2017 Post Your Fixed Gear / Singlespeed Megathread
06-27-17, 06:51 PM
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i bet those wheels have a sweet looking nice blue streak when they are going round and round wild, but stationary i'll never see a set of wheels with giant f-off logos that I'll ever think doesn't look tacky af.
personally, i'd slap a sticker with some color on that frame, but overall, nice ride. what's hanging off the back of the saddle?
personally, i'd slap a sticker with some color on that frame, but overall, nice ride. what's hanging off the back of the saddle?
06-27-17, 08:43 PM
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I made myself a saddle bag out of a fanny pack found and the local thrift store, pretty happy with how it turned out although I might re-sew the straps a little closer together. I also got a handlebar bottle cage on a whim. my next upgrade is going to be some better pedals and some hooded brake levers (and to add a rear brake). Other than that here's my little orange turd in all of it's lack of glory. The sticker on the DT says "there is beauty in everything" so be nice
06-27-17, 10:28 PM
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I want a new frame for track - my Pre Cursa is tired. Plus I deserve something nicer! Ya!! Also that langster is very nice.
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06-27-17, 11:08 PM
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06-28-17, 05:12 AM
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Early 70's Peugeot PX-10 converted to a single cog freewheel. Now running 38x15 gearing, an SRAM Automatix 2 speed rear hub laced to a Mavic 319 is on the way.
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06-29-17, 08:42 AM
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06-29-17, 02:56 PM
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My Sannino Pista...getting it dialed in before giving it a deep cleaning/polish. Likely switching out the drops for my Syntace pursuit bar. Araya/DA rear wheel is new-ish.
Front wheel is a DA roadie wheel, not quite durable enough for daily pothole **** and has a matching 8spd rear wheel it'll go back to. Original wheels were tubulars, bleh.
Clamp on brake from Retrogression.
Front wheel is a DA roadie wheel, not quite durable enough for daily pothole **** and has a matching 8spd rear wheel it'll go back to. Original wheels were tubulars, bleh.
Clamp on brake from Retrogression.
06-29-17, 07:49 PM
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06-29-17, 08:15 PM
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More on the handlebars here: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...handlebar.html.
I like the handlebars, but there are a few haters.
06-29-17, 09:55 PM
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I am officially back in the fixed club.
1985 Schwinn Madison. I have all of the original parts but this is my favorite contact points setup so it gets the glory. Super fun.
1985 Schwinn Madison. I have all of the original parts but this is my favorite contact points setup so it gets the glory. Super fun.
06-30-17, 05:25 PM
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Calamari Marionette Ph.D
The Hammer is back.
06-30-17, 05:31 PM
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^that guy^
Changed the bar on the Wabi to a 660mm wide riser, got some Yoshida Champ grips for it. Much more comfortable than a narrow riser bar.
Bar is a Barfly Bionicon, 7075 alum
Bar is a Barfly Bionicon, 7075 alum
06-30-17, 05:50 PM
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It's been a while since I've posted a new picture of The Mule. Only significant update is the switch to SPDs, at last.
(Now I remember why I hosted pictures on another site rather than attaching 'em directly here... let me see what I can figure out.)
(Now I remember why I hosted pictures on another site rather than attaching 'em directly here... let me see what I can figure out.)
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06-30-17, 07:31 PM
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I made myself a saddle bag out of a fanny pack found and the local thrift store, pretty happy with how it turned out although I might re-sew the straps a little closer together. I also got a handlebar bottle cage on a whim. my next upgrade is going to be some better pedals and some hooded brake levers (and to add a rear brake). Other than that here's my little orange turd in all of it's lack of glory. The sticker on the DT says "there is beauty in everything" so be nice
Dave
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07-01-17, 01:19 PM
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Check out the Tektro RL-340 brake levers. I just did that upgrade to my bike. They are fairly reasonable at about $20, and also very comfortable. They will probably make a noticeable difference in your ability to stop too. If you have the budget, consider upgrading the brake calipers to dual pivot, and that will help too.
Dave
Dave
having a squirrel jump out in front of me today is making me think about better brakes even more lol
07-01-17, 01:23 PM
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. It's just a shame the disc version doesn't come in purple
07-02-17, 05:25 PM
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07-02-17, 09:36 PM
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i had one of those NB discs when they first came out. i couldn't ever get past the color me still can't. it's a nice bike, but that colorway does nothing for me.