Indi Condor
Not long after receiving this frame I fitted it out with some new Alex rims and a flip flop hub.
Unfortunately the steering didn't feel right so after pulling the headset apart I noticed one of the races was badly pitted.
Not wanting to replace the entire headset I pinched some bits off a donor bike. The original headset looks pretty nice to me
I have a new crank/bottom bracket and chain on the way so stay tuned for updates
Indi Condor
- filpee
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Re: Indi Condor
Postby ldrcycles » Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:57 pm
Looks nice, and i like that headset too .
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Re: Indi Condor
Postby HappyHumber » Sat Nov 05, 2011 4:13 pm
What's the plan with the paint?
I reckon it'd clean up nice as is.... some nice chrome & silver componentry will make for a nice subtle original lookin' ride, imho.
Did very much the same for a mate with an Indi Hawk of similar vintage with some fixed/free Alex rims.
I reckon it'd clean up nice as is.... some nice chrome & silver componentry will make for a nice subtle original lookin' ride, imho.
Did very much the same for a mate with an Indi Hawk of similar vintage with some fixed/free Alex rims.
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Re: Indi Condor
Postby filpee » Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:36 pm
Still undecided at the moment. There are a few spots of rust and someone seems to have been doing some painting nearby leaving lots of white paint specs on the frame.HappyHumber wrote:What's the plan with the paint?
I reckon it'd clean up nice as is.... some nice chrome & silver componentry will make for a nice subtle original lookin' ride, imho.
Did very much the same for a mate with an Indi Hawk of similar vintage with some fixed/free Alex rims.
As this is my first fixed gear bike for the time being all I am interested in is getting it up and running. After that who knows. I'll give it a good polish and see how it comes out
Sorted some brakes out today. Yay. Hopefully this means I'll have everything needed to complete it next weekend.
- filpee
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Re: Indi Condor
Postby filpee » Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:53 am
All done!. Well nearly, turns out I need to buy yet another tool to screw the bottom bracket on properly.
I am still undecided on the bars, they came off of a smaller bike which is why the rear brake cable doesn't reach (the front one only just) but as I will only be running this fixed the rear brake is not a big issue to me.
I just cannot get comfortable with these bars so thinking of switching to a flat bar. Give it a week or two before my mind is made up.
Also the white cranks/chain doesn't suit the bike.. oh well I can live with it for a while at least anyway
I am still undecided on the bars, they came off of a smaller bike which is why the rear brake cable doesn't reach (the front one only just) but as I will only be running this fixed the rear brake is not a big issue to me.
I just cannot get comfortable with these bars so thinking of switching to a flat bar. Give it a week or two before my mind is made up.
Also the white cranks/chain doesn't suit the bike.. oh well I can live with it for a while at least anyway
- filpee
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Re: Indi Condor
Postby filpee » Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:03 pm
whoohoo. bottom bracket tool sorted last night. took it out this morning for its maiden voyage. Good fun
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