The Fixie Thread
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Ooh I'd be interested in quite a few things. Get that thread up:biggrin: .I've got some fixie parts to move on if anyone's interested, just gotta get around to putting up a FS thread.
A couple of wheelsets, crank and BB, couple of seats, bars stems, and some levers, oh and a pair of forks. Pretty much half the parts off a couple of mongoose completes.
All new and unused, keep an eye out for the thread!
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Rex imports, I think..
Shayne, don't forget the obligatory heads up mate! Building a new whip for Stacey so gonna need some gear probs - not exactly sure yet.. im hunting a set of sun rims for my pursuit bike and that will dictate wheelset that i use etc!I've got some fixie parts to move on if anyone's interested, just gotta get around to putting up a FS thread.
A couple of wheelsets, crank and BB, couple of seats, bars stems, and some levers, oh and a pair of forks. Pretty much half the parts off a couple of mongoose completes.
All new and unused, keep an eye out for the thread!
Danny B
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My brother has a Mercier Kilo TT. Probably weighs about 10kg. Packed I'd say 12kg. But I would imagine that shipping prices are calculated volumetic weight, so as bikes are bulky that'll probably be more than actual weight.
a few guys on fixed.org.au rave about them! i've seen a complete in the flesh and they look awesome! I'm trying to find a supplier for the unbranded ones so myself and a mate can rebrand them and move them on.
Reynolds 853 steel if memory serves! Pretty good/light for a cheaper steel frame. but its no columbus max, or reynolds 531.. or aluminium..
Regan of Gong
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Yeah, just the frame. Got a quote for AU$375 delivered to my door from a shipping company because Bike Island doesn't do international, but that was calculated on the max weight for ground shipping of 30lbs.
wombat
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Sorry for the delay guys, but thread is now up!
Talk to Mark at BPW. Not suprer cheap per se, but at least you know they'll be pretty well built.
Ziggy
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Visited a wicked little shop @ west end yesterday to grab a new BB and ended up grabbing a shirt and some pedal straps. Super friendly place, RAC_DH they might be worth you checking out
http://www.gearbrisbane.com/
On the topic of pedal straps, had a quick ride on them when i got home this arvo and as much as i enjoy them, im definately having some teething problems. Any tips on getting your foot in without the strap side falling down due to the added weight? I found myself scrambling for my left pedal a few times (usually put right foot in first, then mount the bike and then left foot in) but it made for some awkward situations. Im also working on track stands so hopefully that'll help the situation.
All in all im loving the fixed.
http://www.gearbrisbane.com/
On the topic of pedal straps, had a quick ride on them when i got home this arvo and as much as i enjoy them, im definately having some teething problems. Any tips on getting your foot in without the strap side falling down due to the added weight? I found myself scrambling for my left pedal a few times (usually put right foot in first, then mount the bike and then left foot in) but it made for some awkward situations. Im also working on track stands so hopefully that'll help the situation.
All in all im loving the fixed.
Regan of Gong
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Yew, Scrambler v3 shall be mineeeeee.
umm its hard to explain but try to like scrape the front of the pedal backwards so it flips over then just wriggle your foot into the strap.
yeah 520 is probs right. i was getting mixed up with 531 and was like, nah i know its not 531 for sure... and i know it deffs wasnt 653....
all good.
bought myself a Hed disc rear today, a spinergy front (for lulz not game enough to ride it) another 80's turbo in white and some Dura Ace cranks
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hey guys, just found a set of wheels in my shed that i didnt relise i had. The brand is 'sachs'. just wondering if they are any good, it says they are made in belgium?
If it's good enough for cipo it's good enough for me!
Yeah not planning on riding it.. at all. I rode it up and down the street a few times and that was enough.
Came with the disc, seller wasnt gonna separate.
It's a shame, because the hub in it spins so well. Such an amazing rim, such a rubbish design. Rivets in carbon? Seriously?
Need that picture of grant hackett holding his spinergy after it exploded.