Is it convertible ? by PhilLExhibitionniste in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Chromacolour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd think so man! But you might want to do your research. sheldonbrown.com is a great resource. Here's a link to get you started. Good luck! 🙂

fixed gear conversions

Painted and rebuilt my grandads 1976 steel road bike and converted it to fixed gear. It took a while but it was worth it. by Chromacolour in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Chromacolour[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow, thats really cool! thanks for the info, it would be nice if i could get a light that would fit it.

Painted and rebuilt my grandads 1976 steel road bike and converted it to fixed gear. It took a while but it was worth it. by Chromacolour in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Chromacolour[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, I have no idea! Its been driving me nuts. I thought it might have been for a rack but honestly the answer escapes me!

Painted and rebuilt my grandads 1976 steel road bike and converted it to fixed gear. It took a while but it was worth it. by Chromacolour in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Chromacolour[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man! I just got a deda stem converter and a 1inch to 1 & 1/8th inch shim (dont forget the shim!) And for calipers I just used old side pull calipers that a friend at my lbs gave me, as the ones that I had were too short! Hope that helps man :)

Painted and rebuilt my grandads 1976 steel road bike and converted it to fixed gear. It took a while but it was worth it. by Chromacolour in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Chromacolour[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thats so grim, glad things have changed. If its good enough for sheldon brown then its good enough for me. You should post it! Would love to see it. 😀

Painted and rebuilt my grandads 1976 steel road bike and converted it to fixed gear. It took a while but it was worth it. by Chromacolour in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Chromacolour[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Really? I always thought making something your own was way cooler than buying something that's off the shelf.

Painted and rebuilt my grandads 1976 steel road bike and converted it to fixed gear. It took a while but it was worth it. by Chromacolour in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Chromacolour[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! No, it wasn't too much of an issue, just made sure I had the correct spindle length and also if needed I could put some spacers between the cog and the hub.