Which (Vintage) Frame for Fix Geared Bike?
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1960 something JC Higgins step through for chilling out
1984 Lotus Eclair for hauling and commuting
And my next build will be a path racer type build for pure fun.
1960 something JC Higgins step through for chilling out
1984 Lotus Eclair for hauling and commuting
And my next build will be a path racer type build for pure fun.
? I had pics. Hmm
My singlespeed using a converted cassette hub. I don't use it that much although it is comfortable. I put a bright green road fork on it and I also used a derailleur and converted it to a chain tensioner. Gonna have to take a pic of it tomorrow.
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My first one was made from an old Hercules three speed. Small frame but I wanted to practice track stands. Old track frames are best, but they are usually expensive. I have built three from track frames and am working on the fourth one. I’ve even used 1938 - 41 Schwinn New world frames to make a fixie. I converted the forward facing drops to track style on it.
Again, nice bars! How does that do for quick rides and pushing on dirt or gravel roads? I can’t really ride anything with really skinny tires, because any ride I do has at least a mile or two off the pavement. Usually firm, but sometimes the sand is soft.
I like the biopace on my fixed gear.
Haven’t had any problems. I wouldn’t mind trying other sizes.
It’s a 46, a 42 would be cool, I could put it on the same bike. It has a Dingle in the back, so it would be totally messed up!
A fixed gear touring bike, running biopace with 2 gears, on 700cx 35 tires.
If you count the other side of the hub, I guess there are 4.
There is a two speed BMX freewheel over there. So I have 42-46 chainrings.
A 17-21 Dingle. And a 16/ 20 freewheel. I can ride just about anywhere I want.
Haven’t had any problems. I wouldn’t mind trying other sizes.
It’s a 46, a 42 would be cool, I could put it on the same bike. It has a Dingle in the back, so it would be totally messed up!
A fixed gear touring bike, running biopace with 2 gears, on 700cx 35 tires.
If you count the other side of the hub, I guess there are 4.
There is a two speed BMX freewheel over there. So I have 42-46 chainrings.
A 17-21 Dingle. And a 16/ 20 freewheel. I can ride just about anywhere I want.
Second attempt. It worked, but I found out the frame was bent.
Singlespeed Miyata tourer. This frame had a defect in the seat tube from the previous owner. It was also waaaaaaaay too small.
Old Unknown Schwinn with cassette hub.
Fixed gear build 3. 1983 Schwinn Traveler. I got rid of the frame after a few months because I found out that it was really bent.
I also have a 1980s Diamondback MTB with the cassette wheel from the Silver Schwinn on it, but using an Orgin8 conversion kit.
Singlespeed Miyata tourer. This frame had a defect in the seat tube from the previous owner. It was also waaaaaaaay too small.
Old Unknown Schwinn with cassette hub.
Fixed gear build 3. 1983 Schwinn Traveler. I got rid of the frame after a few months because I found out that it was really bent.
I also have a 1980s Diamondback MTB with the cassette wheel from the Silver Schwinn on it, but using an Orgin8 conversion kit.
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