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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,496
Posted By geomiko

2024 Post your Single Speed and Fixed Gear Thread

Has it been a year already? Happy New Year to you all.

Wanted to share this CAAD5 that I rode for a few weeks during the summer. Found on FB Marketplace for a song with full Dura Ace 7710....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,781
Posted By geomiko

I know this isn't "2023 Post your friend's Single...

I know this isn't "2023 Post your friend's Single Speed and Fixed Gear", but I couldn't resist...

Went for a ride with a good buddy this weekend and he brought out one of my favorite builds. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,781
Posted By geomiko

Caught the sunset on this evening's ride: ...

Caught the sunset on this evening's ride:


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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,781
Posted By geomiko

Beautiful bikes. Were the track dropouts...

Beautiful bikes. Were the track dropouts difficult to find? Did you fabricate them yourself?

Always love seeing these. :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,781
Posted By geomiko

Stopped at the tennis court to snap a picture. ...

Stopped at the tennis court to snap a picture.

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,781
Posted By geomiko

Testing out some different components on the...

Testing out some different components on the Fuji.

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-07-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,781
Posted By geomiko

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Glad you enjoyed the build. Ride safe :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,781
Posted By geomiko

Thank you, here's a better pic of the flat crown:...

Thank you, here's a better pic of the flat crown:

Really enjoying the craftsmanship on these frames.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-04-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,781
Posted By geomiko

2023 Post your Single Speed and Fixed Gear Thread

Happy New Year to all of you.

Here is my current project. I've caught the NJS bug.

What are you working on?
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-22, 01:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,448
Posted By geomiko

None of it goes together, so it all goes...

None of it goes together, so it all goes together. There's just something about all those clean flat lines. Glad you got a kick out of the build. :cheers:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-22, 08:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,448
Posted By geomiko

Sweet bike. Mine is not a conversion. But I...

Sweet bike.

Mine is not a conversion. But I don't see the same livery often, so I wanted to share my build.

Cheers.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-22, 07:40 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 72,562
Posted By geomiko

Sunday Serotta Stroll ...

Sunday Serotta Stroll


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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Recently did a full rebuild on my 1980s Serotta...

Recently did a full rebuild on my 1980s Serotta Club Special:



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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-22, 08:39 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Built up this 2002 Olmo Gara Pista on Sunday...

Built up this 2002 Olmo Gara Pista on Sunday afternoon.

Had a rainy weekend, so today was the first good chance to go for a test ride and snap a few pics:


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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Everybody has the right to their own opinion. I...

Everybody has the right to their own opinion. I think they're pretty funny, personally. Novelty valve caps are common in my riding circles, and these always get a good giggle.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-22, 01:55 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Thank you! Yeah, came a long way from...

Thank you!

Yeah, came a long way from Italy/Canada. I actually bought this frame from an eBay seller in California, so this bike has made its rounds. If walls (or bikes) could talk, right?

I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-22, 11:37 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Did a full rebuild on the Cramerotti this...

Did a full rebuild on the Cramerotti this afternoon. Went for a nice 15 mile test ride and took a few pics.

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 21,333
Views: 5,186,773
Posted By geomiko

Got these DA 7710s a couple weeks ago. Purple...

Got these DA 7710s a couple weeks ago. Purple Sugino chainring arrived in the mail today. Purple Parts Party is in full force.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 883
Posted By geomiko

Marcus is still very active, I just went to...

Marcus is still very active, I just went to Yojimbo's on Friday and hung out with him for an hour and picked up a NOS Chris King 1" headset. Great guy, tons of knowledge and great bikes/parts/tools....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-22, 11:32 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Thanks, great eye. It's cool to see another one...

Thanks, great eye. It's cool to see another one on this website. How long have you had yours? I love the patina.

Here's a pic of my Cramer build as it hangs on the wall right now. Photo was taken...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 21,333
Views: 5,186,773
Posted By geomiko

Stopped by my LBS after work last night to grab...

Stopped by my LBS after work last night to grab this gold and green CK headset I'd been drooling over for the last week or two:

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Thanks, I appreciate it. The build in those...

Thanks, I appreciate it.

The build in those photos actually uses a 1" threadless fork, so there is no adaptor. There is a 1/8" shim so that I can use more of my modern stems. The seller included...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Went out for a 27 mile ride on Sunday with a good...

Went out for a 27 mile ride on Sunday with a good buddy who just got himself an e bike.

Snagged this pic on the way home passing through downtown:

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,350
Posted By geomiko

I am a fan of one finger braking, and I did slam...

I am a fan of one finger braking, and I did slam the lever all the way to the stem. Pretty janky, but worked well for me for a few thousand miles before I decided to go brakeless.

I love the Paul...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

2001 Fuji Track

Got this Fuji Track from an eBay seller in NC a couple weeks ago. I believe it's the 2001 model. Still smooth as ever 20 years later.

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-22, 10:54 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 72,562
Posted By geomiko

Two of my favorite LBS had a group ride together...

Two of my favorite LBS had a group ride together last Sunday. Met a 40-year-old messenger from NOLA with maybe the prettiest fixed gear bike I've ever seen.

He ordered this Gan Well Pro track bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 21,333
Views: 5,186,773
Posted By geomiko

Yesterday was new bike day x2 for me. First...

Yesterday was new bike day x2 for me.

First time ever that I've bought two in one day, hopefully it won't be the last!

The first is a Specialized Hardrock with a sweet old paint job that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-22, 09:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,190
Posted By geomiko

Sorry for the delay in posts. I had hoped to...

Sorry for the delay in posts.

I had hoped to get this build done before moving across town, but I just got too busy and haven't given this bike much attention. Finally got the wifi setup at the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,371
Posted By geomiko

Man, adanger sure has some nice bikes. I reckon...

Man, adanger sure has some nice bikes. I reckon that Cortes wheel costs more than my car.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 72,562
Posted By geomiko

Breezy 23 mile ride on the trail this afternoon....

Breezy 23 mile ride on the trail this afternoon. Happy Sunday


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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,190
Posted By geomiko

Thanks, it's definitely growing on me too. ...

Thanks, it's definitely growing on me too.



What looks wrong?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,190
Posted By geomiko

Cranks are officially installed, we'll see how...

Cranks are officially installed, we'll see how the chainline works out. Tossed some Charbon on the frame and it's really starting to look like a bike. Waiting on a seatpost, it's a 31.6 which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21,333
Views: 5,186,773
Posted By geomiko

Got some patches in the mail today: ...

Got some patches in the mail today:


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Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,663
Posted By geomiko

As the Brits might say, this is rubbish. Not...

As the Brits might say, this is rubbish.

Not every cyclist is a 5 foot 7 120 pound TDF athlete, and even those guys wreck wheels. Stuff happens. A 28 spoke count is low for a rear MTB wheel....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-22, 05:58 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,612,156
Posted By geomiko

Today I took a spin on the Lakefront Trail and...

Today I took a spin on the Lakefront Trail and got some good old fashioned Non Drive Side pics.

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-22, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,371
Posted By geomiko

I see a lot of that with the teenage fixie riders...

I see a lot of that with the teenage fixie riders in my city. Some swear by it. My LBS refuses to service brakeless bikes with no retention.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,190
Posted By geomiko

True, it's not ideal. The spindle is only a...

True, it's not ideal. The spindle is only a millimeter longer on either side though so I don't think it'll be the end of the world. If it doesn't work, I can always put the other bottom bracket in.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,190
Posted By geomiko

Well, I guess you either die a budget build or...

Well, I guess you either die a budget build or live long enough to Get Fancy. Was planning to use an old POS bottom bracket on this build, but couldn't pass up this Campy BB I saw at the swap meet...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 21,333
Views: 5,186,773
Posted By geomiko

Thanks, I've been looking for one for a while....

Thanks, I've been looking for one for a while. I've seen them hyped up on the internet, and finally got one in person for a decent price. It'll definitely add some 'fixie points' to the build....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Thanks man, that photo was taken in Chicago. This...

Thanks man, that photo was taken in Chicago. This is one of my favorite photo spots because the train line and alley really give it that 'big city' look.

Cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 21,333
Views: 5,186,773
Posted By geomiko

Grabbed this Cinelli Alter stem from a swap meet...

Grabbed this Cinelli Alter stem from a swap meet in Carpentersville this morning.

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Another Steamroller build for your consideration:...

Another Steamroller build for your consideration:

Nice 27 mile ride along the shore yesterday.

Decal real estate seems to diminish with each post.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By geomiko

Sounds like it'll be a sweet build. I know...

Sounds like it'll be a sweet build. I know there's a large fixed gear community in San Francisco as well as New York, so I'd try your local shops. They probably have a lot of the things you're...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,190
Posted By geomiko

True, adding parts is the wrong direction to go...

True, adding parts is the wrong direction to go if I'm doing a paint job. I think I'll wait to paint, I've got most of the parts for this build already and I want to get it assembled before moving...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Dang, that thing is classy. Love the handlebars.

Dang, that thing is classy. Love the handlebars.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-22, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,190
Posted By geomiko

Spraying with spray.bike sounds like a good idea....

Spraying with spray.bike sounds like a good idea. Never painted a frame before but seems like a fun project.

Pressed in the headset the other night. Finally able to use this Bianchi fork an old...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-22, 09:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,190
Posted By geomiko

State Bicycle Co. Black Label

Picked up this SBC Black Label last Saturday. The guy never built it up, it was too big for him. It'll be my first 'virgin' build.

Cleaning it up, I noticed a few things:

The welds are pretty...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,493
Posted By geomiko

SRAM replaced the Omniums with the S300 Courier...

SRAM replaced the Omniums with the S300 Courier Crankset, and I've heard good reviews. The main difference is that the S300 uses a 130 BCD chainring, rather than the 144 BCD that Omniums (and most...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 788
Posted By geomiko

Only twelve years late, but never hurts to reply:...

Only twelve years late, but never hurts to reply:

As Operator said, Zipp rims are great fun to build and tend to be very forgiving. I'm not sure what type of lubricant Zipp would recommend using...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-22, 08:00 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,193
Posted By geomiko

Appreciate the love. The setup in that photo is...

Appreciate the love. The setup in that photo is 52/17. When the snow came this season, the build got a little chunkier. Swapped out the drivetrain for a 48/17 and put on the gravel wheelset. Cheers
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