Too hot! Too cold!...just right fixed project.

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  • Been looking for a new fixed frame since I gave my old conversion I'd been riding round for a couple of years to my girlfriend. I'd built up a vitus 979 road bike which I'm contemplating splitting up as it's just a little too big for me and I don't really have the time to ride it properly. But anyway I was missing one gear and one brake so decided buy this frame+fork from Snake fist (thanks very much!) he was selling it because it was too small for him but being a man of a somewhat diminutive stature myself it was just the ticket, hence the title.

    Two main reasons I bought it were:

    1. It was the right size.
    2. Rad paint job!!

    It's 531c and was branded Eddie McGrath but have since learned that it was probably built by autostrada. Been on ebay over the last few weeks and got some mad crazy bargains so here's was I've got so far and what I've got coming.

    Paul e-lever.

    Selle san Marco touton saddle.

    Suntour sprocket

    D.I.D chain.

    Got a couple of other bits and bobs knocking around but the main event is that I'm going to try and build some wheels for the first time. I've got some formula hubs from an old set and was going to maybe lace them to some black ambrosio excursions. I was this bike to be an everyday jobby so wanted something strong and practical.

    Will update soon when things start moving.

  • Great paint job! Should look nice all built up.

  • Rims arrived this week. Just need to sort out spoke length then can get started on the build.

  • Any progress?

  • Great paint job

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Too hot! Too cold!...just right fixed project.

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