I'd been tempted to try single speed for a while so when this frame came up cheap I couldn't resist the iconic colour scheme as a base for the project.
While I was scratching the SS itch I figured I may as well scratch the wheel building one as well so this is my first attempt on both scores !
It is mainly a parts bin special, with some bits treated to a touch of rattle can colour coding, just to see how I get on with it.
It had it's first outing on Saturday and apart from an annoying rattle, which is now sorted, I think I could get used to it - as long as I avoid anything too hilly !
Frame: 1991/92 Marin Muirwoods
Fork: Marin
Headset: Shimano LX
Stem: Marin
Handlebar: Unbranded
Grips: Ritchey True Grip
Brakes: Shimano LX
Brake Pads: Madison Aztec
Brake Cables: Clarks
Cantilever cable hangers: TecArt
Brake Levers: Dia Compe Drilled SS7
Freewheel: Dicta 18t Screw On
Chain: KMC
Cranks: Shimano LX
Crank Bolts: Shimano LX
Chainring: Shimano 42t
Chainring bolts: Unbranded
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Tensioner: Gutted & trimmed Shimano LX Rear Mech
Pedals: Wellgo WPD800
Hub Skewers: Odyssey Svelte
Rims: Mavic Oxygen M6 CD
Hubs: Shimano Deore MT60/Sachs Screw on
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: Plain Gauge
Tyres: Continental Cross Country 1.5
Tubes: Specialized
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost: Kalloy
Seatpost Binder: Marin
While I was scratching the SS itch I figured I may as well scratch the wheel building one as well so this is my first attempt on both scores !
It is mainly a parts bin special, with some bits treated to a touch of rattle can colour coding, just to see how I get on with it.
It had it's first outing on Saturday and apart from an annoying rattle, which is now sorted, I think I could get used to it - as long as I avoid anything too hilly !
Frame: 1991/92 Marin Muirwoods
Fork: Marin
Headset: Shimano LX
Stem: Marin
Handlebar: Unbranded
Grips: Ritchey True Grip
Brakes: Shimano LX
Brake Pads: Madison Aztec
Brake Cables: Clarks
Cantilever cable hangers: TecArt
Brake Levers: Dia Compe Drilled SS7
Freewheel: Dicta 18t Screw On
Chain: KMC
Cranks: Shimano LX
Crank Bolts: Shimano LX
Chainring: Shimano 42t
Chainring bolts: Unbranded
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Tensioner: Gutted & trimmed Shimano LX Rear Mech
Pedals: Wellgo WPD800
Hub Skewers: Odyssey Svelte
Rims: Mavic Oxygen M6 CD
Hubs: Shimano Deore MT60/Sachs Screw on
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: Plain Gauge
Tyres: Continental Cross Country 1.5
Tubes: Specialized
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost: Kalloy
Seatpost Binder: Marin