Author Topic: Members Fixed Gear & SS (Read 334656 times)

Torslanda · « **Reply #1125 on:** 10 December, 2014, 09:34:57 pm »

Anyone in that queue wants to jump it then just get me a frame . . .

Deano · « **Reply #1126 on:** 12 December, 2014, 09:37:05 pm »

My Peugeot with Midge bars:

Torslanda · « **Reply #1127 on:** 13 December, 2014, 12:07:46 pm »

Like looking for a ~~Peugeot~~ needle in . . .

zigzag · « **Reply #1128 on:** 30 December, 2014, 10:03:23 pm »

my ss-er after festive500 challenge:

zigzag · « **Reply #1129 on:** 16 May, 2016, 01:35:22 pm »

this thread has been dormant for too long, so once again a ss bike, now in summer mode (after a 230k ride); removing the unnecessary bits dropped the weight to 6.3kg

GavinC · « **Reply #1130 on:** 01 August, 2016, 10:47:03 am »

Took my first foray into fixed a couple of months ago with a bike built up from bits in the parts bin

I liked it so much, I've also converted my Moulton TSR2 to fixed. It's a vast improvement on the hub gear that was on it before

Deano · « **Reply #1131 on:** 04 August, 2016, 12:06:00 am »

Had to be done:

ElyDave · « **Reply #1132 on:** 04 August, 2016, 07:22:30 am »

Quote from: GavinC on 01 August, 2016, 10:47:03 am

Took my first foray into fixed a couple of months ago with a bike built up from bits in the parts bin

Is that a vertical or horizontal dropout on that one?

hubner · « **Reply #1133 on:** 04 August, 2016, 11:47:28 am »

Looks like standard horizontal, frame might be a Raleigh with non-original forks.

GavinC · « **Reply #1134 on:** 05 August, 2016, 12:23:08 pm »

Quote from: hubner on 04 August, 2016, 11:47:28 am

Looks like standard horizontal, frame might be a Raleigh with non-original forks.

Well observed! It is an old Raleigh frame (with horizontal dropouts) fitted with non-original, allegedly Columbus, forks.

ElyDave · « **Reply #1135 on:** 05 August, 2016, 02:48:47 pm »

Quote from: GavinC on 05 August, 2016, 12:23:08 pm

Quote from: hubner on 04 August, 2016, 11:47:28 am
Looks like standard horizontal, frame might be a Raleigh with non-original forks.

Well observed! It is an old Raleigh frame (with horizontal dropouts) fitted with non-original, allegedly Columbus, forks.

couldn't tell on my screen. Only asking as I though horizontal was the requirement for single/fixed gear. I've not managed to find a knock-down frame yet to start from.

zigzag · « **Reply #1136 on:** 11 August, 2016, 03:49:42 pm »

yet another new bike:

trekker12 · « **Reply #1137 on:** 11 August, 2016, 04:22:34 pm »

Quote from: ElyDave on 05 August, 2016, 02:48:47 pm

Quote from: GavinC on 05 August, 2016, 12:23:08 pm
Quote from: hubner on 04 August, 2016, 11:47:28 am
Looks like standard horizontal, frame might be a Raleigh with non-original forks.

Well observed! It is an old Raleigh frame (with horizontal dropouts) fitted with non-original, allegedly Columbus, forks.

couldn't tell on my screen. Only asking as I though horizontal was the requirement for single/fixed gear. I've not managed to find a knock-down frame yet to start from.

I believe (although I've not done it) it can be done on a vertical dropout, you need a chain tensioner such as the one in this kit

https://www.evanscycles.com/dmr-singlespeed-combo-kit-00101814?esvt=1008-GOUKE1452406&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-33520-1&esvcrea=61235147096&esvplace=&esvd=c&esvo=00101814-NA-BLU&esvaid=50080&gclid=CIqmm_vUuc4CFRVmGwodeT4EEg

Chris N · « **Reply #1138 on:** 11 August, 2016, 04:50:36 pm »

Quote from: trekker12 on 11 August, 2016, 04:22:34 pm

I believe (although I've not done it) it can be done on a vertical dropout, you need a chain tensioner such as the one in this kit

https://www.evanscycles.com/dmr-singlespeed-combo-kit-00101814?esvt=1008-GOUKE1452406&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-33520-1&esvcrea=61235147096&esvplace=&esvd=c&esvo=00101814-NA-BLU&esvaid=50080&gclid=CIqmm_vUuc4CFRVmGwodeT4EEg

SS, yes. Not on fixed.

trekker12 · « **Reply #1139 on:** 11 August, 2016, 05:01:05 pm »

Oh I see

LEE · « **Reply #1140 on:** 12 August, 2016, 04:16:46 pm »

Quote from: GavinC on 01 August, 2016, 10:47:03 am

It's just 1 Brooks saddle away from being one of the most gorgeous things I have ever seen

Danu · « **Reply #1141 on:** 12 August, 2016, 04:32:39 pm »

Surely not Lee,

billplumtree · « **Reply #1142 on:** 12 August, 2016, 08:32:21 pm »

Quote from: LEE on 12 August, 2016, 04:16:46 pm

It's just 1 Brooks saddle away from being one of the most gorgeous things I have ever seen

Seconded. Trumped only by Blah (still otp, I believe) with his similarly fixed Moulton (and Brooks Swallow). I loved it so much, I stilled my beating heart for long enough to save a copy of his pic

GavinC · « **Reply #1143 on:** 21 August, 2016, 05:56:28 pm »

Quote from: LEE on 12 August, 2016, 04:16:46 pm

Quote from: GavinC on 01 August, 2016, 10:47:03 am

It's just 1 Brooks saddle away from being one of the most gorgeous things I have ever seen

Thanks

It probably would look better with a Brooks, but they don't play nicely with my backside anymore unfortunately.

The Moulton is now sporting bullhorns in place of flats with bar ends and looks much better for it IMO.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #1144 on:** 21 August, 2016, 06:12:31 pm »

The Bastardos....

Chris N · « **Reply #1145 on:** 06 September, 2016, 09:29:54 am »

IanDG · « **Reply #1146 on:** 19 September, 2016, 10:27:09 pm »

Got my 1970 something Raleigh Professional back on the road

Fixed it - 1970's Raleigh Professional back on the road by ian, on Flickr

Jurek · « **Reply #1147 on:** 22 September, 2016, 09:59:38 pm »

Quote from: chris n on 06 September, 2016, 09:29:54 am

That looks very purposeful

zigzag · « **Reply #1148 on:** 29 November, 2016, 04:01:24 pm »

finished upgrading the boardman ss bike for better fit, comfort and speed.
original parts: frameset, chainset, brake calipers, levers and cables
upgrades/additions: handlebars, bar phat tape, longer stem, bouncy seatpost, saddle, wheels, freewheel, tyres, pedals, brake pads, mudguards and bottle cages.
almost 2kg heavier than the carbon ss bike i had, but still feels nimble at 8.2kg as pictured.

matt · « **Reply #1149 on:** 10 May, 2017, 09:31:39 am »

This is my SS and daily commuter. Thinking of changing the bars to bullhorn to help drag it up hills.

Author Topic: Members Fixed Gear & SS (Read 334656 times)

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