BFGoodrich road bike frame year? ... finished pictures 9/29

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

here's how it came out. I went with flat black deep V 700c rims laced to a Hi-Stop coaster hub. Thanks to someone here on RRB forums I replaced the 18t sprocket with a 22t sprocket so I can get up the hills around here with the stock 48t chain ring. I filed down every other tooth on the rear sprocket and it makes a neat ticky sound now with the skip toof chain.

Future upgrades might include a home made adjustable stem, more vintage looking bars, and a better leather seat.

 

[IronSpadeCycles]

Not bad at all for a $200 bike. I'm really digging it!

Later Travis

 

[thatismytruck]

This bike rocks.

 

[user 135]

Perfect. Digging the all-Black.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Not bad at all for a $200 bike. I'm really digging it!

Later Travis

and if it weren't for the wheels, it would have been a $10 bike.

 

[sean138]

Never really cared for Track bikes or roadies but this one is quickly changing my mind. Its very plain and simple but very cool and interesting at the same time. Very nice bike. I like it alot!
Sean

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Not bad at all for a $200 bike. I'm really digging it!

Later Travis

and if it weren't for the wheels, it would have been a $10 bike.

:lol: :lol: I really like the way this one is going, looks like a kick to ride.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

thanks for nice words everybody cheers

 

[cody-james]

Ian that is one of my favorite bikes on this site. It looks amazing and you answered my question about grinding down every other tooth.

 

[thatismytruck]

When you first look at this bike you say: "what a nice simple bike and frame." And it is .... until you really look at that frame. I love the nice smooth transitions between the top tube and the head tube. The grace of the forks. It's a very well thought out design and constructed so well. I cannot stop looking at it. Good on you Ian for building it up and not adding anything to it that would detract from it's beauty.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

^^ thanks buddy. that's not a tear in my eye.

 

[SSG]

This turned out very nice! Great job.

 

[thatismytruck]

^^ thanks buddy. that's not a tear in my eye.

I know. You have a bad cold. Your eyes are watering from that.

 

[Unchained]

Hey Ian,

Nice! It's looking positively sweet. Really digging the outcome!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

^^thanx bud!

 

[deorman]

The pedals seem incongruous w/the rims, some old time chrome steel traps would look better IMO. Great old bike. 8)

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

The pedals seem incongruous w/the rims, .... 8)

agreed. I'd like some old crusty quills.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

I was wondering ..do you stick the stand in your back pocket when you ride?....Looks good ,turned out nice. :lol: :lol:

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

^^^ hahahha, good one. (mind begins to wander thinking of a portable collapsable stand....)

 

[texasbigjon]

really nice clean build! frame has great lines and a tough road bike look.love it! 8)