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Fix the hub, fix the problem

Sept. 29, 2006, 9:43 a.m.
nouseforaname
Posts: 3518
Joined: Dec. 17, 2003

Masi Speciale

Now thats "special" - mines on order in 56cm. Shame to retire the beater, but i've always had better than beater fixies whne money allows.

Sept. 29, 2006, 10:57 a.m.
NOM4D
Posts: 1213
Joined: Nov. 19, 2002

remember, in addition to the bike you'll need:
-chrome messenger bag
-trucker or "fidel" hat
-old-school adidas or puma shoes
-studded leather belt
-fitted cuffed pants
-no helmet
-6 pack of PBR

intelligent designer jeans
cornichons > dills

Sept. 29, 2006, 2 p.m.
Onegear
Posts: 1152
Joined: Sept. 16, 2003

That is one hot bike. The FGG page was loading to slow for me before i went to work so you beat me to page 2.

Thanks for the other input about dream cycle def check them out when I get back.
and looking at the above list all i have to do is acually get the fixie to complete the look :woot: almost there What goes with ally cats better than a 6er of PBR anyways

Sept. 29, 2006, 3:06 p.m.
nouseforaname
Posts: 3518
Joined: Dec. 17, 2003

LOL - me no hipster. But thanks for caring.

I can only tick the box of 1 of those 6, and i'm not skinny enough to be hip. Maybe i should give up the fixed riding and slip into the Rockabilly lifestyle - all i'd need to do is grow sideburns and get some check shirts…

Edit - i had to use wikipedia to find out what PBR was :mullet:

Oct. 18, 2006, 1:18 p.m.
Onegear
Posts: 1152
Joined: Sept. 16, 2003

Well I have finished it. A 56cm Fiori Roma, Redline Hubs, Moustache bars IRO 17t cog and 46 up front, A real hoot to ride like learning all over again. woo hoo. Thanks for all the help

Oct. 19, 2006, 9:19 a.m.
nouseforaname
Posts: 3518
Joined: Dec. 17, 2003

and some pictures would be awesome, cos there's not much better than looking at pictures of bikes

Oct. 19, 2006, 11:15 a.m.
Onegear
Posts: 1152
Joined: Sept. 16, 2003

Here's a couple pics, paint job to follow. I love the tape personally. such fun

Oct. 19, 2006, 9:26 p.m.
nouseforaname
Posts: 3518
Joined: Dec. 17, 2003

nice - i like the bars, good call on the frame. Conversions are WHERE ITS AT!

Oct. 22, 2006, 9:33 p.m.
blackwidow
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Joined: Oct. 1, 2006

I have been thinking about getting a fixed gear soon. I saw this on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem[HTML_REMOVED]ih=005[HTML_REMOVED]sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT[HTML_REMOVED]viewitem=[HTML_REMOVED]item=150045915152[HTML_REMOVED]rd=1[HTML_REMOVED]rd=1

What do you guys think about it? I live in the Reno, NV area if that helps

I figure for 300 bucks to my door step is not bad for a pretty well built 1st timer eh?

If you are not going all the way, why even go at all….

Oct. 23, 2006, 7:38 a.m.
nouseforaname
Posts: 3518
Joined: Dec. 17, 2003

Step 1 - Search craigslist for something in your size that looks pretty - make sure its a road frame that will take gears, pref from the 80's and made of steel
Step 2 - Buy it for $100 - $150
Step 3 - Use the remaining money to convert it/make it unique/ repaint it
Step 4 - Rock out.
Step 5 - post it here and get inspiration for N+1
The dawes has crappy hubs, and this is almost always a downfall to these cheap ebay type deals. Also it looks kinda dull (which is only MO).

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