New Project

Well since people are posting new purchases, and I'm slacking on my posts here, I'll share mine. I decided to work on a bike, because I need a hobby and I need to bike more, so it's a win win. I already have a 10 speed that I like, so I decided to make a single speed for simplicity, not having to deal with shifters, multiple gears, the deraileur, etc. I'm going freewheel, not fixed, because I think I'd kill myself in Seattle.

So I was looking for either a frame, or a single speed and I sort of found a middle ground, and unfinished single speed:




I also just found a place where I can afford to get it powder coated this upcoming week, just need to finalize on the colours I want.

RoboCop, you're thinking of a coaster brake. A lot of kids/hipsters seem to run bikes like what choop has brake less. The things go like hell for the most part and are pretty light. Never liked brake less myself.

Choop, other than powdercoat and a chain, what other plans do you have? Is that a Varsity? Older schwinns are great stuff.

Also I'd rattlecan it. If you do the proper prep work you can have a nice bike. It's a nice bit cheaper too.

SSOK wrote: RoboCop, you're thinking of a coaster brake. A lot of kids/hipsters seem to run bikes like what choop has brake less. The things go like hell for the most part and are pretty light. Never liked brake less myself. Choop, other than powdercoat and a chain, what other plans do you have? Is that a Varsity? Older schwinns are great stuff. Also I'd rattlecan it. If you do the proper prep work you can have a nice bike. It's a nice bit cheaper too.

The hipsters running brakeless have fixies, they're different than coaster brakes. Coaster brakes let you coast, and back pedalling is how you brake. For a fixie there is no coasting, if the wheel is moving your legs are moving.

I'm not fully sure yet, I was looking at an orange deep-v wheelset but the one I found kind of seems like it might not be worth it. I need to decide if I'll drop $200 on a new wheelset, or if I can make it purdy with the frame, bars and seat, keeping the other hardware. I need brakes too.

The frame is drilled for brakes, and there are some good local shops near me.

Speaking of messed up wheels though:



Last night a taxi decided that you don't need to stop at a red light before you turn right and I went directly into his mirror and bruised my ribs pretty bad. Front wheel came straight off and got the Dali treatment, and I'm not sure about the frame yet. Luckily the police were across the street (I don't think they saw it) and were able to get a statement/ file a report right away, and check me for a concussion.

All things considered I'm in pretty good shape, just really hurts to move. Have some heavy pain meds that help though.

Yeah, does anyone here have any advice on that? I've never had an accident/ insurance case, and I sure haven't in the USA, so Im not sure what the order of operations is really. I've just submitted my request for the police report and will see what it says once it arrives. I'm also keeping a written record of how my injuries are doing.

I wonder where Rambino is

I'm a loser that got banned . . . don't be like me.

Edited by Mack - 10 July 2013 at 7:44pm

I think there needs to be a waiting period before you can post. That might slow these posts. It seems to just get worse and worse.

westhowred wrote:  The kind that if you peddle backwards, it acted like a brake. I think that's what you are not doing? It was fun and fast and never gave me problems. Old School RS Gold runescape gp for sale

July 6th: "Look at my new bike"
July 7th: "Look at my wrecked bike"

I'm sure if the requested price is somewhat reasonable they will settle quickly...


Edited by deadeye007 - 09 July 2013 at 1:51pm