Speedophile Posted May 29, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLoCo Posted May 29, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted May 29, 2012 Share What size frame are you after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted May 29, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLoCo Posted May 29, 2012 Share 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#entry1549217Sweet!!! Likey the bikey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedophile Posted May 29, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedophile Posted May 29, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted May 29, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLoCo Posted May 29, 2012 Share If I had my way I would build something like this!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted May 29, 2012 Share If I had my way I would build something like this!!!! You'd have to get those shoes custom made though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedophile Posted May 29, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted May 29, 2012 Share 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted May 29, 2012 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted May 29, 2012 Share Welcome and hope you find something suitableThis was my project, https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/97518-so-she-was-born/page__fromsearch__1 Edited May 29, 2012 by tedibear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedophile Posted May 30, 2012 Share 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.jpghttp://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/speedophile/2011-mash-cinelli-track-bike-004-570x379-730242.jpghttp://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/speedophile/2777842443_870532b261.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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