Rolling Conceptual Art in the Style of Post-Armageddon Retro

By Sarge on 06/12/2007. Bike tags: Fixed gear | Single speed | Road bike | Commuter | Touring

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Frame / Size / Year:
Medici Gran Tourismo

Handlebars / Stem:
Ritchey WCS, Profile, Fuji

Fork / Headset:
Medici

Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Velocity Aero

Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Velocity Aero

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Sakae Signature, Shimano UN-54

Saddle / Seat Post:
Brooks B-17, Kalloy

Pedals / Chain:
Shimano SPD, KMC BMX

Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
40-15 Fixed

Notes:

This Bike was painted by my first grade students. I gave each one a turn with a can of spray paint and their choice of color. Afterwards, I clearcoated the frame and then the students helped me with the build. This is the second such project I've done. See "Fixed Gear Build and Painted By First Graders" for more details.

Most recently, I have it set up as a fixed gear commuter with drop bars, a rack, a light etc. I've put about 1700 miles on it so far, all fixed gear with my longest commutes up to 40 miles round trip.

People who friended this bike tucko, CONDENADO, Scooper, Sam Price, MFdeluxe

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Projectile vomitting...

Submitted by coppi 68 on 07/07/2008.

There was once a proud and dignified form of sport transportation underneath all that 1st grade projectile vomitting you call a class project. The fun is over. Take that frame to your nearest basilica, ask the priest for forgiveness and an exorcism, and then paint it. Go to equusbicycle.com(you're welcome) and you'll get all the information you need on bringing that creation back to life. You'll also find some real life information on that Medici and Medici Bicycles of L.A. Class project...1st graders...spray paint...Dio, aiuta'mi!

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You never saw the bike

Submitted by Sarge on 01/29/2009.

You never saw the bike before I started. It was a frame and a few bits hanging off of it. It was badly rattle canned a very ugly red. Flat red never looks good. A complete restoration would have cost a fortune in vintage campi and suntour bits.

Yes, I know about Medici Bicycles.

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Medici resurrected

Submitted by coppi 68 on 02/01/2009.

I appreciate the fact that you saved the frame from oblivion. A complete restoration is not always necessary, much of the time impossible. And I think too much is sometimes made of the issue.But a more appropriate/coherent paint job is the least a bike deserves. Enjoy the ride.

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Rolling Conceptual Art in the Style of Post-Armageddon Retro

Projectile vomitting...

You never saw the bike

Medici resurrected

Can-I-get-a-witness?!