We clearly need to instill some order onto this forum Let's have a thread where we can all post up pictures of our singlespeeds, it's always cool to check out other sweet looking bikes. Hopefully we can twist the arm of a moderator into making the thread "sticky".
I'll start us off with an old shot of my Explosif, it's got new tires and saddle since this was taken. I'm loving this bike
and a close up of the cool sliding disc brake mounts
Here is my converted trek 4500, I stripped the frame of all paint and shifty things. Unfortunately I have to put up with the singulator, until I can get the scratch for a frame, or an ENO.
The finish is just a rattle can clear.
Fortunately the singulator worked well in the up direction.
Any ideas on how I can get rid of the singulator without spending serious $$$ on new parts? Since taking this pic the saddle was changed, the gearie cassette removed and a flashpoint 18t cog/spacers installed.
Curious about what you're having done differently with the new frame. It was interesting and insightful to see how the Peyto came together. How is the new paint and who did it?
Curious about what you're having done differently with the new frame. It was interesting and insightful to see how the Peyto came together. How is the new paint and who did it?
First a custom titanium Dean "Colonel", This is such a sweet ride stiff and smooth even with a rigid fork.
Second a Surly "Cross Check" its got big'ol 44c mutanos and Dirtdrops it's a hoot. I have been amazed at the versatility of this bike. I also have a set of wheels with skinny tires and a fixed rear hub I run on this bike a lot I haven't gotten the balls to run fixed off-road yet though.
I think Matt would repair my ute if there ever was a reason to. As far as replacement......I think when you procure a custom bike from a small manufacturer you have to accept that you are buying a one of a kind bike. The future of all these small frame makers is tenuous. Matt is very passionate about what he builds and I admire his vision. Now ask me the same question when I have to go shopping for a custom Ti SS with the utes geometry and you'll get a less philisophical answer. It'll sound alot like sobbing.
The Peyto and I just didn't get along. Too many small things to list but I've had some trouble with it.
Bad experience ordering the parts for it.
Bad Paint. Resent and the paint is top notch now.
Dented Top Tube.
Broken H-bar.
Broken BB's too many...
couple serious injuries whilst riding it.
You get the picture here, it's a bad marriage. Nothing against Peyto at all. Hell, most of the trouble I have is not with Peyto. He's a good builder. I just want to try again...
I wanted something as local as possible and Steve is it, not to mention his stuff is awesome and it has been a pleasure to work with him.
I'm getting a custom SS, green in color, steel. Complete with bottle opener. Geometry is set for low speed, technical stuff and climbing versus the general geo I have on the Peyto. Steve is going to put a sterling silver headbadge on it too.
I will still keep the Peyto and plan to build it back up with ebay parts this summer, most likely rigid. I wonder if I had gottent the Peyto in Green would things be different now...
Yeah, I probably sound like a nut case but who cares, right? I like to ride.
I would love to see more of his work. Post some photos under the custom builder board...
Here's the Surly 1x1 I built up before the Holidays. In this shot I've de-Shiggyfied it. The bike looks alittle different than this now, but you get the idea. Fun bike, priced right. Honestly didn't like it at first, but its growing on me. Tire clearance is amazing.
Here is my new single speed. I got one lap around the street in front of my house before the rains came and I broke my leg, so for now it is my garage bike. Looking forward to getting it out on the trail finally...
OK, Ian, here's my ExploSSif. I love the way mine rides, and the sliding drop outs are working fine now that a little paint is gone. Speaking of paint, it seems to chip really easily, I'll just powdercoat in a year or so.
Haha, you must have a fancy one, mine had the plain ol' steel 10" wheels. Those things were tiny!! Anwyay, I'd better stop dragging this thread off topic
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