The R3V Bicycle Thread

[scabzzzz]

I rode fixed before I bought anything.

The problem is the frame on the Peugeot is beyond repair. So I have a complete fixed bike minus the frame. Thus why I said I should just look for a track frame above.

The Cannondale is complete and it is a lot of fun even the way it is. I think I am going to continue to ride it the way it is while I wait for a frame/build the fixie. The Cannondale really just needs some new tires and bar tape to make me happy.

Just buy a track frame then? The money you spent on that Cannondale could have bought you a nice frame.
And what happened to the Peugeot frame? Did I miss a post?

http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1084

[T3rd Ferguson]

Just buy a track frame then? The money you spent on that Cannondale could have bought you a nice frame.
And what happened to the Peugeot frame? Did I miss a post?

http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ls&ProdID=1084

Apparently it is damaged beyond repair, I am wondering why too.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Time for risers, these drops suck. They were cool w/ geared bicycle in HS, not now. Feels too unstable way down there.

[scabzzzz]

What kind of drops are they? Clamp size? Price? :)

[Turf1600]

What kind of drops are they? Clamp size? Price? :)

I have some solid black ones I'll trade you for a brake lever :)

[scabzzzz]

The Peugeot is dead. The headtube is buckled into the top/bottom main tubes, and the headtube itself is ovalized. Fork of course is bent too. The shop that was going to straightened gave up when the tools didn't fit into the headtube since it's ovalized.

I'm looking for a track frame, I doubt I am going to convert the Cannondale. I bought the Cannondale because it was a good deal, in awesome shape, and it's something I could ride and enjoy while (and after) I build a dedicated fixie.

I see. Well it sounds like you're doing what you should. Just buy one of those frames off Bike Island. They are cheap, good build quality, and good geometry for bar spins and quick skids. 200 shipped and you get to choose the color and swap all your parts on.

[scabzzzz]

I have some solid black ones I'll trade you for a brake lever :)

I want traditional track drops and not those robot style drops that come with our bikes :rofl:

[Farbin Kaiber]

Old skool 80's nitto's. I'll have to get the specs for ya.

[scabzzzz]

Are they the ones that came on the bike stock?

[Farbin Kaiber]

Si. I assume, but then again, the bike was stock back in the 80's, I don't know what the PO did to it.

[scabzzzz]

Word... thanks for your help man. I really want the vintage steel lug authenticity though. There is a local charity that gets bikes donated to them that they fix up and give away (kids bikes). They also get lots of adult bikes donated and they started selling them to raise money for fixing up the kid's bikes. They have about 400-500 bikes in a warehouse. I found an old 58cm Fuji at the bottom of a stack that I am going to build up. Horizontal dropouts. So not 100% but I wanted (track ends) but it's a complete bike for $50 and I'd rate it a 7-8 out of 10 especially considering it's age.

Ok fair enough.
Well, I present to you this:

http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_228&products_id=329

Take it to someone local that can TIG it, and you can make your own track frame. If you cut the horizontal drops off, and move it back like a cm or two, then you'll get that dope geometry of the rear wheel back so far into the bottom rear forks. I dunno if you have any bike builders locally, but if you take it to a decent fabricator, they should be able to do it for you.

You're welcome :D

[Erik]

^^ That's badass! That might be something I would have to look into with my frame. It has semi horizontal drop outs but the guy at the LBS said it might be hard to get it to work since there isn't much room to tighten the chain with.

[Rob]

There is a local charity that gets bikes donated to them that they fix up and give away (kids bikes). They also get lots of adult bikes donated and they started selling them to raise money for fixing up the kid's bikes.

TJ, is it Trips for Kids? My MTB club does a lot of stuff with their local chapter, getting kids out on the trails and stuff.

[Jand3rson]

Had another night ride last night, fun stuff. I love riding at night, gliding along the pavement at 20 mph not being able to see almost anything at all is an incredible feeling, scary as hell, but at the same time exhilirating. I can't skid very well though, because my wrist is still fucked up.

A few beauties from the web:

[Bavarian3]

Well school starts tomorrow and I might start my commute on my bike tomorrow as well.... a bit nervous.