Lets see some conversions!
01-28-07, 07:04 PM
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Lets see some conversions!
Track bikes are nice and all, but I think there is something to be said about a well done conversion.
I'll start off with mine, although it is far from being well done, and is now scrapped due to a run in with a gate. Thats it in it's mock up stage, in the end it was only front brake and front lever, some brown bar tape and matching tires.
I'll start off with mine, although it is far from being well done, and is now scrapped due to a run in with a gate. Thats it in it's mock up stage, in the end it was only front brake and front lever, some brown bar tape and matching tires.
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01-28-07, 07:06 PM
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Here's my first conversion!
01-28-07, 07:19 PM
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Here's mine. I got the frame for 200. I wrapped it in electric tape because the color is so bright (the pic sucks to tell). Its been great and im very thankful to God for this blessing.
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01-28-07, 07:28 PM
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this was a pretty nice ride until it got parted out. The grips worked pretty well the way they were. Alot of people gave me **** about em though.
01-28-07, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Gyeswho
Here's mine. I got the frame for 200. I wrapped it in electric tape because the color is so bright (the pic sucks to tell). Its been great and im very thankful to God for this blessing.
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01-28-07, 07:42 PM
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She's mine. Stella. Recently stripped and repainted the frame, new wheels, cranks, saddle and seatpost, bar wrap and brake. I did the Hour of Power race last night in Philly, the first test of the new ride. Not too bad...
01-28-07, 08:05 PM
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sometimes i see converted rossins or bassos or any other nice italian frame, and i cant stand it, the road bike that it should be is crying somewhere... but i agree there is alot of character in a good conversion
01-28-07, 08:05 PM
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Here's my second conversion, a 1973ish Italvega Nuovo Record. Currently it has red bar tape, a Cinelli stem, and chrome fenders for the winter. I also chopped the Brooks.
01-28-07, 08:19 PM
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my first ever fixed gear
special features included a sucide hub, rubber coated plastic saddle, flat bars with gaffing tape and electric tape holding my right toe strap together.
special features included a sucide hub, rubber coated plastic saddle, flat bars with gaffing tape and electric tape holding my right toe strap together.
01-28-07, 08:27 PM
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That was my first conversion.
And that was my second. I acually dont have any conversions anymore. I gave away the Ross frame, and I hung up the Suteki frame because it is too small/dead.
01-28-07, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by thatcher
san diego above the 15?
yep. the stadium makes for good lighting
yep. the stadium makes for good lighting
01-28-07, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Smorgasgeorge
My 68cm Fuji. Re-brazing, re-painting, and upgrading for my winter project. It'll make for a fun backup.
01-28-07, 10:22 PM
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Here's my Panasonic sport 1000
done about as cheaply as humanly possible!
done about as cheaply as humanly possible!
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