2017 Post Your Fixed Gear / Singlespeed Megathread
11-07-17, 08:47 AM
#1226
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Here are the rest of the pics of my Raleigh SS build. I have a few more additions coming and Ill post an update when it's all complete.
I was amazed at how clean this bike was; it appears she was well cared for and ridden very little.
Regards
Rod
I was amazed at how clean this bike was; it appears she was well cared for and ridden very little.
Regards
Rod
Last edited by rodteague; 11-07-17 at 10:05 AM.
11-07-17, 11:09 AM
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Kenda KrossCyclo K161 27 x 1 3/8 tires. I put new 700c presta tubes in them as well. I used 2 washers as adapters that I ground and flattened the sides so they would fit inside the rims and under the schrader hole. So far so good.
11-07-17, 12:28 PM
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11-07-17, 12:42 PM
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theres also better ways of going about using presta valves in schrader drilled rims but that dudes not gonna listen to anyone but himself.
11-07-17, 01:03 PM
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Finally back on the bike with some new wheels. Went with what I could afford, Aventon Push wheelset for $150 shipped. Included tires, tubes, cog and lockring.
11-07-17, 01:55 PM
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Chrome door handles and anything hanging from the mirror ruin it for me.
The tree fort makes up for it though. It is awesome.
How do you like that tail light? Blitzu? I didn't like it at all.
-Tim-
The tree fort makes up for it though. It is awesome.
How do you like that tail light? Blitzu? I didn't like it at all.
-Tim-
11-07-17, 03:05 PM
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Yes they are horizontal, but of the shorter variety. Ultraman is correct, I wanted to use both gears, and the tensioner was the simplest way to achieve it. Chain length was very close though, maybe a 1/2 link? But that would have kept me off the road for another week waiting on a $1.50 part with $5.00 shipping. I already had the Gusset tensioner for a bike that had vertical dropouts; but decided to go another direction when out of necessity I gave my son that bike(1989 Bianchi Allante). No sense in wasting the part, wasn't what I wanted ideally, but it was the most pragmatic solution to the problem at hand. Mrs Teague is happy that I have a bike; and, I can ride with her again. Happy wife, longer life!
Best Regards
Rod
Best Regards
Rod
11-07-17, 04:46 PM
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The blitzu light does ok. I have to charge it twice a week and it rattles around a little. But its red and bright, so thats good with me.
11-08-17, 02:22 AM
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I couldn't run it with lights/saddle bag though, too much clutter. Just have to risk getting hit/getting punctures for the sake of looking cool
11-08-17, 08:51 AM
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Thanks man! Yeah, I feel ya. I sometimes ride it without the saddle bag, but the rear light is a must for commuting. Head light only goes on now that Daylight Savings is in effect. I carry a big enough backpack now, that my flat kit could easily fit in my bag, just not sure why I tend to leave it there. lol
11-08-17, 02:23 PM
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11-11-17, 03:25 AM
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11-13-17, 11:56 AM
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I like that color of blue. How about a better picture of the calavera on the head tube, too?
/yeah, foot straps might be a good idea.
/yeah, foot straps might be a good idea.
11-18-17, 05:56 AM
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11-18-17, 05:58 AM
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bike in progress, calipers on order, nashbar soho pedals also
11-24-17, 02:38 PM
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1984 Nishiki - 27 x 1 1/4
10sp to single speed.
40T Ring
17T Cog = 66 gear inches
Mods:
Aluminum rims/bars seatpost
BMX pedals
"Borrowed" Saddle
Newer style brake levers in order to route the housing under the wrap
40T Ring
17T Cog = 66 gear inches
Mods:
Aluminum rims/bars seatpost
BMX pedals
"Borrowed" Saddle
Newer style brake levers in order to route the housing under the wrap
11-24-17, 02:55 PM
#1247
Your cog is slipping.
Your saddle angle and handlebar angle are fighting.
