Great big Singlespeed thread!

[Jamiedyer]

Looking at the amount of slack in that chain you would take a couple of links out as it is. you may just then need to add a half link. Just go up the local skatepark and speak nicely* to the local BMX'ers they are bound to have a couple in the toolbox.

*(just nicely, not a creepy Jimmy Saville type nice, that could get you into trouble)

Jamie

 

[Clannagh]

Can I post this here I wonder or should it be in the 'other' single speed thread.... Hell I'll put in both and see what happens

A 1950's Raleigh 'Superbe Roadster Model' frame (Notice the removable bolt on rear seat stays). Their super deluxe version Sported roller lever rod operated brakes and a dynohub lighting system. These bikes were designed to cope with cobblestones and unpaved footpaths. Often seen ridden by the local village policeman at that time. (So says Sheldon Brown)

Now rebuilt into a unique fixie.
Stripped of paint and allowed to rust slightly in a mixture of chemicals before sealing under a clear satin finish.
Front forks have been shortened to suit modern 700c wheels and skinny tyres. Rear chain stays also shortened and seat stay upper mounts relocated lower down the seat tube.
Cord wrapped French drop bars reverse mounted, a classic antique Brooks saddle modified with central cutout and punched leather pattern.

(more pics added)

DSC_0049 by Clannagh, on Flickr

superbe54-big by Clannagh, on Flickr

DSC_0100 by Clannagh, on Flickr

DSC_0196 by Clannagh, on Flickr

DSC_0051 by Clannagh, on Flickr

DSC_0066 by Clannagh, on Flickr

DSC_0017 by Clannagh, on Flickr

DSC_0289 by Clannagh, on Flickr

DSC_0347 by Clannagh, on Flickr

DSC_0346 by Clannagh, on Flickr

DSC_0203 by Clannagh, on Flickr


Album Link
https://www.flickr.com/photos/94740449@ ... 489609490/

 

[Jamiedyer]

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That looks really nice.
An awful lot of work by the sound of it. Was the rear and and the forks cut purely for a modern fitment or to alter the geometry is a specific way? How were they shortened? Did you unbraze and rebraze? Sorry for the questions, it just sounds an interesting build.
There is a 'show us your old roadster' started by Brian (epicyclo), from memory its in the area group in the macretro section.

Thanks for sharing
Jamie

 

[Clannagh]

Re: Re:

That looks really nice.
An awful lot of work by the sound of it. Was the rear and and the forks cut purely for a modern fitment or to alter the geometry is a specific way? How were they shortened? Did you unbraze and rebraze? Sorry for the questions, it just sounds an interesting build.
There is a 'show us your old roadster' started by Brian (epicyclo), from memory its in the area group in the macretro section.

Thanks for sharing
Jamie

Hi Jamie
Yes it was altered for fitting of modern wheels purely cosmetic reasons. Also to drop the front end down slightly. I cut off the original front dropouts shortened the forks and tig welded them back on. At the rear I wanted to pull the back wheel closer to the seat tube. I could have gone closer but the angles are so shallow it would put the saddle right over the rear axle. Moving the seat posts down again was cosmetic really. I like the 'little' shortened brake bridge now.

 

[RobMac]

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Is your bike in the right section? Its older than '98' and its a road bike innit? :|

 

[Clannagh]

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Is your bike in the right section? Its older than '98' and its a road bike innit? :|

But its single speed so Im halfway there
Let me know and I'll remove it

 

[Andy R]

This is probably in the right section (but who cares?) and taken on a run out yesterday in the hills above Agneash.

 

[Boscarn]

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Here is my old GT Tequesta, an early version that has been converted into a single speed machine. The frame has been stripped, brushed and a couple coats of lacquer applied, although not a durable finish, it is easily maintained with a bit of wire wool and WD40. The forks are Spinner.


I have called it ‘the hooligan’, it brings a smile to my face every time I hop on it. The wheels are old MTB with exage hubs, Van Schothorst, SS spokes and 1.5” City Jet tyres. The gears have been replaced with a 16 tooth cog, and a 44 tooth chain ring fitted. The original rear brake remains, but I have given it a coat of spray paint. Most of the other bits fitted came from my spares bin.

 

[Clannagh]

That looks really nice ;-)

 

[neebsta]

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A chilly morning ride!