2017 Post Your Fixed Gear / Singlespeed Megathread
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I guess it's just a combination of cost and the fact that the SS/Fixed crowd is a tad bit nostalgic for old tech? Or maybe it's just that our bikes are light to begin with, we're not going to give up a functioning sq tapered BB for one that costs hundreds to save a few ounces?
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I think that we're likely to see older tech on SS bikes, for several reasons. First, SS is just a good use for old parts. The parts that deteriorate and are hard to mix and match, are the derailleurs and shifters. SS is what's left.
Second, older frames are more likely to have horizontal dropouts. Third, there was a time period of maybe a few decades when there was very good interchangeability of parts such as BB's, so you're more likely to find the parts for a SS build in your bins if you start with a frame from that era.
Second, older frames are more likely to have horizontal dropouts. Third, there was a time period of maybe a few decades when there was very good interchangeability of parts such as BB's, so you're more likely to find the parts for a SS build in your bins if you start with a frame from that era.
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I think that we're likely to see older tech on SS bikes, for several reasons. First, SS is just a good use for old parts. The parts that deteriorate and are hard to mix and match, are the derailleurs and shifters. SS is what's left.
Second, older frames are more likely to have horizontal dropouts. Third, there was a time period of maybe a few decades when there was very good interchangeability of parts such as BB's, so you're more likely to find the parts for a SS build in your bins if you start with a frame from that era.
Second, older frames are more likely to have horizontal dropouts. Third, there was a time period of maybe a few decades when there was very good interchangeability of parts such as BB's, so you're more likely to find the parts for a SS build in your bins if you start with a frame from that era.
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Cool - I guess this tech has not really hit the secondary market where I play. I am not budgeted for $500 for a crank.
... there is a guy on CL selling an SRAM 2pc triple WITH BB for $25... I am pretty sure it'd be an easy 1x conversion... should offer him $15 just to have it for my next project.
... there is a guy on CL selling an SRAM 2pc triple WITH BB for $25... I am pretty sure it'd be an easy 1x conversion... should offer him $15 just to have it for my next project.
https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/pro...yABEgJKo_D_BwE
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Here ya go...Sram's got it a little more realistically priced:
https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/pro...yABEgJKo_D_BwE
https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/pro...yABEgJKo_D_BwE
https://spokane.craigslist.org/bop/d...979651511.html
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A vintage frameset with tighter geometry made with higher end columbus or reynolds tubing.
Basically every messenger bike. The longer you stare at it, the more excited you get.
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Picked this up about a month ago, its a 2012 Team Issue bike, new old stock from the local importer.
I did get wider / taller bars and better pedals but I did not take any pictures yet.
I did get wider / taller bars and better pedals but I did not take any pictures yet.
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Posted these in another spot, but they are fixed, so..................
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwhit...&new_session=1
George Garner Cyclery (2005-2009) Miyata mid 90's NOS Track Bike/Chrome Fork in that beautiful Miyata Blue
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xXx Racing (2010-11) Trek T1
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwhite/7864407080/
WDT Allvoi/Kruto (2012-2016) Wonderful Chinese Carbon frameset
Photos courtesy of the Great Ed White!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwhit...&new_session=1
George Garner Cyclery (2005-2009) Miyata mid 90's NOS Track Bike/Chrome Fork in that beautiful Miyata Blue
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwhit...8746/lightbox/
xXx Racing (2010-11) Trek T1
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwhite/7864407080/
WDT Allvoi/Kruto (2012-2016) Wonderful Chinese Carbon frameset
Photos courtesy of the Great Ed White!
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(I'm joking, just wipe them down every now and then and use care while locking up)