dumpster Fixie, new handlebars and saddle :o

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster project, help me deciding what to do to it...

today i finally call the dumpster project done... minus the fact that it need white pedals and grips...

sarting with some goodies...

alu anodized black ITM stem, 10g ITM handlebars (i used the black mtb one instead), white grips (don't fit ), super nice alu brake levers

the donor bike (changed the handlebars and it still rideable)

a mock up, boardtracker style, looked supper cool, but it was too uncomfortable

the mtb handlebars fit like glove and they were black too... perfect, just need to be shortened, as i did cut 7 cm out of them per side

the new "head badge"

done, mounted front super rapid brake, one alu brake lever with white cable housing and temporary grips, i need a white pair :shock:

 

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster project, help me deciding what to do to it...

flidded the bars... didin't like them in pictures LOL

also changed grips... like the front end a lot more now... no pics :?: 8)

 

[mybike1]

Re: dumpster project, help me deciding what to do to it...

Will you be selling the original bars? I am interested in buying them.

 

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster project, help me deciding what to do to it...

yes, i'm selling them but there is another rrb member that want them bad

Take also note that i live in italy, so shipping will be NOT cheap

 

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster project, help me deciding what to do to it...

 

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster project, help me deciding what to do to it...

i'm too sad... i need to do/buy something...

so suggest me some nice saddle for the dumpster fixie...

 

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster project, help me deciding what to do to it...

custom saddle in progress

 

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster project, help me deciding what to do to it...

new saddle custom wrapped by me

 

[OUTLAW]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

oh that did it. nice job on the seat an the whole bike.

Outlaw 8)

 

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

thanks a lot... different from my normal kind of bike, but is really fun to ride it

 

[ratcycle]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

I say that seat looks out of place with the color scheme. Try a darker color saddle cover. How much was it convert the wheel to fixie or how much is a fixie wheel?

 

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

i know... but i had the fabric laiyng around so i use it... i love the contrast the saddle creates... everyone stare at it... it's funny

the conversion cost me 6€ of the brand new cog... nothing else

 

[g-ratter]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

I say that seat looks out of place with the color scheme. Try a darker color saddle cover. How much was it convert the wheel to fixie or how much is a fixie wheel?

Disagree. I think the sandle looks great. To help tie it in I think some tan colored grips are in order. Sort of like matching your belt and shoes when dressing. :lol:

 

[brentville]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

My concern is using JB Weld to hold the rear cog in place. I love me some JB Weld but I think you really need a lock ring to hold that cog securely in place or a couple of real welds if the hub isn't threaded to take a lock ring.

 

[scott brownsey]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

wrap the grips in the same snake skin as the seat :mrgreen:

 

[krautwaggen]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

JB Weld is a bad way to find out you should have installed brakes.

 

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

i'm riding this bike everyday with no issues at all...

if the cog will unscrew i'll weld it in place

 

[ratcycle]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

Where did u get the cog. How easy is to put one on.

 

[Motopecane]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

I love this bike but the guys above are right.

I have built a lot of fixed gears doing the dish wheel, track cog, stock hub method.

I would highly highly recommend using a lock ring and some thread locker instead. The lock ring from an English Bottom bracket will thread right on to the hub.

If not then god speed and don't hurt yourself.

 

[Mugen_Stumpo]

Re: dumpster Fixie, new snake skin saddle

thanks a lot... i tried to tighten it up using a lock ring... but when i tried to skid the cog just unsrew... this didn't happened using the jb weld... yet :lol:

i have a front brake to save my life if the cog will unscrew ahahah :lol:

thanks for the good tips