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Single speed project done.
I posted an earlier thread, but wanted to post the results to show the difference. I worked harder on this than I anticipated. The 'after' photo is a bit dirty, but I have been riding the snot out of this bike! I know the whole single speed fad is fading, but I so enjoy just pushing the big gear. And the steel frame.....smooth classic ride. I decided against paint because I wanted to keep the 70s Fuji paint scheme. So many of these single speed projects are over done, a total destruction of the original bike. I wanted to keep the spirit of the bike there......
Changes: -Shimano WH550 wheelset. -Performance single speed kit. -Sella saddle. -Laprade Seatpost -Tekro Brake levers -Fizik bar tape. -pedals -All new cables and housings. Total cost is probably in the $450-500 range. All the big names have started making single speeds, so for that cost, you could get a 'new' single speed. Kind of lame though.....  
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11-27-2007, 07:39 PM
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NICE!!
I have that exact Fuji frame... color and all! -Nick
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looks great! i turned an old trek into a single spd. but its in pieces now.
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11-27-2007, 08:43 PM
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Nice HD. I had the same wheelset on my previous bike.
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11-27-2007, 09:02 PM
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Very nice. I think the single-speed bicycle is by far one of the sexiest machines man has ever invented.
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11-27-2007, 10:15 PM
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btw, that reflective sticker right below the seat tube is an old Sioux City, South Dakota bike license. Kind of an interesting artifact considering I bought the bike here in Seattle. Ya never know where the old steel has been.....bike or cars.....women for that matter.....
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11-27-2007, 10:24 PM
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are you using a fixed gear? is there any pros/cons vs a freewheel gear?
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11-28-2007, 01:42 AM
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yes, going downhill and stopping is much more of a challenge in a fixie.
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Brings back a lot of memories!
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i have also just completed a fixed rebuild/conversion.
picked up an 80's ultima (kuwahara built) 12sp on ebay from for 40 odd bucks. removed, cleaned, greased everything. flipped/chopped the bars. had the original rear wheel rebuilt with a fixed hub. the bike shop threw in the matching red chain... back into riding after a decent absence and loving it. (may add some risers bars for a little more shoulder comfort)   i too did not want to destroy the original bike - thus kept the slighlty scratched paint, the worn saddle (with porsche script turbo insignia!) and the dull (but straight) original mavic 27 1/4 rims.
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