2015 Post Your Singlespeed/Fixed Gear Megathread
08-26-15, 05:35 PM
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My Windsor Hour. And @Mambo Dave, since you liked @oouellette's bars, the FSA Metropolis bars on here are another great choice for a more upright, relaxed riding position.
08-26-15, 06:47 PM
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Rain, mud and grass doesn't stop this one.
08-26-15, 09:51 PM
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My Windsor Hour. And @Mambo Dave, since you liked @oouellette's bars, the FSA Metropolis bars on here are another great choice for a more upright, relaxed riding position.
08-27-15, 11:57 AM
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Calamari Marionette Ph.D
I can't seem to find a good pic of that Crane bell anywhere. What is the strap/clamp made from? How big will it adjust and does it tighten well?
08-27-15, 12:13 PM
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Better pics there.
Says 22.2 - 31.8mm clamp
I'm guessing it's a simple band clamp with a screw.
08-27-15, 12:17 PM
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Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Brick Lane Bikes: The Official Website. Crane E-Ne Bell - Matt Black
Better pics there.
Says 22.2 - 31.8mm clamp
I'm guessing it's a simple band clamp with a screw.
Better pics there.
Says 22.2 - 31.8mm clamp
I'm guessing it's a simple band clamp with a screw.
08-27-15, 01:13 PM
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It is a SS strap with a plastic coating to prevent scratching your bar that fits in a slotted nut inside the bell and tightens with a hex bolt located at the top of the bell. It is NOT a band clamp, which would grind up the finish on the bar when tightened. It tightens very well w/o damaging the bar. The sound is excellent, considering its small size and that it's made of aluminum.
08-27-15, 02:47 PM
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Calamari Marionette Ph.D
It is a SS strap with a plastic coating to prevent scratching your bar that fits in a slotted nut inside the bell and tightens with a hex bolt located at the top of the bell. It is NOT a band clamp, which would grind up the finish on the bar when tightened. It tightens very well w/o damaging the bar. The sound is excellent, considering its small size and that it's made of aluminum.
08-30-15, 02:12 PM
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Some updates. Carbon trispoke, finally cut steerer tube and bar tape. Still need proper wheelset I've been looking at the H Plus Son Formation for a rear H Plus Son SL42 for the front.
09-01-15, 11:20 AM
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Sorry she's dirty, I know she needs a shower
This one is a different angle I swear!
Actually thinking of replacing the Swift saddle
This one is a different angle I swear!
Actually thinking of replacing the Swift saddle
09-01-15, 01:53 PM
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That's it. I gotta get some gumwalls.
09-01-15, 02:12 PM
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Very nice. I have a prejudice against Brooks on zero-setback posts, so I support changing it.
09-01-15, 02:19 PM
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Also agree it is a very nice bike.
09-01-15, 03:15 PM
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Thanks guys!
Yeah, I got the zero setback for the fit. I used to run a 14 mm setback but it was uncomfortable.
It looks great, rubbed my face on it the first time I opened the box, but its just not for my ass.
It looks great, rubbed my face on it the first time I opened the box, but its just not for my ass.
09-03-15, 04:26 AM
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I think we need to call our moms and have them pick us up from school, where we were just taken.
09-03-15, 04:34 AM
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It's too early for schoo.
09-03-15, 07:58 AM
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Thanks. 
The paint, tape, and Chris King bits are all within just a shade or two of each other. Looks really slick.
All I need now are some Spirit of Paul skewers to tie the room together, but I can only find fronts. I guess the Salsa Ti Flip-Offs will have to do.
The paint, tape, and Chris King bits are all within just a shade or two of each other. Looks really slick.
All I need now are some Spirit of Paul skewers to tie the room together, but I can only find fronts. I guess the Salsa Ti Flip-Offs will have to do.
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