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I've joined the fixie set (kinda) Knocked this together with a spare frame while the proper frame gets painted. Just need some front brake pads and time to ride it now. I've already scared myself riding it out the driveway and back (sloped driveway). After too many years with freewheel hubs I'm guessing it will be a slow start, somewhere flat and no traffic. THe only bits I have bought for this one are the wheels.



my phone decided that 'soft focus' would make it look better!

bychosis wrote:I've joined the fixie set (kinda) Knocked this together with a spare frame while the proper frame gets painted. Just need some front brake pads and time to ride it now. I've already scared myself riding it out the driveway and back (sloped driveway). After too many years with freewheel hubs I'm guessing it will be a slow start, somewhere flat and no traffic.



my phone decided that 'soft focus' would make it look better!

if it's fixed you don't need the back brake(thats what your legs are for), take the back off and put the pads on the front.

Just remember... Neverstoppeddalin!

kreyziest wrote:Finished this last night and scratch the left stay this morning while taking pics...... grrrrrrr

Bob Jackson Vigorelli 52

Selling already??

BRLVR.v2 wrote:if it's fixed you don't need the back brake(thats what your legs are for), take the back off and put the pads on the front.

I've heard about not needing a brake on the back, the pads I had are pretty old, so I'm going to let them bed in where I dont need extra braking power.

BRLVR.v2 wrote:Just remember... Neverstoppeddalin!

Sounds interesting... I've already discovered the difference purely in mounting and taking half a pedal stroke in the backyard. Feet keep going!

BRLVR.v2 wrote:Selling already??

Saw this up for sale, tempted but broke atm!

PeteV wrote:

BRLVR.v2 wrote:Selling already??

Saw this up for sale, tempted but broke atm!

52 would be a tad small for you wouldn't it?

I have slightly re-jigged the presentation of my Gulf bike...a little less orange

Before:



Now:





The tyres are 32c but, I'll be fitting 28c in the coming days
Also, I plan to get a silver cross lever as the black stands out a bit too much IMO

I hope people find this configuration slightly less offensive

BRLVR.v2 wrote:

PeteV wrote:

BRLVR.v2 wrote:Selling already??

Saw this up for sale, tempted but broke atm!

52 would be a tad small for you wouldn't it?

I've got short arse legs and average torso. My ideal frame is 54 top tube and 50 ST ctc, hard to buy second had in those measurements!

PANZR wrote:I have slightly re-jigged the presentation of my Gulf bike...a little less orange

Before:



Now:



I hope people find this configuration slightly less offensive

I think it's a little under-donw now. Maybe throw the orange chain back on, or the tyres (prob not both)

I think the orange grips and saddle set it off before, not a fan of colour tyres and I think the black brake lever works fine with the black tyres.

Okay, thanks for the feedback...a quick Photoshop...

How about



or just

I'll put in a vote for orange chain and saddle.

I dont usually like coloured chains but this one works!

Oh bugger...I should've asked you guys before I went out and bought a new chain and saddle

Don't be ridiculous, it's not important what we think looks good, it's what YOU like. .

The other option is to pain the fork blue and keep your new parts! Either way it's what you think of it that matters, we aren't the ones riding it

PANZR wrote: Now:







I hope people find this configuration slightly less offensive

I think this config is perfect, don't you dare put that hideous orange chain back on.
As conversions go this is one of the tastier offerings in this thread.

I think it's time for you to source out an 80's true track geo,undrilled, aussie built classic and give it the orange and blue treatment.

PANZR wrote:I have slightly re-jigged the presentation of my Gulf bike...a little less orange

Before:



Now:





The tyres are 32c but, I'll be fitting 28c in the coming days
Also, I plan to get a silver cross lever as the black stands out a bit too much IMO

I hope people find this configuration slightly less offensive

hi mate, what are those bars you're running/rocking/<insert trendy term here> now?

The bar is a 'no name' brand similar to the Soma Major Taylor

BRLVR.v2 wrote:
I think it's time for you to source out an 80's true track geo,undrilled, aussie built classic and give it the orange and blue treatment.

Most definitely...trouble is finding a large enough frame for me that wont cost a fortune

PANZR wrote:Oh bugger...I should've asked you guys before I went out and bought a new chain and saddle

Ask ten guys get ten opinions - none matching

I'm intrigued by the black front hub myself. Less noticeable in reality I'd expect, but in profile here it really stands out from the rest of the lightish colour palette. The black tape helps to mediate it I guess.

Not as simple a task to switch a hub out though

ldrcycles wrote:Don't be ridiculous, it's not important what we think looks good, it's what YOU like. .

so true. I like the origial gulf colors and the light blue and orange looked fantastic...i would ride your bike in a hearbeat.

Hey PANZR is this yours too http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... 28&t=52281" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I know the username is diff, but thought you may have changed at some stage.

That is pretty cool for a VISP with aerosporks!

I wish it were mine
It may be a VISP but, the detail and the high component spec make it a truly outstanding build IMO...and I really appreciate the high quality photos too

[quote="ray"]Just after putting together my fixie/single-speed about a fortnight ago to take it for a midnight test ride:



Since my original post back in May I have:
- replaced brake levers with some bar end TT levers
- replaced heavy alloy 50mm wheelset with some very light 50mm Farsport chinese carbon wheels in comparison (will probably get some cinelli decals to add some colour to the bike)

Took the bike for a spin to Redcliffe on Saturday and a Riverloop in slightly wet conditions today and the wheels felt so much lighter and easier to accelerate