I will be taking one of my bikes and stripping it down (again) to make something new. I am thinking a new commuter here. Something with a little more style. The first new component — the On-One Mary bars that I scored off of Craigslist. Shaun wanted them but he snoozed.
Quick thoughts (hopes, dreams):
Brooks saddle (finally)
Colored chain / chainring
New bars (see above)
New brake levers (one or two or none ? we will see)
New meat (tires)
Front rack (home made)
Rocket booster (not really)
Wheelset, perchance
Hmmm, but which Surly Frame to hack?
on Jul 2nd, 2009 at 11:46 pm
I am doing the same this weekend, but only stripping and cleaning.
I have a Giant TCR Advanced 3 2009, my Sunday bike
An Orange Trek 1000, winter bike
Single speed for getting to work and back and generally knocking about on.
Love stripping and cleaning…..
on Jul 3rd, 2009 at 9:30 am
You got me thinking … I’ve got mybike at the shop for a tune up – why not remodel?
on Jul 4th, 2009 at 3:36 am
Why not just buy another frame set? LOL Remember the perfect number of bikes is N+1
Aaron
on Jul 4th, 2009 at 9:26 am
I recently stripped down my cross check fixie and added a rear 9 speed derailleur. The shifters are bar end shifters on my drop bars (like a touring bike) and cycle cross style “mid-line” brake levers. Also some great road wheels. I have been loving commuting even more than usual since the change!
JP
on Jul 5th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
JP – That is how my Cross Check started out, long ago. I am eventually getting a new bike to fill that nine speed / road commuter hole.
I am halfway done with the conversion. Need to order some parts.
on Jul 29th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Homemade front rack? That sounds interesting. Any pictures or instructions?
on Jul 31st, 2009 at 11:16 am
I have a lot of pictures … in my head. Still collecting materials and ideas.