Loose cog Posted January 17, 2014 Share Thank you, I saw your DHC. Thankfully you haven't destroyed it. It is nice. I too decided to convert an old Vitus 979 to SS and built it up without damaging the frame. There are lots of options and I used a chain tensioner for a bit with spacers filling up the rear freewheel hub. I rode it for a bit but I am now restoring it to as near original as I can get. Finished rebuilding another Vitus a few weeks ago which I am selling - see https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/73905-vitus-dural-979/ I live & work in Sandton so send me a PM when you are in the area and I would be happy to show you my bike(s). Also, plan to ride around Nector Norris Park at least once a week and so far Wednesday evenings have worked. IMHO, I would buy a damaged, or cheaper track frame and then go the full hog building it into a SS or Fixie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel1 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Finally she is complete! Hansom frame, DuraAce Crankset and used my track wheels for the picture DJR, danthunders, Baaisikilist and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel1 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Some videos we filmed while riding our fixies! Edited May 10, 2014 by Niel1 Gucci 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted May 10, 2014 Share Some videos we filmed while riding our fixies!Where can I see them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel1 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Where can I see them? These videos are all uploaded on vimeo. Cant you watch it with the link I posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted May 10, 2014 Share Niel, I don't know if it is only me, but no, I can't see any videos. I'm using Tapatalk and I don't know if that is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel1 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Niel, I don't know if it is only me, but no, I can't see any videos. I'm using Tapatalk and I don't know if that is the problem. I usually post the videos this way... Here's a link to one of our videos that was uploaded onto youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgH0Xcvlkb4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel1 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Niel, I don't know if it is only me, but no, I can't see any videos. I'm using Tapatalk and I don't know if that is the problem. Otherwise you will have to search these videos on Vimeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted May 10, 2014 Share Nice mnr, looks very lekker. You say it is "fixie" bikes so if I understand correctly the pedals turn when the wheels turn? Niel1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted May 11, 2014 Share Nice mnr, looks very lekker. You say it is "fixie" bikes so if I understand correctly the pedals turn when the wheels turn? Yip...you don't stop pedaling.. Niel1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel1 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Nice mnr, looks very lekker. You say it is "fixie" bikes so if I understand correctly the pedals turn when the wheels turn?Fixie=Fixed gear, so no free wheelLike tedibear said, you don't stop pedaling! We were spinning at about 150+ rpm coming down suikerbossie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted May 11, 2014 Share Fixie=Fixed gear, so no free wheelLike tedibear said, you don't stop pedaling! We were spinning at about 150+ rpm coming down suikerbossie!I saw the feet go round and round like mad, be careful not to tear a muscle or dislocate a joint with such high cadence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted May 11, 2014 Share Finally she is complete! Hansom frame, DuraAce Crankset and used my track wheels for the picture Hi Neil, the light/dark treatment on the DA crankset is very good looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel1 Posted May 11, 2014 Share I saw the feet go round and round like mad, be careful not to tear a muscle or dislocate a joint with such high cadence. haha remember: SPINNING IS WINNING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel1 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Hi Neil, the light/dark treatment on the DA crankset is very good looking! Shot man, appreciate it! Trackie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Posted July 9, 2014 Share WOW - amazing video!!! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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