Retro fixie

[Boardtrack fan]

Because I don't have enough projects already, I have started creating a fixie using new parts but, with an old look. The beauty of this project is that I can work on the boardtracker X at the same time. They both need filler, primer and black paint. I need to finish it for the Detroit Alley cats ride in the middle of next month. The first picture is what I started with. A fixie I built in the late 80s form an old Schwinn road bike. The second picture is where I'm going with it. I may add a truss fork as well.

My inspiration

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

WOw

NICE!
you should build one just like that with the raleigh frame i gave you
that would be so cooL!

 

[Boardtrack fan]

I considered the Raleigh but It has lots of braze-ons and the frame is chromoly tubing (I'm set-up to weld mild steel).

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

I considered the Raleigh but It has lots of braze-ons and the frame is chromoly tubing (I'm set-up to weld mild steel).

Well i dont know anything about welding
sooo
Yes!

 

[Bunbury]

You're off to a great start! I saw a similar truss-framed Indian from about 1910 at an antique show this morning, lace-up chain guard, wood rims, etc - definitely an inspiration!

 

[sensor]

sweet! glad too see that some of the other pre-wars are getting some love now :mrgreen:

 

[user 135]

I like what you are doing. Are you going to change the cranks and sprocket to match?

 

[OUTLAW]

that is one freakin bad boy. oh ya, you goota luv this one.

Outlaw :mrgreen:

 

[aka_locojoe]

I like the geometry of yours better than the "inspiration" bike. Nice job.

 

[ambman]

That looks really cool. You're going to show me up at the race, what with my fat tires and all, I was hoping we would smoke all those fixies with our fat tire bikes. I started painting my bike I raced and my paint job went to hell, I had it all painted and the clear decided to act like paint stripper even after I tested it on an unobtrusive area, same brand paint and everything!

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Paint is still a bit of a mystery to me. I can always ride the Ratty racer in the next Ally Cat ride.

 

[ej599]

Looks great. I really like the unitized fork/truss rod set up on that red one.

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Here is some of todays progress. I hate to cut this old fork and its truss rods but, it must be done!

 

[Joshua85]

that is looking beautiful, awesome work as usual i will be keeping my eye on this! one day i will have a fixie they just look so nice clean and simple

 

[Boardtrack fan]

I know it doesn't look like Ive got much done here but, I'm actually only about 3 or 4 days away from finishing it. I need to give it one more sanding and then a clear coat. I'm also waiting on a seat post to arrive in the mail. I was hoping to have it done for a Sun. ride but, I don't think the paint will be ready. It will definitely be ready for the alley cats ride next month.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

THis would look cool with some lucky 7's

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Ive got a crank and sprocket for it already. All I need is the stink'n seat post to get here. I takes a 26mm post that does not seem to be very common.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

I might have one, ill throw it in the box...if i ever get the pedal off...

Heres an idea!:
Cut the crank arm off!
i dont care about it, but do you?

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Not really..

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Well here it is! I love this bike. It's really fast and I don't think I'll see another one like it. I plan on adding a rear brake but, I'm calling it done for now.