Fixed Gear Conversion and Progress Pictures
10-06-12, 07:09 AM
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I applied my first coat of paint. Light blue for some areas. I used duplicolor. How long should I wait till I apply the orange coat? I've read anywhere from 8 hours to 7 days. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
10-06-12, 09:43 AM
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dry to the touch, you don't need to let it cure in between coats.
Also, you should do all of your same color at once, how ever many coats your doing. Then switch colors and to the same. Then clear coat.
Also, you should do all of your same color at once, how ever many coats your doing. Then switch colors and to the same. Then clear coat.
10-08-12, 09:02 AM
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looking to get a basic tool kit. would the nashbar essential tool kit cover it? what do you see missing? any help would be appreciated!
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...0052_524452_-1
- Chain tool
- Integrated bottom bracket wrench adapter
- Double bit Philips/Flathead screwdriver
- 6-piece hex wrench set (2/2.5/3/4/5/6mm)
- Chainring bolt wrench/crankarm dust cover tool
- Flathead screwdriver
- 8mm hex wrench with ½" driver
- 2-piece tire lever set
- 15mm pedal wrench with 14/15mm socket wrench
- Sprocket removal tool
- Integrated bottom bracket wrench
- Cassette lockring tool
- 2-piece cone wrench set (2 x 13/14/15/16mm)
- 3-sided spoke wrench
- Crank extractor
- Cartridge bottom bracket tool
- T-25 Torx wrench
- Patch kit
- Custom-molded tool box
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...0052_524452_-1
10-08-12, 11:47 AM
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Just remember, the wheels go on the bottom.
10-08-12, 11:52 AM
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10-08-12, 11:52 AM
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10-08-12, 11:56 AM
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good question. i thought about doing it, but i thought that it would give me flexibility with the seat post and bike seat colors if i went with something different. i feel like the area would have too much going on so i went with orange and use the seat to match the accent color. may be stupid in the long run but we'll see.
also, it is getting a wet sand and matte finish today so it wont be nearly as shiny.
also, it is getting a wet sand and matte finish today so it wont be nearly as shiny.
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How have I missed this thread until now? WOW.
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Bikes should be fun, so do whatever color scheme makes you happy. If you ever change your mind, you can always repaint it.
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Actually, no, you're doing surprisingly well. The 'WOW' was more a reaction to the amount of conflicting signals and related noise- I was amazed you managed to get anything out of it.
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Thanks. actually messed up wet sanding and have to redo the seat tube. little delay but i think i can fix it easily.
the biggest items i have less are the wheel sets. any suggestions on some good wheels around $100-150? since the blue turned out more silver, maybe ill get silver rims as opposed to the all black i planned for.
also, is there any trick to getting the brake lever on the handlebars? seems a little difficult, not sure how to get it on there.
the biggest items i have less are the wheel sets. any suggestions on some good wheels around $100-150? since the blue turned out more silver, maybe ill get silver rims as opposed to the all black i planned for.
also, is there any trick to getting the brake lever on the handlebars? seems a little difficult, not sure how to get it on there.
10-09-12, 08:43 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Cross levers typically come with 24.0, 26.0 or 31.8mm clamps. BMX/MTB levers are 22.2mm.
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the wheels i was looking at were the [h=1]Velocity Deep V Black Fixed Gear Singlespeed Wheels[/h]any thoughts on tubes and tires that velomine offers?
10-09-12, 10:26 AM
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As far as tubes, just get something that fits.
If you're trying to keep costs low, you can use electrical tape for rim tape. I've done so effectively and it's easy to repair if you need to take it off.
Do you have a cog or lockring?
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