First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby sbc_runnerkit » Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:06 am
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby BLU_FZ! » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:54 pm
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby nathann » Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:32 pm
Word.BLU_FZ! wrote:Quality,Ebay and STARS should never be used in the same statement
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby sbc_runnerkit » Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:39 am
ok...BLU_FZ! wrote:Quality,Ebay and STARS should never be used in the same statement
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby aaron » Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:28 pm
This is true in a lot of cases when it comes to bike parts and certainly true when it comes to rims and hubs (wheels).
Well made hubs with strong threads, laced to solid rims will cost more than what you paid for your Star Wheels.
If they sold them to you for that amount imagine what they obviously cost originally? Someone has to make a profit.
You're wheels will suit your riding until you become better, work those bike parts harder and need something to suit how you want to ride.
I'm 40 and I like old sh*t and old bike parts. My commuter was built in 1956. I'm pretty sure Star Wheels won't still be rolling in 54 years.
Hope you're riding is improving.
Ps how's the paint sticking to your chainring and cranks? Still look alright?
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby elStado » Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:54 pm
Good effort sbc, let us know how it fares as you use it.
I think I might get my project bike sandblasted then powdercoated, spray painting is costly, time consuming and inconsistent.
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby uMP2k » Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:13 am
If you still have it and want to put it back where it belongs, clear silicon is the business (the type they use for fish tanks, etc) just a bit on the back of the badge and it should stick to the head tube with no worries.
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby nathann » Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:51 am
Worth it? Just curious.
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby aaron » Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:27 am
I'd pay $60.
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby nathann » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:04 pm
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby darkhorse75 » Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:14 pm
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby nathann » Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:48 pm
And it has Quando hubs AND this: "Chain crank 42T x flip flop hub18T".darkhorse75 wrote:Aw, cmon guys it has 750cc tyres and foot paddle holders.
Anyway, it's up to 700 AUD!
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby PeteV » Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:54 pm
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby BLU_FZ! » Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:09 pm
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby BLU_FZ! » Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:11 pm
The only think that was worth keeping was the head badge,before and afteruMP2k wrote:hope you didn't throw out that nishiki head badge - rare enough things in Australia where most Nishiki frames were sold as Repcos.
If you still have it and want to put it back where it belongs, clear silicon is the business (the type they use for fish tanks, etc) just a bit on the back of the badge and it should stick to the head tube with no worries.
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby nathann » Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:33 pm
And then selling for more than double the price. How strange.
Besides, you could probably make a way more decent bike using $700. :S
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby elStado » Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:36 pm
You could buy a newly built flip flop fixie for $500.. with your choice of colours.nathann wrote:From rough calculations and guessing, it was probably around $300 spent on it.
And then selling for more than double the price. How strange.
Besides, you could probably make a way more decent bike using $700. :S
Old mate is dreaming asking that much for it.
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby Stovepipe » Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:01 pm
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby sbc_runnerkit » Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:59 pm
So far my bike still rolling great and the print and the print still fine.
And I got something to say.
Yes, my post on gumtree is a bit wrong, and the price is not resonable.
Because the ad was posted by my girl, and she has just misleading what I told her.
I changed already guys.
And please don't think I am that crazy ......thank you.
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby aaron » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:37 pm
It's still a rip-off at $500
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby virtuallyjohnny » Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:49 pm
a brand new masi speciale fixed for $549 (see http://www.tbe.com.au/product151358/detail/)
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a cobbled together nishiki...
But seriously, I am looking for a bike, which is a better choice:
Apollo Salt 2010 $499
Cell Mallet 2 $399
Mongoose Maurice $499
The Masi mentioned above is a 51cm, I need a 56cm. I am thinking the Cell is the way to go, unless I decide to go with the Salt and its bullhorns.
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby Kingfisher » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:59 am
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby sbc_runnerkit » Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:11 am
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Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Postby aaron » Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:15 am
Well it's unethical and therefore is a concern to me.Kingfisher wrote:I personally wouldn't pay that much for his bike, but hey, if he gets what he is asking for it then good luck to him. If someone is prepared to pay that much for his bike its not our concern. Buyer beware applies in every situation.
How would you feel Kingfisher if you bought this bike for $500-700 and it was worth less than $300 because you didn't know any different?
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