Now everyone wants in on the SS act. Just finished this one for the latest SS convert from Road bike.
Nice, one of these days I will make me a Fixie, I notice on your bikes you like to right hand brake on the front. Where I am from, we have to set the bike up for the left hand front unless specified by the buyer to do so.
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
32.6 mph on a flat road on my single speed.
nice!
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Another Specialized Globe with internal hub gear on its way to becoming a single speed. This one belonged to a mate who recently got bitten by the single speed bug.
Let the magic begin!
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
Finished the Specialized Globe today and off it went. Starting another project tomorrow for another mate to convert hus Specialized Langster to flatbar.
Question.... I've polished aluminum engine cases until they shine, but unless I put a protective spray coating on them, they eventually oxidize.. Do you encounter that, too? (Was mine engine heat related?)
And if so, what product do you use to prevent it?
Love that brushed metal look!!!
(11-29-2014, 05:45 PM)hcjg1 Wrote: Finished the Specialized Globe today and off it went. Starting another project tomorrow for another mate to convert hus Specialized Langster to flatbar.
He should have some fun with that, light, tight, and right! did you give him the 48t and 16t combo? I do not think I can ever get over the the right hand front brake thang. Ha!
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
Finished the Langster today - I replaced the drop bar with an integrated carbon stem / handlebar. Running the usual 48x16 combo. I am in love with this bike. It had a unique feel to the way it rides and I really struggled to hand it over to the guy when he came to collect it. Its a 2014 with the flat sloping top tube. I'm due to build up an older 2008 model Langster soon and I could see the shape and the feel of the ally is different so I am eager to compare the 2 but I doubt it would feel like the 2014. If you get hold of one of these grab it today.
(11-30-2014, 03:51 PM)hcjg1 Wrote: Finished the Langster today - I replaced the drop bar with an integrated carbon stem / handlebar. Running the usual 48x16 combo. I am in love with this bike. It had a unique feel to the way it rides and I really struggled to hand it over to the guy when he came to collect it. Its a 2014 with the flat sloping top tube. I'm due to build up an older 2008 model Langster soon and I could see the shape and the feel of the ally is different so I am eager to compare the 2 but I doubt it would feel like the 2014. If you get hold of one of these grab it today.
Nice, I bet it makes for a light SS. one thing I notice about those frame's are tight tire clearance on the stays that limit choices. I just did Felt and it was way to tight in the rear and the fork for anything larger than a 25 tire. real bad for pad clearance to even remove the wheel. Pro's and con's to anything though
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
Raleigh Activator single speed conversion. The forks are completely seized but the rigid is sweet. Its running on a 44x15 gearing (not the usual) but it feels very good. The story with this bike is that I found it dumped under a bridge and it was in a very bad state with every part either siezed, rusted bent, broken and covered in grime. I knew it couldnt be restored to original spec.The frame was in good condition and with the horizontal drop outs I knew it would make a nice s/s conversion. I am replacing the black seatpost, quill stem and handlebar with alloy silver ones. Just goes to show that there are times when less is more.
My Winter commuter. Careers Subway Zero. Freewheel sprocket : Halo Clickster 16T with super quick pickup and Hope-like ratchet noise. Specialozed single speed wheels with Globe hubs. Tektro b-levers with Avid calipers. Rear tyre - Maxxis Detonator 700x28. Front tyre - Continental Grand Prix 4000S. Generic alloy cranks with 48T chainring. Mudguards enxtenders courtesy of Tango.