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I have started a new project bike today. I bought a Marin frame off the classifieds. It's silver anodized and almost in mint condition.

 

I'm using a rigid carbon fork and will make it a budget weight weenie build.

 

Anyone have a standard 1 1/8" external headset for me?

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Yes, I know this isn't going to be everybody's 'cup of tea', and I'm sure I'm going to get lots of comments about why I did this or that.

I've actually thought long and hard about if it was even worth posting pics, just to get ripped apart by someone who thinks they have better taste.

Be that as it may, this is my latest ss project that I completed a couple of weeks ago.

 

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Yes, I know this isn't going to be everybody's 'cup of tea', and I'm sure I'm going to get lots of comments about why I did this or that.

I've actually thought long and hard about if it was even worth posting pics, just to get ripped apart by someone who thinks they have better taste.

Be that as it may, this is my latest ss project that I completed a couple of weeks ago.

 

Flippen awesome Wazza!

 

You've managed to create a pretty unique looking fixie(I know it may not be a fixie)/ commuter/ messenger type bike just when they were all starting to look the same.

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Yes, I know this isn't going to be everybody's 'cup of tea', and I'm sure I'm going to get lots of comments about why I did this or that.

I've actually thought long and hard about if it was even worth posting pics, just to get ripped apart by someone who thinks they have better taste.

Be that as it may, this is my latest ss project that I completed a couple of weeks ago.

 

Before:

look-before.jpg

 

After:

ss-look01.jpg

 

ss-look02.jpg

 

That is way cool

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Flippen awesome Wazza!

 

You've managed to create a pretty unique looking fixie(I know it may not be a fixie)/ commuter/ messenger type bike just when they were all starting to look the same.

That is way cool

 

Thanks guys. It took a LOT of 'elbow grease' to sand all that paint off. I had a very clear idea in mind: to create something highly original, that had a bit of a grungy/old city/graffiti etc etc inspiration.

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Yes, I know this isn't going to be everybody's 'cup of tea', and I'm sure I'm going to get lots of comments about why I did this or that.

I've actually thought long and hard about if it was even worth posting pics, just to get ripped apart by someone who thinks they have better taste.

Be that as it may, this is my latest ss project that I completed a couple of weeks ago.

 

Before:

look-before.jpg

 

After:

ss-look01.jpg

 

ss-look02.jpg

 

Very nice! What is the front wheel?

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Very nice! What is the front wheel?

 

I bought it from State Bicycle in the US. They do track wheels only, so had to get it rebuilt locally onto a road hub.

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Wazza were you cruising on the beachfront about 2 or 3 days ago with that bike?

 

Nice bike btw

 

NO fabes, I've only ridden it a few times through the Walmer area.

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+ Very good use of sticker bomb :P

 

Thought so too. Gave me that graffiti look, and also saved me sanding down the seat tube :cursing:

I don't want to see sandpaper for a looong time.

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Very nice! What is the front wheel?

Yes, I know this isn't going to be everybody's 'cup of tea', and I'm sure I'm going to get lots of comments about why I did this or that.

I've actually thought long and hard about if it was even worth posting pics, just to get ripped apart by someone who thinks they have better taste.

Be that as it may, this is my latest ss project that I completed a couple of weeks ago.

 

 

ss-look02.jpg

 

F@&&IT is the word that comes to mind... Thankyou, now I have to post my WIP build on the next page (because it is not nearly as nice as yours).

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