Blink's Raleigh - new changes. 6/27!

[blink]

hey yall.
i tried the fixie thing. its fun for effing around, but i really cant be riding a no brake fixie to work at 6:30 am every morning.
so anyway, here is the before shot. i know most of you have seen this one already.

i sold the wheels, put on the honey brown Brooks my girlfriend bought me for xmas, some alloy moustache bars, and took off the clips.
i added a 26 x 1 3/8" wheelset with a coaster brake, some kenda gumwalls.
the bike is still really light, and rides awesome! a fun, easy ride to work and back.
let me know what you all think. i know its not all flashy now, but i wanted a more classic look.

 

[thatismytruck]

Re: Blink's Raleigh - Reconfigured to commute!

I like it very much. nice and practical. I just claimed my '78 Raleigh Record from my parents garage and plan to make a similar bike at some point. Good job!!

 

[flip]

Re: Blink's Raleigh - Reconfigured to commute!

Very cool, Blink. I am really liking the commuter/tourist look. What did you use for decals and would they stick to a flat finish?

 

[maddogrider]

Re: Blink's Raleigh - Reconfigured to commute!

Steller.

 

[bigj]

Re: Blink's Raleigh - Reconfigured to commute!

Nice. Why not try an internal hub?

 

[blink]

Re: Blink's Raleigh - Reconfigured to commute!

alright, i put the chrome 26" wheels on another bike i flipped.
i missed the white deep dish wheels.

i found these on craigs locally for half what they go for on ebay.
threw some maxxis detonators on it.
rides wonderfully.

 

[Rodland]

Now THAT looks good. 8)

 

[muddywater04]

one of my favorite bikes to drool over....

 

[blink]

bout to go on a 15 mile or so ride in the 98 degree heat!
will be a good test of how good she runs.

 

[thatismytruck]

Is it still a skidder? I really like this bike.

 

[blink]

Is it still a skidder? I really like this bike.

coaster brakes. so yeah, its a skidder to me!


oh, and we rode 17 miles saturday in the 99 degree heat.
fun stuff!

 

[Walker]

Great looking 1x1.

I'm always looking at ways to use the original tabs and mounting holes to keep the look factory (either that or grind tem off!) I think a glass reflector would look good in the old rear brake mounting hole. I've got no ideas for the old deraleur hanger though..

 

[user 135]

Nice update. I think a skinny tire coaster brake bike would be fun to have.