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2021 Post your Single Speed and Fixed Gear Thread

Old 10-15-21, 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by TugaDude
Did I miss where you identified the bike? Very pretty!
It's Chinese fabricated. I cannot identify it further. I did work with the seller on dimensions and color, though.
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Originally Posted by Phil_gretz
It's Chinese fabricated. I cannot identify it further. I did work with the seller on dimensions and color, though.
OK, that's cool. I didn't know. Regarding the dropouts, I actually like the shape and if they were made from SS, then I think they'd be very nice. There are a lot of little details on that bike to admire. Thanks for sharing it with us. Many will wonder what size tires it can accommodate - if you can share that with us.
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^ I will. I don't have wheels for it now, but have 25s on my existing fixed gear, so can try those.
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Old 10-17-21, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BoozyMcliverRot
Does it count if I'm mid build?
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Absolutely!
I like the way you're thinking!
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Just finished building this one for my wife today. I honestly kind of hated to convert it a little bit because it was in mint condition. I saw it go up on Craigslist this morning for $100 complete, and I got it for $75. It had everything original, completely mint. It must have been ridden about 2 miles and his whole life and then stuck in the garage. But anyway I kept all the original components and if anybody ever wants to convert it back they can, but I also like it as a fixed gear because the valite tubing is a little heavier but once you strip off all the other stuff it makes for a nice light bike. And yes I am putting a break on it, I just don't have it yet.

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Originally Posted by cyrano138
Just finished building this one for my wife today.
This bike is super dope... I love it. The color of the frame is admirable and putting the contact points in direct contrast to that color is beautifully done.

Are those Mikashima quill pedals?

And that seatpost...
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Originally Posted by ethet
This bike is super dope... I love it. The color of the frame is admirable and putting the contact points in direct contrast to that color is beautifully done.

Are those Mikashima quill pedals?

And that seatpost...
Thank you so much! The seatpost is original. The pedals are mks Sylvains. I can't take to much credit -- this thing was in really nice shape. Here's a before picture:
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Originally Posted by cyrano138
I can't take to much credit
I love what you've done here... For real. If I encountered you guys when riding around my heart would skip a beat in aesthetic appreciation.
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Old 10-18-21, 09:37 PM
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Trying to get some miles in before weather turns. Love this bike. Need a period correct-ish water bottle cage, and maybe a saddle bag or handlebar bag? Period correct wheelset should be done beginning of next season, with luck 🤞🏾





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Old 10-19-21, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ethet
I love what you've done here... For real. If I encountered you guys when riding around my heart would skip a beat in aesthetic appreciation.
Thank you so much!
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Old 10-24-21, 01:14 PM
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One of my conversions from a soviet road frame, use it as a beater bike. Learned some framebuilding on this thing.



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Old 11-06-21, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cyrano138
Just finished building this one for my wife today. I honestly kind of hated to convert it a little bit because it was in mint condition. I saw it go up on Craigslist this morning for $100 complete, and I got it for $75. It had everything original, completely mint. It must have been ridden about 2 miles and his whole life and then stuck in the garage. But anyway I kept all the original components and if anybody ever wants to convert it back they can, but I also like it as a fixed gear because the valite tubing is a little heavier but once you strip off all the other stuff it makes for a nice light bike. And yes I am putting a break on it, I just don't have it yet.
That's a 27" frame and 700c wheels yeah?
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Old 11-06-21, 03:26 PM
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That's a 27" frame and 700c wheels yeah?
Yup
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Old 11-06-21, 03:33 PM
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Old 11-08-21, 01:52 PM
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My fixie and my Ss, both fly! The ss is a BMX crusier, the vigorelli most people know, fast but not the same comfort level as a steel frame with 45mm bombtrack tyres!
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Old 11-10-21, 06:55 PM
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Picture of my fixed gear


This is a Viva Legato. Taiwan made from Evocycles of New Zealand. Upgrades include seatpost rack, leather grips, Brooks B17, u-lock, frame pump, Cycgolite Hotshot, 350 lumen headlight. It's used mostly for utility in place of my multi-geared hybrid. It has 45x18 gearing. Other than the accessory upgrades it's stock. Have a trunkbag on order. Also, I'm on the hunt for a stripped down fixed for some hardcore 100 km rides. Cheers.

This is my Fuji Del Rey conversion. Sugino Messenger cranks 48x15 and 103mm bb Tektro levers and calipers, KMC 1/8" chain, SMP 25mm tires, Specialized saddle with cover, Wellgo dual-sided clipless, Topeak Mini Morph frame pump. Had it blasted and powdered sparkle black. It broke my heart to sell it, but to ship it to New Zealand would cost ridiculous money, so I bought the Viva when I got settled in.

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Old 11-12-21, 02:20 AM
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Got it ready to ride with the new wheels, tubular glue is dried and of course it's raining this morning. I bought one of those bottle cage storage thingies a few months ago and it's really nice to have when you don't run a saddle bag.



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Rear Drop Out Chain Tensioner?

Originally Posted by Senrab62
Trying to get some miles in before weather turns. Love this bike. Need a period correct-ish water bottle cage, and maybe a saddle bag or handlebar bag? Period correct wheelset should be done beginning of next season, with luck 🤞🏾





Nice looking bike. Im curious about your rear drop out chain tensioner. Is that self made or is it a part available for purchase somewhere? I put the MKS JAPAN style on my bike and although they work its not quite a good fit. My rear drop out stock is thicker than allowed for. Your rear drop outs look similar in thickness to mine. Cheers
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HVZ Meteor 1979


Love this...
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Old 11-17-21, 04:14 AM
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Since I got my new wheels for the Wabi I put the Sub-15's on my Swobo rain bike. Dropped about a pound and a half and it was already a light bike.

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Beautiful machine.
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I picked up this Fyxation East Side from the company's headquarters in Milwaukee as my commuter bike. As an effort to get my coworkers into bicycling, I wanted a bicycle that's both affordable and pretty with a little bit of hometown pride.
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Just finished this one. It's a rattlecan job after a truly gruesome stuck seat post removal, but I think it turned out alright. New wheels, cranks, bars, seatpost, and pedals. Frame is a 1983(ish) Fuji valite Monterey.
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Old 11-22-21, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SteelyMan
Nice looking bike. Im curious about your rear drop out chain tensioner. Is that self made or is it a part available for purchase somewhere? I put the MKS JAPAN style on my bike and although they work its not quite a good fit. My rear drop out stock is thicker than allowed for. Your rear drop outs look similar in thickness to mine. Cheers

Sorry for the delay. Been sick for about a week, haven't had the mental faculties to post much (don't even have the mental faculties when I'm healthy).

I picked these up for about $12 on Amazon. They are the origin8 branded tugs. The past few months I have been trying to limit my patronization of Amazon, but here is a link from where I got them. Same price as when I got them in July-ish.

Origin8 Chain Tension Adjuster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GPR0IS...KT8MDCWS?psc=1
They work VERY well for the price. A tad finicky to get set up right, but have no concern about sturdiness. Machined well, and seem sturdy. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.
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