divernick Posted November 23, 2011 Author Posted November 23, 2011 Happy birthday to me...... http://mymountain.com.au/resources/A3/4771/picture/E7/16573415.gif Going on my single speed. Anyone need a set of slightly used SLX chainrings?
divernick Posted November 24, 2011 Author Posted November 24, 2011 This bike's come a long way. Now with SLX cranks, Bryton Rider50 GPS and a matt black stem.
D Vader Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Love, love love love... craazy lovecarbon race fork from ON*ONE in UK, tried it at Kings Kloof black route yesterday, and really loved it. Edited November 28, 2011 by D Vader
Blokman Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Saw a very nice silver Alan with red rims on the roof of a car at Irene market on Sat. Sure I've seen pictures of that bike on the Hub . Cannot find them.
NINER_boy Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Hi guys Check out Pinarello's latest offering... http://bikereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2012-pinarello-diesel-only-the-brave-single-speed-city-bike.jpg
Grondpad Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I am really keen on building a SS. What I like about it is that you custom build and every SS differs as much as their owners. From next week I am on leave so my project is set to kick off. I want to go a browse all the pawn shops around PTA and pick out that one frame that catches my eye. From what I have gathered and what I like in a frame is that it should have vertical drop outs, nice lugs and should be steel. What else should I look at? I see that most old steel frames has those shifter on the down tube (I don’t know what you call them), like the ones in the OP. What is the norm? Should I look for a frame without them or is the idea to keep them on the frame for the final project?
divernick Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) I am really keen on building a SS. What I like about it is that you custom build and every SS differs as much as their owners. From next week I am on leave so my project is set to kick off. I want to go a browse all the pawn shops around PTA and pick out that one frame that catches my eye. From what I have gathered and what I like in a frame is that it should have vertical drop outs, nice lugs and should be steel. What else should I look at? I see that most old steel frames has those shifter on the down tube (I don’t know what you call them), like the ones in the OP. What is the norm? Should I look for a frame without them or is the idea to keep them on the frame for the final project? What size frame are you looking for? I might have something for you....with no shifter braze-ons. And the right kind of drop-outs. Edited December 13, 2011 by divernick
Grondpad Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 What size frame are you looking for? I might have something for you....with no shifter braze-ons. And the right kind of drop-outs. That divernick, but I actually want ot go browse in all the pawn shops myself and see what hidden gems there are. I think its part of the fun?
divernick Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) That divernick, but I actually want ot go browse in all the pawn shops myself and see what hidden gems there are. I think its part of the fun? You're absolutely right! Building up a bike from parts found all over is the best! I feel that each part has a history, a story and all contribute to the "soul" of the machine.' The only original parts on my MTB ss (pictured above) are the frame, fork, seatpost and headset. The wheels came off a GHOST, cranks, brakes, tyres, stem all bought 2nd hand off the Hub.... it's starting to really develop a personality! Good luck with the build and keep us posted with photos. Let me know if you need help finding parts, I have a lot lying around. Edited December 13, 2011 by divernick
Weight Weenie Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks to Squier I just purchased part one of my SS project. Will be using the frame and what ever else I can find or use from the bike
loclo Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 the tension kit yes.. love it get it..the chain ring i couldnt answer you on dont know your crank set up.that is for a one piece crank if i'm not mistaken..but looks cool so basicly i can buy a old frame with a vertical dropout and just put a chaintensioner on?
johannrissik Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 so basicly i can buy a old frame with a vertical dropout and just put a chaintensioner on? Bit far from Petoors but this could work? A bit of SA cycling heritage.http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree.co.za/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=342495642
loclo Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Bit far from Petoors but this could work? A bit of SA cycling heritage.http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree.co.za/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=342495642Looks good, is it you selling or did u just sent me the ad?In any case thank you, i've been having trouble finding frames.
loclo Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 I created a new topic as well "Frame for a Fixie"But any help would be great.i'm in Pretoria
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