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Post by Perkin on Jan 26, 2011 10:06:16 GMT
OK, what do you think? It's had some old mountain bike components (triple chainset, shifters, placky brake levers), and a 'cross tyre on the back, to keep it on the road, but it's straight and still has air in the tyres! In fact, it seems to have been looked after far better than any of my bikes. The original Sachs/Huret mechs and Weinmann sidepulls are still fitted, and the front wheel is true. The back will need tweaking, and the bars, stem and chainset will have to go, but it's pretty good for an Aryton... Not sure what I should do with it... I was going to convert to singlespeed, but it's too good. I might just find a contemporary double chainset and fit my Profile aero bars, and ride it to work. Chuffed!
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Post by simon on Jan 26, 2011 11:26:11 GMT
I was hoping to see a TV200 or something ;D
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Post by scooterslag on Jan 26, 2011 12:27:50 GMT
I was hoping to see a TV200 or something ;D Ditto
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Post by gioia on Jan 26, 2011 13:45:44 GMT
..ah don't listen to them there philistines,... 453 reynolds tubing, original falcon frame, short chain stay like that, it'll whizz up hills ..like a ferret on speed If the frames staright, stick in 'vintage bicycle' section on fleabay & buy your self a Falc with the proceeds.....ok, maybe '09 parma ;D
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Post by scootlife on Jan 26, 2011 20:58:54 GMT
Where does the engine go ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I had an Eddy Merckx racer at school, think that was made by Falcon . Used to turn the racing bars upside down , and then progressed to some Cow Horn handlebars instead but they snapped from too many wheelies !!
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Post by ozoap on Jan 26, 2011 21:06:42 GMT
progressed to some Cow Horn handlebars instead but they snapped from too many wheelies !! We got our metalwork teacher at school to weld bars across ours after a few 'snapping incidents' upon landing.
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Post by scootlife on Jan 26, 2011 22:39:29 GMT
progressed to some Cow Horn handlebars instead but they snapped from too many wheelies !! We got our metalwork teacher at school to weld bars across ours after a few 'snapping incidents' upon landing. Thats a good idea. Our metalwork teacher would have wanted payment !!! He used to nick our fags when out on cross country training. Right tightwad he was, thought he was cool with his purple Triumph Spitfire and Tom Jones Hair !!
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Post by gioia on Jan 26, 2011 22:56:21 GMT
If you just put some tape over the 'ON' bit, then you'd have a FALC racer
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Post by Juan on Jan 26, 2011 23:01:48 GMT
We got our metalwork teacher at school to weld bars across ours after a few 'snapping incidents' upon landing. Thats a good idea. Our metalwork teacher would have wanted payment !!! He used to nick our fags when out on cross country training. Right tightwad he was, thought he was cool with his purple Triumph Spitfire and Tom Jones Hair !! My uncle Dave had Martin Shaw hair and a purple Triumph GT6 so he was obviously much cooler and harder.
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Post by Perkin on Jan 27, 2011 6:37:39 GMT
Only way to beat that is with purple hair and a Lewis Collins Capri, which is what my Auntie Eileen had!
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Post by OliMonster on Jan 27, 2011 18:35:13 GMT
Aha! We have another Falcon rider! Those forks would look cracking polished up! What size is that frame? Singles are maintenance-free mate, you stick some skinny tyres on that and make it a single, and all you need to do is oil the chain, pump the tyres up and give it a hose down every so often... At any rate, not bad for a tenner! ;D I was given an old sport/tourer frame by a mate's dad who was otherwise going to have it off to the charity shop. I reckon you should stick either bull bars or drops on that and fixify it. It's what I did to mine, and I've never looked back! ;D To be honest, and it's your bike so you do what you wish with it, but I'm a big fan of old skool frames with old skool gear. Wheels were a bit of an about-face on that, but they were the only fixie wheels I could afford at the time, and besides, ally's a nice upgrade from steel. Anyway, I'm happy with it as is now, I'm liking the whole rat-look thing going on. Have you named yours? Mine's called Buster. It's an abbreviation of Buster Nutsack, I'm sure y'all can guess why...
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Post by Perkin on Jan 28, 2011 6:40:54 GMT
;D Great! I needs to get me a vintage chainset like yours. I've put my old saddle on there already; it's a San Marco Concor Lite which is about 15 years old but still about the lightest thing about at 190g!
Not sure whether to convert to single speed or keep it as at least a six- it has to be useable for commuting so probably the latter.
I do really want to have it as a fixie or s/s but that may be in the future...
I've called it 'Aryton' because it cost me an Aryton Senna!
I thought about putting it on ebay as Gavin suggested but it's too good...
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Post by Perkin on Jan 28, 2011 6:45:21 GMT
It measures 21" from BB centre to top of seat tube. I'm 5'9" with short legs so it should hopefully be about right!
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Post by OliMonster on Jan 29, 2011 0:13:04 GMT
Shit man, 190g!? I thought mine was light at a shade over 250! That said, I quite like it, it's a black Charge Spoon with white stitching and a CHARGE logo on the side, just like that. It's quite comfy as well, once it's set up right. Much better than the original, that just soaked up every last drop of water it saw, then sent it all straight through your jeans even if it hadn't rained for 3 weeks. Check out Brick Lane Bikes, they're who did that chainset. Not too bad for £60 fitted, eh? They come in lots of pretty colours, too. Can see what you mean about commuting, though. I use mine to commute a couple of miles each way come hell or high water, but Cambridge is flat as a pancake so it's not too bad. Still, might get myself a freewheel for lazy days. I feel your pain with the frame, I'm 5'9" with shortarse 30" legs, and I can just about get both feet on the floor with my 'nads on the top tube. If I was an inch shorter I'd be singing soprano. Seriously mate, don't flog it! Put skinny slicks, a decent chainset and aero bars on, that would look the dog's...
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Post by Perkin on Jan 30, 2011 11:21:36 GMT
There, finished! Actually, it wouldn't take much, would it? I fitted my aero bars but I reckon they just look ugly... ...might have to get some old steel or ally drops if I can find some. Chainset sounds good! Thanks for the link; they have some great stuff on there. I just need to find one for £10. I'm off back to the scrappy's!
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Post by OliMonster on Jan 31, 2011 3:17:27 GMT
If you want to go properly old skool, there are some really nice old 1- and 2-ring chainsets on eBay at the moment. Grab some downtube gear shifters and go for a 5 or 10 speed if you wanna use it as a slightly more practical commuter!
The aeros wouldn't look too bad if they were cut down a bit, but they're a bit long for my taste. That, or as you say, a nice pair of drops would really set it off.
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Post by scottsprint on Feb 6, 2011 18:19:19 GMT
Heres mine, just bought it out to amsterdam with me!! Fast as shit!!
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Post by stusclues on Feb 8, 2011 7:26:26 GMT
Must say I have been totally amazed by the whole fixie phenomena. I used to courier on one back in the early 90s and everyone laughed at me, but Ive been track and road racing since I was a kid and it was the best thing I ever did. Do yourself a favour though, jump on a geared bike every few months or so and you will be absolutely amazed by the difference the fixie has made to your rate and technique.
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Post by scottsprint on Feb 8, 2011 8:29:41 GMT
I totally agree with you! Change the style of ride completley. S
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Post by OliMonster on Feb 8, 2011 18:32:23 GMT
Agreed! Got my brother into fixies as well, he was on a dual-suspension tractor, and the first time he rode it he hated it, he couldn't figure out what to do with his feet when he was "freewheeling," but had to borrow it a second time, with much moaning and grumbling. I told him to go a little quicker, and he went out and bought himself one a week later! ;D Scott, can't begin to describe how jealous I am of that bike...
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