Speedy Fixie wannabe

[Speedophile]

Hey guy's.

 

Im really keen to get my hands on a cheap-ish fixie, but cannot fiend any available. Would it be more advisable to convert a road bike?

There seems to bee a couple of bargains going in classifieds.

 

Spdphl

[DaLoCo]

Track bike is the preferred frame, as it has no mounting for cables and such....basically it is smooth allround. Also no brake mounts

 

I bough an old Gazelle in near perfect condition to make a single speed...couldn't get myself to break it down

[divernick]

What size frame are you after?

[NotSoBigBen]

I have converted a road bike, not as 'clean' as a track frame and fiddly to get the right combination of chainwheel/rear 'sprocket' but works and was not expensive to do ...

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/110964-2-years-on-and-i-still-get-a-kick-out-of-riding-snow-white/page__p__1549217__hl__bigben%20snow%20white__fromsearch__1?do=findComment&comment=1549217

[DaLoCo]

I have converted a road bike, not as 'clean' as a track frame and fiddly to get the right combination of chainwheel/rear 'sprocket' but works and was not expensive to do ...

 

http://www.thehubsa...._1#entry1549217

Sweet!!!

 

Likey the bikey

[Speedophile]

I ride a 54 (from what i can remember) Its been a long time since I've cycled.

 

I realize track bike would be preferred, but they seem to be quite scarce second hand. I don't mind the handy work converting a bike. It actually sounds like a fun winter project. Also, I have friends that are very handy with a spray gun, and the idea of a custom bike is very attractive at this moment

[Speedophile]

I have converted a road bike, not as 'clean' as a track frame and fiddly to get the right combination of chainwheel/rear 'sprocket' but works and was not expensive to do ...

 

http://www.thehubsa...._1#entry1549217

 

NotSoBigBen, that is almost EXACTLY what I have in mind that's a very nice bike bud.

[patches]

This was posted in the JHB Critical Mass FB group (not by me), and intended (with love) for all the fixie riders... thought I'd sare it here

 

[DaLoCo]

If I had my way I would build something like this!!!!

[Grebel]

If I had my way I would build something like this!!!!

 

You'd have to get those shoes custom made though...

[NotSoBigBen]

 

[Speedophile]

 

 

If you don't mind me asking, what did this cost you to build? All that Ill do to this bike is fit a bull horn handle bar.

[NotSoBigBen]

Mmmmm very little, was my old GT road frame ..... free painting by a mate ..... my son in law owns a bike shop ...... he built those wheels for me to my own spec (radial front, non drive on the rear radial, 2 cross drive)

[Stretched@Birth]

I ride a 54 (from what i can remember) Its been a long time since I've cycled.

 

I realize track bike would be preferred, but they seem to be quite scarce second hand. I don't mind the handy work converting a bike. It actually sounds like a fun winter project. Also, I have friends that are very handy with a spray gun, and the idea of a custom bike is very attractive at this moment

54 is a small frame, but I have 2 that are about to go up in the classifieds if you're interested. Both Reynolds 531, both I'm guessing early to mid 70's. One is a RIH frame and fork, the other a Carlton frame only. Make me an offer I can't understand...

[Tuxstir]

Welcome and hope you find something suitable

This was my project,

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/97518-so-she-was-born/page__fromsearch__1

Edited May 29, 2012 by tedibear

[Speedophile]

Thats a nice bike tedibear.

 

I dont know if the traditional old school frame is what i want. I had something more modern in mind. like this...

 

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/speedophile/263466277_bc203a5a1b.jpg

 

Maybe a used bike that needs some TLC. Ill smooth it out and paint it in the color I want. The simplicity of a fixie is what appeals to me. I couldn't be bothered with the whole hipster scene.

 

here are is some more motivation

 

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/speedophile/WFIXY2.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/speedophile/2011-mash-cinelli-track-bike-004-570x379-730242.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/speedophile/2777842443_870532b261.jpg