Fixed coaster?
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Fixed coaster?
i just got this bike out of the trash. i put a new rear tire on it and flipped the bars. it is a coaster brake... is there any easy way to make this a fixed wheel?? i feel like i just need to "lock" the brake. anyone know if i can do this? thanks.
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I kinda doubt there's a easy way, unless you have easy access to a brazing torch or welder, and are skilled using it.
Looks like it might make a pretty cool ride as is, though.
Looks like it might make a pretty cool ride as is, though.
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Originally Posted by CF4L
i just got this bike out of the trash. i put a new rear tire on it and flipped the bars. it is a coaster brake... is there any easy way to make this a fixed wheel?? i feel like i just need to "lock" the brake. anyone know if i can do this? thanks.
Take care
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Nice bars. Yea I'd be tempted to keep it the way it is too. Fix something else...
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i will take a closer look at the hub when there is more light out. there is a fitting on it. do i need to add oil or something to this? it was just too cool of a bike to get thrown out, its a fun little around town toy. i do have access to a tig welder and am rather handy with it... but maybe i will leave it coaster style for now, considering how much fun it is. thanks for the input so far though...
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Sweet find. Clean it up and ride as is. That handlebar is a keeper. I'd get a cheap modern saddle from the take-off bin at the local bike shop, that's it. I never find good stuff like your bike, just a rusty Peugeot frame with a bent fork.
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Originally Posted by CF4L
i will take a closer look at the hub when there is more light out. ....
Thanks...
Jim
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it is indeed a czech bike....
i cleaned off the hub pretty good (it cleaned nicer then i hoped) but there seem to be no markings at all, so im not sure where else too look. i will get a seat for it soon and give it a good scrub down and cleaning. I am located in new brunswick, nj as some of you asked. just one more question... any idea of how old it looks?? i tried to google the brand name and cant get too much. thanks for all the feed back also.
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i cleaned off the hub pretty good (it cleaned nicer then i hoped) but there seem to be no markings at all, so im not sure where else too look. i will get a seat for it soon and give it a good scrub down and cleaning. I am located in new brunswick, nj as some of you asked. just one more question... any idea of how old it looks?? i tried to google the brand name and cant get too much. thanks for all the feed back also.
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Originally Posted by CF4L
it is indeed a czech bike....
i cleaned off the hub pretty good (it cleaned nicer then i hoped) but there seem to be no markings at all, so im not sure where else too look.
i cleaned off the hub pretty good (it cleaned nicer then i hoped) but there seem to be no markings at all, so im not sure where else too look.
Take care...
Jim