My Raleigh 10 speed restored to a fixed gear.
03-30-16, 07:07 AM
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My Raleigh 10 speed restored to a fixed gear.
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to post up a couple of pics of a fixed gear project I'm working on. I bought an old 1970 Raleigh Sports 10 speed on Craigslist for $30.00. Converting it over to a fixed gear. This is my first bike I have done. I used to ride motorcycles, but sort of switched over to bicycles. Just waiting on a few more parts, and it will be ready to go.
Just wanted to post up a couple of pics of a fixed gear project I'm working on. I bought an old 1970 Raleigh Sports 10 speed on Craigslist for $30.00. Converting it over to a fixed gear. This is my first bike I have done. I used to ride motorcycles, but sort of switched over to bicycles. Just waiting on a few more parts, and it will be ready to go.
03-30-16, 10:08 AM
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What crank is that? Did you paint the frame yourself?
03-30-16, 11:45 AM
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The bike looked nice. By now those tires are dirty because we have looked at them. However I am excited to see the conclusion.
03-30-16, 12:39 PM
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03-30-16, 01:04 PM
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03-30-16, 06:49 PM
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What color are you going with for saddle and bar tape? Looks great.
03-30-16, 06:58 PM
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Good looking bike. Post pics as you progress, i definitely want to see the finished build.
03-30-16, 09:05 PM
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03-30-16, 10:32 PM
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I think you may need lots of pedal power with that large chain ring and that high gear on the back.
What are the number of teeth you have on the front and back and how do you like the ride?
What are the number of teeth you have on the front and back and how do you like the ride?
04-01-16, 04:46 AM
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04-01-16, 08:42 PM
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04-02-16, 06:09 AM
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That seat color goes well with the bike, now some tape that matches the seat would be nice.
04-02-16, 01:41 PM
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04-02-16, 02:06 PM
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04-02-16, 02:16 PM
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Period correct and road worthy, that's how it was actually done "back when" by World Champions and lesser cyclists.
As always, suit yourself.
-Bandera
04-02-16, 03:18 PM
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