Originally Posted by
abshipp
So I ground off the shift bosses and derailleur hangar
Rode it as a fixed gear for a tiny bit
My first fixed gear conversion was an old Basso that a friend gave me - fun project but it was way too small, so I had the FG wheels and SS crank and such when I was given a Centurion Ironman that fit better but was bigger than perfect and converted it with the Basso parts. Not only did I hacksaw off both derailleur hangers, the rear brake bridge, and the shifter bosses, I pulled off a cable guide which ripped a hole in the top tube. I covered the hole up with a sticker of some sort and rode it as a commuter for a couple years. I liked the idea of having a burner bike that meant nothing to me.