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Hello everybody,
My name is Gabriel Vereczkei, I live in Media, PA., which is about 20 minutes south of Philadelphia. I have been building bikes for about 3 years, mostly single speed conversions, recently started converting and building fixed gear bikes. This is a Biachi Pista with pink Velocity Deep-V machined wheels. I hope you like it. If you want to know more about this particular bike or if you wish to send me an email, send it to gabrielvereczkei@yahoo.com. Thank you.
Submitted by Gabriel Vereczkei
7 Comments Received
October 31st, 2008 @9:56 am
Other then the white chain cool bike. The pink works well, and not to over the top. A set of deep V’s that looks good. Nice ride!
Cole
November 3rd, 2008 @10:30 am
Good looking bike Gabriel.
November 10th, 2008 @8:35 pm
so if you build fixed gear bikes, then why do you have an off the shelf pista with a few obviously cosmetic modifications? the bianchi pista is not the best choice for a first fixed gear bike for the price and anyone who knows anything and works at a biks store would know that but that’s beside the point. any bike that has no toe clips and “upgrades” elsewhere demonstrates that the owner has absolutely no idea what they are doing.
please buy toeclips for your safety and my sanity. learn to ride and then spend your money on all the pretty colors. c’mon now, seriously people..
and by the way, the deep v’s you bought have machined walls made for front and rear brakes that your bike doesn’t have. lucky for you, they’ll still sell on ebay. i’d unload those asap because it’s just plain embarrassing.
November 11th, 2008 @1:16 pm
OK OG, I’m thinking about putting together my first fixie. What should I be looking for? (Other than toeclips that is) Everyone else feel free to pile on with advice as well.
November 12th, 2008 @5:11 pm
HCR,
it all depends on your budget and what type of riding you want to do my friend. i learned to ride on a vintage conversion for a couple years before i invested the big bucks to a track frame. just learning i say pick up a vintage roadbike off of craigslist for under $80.
look for:
-the correct size (most important)
-horizontal dropouts (must have to convert to fixed)
-easily removable derailers, chainrings, brakes, etc
check out http://sheldonbrown.com/deakins/how-to-fixed-conversion.html
for the most comprehensive guide. enjoy. and i urge you to learn without a front brake, it only holds you back and teaches you bad technique. check out
http://www.mashsf.com , http://www.macaframaproductions.com , http://www.jaydegrenade.com
November 24th, 2008 @5:32 pm
the white chain is a little much. but with a nickel chain those sidewalls would probably not stand out too much. i’m not positive but it looks a lot like those are clipless pedals… so i think gabe is probably fine and knows what he’s doing and you dont need to worry yourself too much “OG”.
also i just did a conversion with vertical dropouts using a half link and fucked with the ratio and the chainline is nice and taught and works fine. though i wouldnt go out and buy anything before you’re sure it fits.
third you shouldn’t encourage no brakes and cite mash sf you could get a 12 year old killed. brakes don’t weigh anything. they can be cleverly integrated into the look. and you dont have to use them. its called an “oh shit break”
December 2nd, 2008 @2:08 pm
big fan of the pista’s!
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