[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[teaboy]

Thanks for the input everyone, appreciate the fact that everyone is interested! The reason I wanted a fixed gear bike is because I currently have a specialized allez which I use for exercise at the weekends and getting to work on, and i wanted a normal push bike with no clips to get to town and shops etc, and for a bit of fun. Granted my bike is fun, but variety is nice. If anyone has any recommendations as to what you think I should do pleas let me know!
Sorry if I've repeated anything or talked crap I've just got back from the pub
Peace

Personally I'd look to restore rather than convert (there are far too many conversions of classic frames already), and I'd certainly want some sort of foot retention on a fixed wheel - it gives you so much more control. Whatever you do make sure you put drop bars on and don't get bar tape advice from SB! You'll also want enough brakes to make it road legal.

Unicycle.

YES!

 

[Woodchip]

Not a bad job. Hate to think how much it cost in re-chroming and spraying, as well as getting new stickers made up.

And if you are going to do the SS this is how it should be done

 

[Stat Brother]

this is aimed at any wheel experts out there...

Next Spring I will be looking to upgrade my wheels from the Miche set that came with the bike. I will probably budget up to £600 and would like to get the best return in terms of actually 'feeling' a difference.
I weigh under 10 stone, so wont be too hard on them, but at the same time, don't want anything too fragile.
something that feels good to climb on, but also makes me feel like a king when accelerating. Asking too much?!

Rest assured i will be spending months researching (procrastinating), as I seem to do with every component or clothing purchase, before splashing out, but I just wondered if there were any personal recommendations...

Oh and i'm running Campagnolo, so Shimano is obviously out.

Not a wheel man myself, but it has occurred to me one of my mates has a set of mid rim, carbon, Reynolds wheels, for around that price.
He's certainly happy with them and they've held up to our roads fine and dandy.

 

[Stat Brother]

as well as getting new stickers made up.

The decals won't be a problem.

Esp if I could find the thread on Bikeradar titled something along the lines of:-

'The greatest decal company ever'.

Sadly it proved hard to find, last night.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

The decals won't be a problem.

Esp if I could find the thread on Bikeradar titled something along the lines of:-

'The greatest decal company ever'.

Sadly it proved hard to find, last night.

This mob have a selection.

H Lloyd Cycles - H Lloyd Cyles - HOME

As does this guy (he's in Oz but I can help out there)

CYCLOMONDO - BICYCLE RESTORATION DECALS

 

[Woodchip]

As does this guy (he's in Oz but I can help out there)

CYCLOMONDO - BICYCLE RESTORATION DECALS

Bookmarked! If he doesn't ship across the ditch then I can get it sent to one of about 5 locations on the East coast and then they can send it on.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Bookmarked! If he doesn't ship across the ditch then I can get it sent to one of about 5 locations on the East coast and then they can send it on.

Check out his bikes. He's got an amazing collection.

Flickr: gts753's Photostream

And I'd be happy to post em over to anyone who wanted something off him.

 

[Woodchip]

[MENTION=20804]zfleas[/MENTION] if you do plan on going down the "former glory" route then this company may be able to help. They can only ship to the US, but I'm sure NSC would be able to work it's usual magic as there are a few posters from the US.

Defiant Freewheels, 7, 6, and 5 speeds

 

[Stat Brother]

Let me get this straight.

Yesterday, the best reply [MENTION=20804]zfleas[/MENTION] has had to his project is

But now the decals and freewheel, with international shipping, are sorted!

 

[Woodchip]

Let me get this straight.

Yesterday, the best reply @zfleas has had to his project is

But now the decals and freewheel, with international shipping, are sorted!

The great minds of NSC Cycle Geeks can do anything when they put their mind to it. I'm now in the frame of mind to strip down my front hub and service it over the weekend. YIKES!

EDIT: Off topic. I wonder if people will look back on this thread in years to come and think "what a sad bunch"

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

EDIT: Off topic. I wonder if people will look back on this thread in years to come and think "what a sad bunch"

I quite think the opposite.

As a transport option cycling is starting to make a big come back given the prices of fuel and people being more environment conscious.

As a hobby and a new view point of them being pieces of mechanical artwork their popularity will only increase.

This thread will be seen as visionary!

 

[Woodchip]

I need a favour from a NSC cycling buddy. It involves posting something to the land down under!

Is that not an UK to Oz version of NZ Posts "You Shop"?
YouShop | New Zealand Post

 

[The Large One]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=246749368786229

 

[Woodchip]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=246749368786229

That is some awesome control in places.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Is that not an UK to Oz version of NZ Posts "You Shop"?
YouShop | New Zealand Post

I wish! thats a great idea

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

away from the bike bling chat

Where do we sign up for this change...

BBC Sport - Greg LeMond willing to run for cycling presidency

 

[Pantani]

Hello Geeks,

You may have noticed I've not been around these parts much lately, my computer went 'pop', well more bang actually, about a month ago. So I am now limited to internet access at work or when the Mrs leaves her laptop at my place.

So some clarification on some issues:
[MENTION=20804]zfleas[/MENTION] please don't go fixed, once upon a time it may have been acceptable but unfortunately our skinny jeaned, stupid haired brethren have made the fixie a no go area for any self respecting cycling geek.

On wheels, get them built, they will be so much stronger and more personal to you. Or even better build them yourself, not easy but extremely rewarding (and cheap, if you 'borrow' the spokes from the bike shop you work in).

Finally on Lemond, it would be fantastic but I do wonder if he is perhaps a little too highly strung to be in such a high profile position.

 

[zfleas]

Let me get this straight.

Yesterday, the best reply [MENTION=20804]zfleas[/MENTION] has had to his project is

But now the decals and freewheel, with international shipping, are sorted!

You lot are top class owe you all a beer when its done for all the help!

 

[Sussax]

Cycling Geeks is now the 5th most replied thread on The Big Board, over taking The Ashes, Well Done all

 

[teaboy]

Hello Geeks,

You may have noticed I've not been around these parts much lately, my computer went 'pop', well more bang actually, about a month ago. So I am now limited to internet access at work or when the Mrs leaves her laptop at my place.

So some clarification on some issues:
[MENTION=20804]zfleas[/MENTION] please don't go fixed, once upon a time it may have been acceptable but unfortunately our skinny jeaned, stupid haired brethren have made the fixie a no go area for any self respecting cycling geek.

On wheels, get them built, they will be so much stronger and more personal to you. Or even better build them yourself, not easy but extremely rewarding (and cheap, if you 'borrow' the spokes from the bike shop you work in).

Finally on Lemond, it would be fantastic but I do wonder if he is perhaps a little too highly strung to be in such a high profile position.

WHere does that leave trackies? Surely there's a very important (and thus geeky!) difference between riding a 'fixie' and riding a track bike set up for the road. I hope so, as skinny jeans would not be a good look for me...