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sounds like peabody needs to move out.
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I respect that you respect that your son is 18 and can make his own decisions. most of the time it makes it easier for the both eh? Anyways, without saying that a brake debate will or already has insued, I would let him make the decision on his own. If it's realitively flat in that area he can't possibly crash that bad.
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Originally Posted by iamtim
(Post 8415626)
Apologies in advance for the shoddy cellphone pic. A while ago I built my son a fixed-gear bike using a Motobecane mixte frame I had kicking around (which can be seen leaning against the wall in the pic below.) I just came into this Bianchi Strada LX frame which fits him better, so I upgraded him.
http://absolutelymental.us/images/bianchistradalx.jpg The wheels, pedals, and stem are from my Kilo TT; the saddle is from Nashbar; the cranks are Sugino and it's running 42/16; the bars are some NOS SR randonneur bars. So. Whadda ya think? EDIT: Neither the saddle nor bars are adjusted for him yet, and no, the bike is not clamped on the frame. :) |
Originally Posted by ilikebikes
(Post 8417883)
Very decent of you iamtim! Great build/upgarade too! :thumb:
Carlovahnsexron, heres something that will fry your noodle, we gave each one of our 2 daughters a car when they turned 18, the oldest got a 1997 Chevy Cavalier, the youngest got a 2000 VW Beetle, they both said, "Thanks, I appreciate it, but I dont want a car"! :twitchy: :lol: To this day neither one of them drives! :lol: |
you did WHAT into the frame?!
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Originally Posted by 4zn_balla
(Post 8419009)
If it's realitively flat in that area he can't possibly crash that bad.
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Originally Posted by operator
(Post 8418459)
Is this post for real
Originally Posted by dddave
(Post 8418658)
sounds like peabody needs to move out.
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Yeah, you need (and I cannot emphasize this enough) a brake. Just yesterday I was skidding to a stop when my lockring and cog unscrewed themselves on the wheel (I had just finished degreasing/cleaning everything and apparently hadn't locked them down tight enough). Let me tell you, it's a scary feeling having lost complete control of the bike, especially when you are heading into a busy intersection. Needless to say, I clamped my brake down and almost did an endo, kept my balance and, most importantly, didn't die (which is always a plus in my book).
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unless your son will be riding his bike in an empty parking lot...he should run a brake. and since the bike is a gift from you....you should ask him if he doesnt want to run a brake, then why should he deserve a bike.
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Originally Posted by bigvegan
(Post 8417493)
Because seatposts are much thicker/stronger than the frame, so if you or somebody else bumps into it while it's on the stand, or decides to torque something down, there's minimal chance of bending anything, whereas sub 1mm tubing isn't designed to take much twisting from unusual angles.
Thanks for the info, bigvegan. |
Good job! I too built a bike for my 12 yr old son and we have a blast cruising around.
<edit> Oh and as far as the brake goes...if he's living under your roof the brake goes on... :) |
as for the brake, I would put it on for him, but if he takes it off, so be it. Make sure its a cross lever, they look cleaner than aero brake levers. If I had a cross lever, I'd run one with my drops, but alas, no money=no brake. I hope my dad gets me something nearly as good for my 18th (in march) :thumb:
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The finished product!
http://absolutelymental.us/images/MattBianchiSide.jpg http://absolutelymental.us/images/MattBianchiFront.jpg I actually got him to assent to a brake; oddly enough he doesn't like the cross lever and wants me to replace it with a Dura Ace aero lever I have in the garage. I'll happily do that, but since it takes a retape of the bars and I *just* finished the bike, that'll come later. :) |
How's he going to get laid with a brake? Come on this guy wants his line to go on ;)
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At 18, *I* don't want his line to go on. After he leaves my house and has a "2" in front of his age, well, then he's free to do whatever he wants with his line. :D
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Originally Posted by iamtim
(Post 8421147)
The finished product!
http://absolutelymental.us/images/MattBianchiSide.jpg http://absolutelymental.us/images/MattBianchiFront.jpg I actually got him to assent to a brake; oddly enough he doesn't like the cross lever and wants me to replace it with a Dura Ace aero lever I have in the garage. I'll happily do that, but since it takes a retape of the bars and I *just* finished the bike, that'll come later. :) |
Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
(Post 8419019)
+1 for not "drewing" it.
I was... so proud. *sniff* *wipes away a tear* :D |
randonneur bars=best bars ever
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Cool Dad!
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Originally Posted by iamtim
(Post 8422381)
Not a chance! Even my son was like, "and this has all the stuff so I can put gears on it later, right? Right?"
I was... so proud. *sniff* *wipes away a tear* :D |
Originally Posted by Gurgus
(Post 8423517)
Cool Dad!
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marvelous dad
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WonderDad
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Haha. Yes. I had him put the brake on. I actually used it today riding to my girlfriend's house. Some dbag decided it'd be fun to notice I was riding and pull out in front of me.
I'd carry huge rocks if I could keep my balance and keep my speed! I love the bike. I'm verrry happy with it. It rides really nicely. And even you said -dad- that I can do whatever I want with my 'line' as long as she's over 18 haha! |
1) awesome african mask.
2) tell yr son i said "nice brake, gaylord." |
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