Bicyclettes

[adrian]

Anyone have a spare quill stem they can sell to me for cheap?

Size of my handlebars: 2.546 cm / 25.46 mm (25.4 mm should work)

[mlproject]

what length? i have a few in 25.4

[adrian]

What lengths do you have? Something around 100 mm with an angle under 90 degrees would be nice.

[mlproject]

i think i have a 120, 80, 100 and one other that is probably 90. all are road - little or no drop. the 100 is a nitto pearl i'd sell for $50 shipped and the rest for like $20 shipped, but they're nothing awesome.

[adrian]

pm'ed you about the $20 ones. just need a cheap one

[chim]

x-posted from Photography thread.

what kind of bike is this? it just looked really attractive..

EDIT: not the gangsta, fork is diff

[supleme crientele]

It was the brightest, most vibrant blue i've seen on a bike. lol thats stock?

08 raleighrush hours come in a pretty vibrant blue have have a similar shape

http://velospace.org/node/9074

[altwaev]

yeah i dont think thats a langster. kinda looks like a older giant bowery but the fork looks a little different. or a cayne uno but i dont think the uno's toptube slopes that much..

[mlproject]

rush hours don't slope

[altwaev]

older swobo sanchez's had straight blade and slope too

[Kemosabe]

I'm kind of new to building bikes and was looking for a pretty decent vintage frame to use.

Has anyone heard of these companies and knows if they are relatively well made frames:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Vitus-979-Frame-Fork_W0QQitemZ320292114172QQihZ011QQcategoryZ159000QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Klein-StageTour-frame-Circa-1979-1981-56cm_W0QQitemZ300252094646QQihZ020QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks

[chingon]

SUPERCONFESsioN: SO I built up my wheels, deep v's to DA LF and they are just sitting here, untensioned. I'm too lazy to finish the job because I know how frustrating truing it is and I don't have a truing stand...

LAZY AS FUC

[altwaev]

I'm kind of new to building bikes and was looking for a pretty decent vintage frame to use.

Has anyone heard of these companies and knows if they are relatively well made frames:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Vitus-979-Frame-Fork_W0QQitemZ320292114172QQihZ011QQcategoryZ159000QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Klein-StageTour-frame-Circa-1979-1981-56cm_W0QQitemZ300252094646QQihZ020QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks

If you give me more information about what you're looking for, i could help you out a little better.

For instance, if you're looking to build up a singlespeed/fixed gear, neither of those bikes are good options.

Have you determined your ideal size? One of those bikes is a 53cm and the other is a 56!

[Kemosabe]

I'm looking to build a fixed gear.

I'm not completely positive on my ideal size since I'm sure im going to get a little taller in the next year or so. Right now I'm about 5' 8 1/2.

I also found this:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/815915179.html

Would that be a better frame for a fixed gear?

[altwaev]

I'm looking to build a fixed gear.

I'm not completely positive on my ideal size since I'm sure im going to get a little taller in the next year or so. Right now I'm about 5' 8 1/2.

I also found this:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/815915179.html

Would that be a better frame for a fixed gear?

Yes, that's better for a fixed gear, but it's way too small for you. Price is way more than you need to spend for just a frame, probably.

Is there a particular reason you want to build a bike as opposed to buying one complete? Building a bike up requires some time, knowledge, and specialized tools.

I'd recommend going to a bike shop, if you can, and trying out some different bikes to get an idea of what size you are. Keep an eye on complete bikes on craigslist so you can size up and ride em before committing.

If this is going to be your first fixed gear, i'd say find a decent, well-fitting, complete bike. New or Used, doesnt matter. Get out riding ASAP and work on your skills! Then, you can start building up something custom - but you'll be able to ride in the meantime!

[will 1 am]

So while cleaning my basement today I saw a Gitane 10 speed bike in the storage room. It was my fathers from the 60's. All I know for sure is it needs new wheels/tires and possible a new gear system (dont know the right name).

I was trying to figure out what size, brand, etc. etc. to get for the parts, I was thinking about taking it to the bike shop but I have always been interested in building road bikes/fixed gear bikes.

I have built a bike but it was a ape crate esque bike. I used Schwinn parts and things of the sort but I had help from a local guy who built bikes like that,

So back to the main question, how do I figure out what size of parts to get or whatever I need to know to change the gears and wheels. Also, would it be possible to convert it to fixed gear?

sorry for shitty iphone pics

[Icicle Cubicle]

nicicle cubicle. looks like fun. you guys should have rode your beaters down the hill after that shot.

don't call it frisco. don't call it a fixie.

transferring stations to good ol' NYC come spring. cant wait to run into you.

[m1sterko]

i wish i had gootten the raleigh.. only problem was frame too small.

ooooh well! x)

chingon why not get it trued at a bike shop?

or do you not wanan spend money

[scoleo]

I'm kind of new to building bikes and was looking for a pretty decent vintage frame to use.

Has anyone heard of these companies and knows if they are relatively well made frames:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Vitus-979-Frame-Fork_W0QQitemZ320292114172QQihZ011QQcategoryZ159000QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Klein-StageTour-frame-Circa-1979-1981-56cm_W0QQitemZ300252094646QQihZ020QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks

vitus/alan makes some dopeass frames.. track ones are so hard to find

jun takahashi's

[supleme crientele]

whaaaaat?

http://www.pedalmafia.com/bikecheck426.html

[terrible!]

I saw one of those for like $375. Should I get it?

Its an Aero sprint bike...

[Wolves]

That kind of looks stupid.

[epitaph220]

terrible purchase

[terrible!]

Pretty sure I'm going to get it if its still available.

I'm so terrible!

[wild style]

gene spicer and shit

[Wolves]

where the fuck you gonna ride that?

[terrible!]

To work...will switch off with my Mark V.

GOT BEEF?!?!?!

[Wolves]

Got beef? No beef. I'm just saying you'll look weird riding that on the street. What's wrong with the Mark V? I like the Mark V.

If that's your thing go ahead.

[terrible!]

I was just kidding. Theres absolutely nothing wrong with the Mark. Its sorta like having more than one car.

[Wolves]

Oh def. Can't you get something like... a recumbent or something? lol.