My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
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My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby dodgiebros » Sun Mar 07, 2010 2:00 am
A couple of questions to start with:
I don't know if it has clear anodize (if there is such thing?) or paint so I'm unsure how to remove it? Will paint stripper work? If so, can it be used on Ally?
The studs on the down tube for the gear cables (pic below),I am unsure if it goes through the frame or bonded on each side? And how to remove?
Before
The fun part, dismantling
All in bits
Gear studs???
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby dodgiebros » Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:06 am
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby rearviewmirror » Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:11 am
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby dodgiebros » Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:32 am
or 2. (just a thought) is to get a good friend of mine who is an awesome boilermaker to make (or purchase if possible) and weld in horizontal dropouts (what are track ones called?)... except he just doesn't know it yet He owes me a favor anyways But I will run it by him and see what he thinks. Has anyone else out there done this type of operation?
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Postby rearviewmirror » Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:20 pm
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby dodgiebros » Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:27 pm
Hey thanks for pointing that out rearview I didn't think of thatrearviewmirror wrote:You won't be able to run a Singlelator on a Fixie, you could run it Singlespeed with freewheel, but as a fixie the singlelator would get ripped off when you put pressure on the pedals.
So my options now are freewheel only or frame mod I'm starting to wonder now
ok, questions to self:
1. Do I need a fixed wheel? not really but see Q2 & Q3
2. If so, why? um.. cause it's cool and I can skid??? actually I don't know why I'd need it fixed
3. If not, Is it ok to have freewheel only with the tensioner there looking odd and defeating the purpose of having a straight chain and no junk on the bike? I don't think so
4. Is it worth trying to get the frame mod? As rearview said with regards to safety etc. atm it's my favourite option until I know if it can be done with not too much hassle
5. Do I just restore her back to original condition? see Q6
6. If so, is it worth it for a tired low spec groupset and other bits? I'm thinking no not worth it
7. or if so, do I try and source a newer (old stock) higher spec groupset (105 8/9sp maybe?)and wheels if going for good price? not sure, I don't know what's out there
8.Why am i so confused? :mrgre:
feedback on my dilemma would be greatly appreciated as I've started pulling my hair out What would you guys do?
thanks in advance ....Troy
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby brendan03 » Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:05 pm
Clean it up, put it on ebay and buy a more suitable frame with the profits.
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby brauluver » Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:02 am
Why waste bucks on on modifying a low end frame when you could get an ally giant bowery or Gt gutterball with fork ends and nice new bits?
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby dodgiebros » Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:25 pm
I did check out that 'magic gear calculator' out and thought yeah, would be great to jag the right combination of sprocket/ cog but wondering just how accurate it is? I mean, a mm in one direction can be a lot on chain tension. Has anyone out there done this with success?
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby rearviewmirror » Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:36 am
dodgiebros wrote:tnx for input lads . I finally caught up with boily mate this morning and showed him what I wanted and he took it on with "too easy mate". He even offered to fill the holes in the down tube, remove cable guides and polish the whole thing to a mirror finish ,say's he's got all the polishing tools (which is awesome cause it's painful and time consuming polishing by hand ). Can't wait to see how it turns out
I did check out that 'magic gear calculator' out and thought yeah, would be great to jag the right combination of sprocket/ cog but wondering just how accurate it is? I mean, a mm in one direction can be a lot on chain tension. Has anyone out there done this with success?
I've never seen one with the "magic gear" combo, but I can't imagine it's all that great. I am very sensitive to chain tension, I can't stand any slop in a fixie drivetrain. Go for the mod, or pick up a cheap track frame, you'll like it. One other advantage is that you will likely change gear ratio's occasionally, depending on your fitness and terrain.
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby dodgiebros » Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:35 pm
Yeah I'm with ya on that one rearview, chain tension has to be just right. And changing cogs, I've already changed from 42x16 to 42x15 on other fixie and may even go higher... if I keep at itrearviewmirror wrote: I've never seen one with the "magic gear" combo, but I can't imagine it's all that great. I am very sensitive to chain tension, I can't stand any slop in a fixie drivetrain. Go for the mod, or pick up a cheap track frame, you'll like it. One other advantage is that you will likely change gear ratio's occasionally, depending on your fitness and terrain.
Plus I will have a higher toothed freewheel otherside for those wimpy moments
Was looking around on Sheldons last night and found this:
I'm wondering if this would be the way to go? Has anyone else out there have one? etc. I'm thinking it's gonna save me butchering the frame (which mate hadn't started yet).
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby wqlava1 » Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:35 pm
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
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Project Peleton - on the road :)
Postby dodgiebros » Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:04 pm
I was gonna give it the full treatment but thought 'stuff it, just put it back together and RIDE IT'
I was even too lazy to grind the chainring bolts down to ditch the small ring (they're both together on the inside of the spider) ...it does need a new chainring (or new crankset) though, this one (RSX Hyperglide) mustn't be perfectly round as I have a loose spot on the chain ... one day... maybe
I went with the ONE hub (32h) (15t) laced to a Sun rim, 1/8th chain, chucked on an old Bontrager Select front wheel with a Promax lever on the original RSX calliper. Oh, and a couple'a 'Monster' servo promo stickers
I've been riding her for a couple of months now and actually prefer it over my half decent roadie , especially on our weekend group rides, the geared folk think I'm crazy
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Re: Project Peleton - on the road :)
Postby wqlava1 » Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:52 pm
Looks good, and I understand from the fixie i ride around during the week on the flat-ish area of Adelaide how much simple enjoyment you can get from a simple bike. It seems to be themed at each end - silver at the rear (seatpost, bidon holder & spokes) and black at the front. I understand that - I say to myself that I like silver stuff then I can't get a silver brake cable hanger or handlebars of the exact bend I want or other bits and find all this black stuff on the bike - and I'm still happy!dodgiebros wrote:Well I finally pulled my finger out and got this thing on the road.
I was gonna give it the full treatment but thought 'stuff it, just put it back together and RIDE IT'
I was even too lazy to grind the chainring bolts down to ditch the small ring (they're both together on the inside of the spider) ...it does need a new chainring (or new crankset) though, this one (RSX Hyperglide) mustn't be perfectly round as I have a loose spot on the chain ... one day... maybe
I went with the ONE hub (32h) (15t) laced to a Sun rim, 1/8th chain, chucked on an old Bontrager Select front wheel with a Promax lever on the original RSX calliper. Oh, and a couple'a 'Monster' servo promo stickers
I've been riding her for a couple of months now and actually prefer it over my half decent roadie , especially on our weekend group rides, the geared folk think I'm crazy
What i don't understand is the saddle pointing up marginally - that has always been a pain in my experience. Still if it works for you...
I have a question. i need to pull my secondhand ENO hub apart to fix (change I think) the bearings. Did you get any instructions about how to pull the hub apart in doco that came with your new one?
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby dodgiebros » Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:49 pm
I hadn't noticed but it does look themed
it's just the way it went together with what I had lying around...but cool, I'll go with it
As for the saddle, I do like them raised slightly at the front but for some reason I need this one higher to be comfortable. I does look odd though
You're in luck!!! I've found the instructions for the ENO hub.... let me know if you can't read it and I'll try something different?... I have no scanner so using camera.
DISSASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
PS. I hope you can make sense of 'em
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby HLC » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:59 pm
My only comment is go to your LBS and spend the $9 on some single chainring bolts.
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby dodgiebros » Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:07 am
You know, the times I have been to my LBS for this and that, I've always walked out thinking 'there was something else I needed....'
But now I have no excuse, I bought a cheap crankset online
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby BRLVR.v2 » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:53 am
What happened to this option?dodgiebros wrote:tnx for input lads . I finally caught up with boily mate this morning and showed him what I wanted and he took it on with "too easy mate". He even offered to fill the holes in the down tube, remove cable guides and polish the whole thing to a mirror finish ,say's he's got all the polishing tools (which is awesome cause it's painful and time consuming polishing by hand ). Can't wait to see how it turns out
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Re: My 2nd Fixie - Project Peleton
Postby dodgiebros » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:05 am
A look around and ya get to see the picture, he's a classic 'GonnaDooWundy'............ just like me
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