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ken_matthews

12-06-10 07:30 AM

Derailleurless in December

I'm new to the fixed gear scene having just built up my first fixed gear bike several weeks ago - needless to say I am enjoying every bit of it. 1979 Fuji Gran Tourer - see pic below...I think I'll go the rest of December without derailleur. I know you guys do this all the time.

http://vintagevelo.wordpress.com/

KEN

silver_ghost

12-06-10 08:22 AM

Very nice! I'd reccomend a front brake, or else stay out of traffic.

vw addict

12-06-10 09:20 AM

cool build

Dcv	12-06-10 11:43 AM

nice, did you build / buy a new rear wheel?

PedallingATX

12-06-10 11:51 AM

sleepless in seattle?

dsh	12-06-10 12:24 PM

Godspeed.

puppypilgrim

12-06-10 01:17 PM

After needing to clean the crud off the bike and rear derailleur when I was caught in the rain, I converted my bike to a SS. A more liberating way to ride with less maintenance.

ken_matthews

12-06-10 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dcv (Post 11893431)

nice, did you build / buy a new rear wheel?

DCV, nope they are new wheels I bought as a pair on CL. They came off a Mercier TT I believe (700) and I threw some 32mm width tires on there.

cc700

12-06-10 02:49 PM

that paint looks nice. post some closeup paint pictures!

hpmcardle

12-06-10 08:08 PM

That bike looks really comfy...need some foot retention though

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