You need a fixie - I am building a fixie!

gtvlusso
gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
edited December 2008 in Commuting chat
Hi All,

I am building a flip-flop fixie from this tt frame:

Barron-TT.jpg

Barron-TT-dets.jpg

The current Miche headset is shot - I was gonna rebuild it, but ultimately I would like to remove it from the frame and put a new on in. Should I:

a, Get a 1" threaded headset, quill stem and bars
b, Get a 1" threadless headset + stem convertor + pinch bolt stem and bars.

Cannot decide - whichever way, I intend to make one bithcin' fixie (with flip-flop hub)

Any thoughts?

Comments

  • Snodgrass
    Snodgrass Posts: 45
    I can't offer any advice but I hope you continue to keep a pictorial record of the project , and keep us up to date with your progress
    Good luck
  • Big Red S
    Big Red S Posts: 26,890
    quill stem and headset. More fitting with the rest of it.
    http://avi.co/doc/Forums.html
  • Littigator
    Littigator Posts: 1,262
    +1

    traditional look with those lugs and the detailing on that paintjob...nice looking frame.
    Roadie FCN: 3

    Fixed FCN: 6
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Quill and threaded headset
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,741
    if you have issues getting the old cups out of the frame you may have the decision made for you...

    depends on whether you can source a quill stem easily enough that is the right size for you (ebay?)

    I'd say quill as well as I think it would look neater than an adaptor

    wot the others said tho - nice frame !
    "I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, how good is that"
    --Jens Voight
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    what a stunning frame, cant wait to see it complete!
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • nkelley13
    nkelley13 Posts: 10
    try Hub Jub, plenty of sizes if you want a Nitto stem.
  • Littigator
    Littigator Posts: 1,262
    you should have no trouble finding a suitable stem, there are plenty of Cinelli 1" stems on Ebay, also try here for stems for sale

    http://www.londonfgss.co.uk
    Roadie FCN: 3

    Fixed FCN: 6
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    Spec is looking like:

    VO Threaded Headset
    Nitto Quill Stem (I am still tempted by the conversion)
    Nitto Track Bar
    FSA Crank + BB (Very light - Probably 48/18)
    Halo Rear Flip flop wheel
    Ritchey WCS Front wheel (or whetever I find on Ebay!)

    Seatpost will be silver and either a Tri- Trip saddle or a Charge Spoon.

    Handlebar tape will probably be Cinelli Italian Flag (as I have some at home!)

    Whaddya think?
  • Littigator
    Littigator Posts: 1,262
    Hmmmmmmmmmmmm...strokes chin thoughtfully and gazes into the middle distance...

    aaaaRRRRROOOOOGAH! Tart Alert!

    caflaufer3.jpg
    Roadie FCN: 3

    Fixed FCN: 6

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