My last three projects have been 24X3 fatties, so I've decided to go a completely different direction and build a 700c street bike. I've always wanted a vintage bike that I can really put some miles on, so when Don (Flat Tire on CABE) offered me a great deal on this project, I figured let's do it. I might be a little slow building at first as I am still finishing up the WF jet bike.
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So, anyway, on with the pics....
Here she is in all her glory. The patina is a bit past "prime", but I've decided to leave it as is. Thought about painting it flat black, but we'll see how this goes.
The stem is a little tall, but I am going to wait till final assembly to decide what to do. The seat is an old Mesinger. The bars are a set of Torrington's I got from Don. Going to run them flipped with grips on the end and up near the stem.
Since I am not using the skiptooth, I needed a new sprocket. Posted and ad, never found what I was looking for and while I was digging for parts for the Flyer, I found this. Honestly, it was exactly what I was looking for and it is 46t.
For tires, I wanted to go 700X40, but I also want this bike to haul butt, so I decided to try some WTB 700X32 "slicks". They have just enough tread to not kill myself in the rain, but should be super quick. If I don't like them, I'll use them on my commuter.
Finally the Origin8 700c deep V wheels that Chimi got for me. Coaster brake 700c....now that's cool right there. Flat black rims, spokes and hubs.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=65946&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
So, anyway, on with the pics....
Here she is in all her glory. The patina is a bit past "prime", but I've decided to leave it as is. Thought about painting it flat black, but we'll see how this goes.
The stem is a little tall, but I am going to wait till final assembly to decide what to do. The seat is an old Mesinger. The bars are a set of Torrington's I got from Don. Going to run them flipped with grips on the end and up near the stem.
Since I am not using the skiptooth, I needed a new sprocket. Posted and ad, never found what I was looking for and while I was digging for parts for the Flyer, I found this. Honestly, it was exactly what I was looking for and it is 46t.
For tires, I wanted to go 700X40, but I also want this bike to haul butt, so I decided to try some WTB 700X32 "slicks". They have just enough tread to not kill myself in the rain, but should be super quick. If I don't like them, I'll use them on my commuter.
Finally the Origin8 700c deep V wheels that Chimi got for me. Coaster brake 700c....now that's cool right there. Flat black rims, spokes and hubs.
