New To Fixies
09-20-09 | 12:51 PM
#26
Comanche Racing
Joined: Feb 2009
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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
Okay, here's what you need to do:
-get a regular chain (not white)
-black bar tape
-black tires
-new crank
-foot retention
-brake
-new seatpost
the wheels and frame are good, though. But you should take those stickers off the wheels, they are tacky.
-get a regular chain (not white)
-black bar tape
-black tires
-new crank
-foot retention
-brake
-new seatpost
the wheels and frame are good, though. But you should take those stickers off the wheels, they are tacky.
09-20-09 | 02:19 PM
#27
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 414
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From: Somerville, MA
That's such a gorgeous bike... are you using it as a street bike or in the velodrome? If it is staying on the track, you can't put a brake on. If it is for the road, see if that fork is drilled for brakes. That's a nice track bike, it might not be. If it isn't, and you want to put on brakes (you should), you will have to swap the fork (I wouldn't drill a carbon fork).
It really is an incredible bike... but I would hate to see it on the streets. It'll get torn up in no time.
It really is an incredible bike... but I would hate to see it on the streets. It'll get torn up in no time.
09-20-09 | 04:07 PM
#28
mogul
Joined: May 2009
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From: San Diego
That's such a gorgeous bike... are you using it as a street bike or in the velodrome? If it is staying on the track, you can't put a brake on. If it is for the road, see if that fork is drilled for brakes. That's a nice track bike, it might not be. If it isn't, and you want to put on brakes (you should), you will have to swap the fork (I wouldn't drill a carbon fork).
It really is an incredible bike... but I would hate to see it on the streets. It'll get torn up in no time.
It really is an incredible bike... but I would hate to see it on the streets. It'll get torn up in no time.
09-20-09 | 04:50 PM
#30
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From: NC
Yeah, I wouldn't put that anywhere near the streets. If you want a street bike you're better off with something that can withstand a beating (steel). And honestly, what's another $400 if you spent however much you did on this for your first bike.
09-20-09 | 07:01 PM
#32
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Bikes: Celeste Bianchi Pista 2009 (Japan model)
That's such a gorgeous bike... are you using it as a street bike or in the velodrome? If it is staying on the track, you can't put a brake on. If it is for the road, see if that fork is drilled for brakes. That's a nice track bike, it might not be. If it isn't, and you want to put on brakes (you should), you will have to swap the fork (I wouldn't drill a carbon fork).
It really is an incredible bike... but I would hate to see it on the streets. It'll get torn up in no time.
It really is an incredible bike... but I would hate to see it on the streets. It'll get torn up in no time.
I imagine it's not a high traffic area, either.
09-20-09 | 07:13 PM
#33
Thread Starter
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From: South Bay/ Los Gatos
Bikes: Bianchi D2 Super Pista Fix, Bianchi Eros Road
Thanks for the input guys, I'll be fixing it up a little bit more and I'll post some new pics.
I live in the south bay, so the traffic is reasonable. I want to get enough riding in so I feel comfortable doing my first Bike Party!
See you guys out there soon!
I live in the south bay, so the traffic is reasonable. I want to get enough riding in so I feel comfortable doing my first Bike Party!
See you guys out there soon!
09-20-09 | 08:22 PM
#36
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Los Angeles
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09-20-09 | 10:52 PM
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09-21-09 | 02:43 PM
#41
So tragically hip.
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: MASHboro, NJ
Bikes: 2009 SE Premium Brew, 2001 GT Interceptor, 2010 Motobecane Fantom 29
+1, invest in several U-locks and a few good cable locks. I couldn't picture riding anything nicer than a BD bike around my university, and it's relatively safe here. If you live in any sort of urban area, I would highly recommend NOT locking that bike anywhere and NOT riding at night. Ever.
09-21-09 | 03:13 PM
#42
aNYthing
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Concrete Jungle NYC
And if you gots the money to build that then
you gots the money to build a beater bike cuz
that bike looks like its for weekend fitness rides where you dont have to lock it up!
09-22-09 | 06:24 PM
#43
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From: Walnut Creek, CA
09-23-09 | 12:03 PM
#46
Oh, you know...
Joined: May 2009
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From: DC
Bikes: '74 Schwinn Sports Tourer (Polo), S-Works E5 Team Festina (Chorus 11), Trek 2200 Bonded Carbon (Fixed), Trek 920 (7 speed IGH), Chesini Olimpiade SL (1x7)
