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By HelluvaStella on 12/28/2006. Bike tags: Fixed gear | conversion | fixed gear | hemp twine wrap | manifest | more tags >>
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Stella road conversion.

Nitto cruiser bars, Forte cheapo stem

original

Nashbar track hub, Sunrim M13 II, Wheelsmith 14g spokes

Nashbar track hub, Sunrim M13 II, Wheelsmith 14g spokes, Dura-Ace 17t cog + lockring

Sugino French threaded BB w/ Shimano spindle

Brooks B17 with Kalloy post

Powergrips pedals and KMC Z chain

48-17 for easy cruising

2006 NACCC did this bike in. After the weekend she was stripped down and repainted. I can't find a whole lot of info on Stella bikes, other than they were middle-of-the-road French road bikes in the 60s, 70s and 80s. The pictures of them I've seen were sweet, I tried to keep things classy with the rebuild. 1/19/07 Update: added pics with the brown bartape and hemp twine whipping. 5/30/07 Update: Swapped out the drops for awesome birthday present Nitto cruiser bars (Thanx Maxknee and Ryand), added a Wald porteur-style front basket and Berthoud stainless steel fenders. Now that it's the commuter to work, I put on the Powergrips pedals for my fancy shoes. I freaking LOVE this setup, Yay for porteur bikes!
2/08 Update: The main picture above was selected by Brooks Saddles to be on the front page of their website for the month of February. Sweet!





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Luke!

Submitted by ryn_ddk on 09/18/2007.

You bike is still looking good. How is life in South Philly?

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Righty O

Submitted by HelluvaStella on 09/26/2007.

Thanks Ryan,

Things are ok in souf philly. The fancy bike is still fancy and treating me very well. How's the nation's capital?

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Crapitol

Submitted by ryn_ddk on 09/27/2007.

its good. I love it down here. I saw Pete in Baltimore Sunday. It was cool. I'll probably see you at MS150 this weekend.

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Beach camp

Submitted by HelluvaStella on 10/04/2007.

How was camping? You had a beautiful night for it. Good to see you!

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Delicious

Submitted by ryn_ddk on 10/04/2007.

Camping was delicious.

Soft, sandy ground. Bonfire. Ordered pizzas. It was great.

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Looks great

Submitted by mstacle on 08/07/2007.

I'll bet it rides nice. Is that a bandaid on the front? Cracks me up.

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Rides like buttah

Submitted by HelluvaStella on 08/17/2007.

She rides like a dream. Yes, that's my band-aid headbadge. While I was trying to figure out what color this was once I got it back from the painter (I asked for cream, but am glad it turned out like this), my lady suggested Calamine lotion, or band-aid. Since lotion makes such a poor headbadge...

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inspired

Submitted by Hrrundel on 07/26/2007.

well done!

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nice classy build

Submitted by chuck on 06/14/2007.

if this bike could talk i feel like it would say "cheerio, good sir!" on the way by.

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yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

Submitted by babychris on 05/30/2007.

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!!!!!
this is awesome.

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You know...

Submitted by HelluvaStella on 06/04/2007.

...gotta keep my pimp hand strong. Thanks for the words. See you around eventually. My house has swallowed me whole, but I'm out riding now and again.

No Go Slow

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flask!

Submitted by twowheelsgood on 12/30/2006.

i like the flask holder!! great idea.

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Thanks! I friend got it for

Submitted by HelluvaStella on 12/31/2006.

Thanks! I friend got it for me as a b-day gift. I think it's a perfect accent to the bike.

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flask holder

Submitted by jgalagger on 04/10/2007.

where did he get it do you know? ive been wanting one of these for a while, :)

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This bike is

Submitted by Mu_Empire on 07/09/2007.

This bike is fucking epic...well done! I want to copy it so bad with an '84 trek 500 I have but I have no use for a bike like this. Good day.

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Everybody needs more bikes,

Submitted by soundsgreen on 11/29/2007.

Everybody needs more bikes, even bikes like these.

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Do it!

Submitted by HelluvaStella on 07/17/2007.

Copy it anyway. I didn't really need this bike, but looking at all the Velospace, FGG and bikeforums pictures inspired me. First you build the bike, then you find the need. I've been using it to ride to and from work, around town, etc. It's a bit embarassing how dirty it's gotten already, but hey, I ride it all the time.

Thanks for the compliments, now go build your own!

No Go Slow

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