building a track bike!

GoldenMotor.com
Xiodinc

Xiodinc

New Member
Oct 15, 2009
171
0
0
San Jose CA
For the Velodrome! they just built a velodrome by my house open to public, so im building one of those infamous fixies or track bikes.

My parts:

Frame: 1978 White Peugeot frame

Crankset: Shimano 44t

Rims:
Rear: red Deep velocity with 17t fixed cog
front: 700c

handlebars: Cut up low risers
fork: Diamondback road bike or Diamondback BMX bike. ( i cant decide as of now)

ill keep you guys updated on the build with pictures.
 
bairdco

bairdco

a guy who makes cool bikes
Aug 18, 2009
6,537
264
63
living the dream in southern california
i'm just saying. you could get a whatever sprocket combo you want, but it'd be cool to do a backwards set up with a sprocket and adapter, and the big gear in the rear and the small one in the front.

or, instead of a front rim on the back, get a racing wheelchair wheel with a Phil Wood hub, sprocket and adapter, then make it left side drive.

people would think you got some kinda super custom fixie.

and they'd be right.
 
Xiodinc

Xiodinc

New Member
Oct 15, 2009
171
0
0
San Jose CA
yeah, the bike name is "The 50 dollar bike" for a reason. nice parts, at a discounted price!

Peugeot frame: $25 on craigslist
rims+ cog: $ 10 dollars old from a friend
shimano crankset: $15 dollars from friend
fork: off of an old bmx bike
handlebars: off of an old 24 speed bike, cut down

This is the cheapest build ive had yet! I can't wait to get home and post some pictures soon.

What would the backwards cogs do for me?

i currently have 44t in front, 17t in back. (Btw, 44t is from a motorbike set)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom