theft-resistant fixie

[opabinia]

Here's a fixie for jzer. The theme is "Too Ugly to Steal."


(This is an extremely flattering photo.)

DONE:
gear shifting hardware removed
rusty chain removed
headset and bb repacked
quill and seatpost un-frozen, cleaned, and greased
brake cables and cable housings replaced
saddle replaced
both wheels replaced
rear gear cluster removed (outsourced)
rear wheel re-dished for single-speed (outsourced)
crankset replaced
chainring replaced

All of the replacement parts listed above, aside from the brake cables and their housings, are take-offs from other projects. The replacement parts listed below must still be acquired.

TO DO:
get and install new tubes and tires
get and install a 16T, 17T, or 18T cog*
get and install a lockring*
get and install a new chain
have hubs repacked
finish and tune brakes (best done after all of the above)
replace horribly worn and rusted pedals
adjust seatpost and saddle
final inspection and tightening of nuts and bolts

Hm. Still needs fenders.


* mesatchornug has generously offered me a complete track wheel. I think I'll take him up on it, and transfer the cog and ring over.

Comments

[jzer.livejournal.com]

It's so beautiful. sniff

[bottleimp.livejournal.com]

Bike thieves suck in that special way.

Have you looked at bike-repair jobs?

[lepidosiren.livejournal.com]

I've thought about it, but:

1. "Bike repair" is too different from "rebuilding and recombining cool old things in interesting ways."
2. I don't think I can make rent on bike shop wages.

I've caught myself lingering here (http://www.bikeschool.com/classes/frame-building-classes/cromoly-brazing-frame-building), though.