Fixie Project

[NotSoBigBen]

Had a 'sneak peek' yesterday - looking damn fine I must say

[Baaisikilist]

Got the frame back from anodizing (eventually), and it didn't come out the way I wanted it. Finish quality was shoddy and I wasn't in the mood to keep driving from the south to Sebenza till they got it right.

Decided to have it sprayed. Something I should have just done in the 1st place.

Happy with the result.

 

[Baaisikilist]

Just waiting for the saddle to arrive, and need to get the bar tape on, and decide what I want to do as far as pedals go. And put the 16 tooth on the back so I can get the chain tension etc sorted.

 

[Baaisikilist]

Will post better pics when it's complete.

[Tractor]

NICE!!! Who did the spray painting for you?

[Tumbleweed]

Just waiting for the saddle to arrive, and need to get the bar tape on, and decide what I want to do as far as pedals go. And put the 16 tooth on the back so I can get the chain tension etc sorted.

 

 

Get chain tensioners.

[Baaisikilist]

A mate of mine owns Hi-Tech Mag Repairs in Alrode. Sprayed it for me as a favour.

[urbanroyal]

Yoh.... that is mooi

[LOOK695]

Just waiting for the saddle to arrive, and need to get the bar tape on, and decide what I want to do as far as pedals go. And put the 16 tooth on the back so I can get the chain tension etc sorted.

 

Very nice. The clearance is not much between frame and front wheel or is only so on the foto?

[Tumbleweed]

Very nice. The clearance is not much between frame and front wheel or is only so on the foto?

 

My Madison has about the same clearance.

[rock]

how did i miss this thread, awesome.

 

whats the idea with saddle and bar tape? Matching leather?

[Clinton - theCOW]

Leather would be awesome!

[Ryanpmb]

Very nice. The clearance is not much between frame and front wheel or is only so on the foto?

That's a track bike for you... Common problem when commuting on these things is the front of ones foot touching the back of the front wheel when turning... track bikes weren't designed to steer too much...

[rock]

That's a track bike for you... Common problem when commuting on these things is the front of ones foot touching the back of the front wheel when turning... track bikes weren't designed to steer too much...

 

that's happens on my road bike......*small frame syndrome*

[Baaisikilist]

how did i miss this thread, awesome.

 

whats the idea with saddle and bar tape? Matching leather?

 

And bingo was his name-o...

Brown Charge Spoon saddle and Brown Bike Ribbon bar tape.

If I can find brown pedal straps that grab me then I'll put those on a set of chrome/polished flat pedals.

And designing some sort of logo for the seat tube.

Edited June 26, 2014 by MTBaaisikilist

[Baaisikilist]

Very nice. The clearance is not much between frame and front wheel or is only so on the foto?

 

Yeah, the clearance is about 2-3mm if that. I'm gonna fool around at Hector Norris on it and mainly do a critical mass or 2 on it, otherwise it's an ornament for my study wall. Need to make some classy, low key wall hanging/mounting brackets for it too.

And a matching pisspot helmet.