2015 Post Your Singlespeed/Fixed Gear Megathread
02-24-15, 09:40 PM
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that Bianchi conversion even using some original parts is exquisite!
02-24-15, 11:00 PM
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After taking the pics I took her out for a 10 mile ride today. First time I have rode it for real since I bought the heap over two years ago. It was warm for February and sunny, but A LOT of wind.
Have it set up as SS right now since my Wabi is set up FG. I was surprised how well it rode. Even with the gas pipe frame (Italian gas pipe, but gas pipe nevertheless), old components, entry level Sun/Formula wheel set & all the heavy Brooks leather stuff she only weighs in at 23lbs. Pretty good for an early 1970s conversion.
Plus, most of the roads around here in Washington are really rough chip & seal or high gravel content asphalt. When I ride my aluminum Trek my wrist hurt from all the vibrations after 30 min. The Wabi does a nice job of soaking up the noise with it's Reynolds 725 but ... dare I say this was more comfortable? It really soaked up the bumps even with the Paselas pumped to 115 PSI.
Have it set up as SS right now since my Wabi is set up FG. I was surprised how well it rode. Even with the gas pipe frame (Italian gas pipe, but gas pipe nevertheless), old components, entry level Sun/Formula wheel set & all the heavy Brooks leather stuff she only weighs in at 23lbs. Pretty good for an early 1970s conversion.
Plus, most of the roads around here in Washington are really rough chip & seal or high gravel content asphalt. When I ride my aluminum Trek my wrist hurt from all the vibrations after 30 min. The Wabi does a nice job of soaking up the noise with it's Reynolds 725 but ... dare I say this was more comfortable? It really soaked up the bumps even with the Paselas pumped to 115 PSI.
02-25-15, 07:10 AM
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After taking the pics I took her out for a 10 mile ride today. First time I have rode it for real since I bought the heap over two years ago. It was warm for February and sunny, but A LOT of wind.
Have it set up as SS right now since my Wabi is set up FG. I was surprised how well it rode. Even with the gas pipe frame (Italian gas pipe, but gas pipe nevertheless), old components, entry level Sun/Formula wheel set & all the heavy Brooks leather stuff she only weighs in at 23lbs. Pretty good for an early 1970s conversion.
Plus, most of the roads around here in Washington are really rough chip & seal or high gravel content asphalt. When I ride my aluminum Trek my wrist hurt from all the vibrations after 30 min. The Wabi does a nice job of soaking up the noise with it's Reynolds 725 but ... dare I say this was more comfortable? It really soaked up the bumps even with the Paselas pumped to 115 PSI.
Have it set up as SS right now since my Wabi is set up FG. I was surprised how well it rode. Even with the gas pipe frame (Italian gas pipe, but gas pipe nevertheless), old components, entry level Sun/Formula wheel set & all the heavy Brooks leather stuff she only weighs in at 23lbs. Pretty good for an early 1970s conversion.
Plus, most of the roads around here in Washington are really rough chip & seal or high gravel content asphalt. When I ride my aluminum Trek my wrist hurt from all the vibrations after 30 min. The Wabi does a nice job of soaking up the noise with it's Reynolds 725 but ... dare I say this was more comfortable? It really soaked up the bumps even with the Paselas pumped to 115 PSI.
...they don't make 'em like they used to...
02-25-15, 09:41 AM
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Just ordered this 2014 El Mariachi SS to go with my Nature Boy. First MTB since I was a kid. Very excited to get riding!
02-25-15, 11:55 AM
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That looks like something I would have way to much fun on and hurt myself. Now I kinda want one.
02-26-15, 05:42 PM
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02-26-15, 06:51 PM
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02-26-15, 10:43 PM
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yea. the minimal clearance is evidence of stretch when i threw on a new chain recently. fortunately, no rubbing.
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02-26-15, 10:49 PM
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thank you! bike is too small for me with a top tube of 53cm. ive had her for so long i believe we're stuck. every low-mid tier track bike ive tried (sluggish) ultimately has me wishing i was on the bk instead.
although, im always open to offers/trades.
although, im always open to offers/trades.
02-27-15, 12:53 PM
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03-02-15, 10:53 PM
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03-02-15, 11:20 PM
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^^ I'd be inclined to put risers on it with all that drop, but rad bike.
03-02-15, 11:31 PM
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Me likey
03-03-15, 12:53 AM
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03-03-15, 03:01 AM
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I went all out with this old factory bike I got from my late father,
nicely built together with Blanco Bikes in Belgium:
nicely built together with Blanco Bikes in Belgium:
03-03-15, 04:54 AM
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fixed and single speed
03-03-15, 10:27 AM
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Nice bikes. Which one is the SS, any why don't you have a rear brake on it ?
