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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-21, 07:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,485
Posted By Schmiegle

What a cherry ride! 👌 This is how my Peugeot...

What a cherry ride! 👌

This is how my Peugeot turned out..

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-21, 09:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,045
Posted By Schmiegle

Rode it tonight, through Downtown Tulsa! I...

Rode it tonight, through Downtown Tulsa!

I don’t have an Ask but I’ll entertain all bitcoin offers!

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Here's a couple of pictures I took at the park...

Here's a couple of pictures I took at the park the other day. :-)


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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Ahhh YES, I did look into the brake posts! IIRC,...

Ahhh YES, I did look into the brake posts! IIRC, the guy doing the brazing wasn't comfortable brazing the Rene Herse mounts on the seat stays due to the extra loading induced. Although I wanted it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-22-20, 06:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

TBH, I've been thinking about hanging the SS...

TBH, I've been thinking about hanging the SS Schmiegle on the wall and buying this lil' guy as my commuter and to be thrashed around a bit...

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-22-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

***Zombie Thread Alert*** May 20th 2016, I...

***Zombie Thread Alert***

May 20th 2016, I started a project to restore a literally TRASHED Peugeot PX-10 into the brightest bit of bling one bloke could bring...

Never did not expect to take...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-16, 07:52 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Thanks Doug! I have been thinking about a...

Thanks Doug!

I have been thinking about a fully polished path a bit lately as it could potentially save me a bunch of money AND match the entire finish of other parts (rims, brakes, seat post,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

RIGHT ON! Post it up! BTW First ride was...

RIGHT ON! Post it up!

BTW First ride was today... and it was GOOD! :-)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

No problems with the "retro-grouch" perspective!...

No problems with the "retro-grouch" perspective! I get the restoration vs custom arguement. And to be honest I figured I would be flammed a whole lot harder than I have. Despite most of our own...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-16, 02:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

HAH! :-) While I admit, the outrageous nature of...

HAH! :-) While I admit, the outrageous nature of the build is a BIT over the top and indulgent, my only intention with the thread is to have some fun documenting my progress and produce something...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-16, 08:52 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

DADDY'S GOT A NEW PAIR O' SHOES! With the...

DADDY'S GOT A NEW PAIR O' SHOES!

With the nice weather quickly transitioning away, I got the urge to get the bike assembled and riding. To do that, I had to find a workable brake solution. As the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-16, 08:02 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

UPDATE: The past few weeks have been a bit...

UPDATE:

The past few weeks have been a bit slow moving due to a few Lessons Learned

1. Paper filter masks are acceptable for the Dremel mechanical stripping of paint, outside, but insufficient...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Nice! I've been contemplating what to do about...

Nice! I've been contemplating what to do about the seat post bolt. Bought some 6mm and 8mm bolts but that just doesn't feel right. Campagnolo has some vintage ones I think I can pick up on eBay...?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-16, 09:19 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Whoa! That guy has got some solid chutzpah! I...

Whoa! That guy has got some solid chutzpah! I like it!

But I'm going to send it out for finish after I fully prep the structure (getting closer errrrr day!). Not going to build up a rolling...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-16, 07:48 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Thanks for the name! Looks like he's a wealth of...

Thanks for the name! Looks like he's a wealth of info on frame tubing! Cool!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-16, 05:27 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

WARNING: SCIENCE ALERT I've been digging...

WARNING: SCIENCE ALERT

I've been digging around the interweb doing Material Science research. Mainly on the justification behind rework and finish coatings of the Reynolds 531 (R531) frame and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-16, 06:56 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Hah! Yes... Thanks!

Hah! Yes... Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-16, 11:03 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

I've just gotta say, these Naplex lugs are so...

I've just gotta say, these Naplex lugs are so ridiculously cool.

I'm an Aerospace Design Engineer and have been day dreaming about how they were made in the 1970s.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-16, 11:00 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

I leave y'all with some updated porn after 90...

I leave y'all with some updated porn after 90 mins of 80 grit hand sanding tonight!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-16, 10:59 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

No offense taken! Our Politics give the state a...

No offense taken! Our Politics give the state a BAD name. Really, aside from the roads (which really are quickly getting better), Tulsa is super legit!

Come try one of my yoga classes I teach,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-16, 10:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Haha! I truly hope the bike lanes eventually...

Haha! I truly hope the bike lanes eventually materialize... We do have some cool trails throughout the city though and a new $300M park going in the middle of the city will be a blast to blast...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

HAH! I will not take this thread...

HAH!

I will not take this thread Political...
I will not take this thread Political...
I will not take this thread Political...

Tulsa's roads are undergoing a COMPLETE renovation that has...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 11:02 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

I like your signature cuz I build airplanes! ...

I like your signature cuz I build airplanes!

On a track where vertical deviation in the road causes no vertical loading at the rear axle, it makes sense to have a bolt preload the axle in the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 10:48 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

:love: Tell me something bad about Tulsa... ...

:love:

Tell me something bad about Tulsa...






YouTube Cry Baby Hill
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 10:36 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Let's just get this out of the way. ALL...

Let's just get this out of the way.

ALL LUGS ARE STAYING ON THE FRAME.

As a day to day Engineer, I like to keep the potential utility if I ever to make this a 1:10... ;-)

Question though:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 09:13 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Nah... No deal! It's the only bit of nonsense I'm...

Nah... No deal! It's the only bit of nonsense I'm trying to impose on the build! ;-)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 08:22 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

IF you're in Tulsa (presumably for Tulsa Tough),...

IF you're in Tulsa (presumably for Tulsa Tough), I'll pour YOU a beer! :-)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 07:51 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Thanks for the Ideale! Hah! Leather is...

Thanks for the Ideale! Hah!

Leather is timeless, while the C17 is contemporary like Squid pointed out! The Chrome is more of the timeless focus though. I'll think about it though! :-)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Wild rail structure! How would that fit my...

Wild rail structure! How would that fit my Simplex seat post? I'm thinking this C17 should be a direct fit?

Hoods look nice but I'm still not understanding why they're needed or wanted? Bling...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 05:51 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Single speed or Fixed. First Ride will be Single...

Single speed or Fixed. First Ride will be Single Speed.

The C17 Brooks seat was another nod to the PX-10, as the B17 is what came stock on it.

But the C17 is sleeker in lines and maybe a bit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

I feel the draw for the SL gear as to give a...

I feel the draw for the SL gear as to give a super nod to the PX-10.

For a stream lined design factor, I'm drawn towards the Paul Comp circle gear.

For the hidden Easter egg factor, I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 03:58 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Poo poo my crank and then demand photos...? WTF?!...

Poo poo my crank and then demand photos...? WTF?! HAHAH! I kid I kid!

Left: Stainless Steel Cups and installed mud guard.
Right: Aluminum Cups.

NOTE: Threading damage and "relatively" poor...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 03:41 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Thanks! I'm really trying to create something...

Thanks! I'm really trying to create something special! A bit of a rolling art piece?





Thanks for the site! I'm interested in finding some trick high quality Stainless Steel brake cables...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 11:25 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Tool notches and inner diameter of one cup was...

Tool notches and inner diameter of one cup was cut improperly and too large. Dust guard o-ring didn't fully seat in cup. New steel cups were CNC cut significantly more accurate. Fit is REAL nice!...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 10:29 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

I KNEW IT! Thanks for the link. The crank is now...

I KNEW IT! Thanks for the link. The crank is now back down to the bottom of the priority list, just above the derailleurs!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

All good points John! I think it's a 1971...

All good points John!

I think it's a 1971 PX-10 based on original decals, Naplex lugs, and Reynolds 531 stickers on frame and fork. As I understand it, Reynolds 531 can be chromed nicely as...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 09:23 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Since you asked & want to ruin the surprise for...

Since you asked & want to ruin the surprise for everyone...! ;-)

The plan is for a chemical bath to eliminate all embedded micro dirt. Complete polish. Full frame and fork Copper, Nickel, Chromium...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 07:21 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

True to the Frenchie crank assembly nature I...

True to the Frenchie crank assembly nature I figure I'd continue in keeping it as unique (BB threading & cup tool / ISO spindle standard / pedal threading) and backwards (metric and non reverse...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-16, 07:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

AAAAAAAAAAAAND... What I spent an hour (HAND...

AAAAAAAAAAAAND... What I spent an hour (HAND SANDING PORTION ONLY...) on today!

Right Seat Stay: Diamond cutter / 60 & 120 barrels / 80-grit hand sand.
Left Seat Stay: Dimond cutter only at top /...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Last Dremel tool rework: Right Chain Stay:...

Last Dremel tool rework:

Right Chain Stay: Diamond cutter wheel / 60 & 120 barrels / 10 mins 80 grit hand sand.
Left Chain Stay: Diamond Cutter / Light 60 barrels

Note the remaining nickel /...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-16, 07:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Last Dremel tool rework: Right Seat Stay: 80...

Last Dremel tool rework:

Right Seat Stay: 80 grit hand sand
BB: Diamond cutter wheel: 60 sand barrel / 120 sand barrel / 80-grit hand sand
BB inside: Light 80 grit hand sand / Multiple different...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-16, 07:16 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Last Dremel tool rework: Seat Stay face &...

Last Dremel tool rework:

Seat Stay face & Lug: 80-grit hand sand
Brazing fillets: SMALL (1/32"?) DIA cutter ball / Diamond tipped engraver
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-16, 07:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Haven't worked on this for a few days and a bit...

Haven't worked on this for a few days and a bit of corrosion is quick to form in humid weather!


Last Dremel tool rework:

Front face: 60-grit barrel
Brazing fillets: SMALL (1/32"?) DIA cutter...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-16, 12:15 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

So close to being ridable yet so far from being...

So close to being ridable yet so far from being finished...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-16, 12:07 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Original Spindle width: 118mm Current Phil Wood...

Original Spindle width: 118mm
Current Phil Wood Spindle width: 110.5mm

Paul Comp Gear: 46T
Stronglight Gear: 45T

Rear: 18T Fixed and/or Free

I'd be interested in the OUTER Stronglight...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-16, 09:54 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Thanks for the Sheldon Brown link; he's been...

Thanks for the Sheldon Brown link; he's been invaluable!

Yes they are Simplex and I'm not set on what I'm going to do with them...!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-16, 09:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

Ahhhh! Haven't put any effort into the...

Ahhhh!

Haven't put any effort into the Stonglight crank... Yet! I suspect it can be cleaned up nicely. But a couple things with that path:

Can it be disassembled into a single speed crankset on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-16, 04:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

😆 HAH! Silver Surfer was exiled to EARTH and...

😆 HAH! Silver Surfer was exiled to EARTH and crossed ALL borders, no?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-16, 04:35 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

😄 All good! I'm aware that the hater skewed...

😄 All good! I'm aware that the hater skewed hyperbole is merely saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!"

To your point, I might go with the more standard Circle Paul Comp chain ring but not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-16, 03:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,421
Posted By Schmiegle

"Never" huh? Challenge accepted!

"Never" huh? Challenge accepted!
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