My S/S, Fixed & Track obsession

[GGJ]

These arrived this morning so a busy half hour to fit them now

Just need to find a nice seatpost and this will be finished

 

[GGJ]

Can't believe it but this is the lightest bike I have ever had, as it stands in the pictures below it comes in at a hefty 6.51 KGS or 14.35 LBS in old money.

 

[ChrisMc]

I wish I had bought one 25 years ago, I enjoy the simplicity of them, the lack of gears and not having to think about shifting them, then there's also the ease of maintenance in the winter, plenty positives and few negatives. Get yourself something of quality, the cheap £199 ones are that price for a reason. The Genesis Flyer which is the replacement for the Genesis Skyline (see above) is a lovely riding bike, expensive for what it is but nicely made and soaks up the miles. If you go fixed make sure you have at the very least a front brake fitted

I'm with you on not buying a cheap one made that mistake with the geared road bike. People who don't ride them think they are silly money and can not understand why you would pay so much for a bike, but what a difference they are, like chalk and cheese. I think you've just convinced me to get one but you wouldn't have with my wife would you haha.
Never really fancied a Fixie I like free-wheeling every now and then.

Good weight, that's lighter than my TCR and I thought that was light

 

[GGJ]

I certainly got a bit of a shock when I put it on the scales as it's almost 1kg lighter than my Ridley Oval


Been doing a bit of polishing tonight, the old spare Shimano pedals are looking a bit worse for wear so I decided to give them a bit of a spruce up


Before

After

One done and one still to do

 

[Andrew1971]

Them pedal's have come up really well. Good way to save some money too !!

 

[GGJ]

Managed to buy a 17° stem and fitted it today. I'll leave the extra steerer length for now until my T4 is a bit more supple then I'll look at slamming it

Almost completed, just have to decide on a new seatpost. The one fitted was removed from another bike because it doesn't hold the saddle firmly so I need to make my mind up as to whether I want to match the stem with a Zipp Service Course SL beyond black or go for something different. I have to say I am liking the stealth of the Zipp but I grudge the almost £100 for an alloy stem

 

[GGJ]

Well I think that's the Giant Omnium sorted out for the time being, I decided to stick with a Ritchey seatpost but will keep a look out for a Zipp Service Course SL Beyond Black at the right price as there is no way I'm giving the best part of £100 for one.

Now I'm looking forward to trying it out on the track to compare it with the Ridley Oval

 

[rb58]

Chain's slack
Looking good!

 

[zizou]

Looks good...although on the Omnium you could perhaps drop the bars a couple of spacers and flip the stem until you get the flexibility back, would be a bit lighter and stiffer and IMO look a bit better.

Chain's slack
Looking good!

Looks fine to me! Track bikes are more efficient with the chain a bit slacker, you dont need to worry about slipping a chain so much compared to on the road because the surface is alot smoother

 

[GGJ]

Slack, never, it's perfect and would be impossible to drop the chain where it is

I want to try it on the track before cutting the steerer, best start a bit high and work downwards. Will be taking some tools with me when I test drive it and make adjustments as required

 

[ayceejay]

Just a personal preference but I prefer the look of a chain set that is all one colour and the black Miche chain ring is just wrong in my eyes.

 

[Old Plodder]

Like the red spokes by the valves.

 

[GGJ]

Just a personal preference but I prefer the look of a chain set that is all one colour and the black Miche chain ring is just wrong in my eyes.

Hmm, I actually think the black chainring looks good on this, kind of works well with the black of the frame, seatpost and stem

Like the red spokes by the valves.

Something a bit different, I guess they are for finding the valve easily

 

[GGJ]

I found some mega bargain Pro Vibe Carbon track bars for sale and had to have them

The carbon is rather lovely and they do not require bar tape as the grips are a roughened finish

Now I have to decide which track bike they will be fitted to

 

[GGJ]

Decided to fit the bars to the Giant for the time being, could change my mind later and fit to the Ridley