SS Build.(Black and Pink)

Skippy2309

Just started this project, I just secured a Road frame (just under £50 delivered) - Its basically the whole bike, Bit beat up (in terms of finish) but its all going to be stripped and powder coated. its for my Missus and she wants black and pink after seeing my black and orange bike :P

Back on track now, I am going to single speed it as I have a fixed/free hub and a 16t SS cog, I will use the front wheel it comes with, Have the bars, stem, brakes, pedals etc already.

Main things I need is to find a threaded head set adapter to run the thread less stem (need to find one somewhere). Also need to sort out the cranks Can I just fit the Chain Ring or am I going to need to get a whole new Crankset and BB?

Just really need to get a Saddle but thats going to be the last thing to buy - dont care what any one says the saddle is the most important part of any bike :P


Cant believe I managed to snag the bike for that price, perhaps I shouldnt have promised to build her one in a drunken chat but what ever happens its going to look the part when its done and ready to ride


PS aim is to build it and finish it to the exact spec needed for under £250, Wish me luck

stickman

Get the headset taken out and a threadless fitted, Mighty X singlespeed chainring and cranks are around £15, you will need to see what bb axle length is right for chainline, Shimano LX is cheap and good.

grim3ur

Some pink items can be found at velodrama.co.uk.

Hope she will be happy when its finished!

mf5

stickman

Get the headset taken out and a threadless fitted, Mighty X singlespeed chainring and cranks are around £15, you will need to see what bb axle length is right for chainline, Shimano LX is cheap and good.

Where can you buy Mighty X singlespeed cranks? Need a set of cheap cranks for fixie build

stickman

Ebay sellers have them. Don't know if bikes shops do.

GarethPJ

If you want a cheap single ring set then don't bother buying one, convert a double. You'd be amazed how many single ring sets for sale are just that anyway.

one_bad_mofo

Get the headset taken out and a threadless fitted

The only problem with that is that it will mean a new set of threadless forks too! Assuming that you are planning on re-using the existing forks.

What you need is one of these...

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Unbr ... r-3063.htm

Skippy2309

99% of the parts are ordered... using most of the original parts, I refurbished a lot of them, still tidying the bike up at present removing excess frame, smoothing out rust patches etc. then it will be off to finishing

still need the cranks sorted, is it possible change the chain ring on a crank set like this http://www.velosolo.com/sleco.html

stickman

That Stronglight is an all-in-one, same as the Mighty X.

stickman

Worth mentioning: Sturmey Archer do chainring and cranks.

Skippy2309

i think I am going to go with a Create Crank set off of Ebay, I cant find the Mighty x in a 44t....

Tomorrow I am going to get the wheels sorted so they are the right colour... Frame will be sorted as soon as I can remove the stubborn BB, may chuck in a new one or put the old one back in if its a good fit.

Also toying with the idea of using the old cranks If I can cut down the big ring and keep the 42t small ring (which gives a perfect chain line)

Choices choices

D@VE

I used a double 105 crank set it looks alright i think.

Looked better with the chain ring on the big ring side but the chain line was spot on like this.
but it will all change when i've the money to do the rest of the bike.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zxucP4vLzirqQSZB2yZ_-A?feat=directlink