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Post by rench on Jun 8, 2007 17:19:26 GMT 8
I have an old Diamondback steel MTB frame & fork, and a box of old parts. I did an inventory, and all i needed were hubs, cranks and brakes, and i'd be able to roll. I also have some IRC Metro slick tires and cheap rims. A low budget single speed commuter makes sense with the parts i have. Here's a list of the new parts that I got for the build: Single speed cranks: 550 Theaded hubs: 270 Spokes for 2 wheels: 300 Free wheel (BMX type): 70 Rim Tape 10 V Brakes 270 Inner tubes, 2 ea: 180 BMX type chain: 95 Labor + Tip: 250 Spray Paint: (Flat Black) 100 Total Cost: 2095 The budget bike Single speed crank, 44 teeth BMX type freewheel, 20 teeth Recycled grips. Plastic grips wrapped with strips of inner tube. The chainline was made straight by swapping around spacers on the hub, then re-dishing the wheel to get the tire in line with the frame and brakes. The chain is a bit loose, although it hasn't fallen off yet. Still thinking of a DIY tensioner. Tried a ghost ring, but it doesn't fit. The 44X20 is a fairly comfortable gear. I might try 44x18 if it gets me a tighter chainline. I like the way the mountain bike feels so far, and I'm pretty glad i put the bike together. I just need some fenders and I've got a rainy day commuting machine.
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Post by yukon on Jun 8, 2007 19:15:37 GMT 8
I have an old Diamondback steel MTB frame & fork, and a box of old parts. I did an inventory, and all i needed were hubs, cranks and brakes, and i'd be able to roll. I also have some IRC Metro slick tires and cheap rims. A low budget single speed commuter makes sense with the parts i have. Here's a list of the new parts that I got for the build: Single speed cranks: 550 Theaded hubs: 270 Spokes for 2 wheels: 300 Free wheel (BMX type): 70 Rim Tape 10 V Brakes 270 Inner tubes, 2 ea: 180 BMX type chain: 95 Labor + Tip: 250 Spray Paint: (Flat Black) 100 Total Cost: 2095 The chainline was made straight by swapping around spacers on the hub, then re-dishing the wheel to get the tire in line with the frame and brakes. The chain is a bit loose, although it hasn't fallen off yet. Still thinking of a DIY tensioner. Tried a ghost ring, but it doesn't fit. The 44X20 is a fairly comfortable gear. I might try 44x18 if it gets me a tighter chainline. I like the way the mountain bike feels so far, and I'm pretty glad i put the bike together. I just need some fenders and I've got a rainy day commuting machine. very elegant pics...must say I appreciate the way it was taken. Galeng!!! I'll donate my abused rubber grips if you want. Lemme know
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Post by king on Jun 8, 2007 19:59:19 GMT 8
professional fotog kasi
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Post by rench on Jun 8, 2007 20:03:04 GMT 8
Thanks for the offer. I like how the recycled grips feel, plus it adds to the whole commuter bike look. I really wanted a bike that would be less attractive to potential thieves. Something I can chain outside SM and not worry too much. Photography is a bit of a hobby for me. I'm happy you like the pics.
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Post by yukon on Jun 8, 2007 20:06:52 GMT 8
oki rench
I could tell you have an eye for photography. Great logic there...just keep it locked though. It still is something thieves can sell no matter what the price of the bike.
So, photography is your main occupation....hmmm, lots of photogs here. Galeng!!! Mind sharing your flickr account/works ;D
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Post by rench on Jun 8, 2007 20:09:10 GMT 8
professional fotog kasi hobbyist pa rin king. dehins pa pwedeng fulltime.
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Post by rench on Jun 8, 2007 20:11:22 GMT 8
i have a photobog that i occasionally update. pikol.blogspot.com there are some links there to several galleries.
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Post by cobym on Jun 8, 2007 20:28:46 GMT 8
instead of a DIY chain tensioner, try to get a half-link so you can get the perfect chain length/tension for your crank-cog ratio. Very nice set up. I like the red vbrakes. But I would get a set of real grips.
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Post by rench on Jun 8, 2007 22:11:46 GMT 8
a half link won't give perfect chain tension with the current cog/chainring combo. That chain has a half link already. Without the link the axle doesn't seat properly in the dropouts.
The bike does have proper grips. The outer rubber layer was crumbling, so i just resurfaced them with the rubber interior. it's cushy.
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Post by cobym on Jun 11, 2007 19:49:43 GMT 8
In that case, any old derailleur is your best bet.
BTW, Ive seen some SSers mount their axles not exactly flush (seated) with the dropout in order to get proper chain tension. Seeing as you got bolt on axles, you may be able to get away with this method without your axles shifting around. Ride safe.
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Post by rench on Jun 11, 2007 21:14:23 GMT 8
thanks. after a few rides, the chain became a bit more loose - even dropped out twice. I took off the half link - the chain was a bit too tight. the tight chain was pulling the wheel to one side. placing some shims on the dropouts helped balance out the wheel. works a lot better now.
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Post by markymarciano on Jun 29, 2007 17:02:53 GMT 8
nice ss rig sir...simple and beautiful..i my self has a ss rig project too sir..but i kinda have a problem with my hub...its a 7 speed cassette hub...and the dabomb 9 to 1 converter doesnt fit ...maybe thers a 7 to 1 converter..=) do you any 1 who sells converters that will fit 7speed cassete hubs sir?
btw: nice shots sir ..hehe
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Post by sup on Jun 29, 2007 17:47:22 GMT 8
markymarciano, i think you could cut some pvc with the same inner diameter for the 7 speed hub. a bit of trial and error ;D
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Post by markymarciano on Jun 29, 2007 18:05:43 GMT 8
ahhh!! maybe that will work...thanks man!!
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Makoy
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Post by Makoy on Oct 11, 2007 19:47:05 GMT 8
got me inspired nards
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jacklero
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Post by jacklero on Oct 23, 2007 22:59:32 GMT 8
I have an old Diamondback steel MTB frame & fork, and a box of old parts. I did an inventory, and all i needed were hubs, cranks and brakes, and i'd be able to roll. I also have some IRC Metro slick tires and cheap rims. A low budget single speed commuter makes sense with the parts i have. Here's a list of the new parts that I got for the build: Single speed cranks: 550 Theaded hubs: 270 Spokes for 2 wheels: 300 Free wheel (BMX type): 70 Rim Tape 10 V Brakes 270 Inner tubes, 2 ea: 180 BMX type chain: 95 Labor + Tip: 250 Spray Paint: (Flat Black) 100 Total Cost: 2095 The budget bike Single speed crank, 44 teeth BMX type freewheel, 20 teeth Recycled grips. Plastic grips wrapped with strips of inner tube. The chainline was made straight by swapping around spacers on the hub, then re-dishing the wheel to get the tire in line with the frame and brakes. The chain is a bit loose, although it hasn't fallen off yet. Still thinking of a DIY tensioner. Tried a ghost ring, but it doesn't fit. The 44X20 is a fairly comfortable gear. I might try 44x18 if it gets me a tighter chainline. I like the way the mountain bike feels so far, and I'm pretty glad i put the bike together. I just need some fenders and I've got a rainy day commuting machine. Riding your creation: Priceless There are somethings money can buy...for everything else there's a Mastercard accepted in LBS everywhere pwede nang ad copy! seriously though great re-use effort!
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santino
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Post by santino on Oct 24, 2007 8:37:52 GMT 8
Very impressive build, I must say... not to mention the eyecandy. hehe. Now I am so inspired to dig that old steel GT Allterra from the basement and build it up as well.
Great work, Rench.
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Post by king on Oct 24, 2007 9:37:21 GMT 8
wow an Allterra! go for it!
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trance03
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Post by trance03 on Oct 24, 2007 11:27:36 GMT 8
berri byutipul. the idea, the pictures, and the bike as well. im a commuter myself and the idea of building a ss commuter bike has been lurking inside my mind for a longtime now....this puts it to an artistic perpective.....hmmmm.
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