Just wanted to say Hello!
04-07-09 | 01:07 PM
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From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Vintage Ventura fixie conversion
Just wanted to say Hello!
Hey everyone. I just picked up my first fixie 2 days ago. A couple of my friends have them and told me they are way more fun than multi-speed road bikes, so I found this one on craigslist, and due to our poor planning, we took her home in one of the smallest cars we had to choose from (not to mention another bike the guy gave my friend for free 
)..well here are the pics
Here's the minicooper that we stuffed ourselves into (I was the lucky one in the back)
I took it out yesterday around town and it is a lot of fun, although I'm still learning how to slow down with my feet as well as skidding. It's a vintage Ventura (japanese?) frame that this guy converted into a fixie with practically brand new parts, since his son rode it only a couple of times. Well hello everyone and I look forward to learning more about these bikes!
EDIT: NEW PICS (new velo seat/monkey lite bars w/ oury grips/ armadillo rear tire)
)..well here are the picsHere's the minicooper that we stuffed ourselves into (I was the lucky one in the back)
I took it out yesterday around town and it is a lot of fun, although I'm still learning how to slow down with my feet as well as skidding. It's a vintage Ventura (japanese?) frame that this guy converted into a fixie with practically brand new parts, since his son rode it only a couple of times. Well hello everyone and I look forward to learning more about these bikes!
EDIT: NEW PICS (new velo seat/monkey lite bars w/ oury grips/ armadillo rear tire)
Last edited by elayman; 05-09-09 at 01:54 PM.
04-07-09 | 03:47 PM
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takin' it to the streets
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From: Denv-arrrgghhh
Bikes: 1999 Kona Kapu; late 70's/early 80's Araya road bike/commuter bike.
Yeah, that's a nice bike, especially for a first.
Although you guys are making that mini look like a clown car!
Awesome.
Although you guys are making that mini look like a clown car!
Awesome.
04-07-09 | 06:51 PM
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From: Deep in the heart of Texas
Bikes: Presto NJS build, Specialized Allez Pro w/ full Dura Ace and Ksyrium SLs, 1990something Specialized Sirrus
yeah I really like your rig. Maybe you should loosen the bars and adjust them so they are straight, and probably get a new saddle. BUT, all of that stuff is an after thought. ENJOY AND RIDE YOUR BIKE.
04-07-09 | 07:16 PM
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From: Rocket City, No'ala
Bikes: 2014 Trek Domane 5.2, 1985 Pinarello Treviso, 1990 Gardin Shred, 2006 Bianchi San Jose
Nice bike. Welcome to the BF. Check out the Classic and Vintage forum. They can tell you all about that bike.
I too recommend not hanging on to that stock saddle unless it really does suit you.
And also lower the bullhorns a bit.
Oh, on this forum, no pics of anything other than PBR. Pellegrino is for the Roadie racing forum.
I too recommend not hanging on to that stock saddle unless it really does suit you.
And also lower the bullhorns a bit.
Oh, on this forum, no pics of anything other than PBR. Pellegrino is for the Roadie racing forum.
04-07-09 | 07:39 PM
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Bikes: Trek 3700 - Hardtail
Welcome, and nice bike.
That "welcome" gif that ADSR posts in these threads makes me LOL everytime. I'm pretty sure the only reason I read the welcome threads is in hopes of seeing that image.
That "welcome" gif that ADSR posts in these threads makes me LOL everytime. I'm pretty sure the only reason I read the welcome threads is in hopes of seeing that image.
04-07-09 | 07:56 PM
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From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Vintage Ventura fixie conversion
yea right now I'm a little broke, but will be upgrading the seat and maybe taking the foam off the bullhorns and wrapping them in tape. I kind of like the paint job although there are some chips, I might keep it yellow for a while.
04-07-09 | 08:20 PM
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Bikes: Vintage Ventura fixie conversion
04-07-09 | 08:21 PM
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Comanche Racing
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From: Deep in the heart of Texas
Bikes: Presto NJS build, Specialized Allez Pro w/ full Dura Ace and Ksyrium SLs, 1990something Specialized Sirrus
I wish it was more clear in my avatar, I might change it now that I know people can't see it well
04-08-09 | 10:55 AM
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its that damned rap music
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From: brooklyn, ny
Bikes: Kilo TT, Bianchi Pista Concept 2005, Shogun 600 ~1983
05-09-09 | 02:52 PM
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Bikes hella booty!
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From: Seattle
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Oh god...that picture literally made me vomit in my mouth...ugh. I dont ever want to look at that again...jesus. Thats not real is it?
That being said, nice bike and welcome. This is a very informative forum!
PS-that ride home looked very comfortable.
That being said, nice bike and welcome. This is a very informative forum!
PS-that ride home looked very comfortable.