2019 Post Your Fixed Gear / Singlespeed Megathread
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Threw on a more upright Nitto stem that I had laying around (it actually can't go any lower but there are worse problems to have) along with some flat bars I picked up at the co-op for $10. Also some fixation pedals and straps. Loving the ride! My first time going full brakeless and after a couple days of cycling VERY slowly, I feel very on top of it. The biggest struggle was/is getting my second foot into the strap, but that's getting easier over time. So much fun.
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Lol I know man. It is actually something that I've been building for my brother, and I'm going to let him shell out for a pricey saddle if he wants (the Turbo is still pretty damn comfy). If I was keeping it I'd definitely throw a B17 Narrow on there
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thanks! its the nitto m18 front rack https://www.retro-gression.com/produ...m18-front-rack
it's hella sturdy and clean
it's hella sturdy and clean
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look who's back! What's the frame in the first one?
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IMHO i think the Soma is great. I've not had any issues at all with it and I've been riding this bike pretty consistently for about 2 years now and it's still holding up well with no issues at all. I'm not sure what your other choice of bike is but I think the Rush can hold it's own against any other steel fixed gear frame out there depending on what parts you put on it. There may be a few other more "columbus steel and lugged frames" out there but for the price at the time when I bought it was perfect. I go pretty hard on this bike and it still holds up perfectly.. One thing that sets it apart for me was the threaded headset. I just have a thing for quill stems so I went for it and bought it. Been happy ever since. Just curious but what is your plan A bike?
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IMHO i think the Soma is great. I've not had any issues at all with it and I've been riding this bike pretty consistently for about 2 years now and it's still holding up well with no issues at all. I'm not sure what your other choice of bike is but I think the Rush can hold it's own against any other steel fixed gear frame out there depending on what parts you put on it. There may be a few other more "columbus steel and lugged frames" out there but for the price at the time when I bought it was perfect. I go pretty hard on this bike and it still holds up perfectly.. One thing that sets it apart for me was the threaded headset. I just have a thing for quill stems so I went for it and bought it. Been happy ever since. Just curious but what is your plan A bike?
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A brakeless fixie and a Gorilla Monsoon in the Rapha store? Oh the humanity!
Last time I was in a Rapha store I bought a $125 jersey and they wouldn't throw in a fee cup of coffee. The coffee probably cost them twelve cents but they looked me straight in the face and said, "No. You have to pay."
-Tim-
Last time I was in a Rapha store I bought a $125 jersey and they wouldn't throw in a fee cup of coffee. The coffee probably cost them twelve cents but they looked me straight in the face and said, "No. You have to pay."
-Tim-
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New (used) bars finally! I know they dont match but I needed to get rid of the awful track drops asap. Recomendations for bartape? Something fun!
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Edit: doh, didnt read that you wanted something fun I take it youre not interested in track grips since you mentioned getting rid of the track drops but I feel like those all city track grips with stars all over them were made for this frame
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I'm really liking my Supacaz tape. They have plenty of designs, you should be able to find something you like that complements the frame. It's not the cheapest tape, but it does come with a pair of sweet matching anodized bar end plugs.
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Yeah! This is exacty what I meant by fun thanks for the rec! I feel like this frame needs something kind of flashy to go with the chrome stars
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Thanks ^_^ no it was done after the frame modifications. I bought it this way but the previous onwner (who I think was the second or third owner) says it was a Wheeler roadbike and a framebuilder decided to put track ends on it and do a custom paint job.
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seems strange that someone would go to the trouble of brazing a set of fork ends, but not remove all the other bits: front derailleur mount, shifter bosses, cable stops, etc. Very interesting frame though.
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#175
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My first project, not much into bicycles before. Still not happy with all parts, but a start. Obviously need to shorten the brake cables and want to change the grips. Thinking about removing the cadence sensor. And - to be honest, it is not a SSFG, it has a SRAM Automatix.
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