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Looks stunning in the flesh, the bars are nitto M186 IIRC

DA post and Campagnolo cranks though.

finished up the ottadini. not one for the brand purists but I like it.

I really like this, I have a pet peeve against clamp on brakes though. If you are going to ride it with a brake in the long term, why not just get some lugs or a separate fork?

Hi to all.. I'm new here and want to show U my two singlespeed bikes completely restored by me.. Both of them are over 30 years old and I saved them from garbage.. maybe some of you heard about ROG bikes from Ljubljana, Slovenia...

I'll start thread with complete restore procedure after I have full access on forum...

black one

white one

Solid bikes but you should SERIOUSLY look at getting some foot retention.

white one got two brakes and black one looks like it might have coaster brake

So?

black one has coaster brake and white one hand brakes..

IndraRipper can you explain "foot retention"? english is not my natural language..

So?

you don't strictly need it in either of those situations

black one has coaster brake and white one hand brakes..

IndraRipper can you explain "foot retention"? english is not my natural language..

something that holds your foot to the pedals, like straps or clipless

Clipless pedals or clips and straps/straps will give you more control over your bike and make riding much more enjoyable.

thx B0N0R.. I dont need it on these bikes.. I use Shimano SPD on my road bike and MTB.. these bikes are just for cruising in town and going on work.. flat pedals with pins are enough...

Clipless pedals or clips and straps/straps will give you more control over your bike and make riding much more enjoyable.

depends on what you're riding for

hehe you NEED this to enjoy your bike more, now!!!

Martin can I see some pics of your bikes?

They sound amazing but I've only ever seen one.

^ play nicely.

one will be ready next week, I will personally come round your ends for you to see it if you're interested.

Yes, I must see.

Close ups:

The build is just for this moment while Rossin is in for repair.
You're right - comfort is the main reason for a Flite, it's my daily ride bike though.
Aches, it's Nitto M184 STI.

Jealous. There look to be some pornographic frames stacked up in the corner too!

^I too haz De Rosa with worn flite! that needs a bit of post winter sprucing up...

Over the winter the front hub flange (Hope Mono) cracked First step in the clean-up was to rebuild front wheel with a new (much) stronger front hub. The build is a tad odd in that the spokes are laced in pairs so you have 2 going to the right flange followed by 2 going to the left flange etc
Anyway, finished it today and quite pleased with the result - a tad porky at 1140g (incl. tyre/tube/skewer) - but should hopefully be bomb-proof.

The build is just for this moment while Rossin is in for repair.
You're right - comfort is the main reason for a Flite, it's my daily ride bike though.
Aches, it's Nitto M184 STI.

Nice bike. Like the stem a lot.

^I too haz De Rosa with worn flite! that needs a bit of post winter sprucing up...

Why dodgy radial and not crossed?

Pub bike project is moving on, more labels are on and it's almost ready for the coats of laquer to seal it all,
Dodgy phone pics for now

I really like this, I have a pet peeve against clamp on brakes though. If you are going to ride it with a brake in the long term, why not just get some lugs or a separate fork?

Tbh I found a clamp on brake for cheaps and like the green fork.
What is "get some lugs"?