Winter Project Updates!
11-22-11 | 01:21 AM
#3
Cat Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Plymouth, MI
Bikes: All City Nature Boy
I just decided about 2 minutes ago that I'm going to rebuild my gravity swift this winter since all I really need for it is a fork and a wheelset. It'll be nice to have 2 bikes I think.
11-22-11 | 01:36 AM
#4
Waiting to commute...
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 137
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From: Basel, Switzerland
Bikes: Number of bikes changing ...
Will give all my bikes a good cleaning/maintenance PLUS will build two new ..
Rebuild of a '93 Cannondale M series frame, sandblast, powder coat, build up with XTR. Second project is a rust-free 1973 Motobecane steel frame which will be built up with a Campa Chorus. Guess I will post some pictures when they're finished.
The family is growing
Rebuild of a '93 Cannondale M series frame, sandblast, powder coat, build up with XTR. Second project is a rust-free 1973 Motobecane steel frame which will be built up with a Campa Chorus. Guess I will post some pictures when they're finished.
The family is growing
11-22-11 | 03:34 AM
#5
Goes to 11.
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
With a new saddle on the way, my IRO is finished unless I decide to buy a new seat post. My Peugeot needs a set of fenders and a bell and that's done. I might work on my vintage Schwinn cruiser, or maybe I'll find another old mountain bike to dink around with. Haven't decided yet.
11-22-11 | 09:44 AM
#7
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,855
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Soma Rush build. Waiting on critical parts to arrive. Includes building a new rear wheel. Should be done by Christmas.
11-22-11 | 10:44 AM
#8
TEEEJ
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 114
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Bikes: 78.5 Trek 710 FG Conversion, 90's Raleigh CitySport FG coversion, '98 Specialized Ground Control, '00 GT Outpost SS, Vilano Track Bike
making my Vilano into a winter bike, anyone know how big of tires I can get in there?
11-22-11 | 11:17 AM
#11
Junior Member
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From: Cincinnati, OH
11-22-11 | 11:20 AM
#12
Veteran Racer
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
I've currently got 700 x 32c tires with a front brake on mine.
11-22-11 | 11:28 AM
#13
:)
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,391
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From: duluth
Bikes: '07 Pista, '09 Fantom Cross Uno, '8? Miyata, '67 Stingray, '0? Zoo mod trials, Tallbike, Chopper, '73 Schwinn Collegiate, '67 Triumph Chopper, '69 CB350, '58 BSA Spitfire, '73 CB450
Need to take 10 minutes and put my studded tires on... and do a quick 5 minute bearing/bolt check before going out into the winter wonderland.
11-22-11 | 11:32 AM
#14
TEEEJ
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 114
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Bikes: 78.5 Trek 710 FG Conversion, 90's Raleigh CitySport FG coversion, '98 Specialized Ground Control, '00 GT Outpost SS, Vilano Track Bike
11-22-11 | 11:49 AM
#15
My name is Alex
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,669
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From: PDX
Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT Stripper in RAW, Schwinn Madison 2008 Blue, Leader 725tr, Brassknuckle, Leader 722, Traitor Ruben
My new Stop Cycles E.t.A. . . . Though I am not sure which direction I will take it yet.
11-22-11 | 01:30 PM
#17
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
You can in the rear if you move the wheel all the way to the back in the dropouts. However, it will hit the bottom of the fork crown in the front. You could probably safely grind away enough material on the fork to make one fit, since the steerer tube extends well below the welds to the fork legs in the unicrown.
11-22-11 | 02:17 PM
#18
sniffin' glue
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Seattle
Bikes: Surly crosscheck ssfg, Custom vintage french racing bike, Bruce Gordon Rock & Road
I'll probably work on my tourer this winter, some much needed maintenance:
- Install new brake cables, check shifter cables
- Learn to service hubs, something I've never done before but need to learn
- Check rims for wear
- Thorough cleaning all over
- Replace any rusted bolts
Then it will be ready to hit the road for some major touring next spring and summer.
- Install new brake cables, check shifter cables
- Learn to service hubs, something I've never done before but need to learn
- Check rims for wear
- Thorough cleaning all over
- Replace any rusted bolts
Then it will be ready to hit the road for some major touring next spring and summer.
11-22-11 | 02:28 PM
#19
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 845
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From: Mass
Bikes: Pake,Shogun,Nishiki,Motobecane
I'm building up my early 90s DeBernardi with campy 9 speed.I've also decided to go 1x9 instead of SS on my Ti mtb project.
Last edited by Build your own; 11-22-11 at 02:31 PM.
11-22-11 | 02:35 PM
#22
Would you just look at it
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Denver
Bikes: good ones.
11-22-11 | 02:35 PM
#23
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From: Cincinnati, OH
11-22-11 | 02:52 PM
#25
Just smang it.
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,295
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From: Bellingham
Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye
Getting rollers and making myself ride through the winter. I don't have enough money to do any winter builds. Maybe come summer I'll build up a tubular wheelset for the track. I talked to a guy from the velodrome in Burnaby and he said my bike would be fine if I take off the brake and put some drops on it.