Carrera singlespeed- completed(ish)

[technodup]

Finally got this finished today. Went round the block and it seemed fine (well apart from a stiff link throwing the chain off). First singlespeed so have two sprockets on the back until I find the right gear for me. After a read of Sheldon's site I think I'll try to go with a smaller chainwheel and sproket to get a nicer look and less weight but same gear. Going to do a few miles tomorrow to see how it goes and sort the riding position and get some better pics.

This was always a budget build, so far it's cost £77. I have some bits for sale which if they go should bring it down closer to zero. My Mum donated her old Saracen which provided most of the parts.

I'll update with pics and spec tomorrow but for now a teaser.

 

[technodup]

As it was when I got it.

Now. First ever strip and rebuild from scratch.

















Will definitely be changing the gearing as soon as I find a suitable shiny silver chainring. And I'll try to get a seatpost clamp that doesn't bend the bolt when tightened. Other than that I might hack off the shifter bit off the levers. Also got a pair of LX pedals to fit once I've refurbed them with a rattle can. So not really complete but near enough, and OK to ride.

Already had some unwanted attention today though, the chain was way too slack and kept dropping under pressure so I got a train rather than push it. At the station I was approached by a guy with chib marks all over his face asking how much I'd paid for it. I truthfully told him it had cost next to nothing and didn't really work because the chain kept slipping. He still seemed quite keen and said if he'd any money he would buy it.

Thankfully the train came and he disappeared to the furthest carriage to avoid the conductor. Jakey ****. This was a budget project from the start due to redundancy- I didn't expect to get an offer the after the first mile on it.

Spec


Frame: Carrera
Fork: Carrera?
Headset: STX
Stem: No name (from Saracen)
Handlebar: No name (from Saracen)
Grips: No name (from Saracen)
Brakes: Altus A20
Brake Levers: Altus A20
Cranks: Sugino Impel
Crank Bolts: No name
Chainrings: Middleburn
Chainring bolts: No name purple
Bottom Bracket: UN54 (I think)
Pedals: Deore LX
Hub Skewers: No name purple
Rims: Weinmann/Bontrager
Hubs: Exage
Tyres: Schwalbe City Jet
Saddle: WTB
Seatpost: Kalloy
Seatpost Binder: No name purple

Weight:10.8kg

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

i liked the flexstem on that

 

[technodup]

i liked the flexstem on that

I just wanted cleaner lines. If you really like it it's available http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... 86#1120086

 

[BobCatMax]

looks grand mate, very shiny especially in better pics, lol

 

[feetabix]

A chain tensioner will take away the slack techno.....I did a similar job on my 'dale and I love riding it, it's on slick road tyres and geared 48/18......it gives a monster work out over the course of a couple of hours.....

 

[theredchili]

Thinking of going single speed ,you pleased with the set up ?