Fixed gear to IGH conversion...

Discussion in 'Fixed & Singlespeed' started by HandsomeRyan, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Sep 23, 2009 #1
    HandsomeRyan

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    This bike began life as a $350 fixed gear tarck bike from BikesDirect. I started tweaking it and now its pretty awesome.

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    SRAM S-7 Internal Gear Hub replaced the stock flip-flop hub.

    Custom welded shifter mount.

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    Custom underseat beer opener and carbon fiber seatpost.
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    HandsomeRyan, Sep 23, 2009
    HandsomeRyan, Sep 23, 2009
  3. Sep 25, 2009 #2
    Grape Ape

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    Sweet bike, Hophead will probably post up after he gets done with the underseat beer opener mod on all of his bikes.
     
    Grape Ape, Sep 25, 2009
    Grape Ape, Sep 25, 2009

  5. Sep 25, 2009 #3
    TxCyclist

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    Nice setup! So it's not fixed in the rear anymore or you just have front brakes?
     
    TxCyclist, Sep 25, 2009
    TxCyclist, Sep 25, 2009
  6. Sep 25, 2009 #4
    HandsomeRyan

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    Correct, it's no longer fixed but it has a coaster brake in the rear now so the front brake is from the handlebars, the rear brake is activated by back pressure on the pedals. The second brake lever on the handlebars does nothing and is just there so I can ride on the hoods.
     
    HandsomeRyan, Sep 25, 2009
    HandsomeRyan, Sep 25, 2009
  7. Sep 25, 2009 #5
    Tarukai

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    Looking good. I want to try a setup like that!
     
    Tarukai, Sep 25, 2009
    Tarukai, Sep 25, 2009
  8. Sep 25, 2009 #6
    hophead

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    Nope, my bottle opener is on my chain tensioner.;)
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    hophead, Sep 25, 2009
    hophead, Sep 25, 2009