Mini Velo (ALTON)

[dracothered]

I didn't like the original hardware that came with the rack for the front/top bracket. So I used a bracket that came with another rack I no longer have in one piece. So as you can see in the picture below it attaches now to both of the seat stays instead of the fender cross brace.

 

[dracothered]

While what I did isn't earth shattering I installed some reflective decals/stickers.

 

[dracothered]

Alright I got my seat post shim today and I also got the new rear coil springs for my leather saddle. Had to use four flat washers on it so the nut couldn't pull through.

Here it is all together after my second ride on it.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

So how does it ride? Better to ask once the snow is gone and you can really get into it I guess...

Luke.

 

[dracothered]

It seems to ride really nice, still a bit to cold to ride far though. Had it to a little over 12 MPH, but that was only 5th gear. I wasn't really pushing it hard due to there still some ice here and there on the roads. The seat is much better with the heavier springs for me I believe, but I still need to ride it a longer distance.

 

[dracothered]

Just couldn't refuse getting the LEAP FROG BUNNIES....

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Just couldn't refuse getting the LEAP FROG BUNNIES....

I hope a moderator does not see this... (Bunnies you know...)

Luke.

 

[dracothered]

Ah, but it isn't in a build off thread and they are such funny bunnies....

 

[the_undecider]

Plus, one could make a strong argument that since bunnies lay eggs, these have to be playing leap frog.

 

[dracothered]

Plus, one could make a strong argument that since bunnies lay eggs, these have to be playing leap frog.

Yea we will go with that...

Though what are those three little green things below the two playing leap frog???

 

[the_undecider]

Though what are those three little green things below the two playing leap frog???

Hatchlings

 

[dracothered]

Got my new tires today for my Mini Velo and they are sweet.

I also installed some rim tape that is reflective.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very cool! Those tires look awesome!

Luke.

 

[dracothered]

Very cool! Those tires look awesome!

Luke.

It sure makes the bike look allot nicer that is for sure.

 

[dracothered]

I think i'm in love

So what part of this bike do you love the best?

 

[dracothered]

The whole shabang!! I wouldn't mind putting one of my 65T chainrings on it but that's just my style

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That shouldn't be much of a problem to do and you could even install the front derailleur fairly easy. All the cable lugs and guides are already there on the frame. So if you put a two or three front chain ring on it that would make it even better.

 

[dracothered]

Here is a helmet I just got to ride my bike out on the busy streets.

It is a Giro Flak Mountain Bike Helmet that I put some decals on it and will be putting a couple more on it. It isn't as dorky looking as a regular bike helmet in my opinion.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Helmet matches the bike well!

Luke.

 

[dracothered]

Got my new license for on the bike.

 

[dracothered]

If I was to install this 53T / 39T crankset would I run into any issues using it as just a single chainring setup with the 7 speed cog set in the back? I plan on installing a front derailleur at some some other time. Also could I use a derailleur that was used on an 18 speed?