23-07 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by barba
Have people seen Pastor Bob's find over at C&V? I hope he restores it. The foot pegs on the fork are great.
****ing amazing.
05-23-07 | 09:46 PM
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Inch-and-a-half pitch?
05-23-07 | 10:04 PM
do-over...
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From: KCMO
Bikes: 69 paramount, 52 bauer stunt, , 30's Appelhans track,06 Bianchi pista, 80's Lotus,Pinarello track, Kalavinka track
more like conveyor belt..
05-23-07 | 11:26 PM
what.
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Originally Posted by justintime8425
I just got this bike about 2 weeks ago, and i am loving it. I added the SOMA bars to start with, but next is a new saddle and pedals.
ha, that saddle is murder. i changed mine in the first hour of owning it. anyway, happy riding.
05-24-07 | 08:22 AM
this morning's commute was wonderful
polo gearing makes things so chill
climbing over the key bridge into DC,
i just had to snap a shot.
polo tonight!!! wut
~t27
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05-24-07 | 10:10 AM
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ive finally finished my labor of love. shes my first build.
