I have now converted.
By hankNYC on 09/01/2006.
Bike tags: Fixed gear | 53cm | conversion | fixed gear | letour |
53 cm lugged chromoly USA schwinn letour
original
original
Sun M13II NYCBikes Sealed Bearing Track Hubs
Sun M13II NYCBikes Sealed Bearing Track Hubs
Original Sugino BT
Original Sugino Post, Leather MTB beater
NYCBikes Track Pedals, new chain
44t Chainring, 17t fixed cog, 18t freewheel
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53 cm lugged chromoly USA schwinn letour
original
original
Sun M13II NYCBikes Sealed Bearing Track Hubs
Sun M13II NYCBikes Sealed Bearing Track Hubs
Original Sugino BT
Original Sugino Post, Leather MTB beater
NYCBikes Track Pedals, new chain
44t Chainring, 17t fixed cog, 18t freewheel
Submitted for your approval, my first fixed/single speed conversion: an 80's USA Schwinn. And here's a ridiculously obsessive photo essay of the process for anyone who's thinking about building their first. Or anyone who just has some time to waste:
http://www.jaycokingpin.com/singlefix.pdf