My first fixie - Project MBK SS

[Mulger bill]

thanks for tips Marty and Verbs looks like I have 122mm BCD (obsolete ) so
I reckon it's gonna stay the way it is

Musta missed this. I might be able to help you Dodge. I'll check the shed in the morning.

Shaun

[Mulger bill]

G'Day Dodge.

Sorry mate I checked the shed. I've got one 122 BCD ring but I doubt a 53t Stronglight would do the job on a FG.

Shaun

[dodgiebros]

G'Day Dodge.

Sorry mate I checked the shed. I've got one 122 BCD ring but I doubt a 53t Stronglight would do the job on a FG.

Shaun

Hey thanks for checkin' for us Shaun and yeah 53T a bit high (for me anyways ), she's just for casual street cruising mate cheers.

[dodgiebros]

Looking really good mate, maybe try a different crank ?

Yeah I know what ya mean, it looks crap with the big ring like that so I've modified it a bit . I cut the outer ring off, filed the fingers and bolted the inner ring hard up against them. It has put the chain alignment out a couple of mm but it still runs freely. I know it's a bit bodgy but it is a budget project keeping with original equipment where possible. My 36H flip-flop has arrived so next job is to polish up the original rim and build the wheel, then I'll be happier with the looks. Ya see a few bikes out there with odd wheels and it just doesn't look right I reckon
Oh... I changed the seat too

MBK 01/03/2010

[dodgiebros]

gee, after all the stuffing around with the crank, I reckon I could have gottin' away with using the big ring after all oh well, ya live and learn I suppose

[Scuba23]

You've done a great job with the new mods! cant wait to see the new wheels.

[dodgiebros]

UPDATE: I finally built back wheel

[dodgiebros]

G'day lads,

I wanted to show the Stronglight cranks I had updated the beast with but unfortunately I didn't get any photos before this happened. I was run off the road, hit the gutter and face planted the concrete.

Comparing the before and after pics, the steering angle is much steeper

I must give a rap for the Maxxis Detonator tyres though... I don't know how, but it didn't puncture

BEFORE


AFTER

[flashrider]

Man, that's a bummer!! Err....more time to do the Saronni?

[dodgiebros]

haha yeah ..... I should pull me finger out and make a start on that one

[jaseyjase]

now you have a 'tight' geometry super agressive racer frame! ebay fTW! (jokes obviously)

wit the saronni, im sure a few people here would be happy to unburden you and take it off your hands