SS Blue Blimbler - SingleSpeed project

[Andrew_Culture]

I've started preparing my new frame to receive the gubbins from my current singlespeed. Today I checked that my wheels will fit:

They do!

I now have a nice threaded headset:

I had to drill out the forks but the front brakes now fit:

There are more photos and verbose ramblings on my blog here - http://lawsie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/ss-blue-blimbler-singlespeed-project.html

 

[SS Retro]

Like what I see so far!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Green brake blocks on a blue bike? Really, though?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Green brake blocks on a blue bike? Really, though?

It's what the brakes came fitted with and they have plenty of wear left in them

 

[GrumpyGregry]

It's what the brakes came fitted with and they have plenty of wear left in them

That is as may be. That is not an excuse.

 

[AndyRM]

I like the green blocks with the blue. Like a small tribute to Cannondale Pro-Cycling.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I've measured the handlebars I have and they're 'oversized' so I've bought a threadless adapter. No quill stem for me sadly.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Well this project didn't last very long, I think I finished it today!


Tons more photos on my blog here http://lawsie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/ss-blue-bimbler-singlespeed-part-2.html

Not much left on the donor bike!

The modern stem on the threaded headset doesn't look as bad as I thought it might.

This is my commuter bike, but I really like the way it looks without mudguards.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Here's the shim I made for the stem

Details here - http://lawsie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/how-to-fit-modern-style-oversize.html

 

[Andrew_Culture]

[QUOTE 2441040, member: 259"]I think that looks rather nice!

Is that a mini Weber kettle grill with a raincover on in the background? [/quote]

Thanks!

It's the standard size Weber, we've had it for thirteen years and it has survived a lot, it even had an escaping prisoner fall on it after jumping over our fence. We had two 8ft hemp plants in our garden at the time, but that's a story for another time...

 

[Cycleops]

That's some evil looking welding on your donor bike!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

That's some evil looking welding on your donor bike!

It not one that it's namesake would be proud of.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I just took this bike out for a test ride and am astounded at how nice it is. It just goes to show what a huge difference a frame makes!

 

[uphillstruggler]

how was the first commute on the new bike

 

[Andrew_Culture]

how was the first commute on the new bike

The way to work was great, the way home had a bit of scary moment why the handlebars came a bit loose!