Carlin
Likes Bikes and Dirt
After a little discussion regarding fixies elswheere on Farkin, I thought I would throw this up.
Anyway, I have an old Tange tubed lugged roadie frame from under the house that I am converting into a fixie.
Why? I don't really know, I don't see myself commuting on it as I live in a pretty hilly part of Sydney. So I suppose for the hell of it, to see what all the fuss is about, to see if I actually can ride a fixie. It seems to be the best thing for the frame having sat under the house for so long doing nothing.
Looking at the bike most of the stuff is salvageable, I have figured out that the least I need for the conversion is:
Hubs, spokes, rims,
Drive train: Chainring, Screw on cog, chain
Bar tape
A Little cable housing and a brake cable. (I think a front brake would be a must to begin with)
Anyway I'm really looking forward to the conversion.
So does anyone else here ride a fixie, how do you find it, any tips for the conversion or a beginner?
Anyway, I have an old Tange tubed lugged roadie frame from under the house that I am converting into a fixie.
Why? I don't really know, I don't see myself commuting on it as I live in a pretty hilly part of Sydney. So I suppose for the hell of it, to see what all the fuss is about, to see if I actually can ride a fixie. It seems to be the best thing for the frame having sat under the house for so long doing nothing.
Looking at the bike most of the stuff is salvageable, I have figured out that the least I need for the conversion is:
Hubs, spokes, rims,
Drive train: Chainring, Screw on cog, chain
Bar tape
A Little cable housing and a brake cable. (I think a front brake would be a must to begin with)
Anyway I'm really looking forward to the conversion.
So does anyone else here ride a fixie, how do you find it, any tips for the conversion or a beginner?
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