I love build threads, and one of the things i want most to do in my life is to do a proper frame off restoration of a classic land cruiser,
however i am a student witch can barely afford to drive my old landcruiser, to cure some of this itch i have to make do with smaller stuff.
Therefor this project, i want to try out this much hated hipster phenomena, the fixie lookalike: the single speed. I am not doing a fixie because i am to much
of a pussy to ride around town without brakes. If this project is a hit i would probably do a real fixie later on.
I have not received all of my parts yet, so the project is on halt, The basic idea is to make a clean looking bike with no visible wires to
either gears or brakes, and make it as exclusive looking as possible for as little money as possible.
Started out with this sweet "Diamant" i got from the local dump. I am keeping the frame, fork, cank and stem.
Parts under way includes new white deep v wheels with coaster brake, bullhorn handlebars and pedals with clips.
I trimmed a few brackets off with my trusty old angle grinder and some bondo to make it ready for paint. I kept two brackets,
one for the back brake and one for the kickstand in hindsight i regret of not shaving those off too.
I originally wanted a solid burnt sienna brown but i could not find high quality paint in small enough quantity for my frame,
and i ended up with some cheap leftovers from the local paint shop of this really strange metallic color, it looks orange, brown
and red all at the same time. Looks just orange or reddish copper on photos though.
Aiming to use every single drop of clear coat i have, currently on coat number 5
I should show you some pics of the pieces i allready have, but i forgot to take some proper photos so you just have to wait
however i am a student witch can barely afford to drive my old landcruiser, to cure some of this itch i have to make do with smaller stuff.
Therefor this project, i want to try out this much hated hipster phenomena, the fixie lookalike: the single speed. I am not doing a fixie because i am to much
of a pussy to ride around town without brakes. If this project is a hit i would probably do a real fixie later on.
I have not received all of my parts yet, so the project is on halt, The basic idea is to make a clean looking bike with no visible wires to
either gears or brakes, and make it as exclusive looking as possible for as little money as possible.
Started out with this sweet "Diamant" i got from the local dump. I am keeping the frame, fork, cank and stem.
Parts under way includes new white deep v wheels with coaster brake, bullhorn handlebars and pedals with clips.
I trimmed a few brackets off with my trusty old angle grinder and some bondo to make it ready for paint. I kept two brackets,
one for the back brake and one for the kickstand in hindsight i regret of not shaving those off too.
I originally wanted a solid burnt sienna brown but i could not find high quality paint in small enough quantity for my frame,
and i ended up with some cheap leftovers from the local paint shop of this really strange metallic color, it looks orange, brown
and red all at the same time. Looks just orange or reddish copper on photos though.
Aiming to use every single drop of clear coat i have, currently on coat number 5
I should show you some pics of the pieces i allready have, but i forgot to take some proper photos so you just have to wait
