current build. any advice?
fender on for winter, planning to change tires, shave the frame, and paint it.
Submitted by Matt
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Posted on November 11th 2011
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8 Comments Received
November 11th, 2011 @8:44 am
needs a better seat unless that one is comfy. Use a rack insread of that ugly “fender”, that way it at least has a function besides being an eyesore. Shave sound good but lots of work for a so-so frame. It’s a tonner,might be cost ahead to go with better frame and go beater with this.
November 11th, 2011 @9:07 am
if that’s a one-piece crank i’d replace it first. sloman makes a good point about the rack. i commuted and made grocery runs with a rack and it’s incredibly useful and aesthetic. a saddle and some white (tires, grips, straps) would look nice. if you’re dead set on painting you should stay close to original color-love the blue.
November 11th, 2011 @10:08 am
i already converted the crank with an adapter, it was surprisingly easy. white would look pretty good with the light blue. this def is a beater though. cant really afford to throw a brooks saddle on…any suggestions on a good saddle for decent cash?
November 11th, 2011 @12:22 pm
Nashbar has a “brooks type” saddle on closeout for $29.99. Would be perfect for a beater. Luck.
November 11th, 2011 @12:25 pm
Please don´t paint it, it has a nice beater vibe right now and paint would kill it.. Same goes for matching tyres, saddles stuff..
Chargebikes.com has a nice vintage looking saddle called the “bucket” that would match the frame, it looks a bit like the Selle Turbo..
Maybe some fat 32c cx tires to fill up the frame a bit?
November 12th, 2011 @12:40 pm
Hey, thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. I want it to have the beater vibe but don’t want it to look like complete shit. It is a heavy frame but I like having somet hing a little heavy. It makes me feel safer while riding through traffic.
November 12th, 2011 @4:04 pm
check eBay for used leather saddles. good deals on there. craigslist too.
November 14th, 2011 @11:47 am
as it is now, saddle and fender and one piece crank…its a pretty awesome beater bike actually.
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