My new beater
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My new beater
Found this guy thrown out on the curb on trash day. I posted it in the classic/vintage board and I was originally going to strip it down and repaint and put some money into it, but I've got another project I'd rather spend the money on.
I stripped her down to the frame and fork and decided it could be my new beater single speed.
I had some random stuff I parted from a bike a year or so ago, like this Nervar crank set (42t). After some light sanding and polishing this is what I got.
Had a pair of Rigada rims with a 16t freewheel on the rear laying around, so this is what I've got so far. I need to grab a tube for the rear, sand down a pretty beat up seat post I have and throw a chain on.
The bars are temporary, I'll probably throw a rear brake on and eventually swap the pedals. I've probably spent 5-10 hrs on this thing but no money other than the tube I'm about to go buy. Should be a fun ride!
I stripped her down to the frame and fork and decided it could be my new beater single speed.
I had some random stuff I parted from a bike a year or so ago, like this Nervar crank set (42t). After some light sanding and polishing this is what I got.
Had a pair of Rigada rims with a 16t freewheel on the rear laying around, so this is what I've got so far. I need to grab a tube for the rear, sand down a pretty beat up seat post I have and throw a chain on.
The bars are temporary, I'll probably throw a rear brake on and eventually swap the pedals. I've probably spent 5-10 hrs on this thing but no money other than the tube I'm about to go buy. Should be a fun ride!
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Pretty cool for a free bike. But see if you can find a shorter handlebar. Also, you're sticking with a freewheel? And will probably throw on a brake? That's probably a good call.
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Ahahaha, the bars are temporary as I said they'll be replaced. I've got a pair of drop bars but they're for my next project. This was really just to keep me busy. I'm riding a fixed gear with no brakes, this will probably end up being my girlfriend/random friend who wants to go for a cruise to the bar bike.
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Ahahaha, the bars are temporary as I said they'll be replaced. I've got a pair of drop bars but they're for my next project. This was really just to keep me busy. I'm riding a fixed gear with no brakes, this will probably end up being my girlfriend/random friend who wants to go for a cruise to the bar bike.
And I'm just messing with you about the handlebar. Everyone knows the fixie foo fad of super short, flat bars has been supplanted by a new preference for ridiculously wide MTB risers. Crazy wide. Stoopid-wide! I have one that measures 78 cm I'd give you, but it's got a 31.8 mm clamp area--not gonna fit in your quill stem.
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Well, if it's for your girlfriend, brakes are optional. Especially with a freewheel.
And I'm just messing with you about the handlebar. Everyone knows the fixie foo fad of super short, flat bars has been supplanted by a new preference for ridiculously wide MTB risers. Crazy wide. Stoopid-wide! I have one that measures 78 cm I'd give you, but it's got a 31.8 mm clamp area--not gonna fit in your quill stem.
And I'm just messing with you about the handlebar. Everyone knows the fixie foo fad of super short, flat bars has been supplanted by a new preference for ridiculously wide MTB risers. Crazy wide. Stoopid-wide! I have one that measures 78 cm I'd give you, but it's got a 31.8 mm clamp area--not gonna fit in your quill stem.
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That's honestly what I did in the first place but I didn't like the feel of it when sitting on it. :x I think I'll eventually get some legit bullhorn bars for it.
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But just be aware that many folks (two, by the latest count) find the reverse chop-and-flop bar puts you in a comfortable, upright position that provides a lot of power for climbing.
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Hmmm does the chop an flop deal have anything to do with the size of the bars? When I did it it felt like I'd be using the flat end of the bars most of the time. The curved end felt super unnatural.
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Bingo! You've discovered why virtually everyone else rejects them. Stick with your plan to get a regular bullhorn.
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Looks great! I love these little projects and giving new life to something that would have ended up in the garbage.
Just one thing: I would put a front brake instead of a rear brake if you’re planning on just using one. You have much more stopping power in the front than in the rear.
Just one thing: I would put a front brake instead of a rear brake if you’re planning on just using one. You have much more stopping power in the front than in the rear.
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Hey don't make fun of the Floppy Chopper handlebars they are probably the best invention since duct taped bottle cages on your chain stays. If the elbows aren't locked you best be shocked. If the elbows are stretched tight your doin' it alright.
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I’ve seen a few riders with handlebars flipped up like that back in the 70’s.I would surmise it was a quick fix to be able to sit more upright.To each his/her own.Nice find,enjoy.
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