Fixie Project
12-01-14 | 11:51 AM
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Fixie Project
Hi All,
New to the forum and about to attempt my first fixie conversion.
I picked this bike up recently
It looks better than it is - but not to worry I was only after the frame which I believe to be an early 70s Reynolds 531. Apart from the crankset (which I will convert properly) the rest of the parts are destined of the parts bin / ebay.
The wheel with Helico-Matric Hubs will end up on ebay to be replaced with some Alesa/sachs I have in my stash. Ill grid off the eyelets and the lamp mounts and then powercoat in a mid-dark grey. A Weinmann centre pull will go on the front. I have a vintage alloy saddle post in the stash along with a B17N which is due some butchery.
Bars - either some bullhorns using the existing stem or Ill use a quill adaptor and and mount a more modern but retro looking stubby bar. What ever the bar Ill fit a one finger lever near to the stem
Grips will be black to match the saddle
Will keep you posted.
New to the forum and about to attempt my first fixie conversion.
I picked this bike up recently
It looks better than it is - but not to worry I was only after the frame which I believe to be an early 70s Reynolds 531. Apart from the crankset (which I will convert properly) the rest of the parts are destined of the parts bin / ebay.
The wheel with Helico-Matric Hubs will end up on ebay to be replaced with some Alesa/sachs I have in my stash. Ill grid off the eyelets and the lamp mounts and then powercoat in a mid-dark grey. A Weinmann centre pull will go on the front. I have a vintage alloy saddle post in the stash along with a B17N which is due some butchery.
Bars - either some bullhorns using the existing stem or Ill use a quill adaptor and and mount a more modern but retro looking stubby bar. What ever the bar Ill fit a one finger lever near to the stem
Grips will be black to match the saddle
Will keep you posted.
12-01-14 | 01:37 PM
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Modern as in newly constructed based on 1'1/8 etc - retro looking as classic styling.
Old ebay pic - picked these up a few months back. They have been in the box since. Will mock up and see how it looks as I currently don't have any bull horn / drops to modify.
Old ebay pic - picked these up a few months back. They have been in the box since. Will mock up and see how it looks as I currently don't have any bull horn / drops to modify.
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12-01-14 | 11:38 PM
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12-07-14 | 11:25 AM
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Mocked up
Frame shaved and nearly stripped
Wheels spaced and dished
Saddle post need few mins on the lathe as it's a touch too wide
Paint - clear coat steel - gas monkey style?
Need to get a cable hanger and some 80s alloy box platform pedals
Not the easiest site to use from a mobile device
Frame shaved and nearly stripped
Wheels spaced and dished
Saddle post need few mins on the lathe as it's a touch too wide
Paint - clear coat steel - gas monkey style?
Need to get a cable hanger and some 80s alloy box platform pedals
Not the easiest site to use from a mobile device
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12-07-14 | 01:25 PM
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The cost of powder coating is £100. Not willing to spend that.
I've used CanBrush paints on a number of projects and very happy with the results. It's a thicker paint than most spray paint and is very hard wearing.
Still tempted with grey either c4 or c42 - used the latter on a recently restored Lathe and really like it
I've used CanBrush paints on a number of projects and very happy with the results. It's a thicker paint than most spray paint and is very hard wearing.
Still tempted with grey either c4 or c42 - used the latter on a recently restored Lathe and really like it
12-07-14 | 08:53 PM
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Those bars are no where near retro looking but hipster fixie look.
Too bad you drewed the frame it was cool as it was.
Too bad you drewed the frame it was cool as it was.
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