"Stevens" Posted May 28, 2013 Share Trial and error made me a single speed expert...well with road bikes anyway.Don't waste your time with 3/32 or 9-speed stuff if you using a spring loaded chain tensioner.I built my bike with 49 - 16 gearing to keep up with the fast groups. Loving it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_katman Posted July 17, 2013 Share Hi there. First post here. I wouldn't consider myself a cyclist, but I love browsing this site and ogling everyone’s machines. So I decided to build my own single speed – partly because I like the no-nonsense simplicity and partly because I liked the idea of a project. I bought a mid-80’s Le Jeune racer off Gumtree for R700, in a fair condition. Large frame – 59 or 60cm. Frame was still good, brakes were usable (Shimano 105) and the wheels were also salvageable after some spoke replacement and a hub service. I took a grinder to the frame to remove unwanted appendages, and then had it powder coated at a place in Paarden Island (orange – I figured if you’re going retro, you might as well go the whole hog). I ordered all the parts I needed from three online stores on ebay.co.uk. My wife had to go to London and could bring the parts back. These included Humpert Toulouse swept back bars, Charge Spoon saddle, Sturmey Archer crankset & chainring, Shimano rear cog, hub spacer set, bottom bracket, headset, old-school brake levers, brake cables, chain, Raleigh pedals and handlebar tape. I ordered a set of cheapish 28mm road tyres through my local bike shop (I wanted something just a little chunkier than normal road tyres) and I’m quite pleased with them. I'm running a 44/18 ratio, and it's pretty good for flat road commutes. Anyway, so here she is. quintonb, Thug, Hairy and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted July 17, 2013 Share http://www.bushnellt.../eccentric.html I have the Niner Biocentric II EBB in my SIR. Easy, neat and no squeak (so far!). If it ever squeaks/fails I'll try the Bushnell...thank for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted July 17, 2013 Share For someone who doesn't consider themselves a cyclist, you've picked out some great bits n pieces for this build! Humpert Toulouse, Sturmey Archer, Charge... Great job! Those fatter tyres really finish the commuter look. the_katman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_katman Posted July 17, 2013 Share For someone who doesn't consider themselves a cyclist, you've picked out some great bits n pieces for this build! Humpert Toulouse, Sturmey Archer, Charge... Great job! Those fatter tyres really finish the commuter look. Cheers man. I appreciate the comment. Wes84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat2forLife Posted August 14, 2013 Share I agree with Ryanpmb. Your bike looks really nice dude Well done Anyway, so I have decided to also build a single speed. If all goes well, I'll be building it with a 2005 Raleigh RC6000 frame (the white aluminium one). I want to powder coat it black. Yes, I know you all probably think that's very boring, but too bad. I've done a very bad rendering of my idea in Illustrator. I know it looks horrible and has no cranks or brakes, but it's the thought that counts I've also made my first purchases towards the bike A white San Marco Concor saddle, white Ritchey bar tape, red adonized headset spacers and top cap. Will be getting a set of Campy Chorus calipers over the weekend. Now this is a very long term project. I'm just buying stuff when I get a good deal and have some spare cash, so it probably doesn't justify it's own thread just yet. http://www.enjoyindigochild.com/misc/ss_render.jpghttp://www.enjoyindigochild.com/misc/IMG_0539.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intelintel Posted August 15, 2013 Share http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k488/alexboer2004/All%20City%20Big%20Block%205/CIMG8088_zps64320162.jpg http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k488/alexboer2004/All%20City%20Big%20Block%205/CIMG8083_zps0b8e1921.jpg http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k488/alexboer2004/All%20City%20Big%20Block%205/CIMG8074_zps607b15e5.jpg http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k488/alexboer2004/All%20City%20Big%20Block%204/CIMG7278.jpg http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k488/alexboer2004/All%20City%20Big%20Block%204/CIMG7276.jpg http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k488/alexboer2004/All%20City%20Big%20Block%204/CIMG7280.jpg Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q_here Posted August 20, 2013 Share So here's my Peace... Still working on the perfect ratio... The Ebb needs to be replace at a stage as well! Got seat post, that was quite a challenge! i am really enjoying this bike!! Raab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted August 20, 2013 Share So here's my Peace... Still working on the perfect ratio... The Ebb needs to be replace at a stage as well! Got seat post, that was quite a challenge!i am really enjoying this bike!! Snap! I have the same frame, bike is incomplete at the moment but I hope to have her up and running by the end of the month, seat post is quite an odd size no? Saw another one at Big Red this Sunday, cant wait to give it a bash on the Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q_here Posted August 20, 2013 Share Snap! I have the same frame, bike is incomplete at the moment but I hope to have her up and running by the end of the month, seat post is quite an odd size no? Saw another one at Big Red this Sunday, cant wait to give it a bash on the Peace cool beans!the one you saw at Big Red barn was the one on the picture with the tree(the other side of the tree) Got a seat post from Bouwer broers in Pretoria, its a 26.8mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted August 20, 2013 Share cool beans!the one you saw at Big Red barn was the one on the picture with the tree(the other side of the tree) Got a seat post from Bouwer broers in Pretoria, its a 26.8mm After replying I had a look at your pic again and recognized the Epicon on the other bike.Will def see you guys out on the trails sometime Q_here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted August 20, 2013 Share So here's my Peace... Still working on the perfect ratio... The Ebb needs to be replace at a stage as well! Got seat post, that was quite a challenge! i am really enjoying this bike!!Interesting spoke layout on those wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Interesting spoke layout on those wheels. Rolf Dolomites. Similar lacing to some of their road wheels.. Ryanpmb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes84 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Ok, my Columbia GFishy2009-03-26 22:30:24 Dude please explain how you came about the saddle and handle bars? I want!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 27, 2013 Share My sons First SS. Its a real Bad Ass!! jcmeyerSS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted October 27, 2013 Share My sons First SS. Its a real Bad Ass!! McLovin it Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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