Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby BLU_FZ! » Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:38 pm
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby aaron » Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:43 pm
I did that once and regretted it for a long time.
Painted stems look weird in my opinion.
B43s are really heavy and only needed for tricking.
Nice red colour though.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby BRLVR.v2 » Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:34 pm
Bit of adifference in drewing a low end repco frame and a cecil walker though!aaron wrote:I wish you hadn't posted all the pics of filing things off.
I did that once and regretted it for a long time.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby christianeh » Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:51 pm
During the week I went in to Games Workshop and bought some gold paint and a paint brush to do the pin-striping.
I've been using acrylic paint all along which was lucky as when I came to do the pin-striping I could easily wipe the gold paint off if I made any mistakes. Had a hangover so my hand wasn't as steady as I would have liked. I found it really hard to get the pin-striping even, but as long as you're not too close it looks fine. I painted around all the lugs except for the internal brake guides as I figure it would stand out too much and the main purpose for the them was to get a cleaner/minimalist look.
A wipe down with wax 'n' grease remover and a tack cloth and then it was back in the spray booth for some clear coat. I used two big cans of Power Plus from Supercheap. They cost about $20 each so they were fairly expensive. I laid down a good 5 or 6 layers of clear so that I won't go through it when I do the cut 'n' polish. I got my first 'paint run' due to a lapse in concentration Other than that it came out really good and I can't wait until next weekend to cut 'n' polish and wax the sucker! The photos don't really do it any justice but will hopefully give you some idea.
Wheels, cogs and chain will hopefully arrive some time this week. Really excited about that.
Been thinking about brake systems. I'm going to get a set of silver Miche brakes. They're el cheapo but from the reviews I've read they seem to do the job just fine. Also pretty sure my bro has a set on his fixie and he's still alive which is a good sign.
Now, the thing that's got me thinking is what levers to get. I'm going to get some track bars which won't allow much room for levers so I have been contemplating getting a duplex lever (http://www.paulcomp.com/duplexlever.html) that pulls on both brakes simultaneously. I'm still a bit iffy as to how they would look and their effectiveness. Anyone had any experience with this?
Over and out.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby jaseyjase » Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:47 am
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby christianeh » Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:41 pm
Thanks pal. Just after I started painting the pin-striping I realised that the pen would have been a better idea haha. Oh well, maybe next timejaseyjase wrote:paint looks good, well done. For the lining, a paint pen wouldve made things much easier
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby emilmh » Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:21 pm
You make it sound so much worse than it is. The paint is absolutely awesome. It looks better than some "professional" spray booth and air gun jobs ive seen.christianeh wrote:
I got my first 'paint run' due to a lapse in concentration Other than that it came out really good and I can't wait until next weekend to cut 'n' polish and wax the sucker! The photos don't really do it any justice but will hopefully give you some idea.
It's no Dura Ace but I couldn't find any better value! Have a close look at mine for quality/finish and performance. Maybe others have found better options though.christianeh wrote: Been thinking about brake systems. I'm going to get a set of silver Miche brakes. They're el cheapo but from the reviews I've read they seem to do the job just fine.
christianeh wrote: I'm going to get some track bars which won't allow much room for levers so I have been contemplating getting a duplex lever (<a href="http://www.paulcomp.com/duplex ... ke-levers/ single finger style
http://www.this link is broken/tektro-rl720-se ... ke-levers/ less bulky look (I have these on my Fuji if you want to see what they look and feel like)
http://www.this link is broken/dia-compe-tech- ... ke-levers/ Dirty harry's. They seem popular. If fact the size seems like it will fit around the normal bar thickness, and the thicker clamping section (I think it comes with a shim for the clamp) (I have similar traditional type bmx on my Centurion you can see what they look and feel like)
(sorry for crap linking, i d don't know how to hyperlink from just some text.)
I'm sure more experienced people can correct me and give more opinions.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby BRLVR.v2 » Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:53 pm
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby christianeh » Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:10 am
I took the cable guides off the top tube because they were rusted to hell (see photos from my first post) and having internal brake guides entering from the side makes for a cleaner look. Plus, lets face it, it's just fun grinding s#!t. I wanted the option of riding SS or fixed and as such will require a rear brake. Also, considering I've never ridden fixed before I think it's best for all parties involved that I have brakes.BRLVR.v2 wrote:wadda ya need a back brake for? Didn't you drew of the cable guides for clean look, and now you want to run a cable and rear brake on a fixed?
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby aaron » Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:18 am
They look AWESOME but are quite impractical!!
Find nice road instead.
I use a dual level on my polo bike and it's fantastic. Using one for road riding etc is not a good idea at all.
I'm pretty sure that they aren't designed for that.
I ride fixed and brakeless. If you want to ride fixed and want a a brake just go for a front one.
If you want single speed you'd be better have having a rear too.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby BRLVR.v2 » Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:43 pm
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Drewedmunga wrote:define! 'drew'
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby munga » Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:58 pm
break it down for me, yo
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby christianeh » Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:44 pm
Got out an old sock and buffed the s#!t out of it.
Ended up with what I reckon is on par with a pro job. Once again, the photos don't really do it justice but you get the idea.
All up it took about a month, a lot of elbow grease and patience and cost about $150 to paint. It's definitely not a cheap alternative but it was a great experience and learned a fair bit in the process. It also feels good to breathe new life into an old bike. Would love to do it again some time.
Still waiting on my rims, cogs and chain from the US. It's been over 2 weeks and I just want them already! I'll hopefully be able to put the bike together this weekend so that I can take it on its maiden voyage and break her in. Been thinking of sewing some leather handle grips and restoring an old saddle with the same leather. Would look nice and be another cool project.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby .isaac. » Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:54 am
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EDIT- Found the B43 silver post.
EDIT- Also, the way the frame turned out looks quite similar to Jim's red/gold pinstriped.
http://www.boutiquecycles.com/bikes/det ... dys_track/
without the white.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby christianeh » Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:14 pm
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby christianeh » Wed Nov 23, 2011 2:40 pm
His bike looks sweet. He must have great taste.isaac. wrote:EDIT- Also, the way the frame turned out looks quite similar to Jim's red/gold pinstriped.
http://www.boutiquecycles.com/bikes/det ... edys_track
without the white
My bro and I assembled the bike on the weekend using the wheels, cogs, and chain I had ordered and then used spare parts we had lying around to make up the rest of it. So at the moment it's ridable, but not very photogenic - although, I have to say that the gold chain against the red frame looks a million bucks! I took it for a ride around the neighbourhood just to test it out and it feels pretty nice and solid. I'm still waiting on a second hand Shimano 600 crankset, pedals, Nitto track bars (I couldn't resist - they look so beautiful), Tektro brake levers, and some braided brake cable. I will keep the old saddle on for the time being as I'm looking to find a cheap second hand saddle that I can restore (if anyone has a cheap one or they want to give me a freebie let me know ). I want to have the seat, grips and toe straps all in the same coloured leather.beachbum wrote:any more progress?
Also been thinking of making a leather saddle bag for fun.
As soon as it's put together with all the proper components I'll take some photos and post them up.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby HappyHumber » Wed Nov 23, 2011 2:56 pm
Do you have a saddle ready for the bike? why not source a cheap/sad old example of a good saddle and recover it in leather to match as well?christianeh wrote:Also been thinking of making a leather saddle bag for fun.
Hit me up via the BNA dm; I'll get an alert. If y'know, you know.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby christianeh » Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:07 pm
That's the plan. The grips and toe straps will be easy to make. Upholstering the saddle will be a bit harder but I think it's doable - I've seen it done on a few sites. I have a saddle already but it's in good condition and I reckon it's a bit of a shame to wreck it. I’d love to get a saddle that looks like the Selle San Marco Rolls.HappyHumber wrote:Do you have a saddle ready for the bike? why not source a cheap/sad old example of a good saddle and recover it in leather to match as well?christianeh wrote:Also been thinking of making a leather saddle bag for fun.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby munga » Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:26 pm
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby HappyHumber » Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:27 pm
Sniff around a bit. Place a WTB on here.. say condition of upholestry not important.. just neat rails & under side.. someone who's not as handy as you are might want to move an oldie on. Use your present one in the meantime.christianeh wrote:That's the plan. The grips and toe straps will be easy to make. Upholstering the saddle will be a bit harder but I think it's doable - I've seen it done on a few sites. I have a saddle already but it's in good condition and I reckon it's a bit of a shame to wreck it. I’d love to get a saddle that looks like the Selle San Marco Rolls.HappyHumber wrote: Do you have a saddle ready for the bike? why not source a cheap/sad old example of a good saddle and recover it in leather to match as well?
I have one of the later repro Rolls.. they are nice... but there are other nice classic models being remade. Some of the names escape me though
concors? regal?
I have an NJS marked Kashimax saddle from some old roadie (back when the stamp didn't mean much outside of Japan in the 80s) which looks a bit worse for wear. Might ride it a bit and if it's kind enough on my butt give it a new lease of life one day.
Hit me up via the BNA dm; I'll get an alert. If y'know, you know.
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