Thread started by BillyB at 11.16.06 - 7:30 pm

I have an old Schwinn 10 speed that I don't ride anymore, and would like to convert it to a fixed gear.

I've read a number of articles on the web on how to do it, and am now looking at buying some parts.

I don't want to spend a whole lot of money on it though.

Anybody know of a bike shop in LA that keeps a good stock of flip flop hubs, sprockets, etc?

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you could talk to Jim C or TJ, over at Orange 20.

He's across from the Bike Kitchen. Melrose and Heliotrope.



anonymitytheif
11.16.06 - 8:03 pm

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also, Hollywood Pro Cycles are good guys and know their shit. Talk to Andrew. He's a fixie rider.



Bootlegger
11.16.06 - 9:50 pm

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Well, I just went to the bicycle storage locker in my old apartment building to get the Schwinn, and it wasn't there!

Oh well, I paid $7 for it at a yard sale, and got my use out of it before buying a new one. Whoever took it needs it more than I do.

Looks like I'll be going to thrift stores and yard sales to find another old 10 speed now.



BillyB
11.17.06 - 3:49 pm

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Check eBay. There's a dude in Rosemead who sells Varsitys there often and if he doesn't get his auction/shipping price, will sell them for as little as $10 if you pick it up. I bought one from him and stripped the parts to use on a Continental frame that I had for a fixed gear project bike. The frame is 20 1/2 " center bb to center tt and if that fits you, you can have it and the fork FOC. (dijcct(at)yahoodotcom)

My project bike was just finished this past week and cost less than $100 to get together. If the frame hadn't been $30, it would have been a true cheapie project with the tires/tubes, Dura Ace track cog, KMC SS chain, and handlebar tape combined being the biggest cost. I don't like to skimp on drivetrain parts because cheap components there can ruin your day. The rear wheel is a stock steel Varsity wheel where I slapped a cog on (used blue loctite to keep it secure) and adjusted the chainline with spacers and then re-dished the wheel to center it in the stays. The extra touches I used were grinding all of the cable stops off of the frame and then stipping and painting it, keeping the stock Schwinn kickstand (just as a FU to "purists") and utilizing the stock Weinmann sidepull brake in the front for emergency use.

I don't plan on bringing this bike to Ridazz until I have it completely dialed-in. Being a doof on a bike in a crowd can be dangerous and keeping it safe for everyone makes it all much more enjoyable.



Jeronimo
11.17.06 - 5:35 pm

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just go to orange 20..fo real...DO IT!!! you wont be dissapointed...jim c is hurt...i hope he gets better..they need your support... GO ! yeayy! its soo fun there..



miaou.distruktion
11.18.06 - 2:28 am

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