SS Build.(Black and Pink)

Skippy2309
Skippy2309 Posts: 426
edited June 2010 in Road general
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 :D


PS aim is to build it and finish it to the exact spec needed for under £250, Wish me luck
FCN: 5/6 Fixed Gear (quite rapid) in normal clothes and clips :D

Cannondale CAAD9 / Mongoose Maurice (heavily modified)

Comments

  • stickman
    stickman Posts: 791
    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.

    :)
    Bikes, saddles and stuff

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/21720915@N03/
    More stuff:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/65587945@N00/

    Gears - Obscuring the goodness of singlespeed
  • grim3ur
    grim3ur Posts: 46
    Some pink items can be found at velodrama.co.uk.

    Hope she will be happy when its finished!
  • mf5
    mf5 Posts: 207
    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
    stickman Posts: 791
    Ebay sellers have them. Don't know if bikes shops do.
    Bikes, saddles and stuff

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/21720915@N03/
    More stuff:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/65587945@N00/

    Gears - Obscuring the goodness of singlespeed
  • GarethPJ
    GarethPJ Posts: 295
    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.
  • 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
    Skippy2309 Posts: 426
    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 :D

    still need the cranks sorted, is it possible change the chain ring on a crank set like this http://www.velosolo.com/sleco.html
    FCN: 5/6 Fixed Gear (quite rapid) in normal clothes and clips :D

    Cannondale CAAD9 / Mongoose Maurice (heavily modified)
  • stickman
    stickman Posts: 791
    That Stronglight is an all-in-one, same as the Mighty X.
    Bikes, saddles and stuff

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/21720915@N03/
    More stuff:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/65587945@N00/

    Gears - Obscuring the goodness of singlespeed
  • stickman
    stickman Posts: 791
    Worth mentioning: Sturmey Archer do chainring and cranks.
    Bikes, saddles and stuff

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/21720915@N03/
    More stuff:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/65587945@N00/

    Gears - Obscuring the goodness of singlespeed
  • Skippy2309
    Skippy2309 Posts: 426
    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
    FCN: 5/6 Fixed Gear (quite rapid) in normal clothes and clips :D

    Cannondale CAAD9 / Mongoose Maurice (heavily modified)
  • D@VE
    D@VE Posts: 73
    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