The problem with free frames.
05-08-08, 08:26 PM
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The problem with free frames.
So this roadie who lives near my friend threw out a frame the other day.
Rather than let it sit out on the curb I decided to take it home and do something with it.
So after biking home with the damn thing hanging on my shoulders, I come to find it has vertical dropouts.
Needless to say I was peaved.
However it has a super nice Campagnolo bottom bracket.
So, sell it and get a suitable frame for conversion?
Rather than let it sit out on the curb I decided to take it home and do something with it.
So after biking home with the damn thing hanging on my shoulders, I come to find it has vertical dropouts.
Needless to say I was peaved.
However it has a super nice Campagnolo bottom bracket.
So, sell it and get a suitable frame for conversion?
05-08-08, 08:32 PM
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try putting a wheel and chain on it. you might get lucky and it'll work. or if its close, file teh dropouts a bit. that's what i did with my old MTB frame when i converted it to single speed
05-08-08, 08:47 PM
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Hmmmm, a perfectly good frame thrown out. With a campy BB even! Oh, but vertical dropouts, damnit! It's worthless....or is it? Who knows what to do with a frame with vertical dropouts?
05-08-08, 08:52 PM
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Yes... what would I ever do with a kick ass road frame that has vertical dropouts ?
If you want to go singlespeed just throw a tensioner on that puppy.
If you want to go singlespeed just throw a tensioner on that puppy.
05-08-08, 09:07 PM
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It sure would.
Those geared bikes and their convenience.
I like breaking my legs trying to get up hills thank you very much.
Those geared bikes and their convenience.
I like breaking my legs trying to get up hills thank you very much.
05-09-08, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by fixedup
i just built a wheel up for my friends trek 1000 and those hubs are NICE.
It's probably still a blast to ride.
05-09-08, 07:35 AM
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vertical dropout "conversion"
I modified my MTB's vertical dropout slightly to allow for tensioning the chain. I would not recommend this for fixed gear, but I've tested this on single speed.
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/randomm...7604897079471/
cheers,
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Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/randomm...7604897079471/
cheers,
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05-09-08, 09:15 AM
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You sure it's not damaged?
Just sell it or give it away to someone who wants to build a geared road bike (if you don't want an ss, that is).
Just sell it or give it away to someone who wants to build a geared road bike (if you don't want an ss, that is).
05-09-08, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by randomm
I modified my MTB's vertical dropout slightly to allow for tensioning the chain. I would not recommend this for fixed gear, but I've tested this on single speed.
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/randomm...7604897079471/
cheers,
J
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/randomm...7604897079471/
cheers,
J
05-09-08, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by knucks
Omg Building Up A Geared Bike Would Be Terrible
Do you already have a fixed bike?
05-09-08, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Aeroplane
Spending more on the rear wheel than the frame is worth = priceless. It's probably still a blast to ride.
It's probably still a blast to ride.I did that. Frame=free, wheel=$200 + 6 Moosehead.
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Originally Posted by LóFarkas
You sure it's not damaged?
If it is good, ENOs are golden. I see nothing wrong with putting $$ into a good wheelset. You got the frame for free! My backup road bike is a $35 thrift store Sekai with $250 Mavic Ksyriums, and I love it. I don't think people realize what a difference wheels make. Occasionally I would have customers try the same road bike with Alex/Formula, then Mavic Ksyriums, then Rolfs, then Shimano 550s, and maybe some handbuilts if we had any around. In each case, it is like riding a completely different bike. If they are looking to spend the $$, then pull out carbon wheels and start having some real fun...
05-09-08, 10:12 PM
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I have a single speed and an old Schwinn ten-speed.
I really want do a fixed build though, so this frame is no good for me.
As for brand it's a Decathlon. Never heard of it before, but then I'm not some bike company trivia nut.
It looks to be in pretty good shape, not even a scratch on it, much less any signs of major damage.
I'm thinking I'll just get rid of it and find a better frame, I might even be able to come out of it ahead if I can get someone to buy it.
I really want do a fixed build though, so this frame is no good for me.
As for brand it's a Decathlon. Never heard of it before, but then I'm not some bike company trivia nut.
It looks to be in pretty good shape, not even a scratch on it, much less any signs of major damage.
I'm thinking I'll just get rid of it and find a better frame, I might even be able to come out of it ahead if I can get someone to buy it.
05-10-08, 03:18 AM
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decathlon bikes
Originally Posted by FarAwayBoy
As for brand it's a Decathlon.
Their UK site: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/
Never actually ridden a Decathlon bike, but they do a whole range - from full carbon beauties to supermarket quality carbon steel heavyasf*ck tanks. Soo... I'd say if the brand doesn't put you off and if its a nice frame I'd go for it.
J
