# Introducing me & Lucy, need some suggestions to... **URL:** \ **Category:** Fixed Street\ **Created:** [November 25, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464 "2013-11-25T01:35:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Blue\_Fin](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/8c91f0/32.png) [@Blue\_Fin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Blue_Fin)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/1 "2013-11-25T01:35:08Z")
Hi, unfortunately I have the bug. I picked up a pre-loved fixie that I was going to convert to a single speed 'cause I was used geared bikes. Only problem is I love it so much that I’m selling my CX, building up my own street ride (fixed of course), cracked the frame on the old Peugeot and am going bankrupt buying tools & parts. I’m following my roots & in addition to getting a new Italian frame I was lucky enough to inherit Lucy. She’s a gorgeous Cinelli model b circa 58-60. She needs of TLC tho. I’ve already decided to convert to her to FG because the original gearing is gone, got a mixture of cheap shit left. But the Campy cranks and pedals are staying and I got some nice original drop bars & stem. Basically, I wonder whether to preserve & conserve or strip & re-birth her. Frame is straight, no dings, decals are in good shape, lugs are tarnished, and lots of gutter rash and surface rust. The braze ons will probably go too. Will post some pics soon… Also, recommendations on paint experts with experience in vintage restoration would also be very much appreciated. This job needs a pro. What wheels would you chase? BTW great site & community, Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![alibi](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/alibi/32/640_2.png) [@alibi](https://fixed.org.au/u/alibi)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2013, 1:46am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/2 "2013-11-25T01:46:58Z")
In before ‘buy a Cell’ posts. Don’t be afraid to start restoring something… it’s good fun albeit quite expensive… BUT please DO NOT remove braze-ons… expecially on something as nice as a Cinelli model B. The steel track frame market is cheap at the moment so be patient while you collect parts and you will find a very nice frame in whichever state you want. Put the grinder down! ---
**Author:** ![AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/al9000/32/7_2.png) [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/3 "2013-11-25T01:50:24Z")
TrollTroll ---
**Author:** ![whatever\_really](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/whatever_really/32/564_2.png) [@whatever\_really](https://fixed.org.au/u/whatever_really)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/4 "2013-11-25T02:08:45Z")
I really hope he is trolling ---
**Author:** ![red](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/red/32/252_2.png) [@red](https://fixed.org.au/u/red)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2013, 12:30pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/5 "2013-11-25T12:30:54Z")
restore the Cinelli to its original form, buy a second hand fixay from the webs(not a fuckin cell!!!). if you do intend to build your own, think of how much it is going to cost roughly… then fuckin double it and that will be your ACTUAL spend. no jks… much better to just buy a second hand one. ---
**Author:** ![heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetal/32/69_2.png) [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2013, 12:43pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/6 "2013-11-25T12:43:42Z")
Selling his cx… defs trolling. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Fin](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/8c91f0/32.png) [@Blue\_Fin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Blue_Fin)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 9:23pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/7 "2013-11-26T21:23:54Z")
Thx guys. Not going to angle grind her, relax. Any suggestions for temporary hubs before I got my hands on something original ? A few before shots…(this will be a slow build) ![](http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/blue_fin2008/Lucy/0e20d9b2f70bf5a6a5cda317bd86c84c_zpsbdd84339.jpg) ![](http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/blue_fin2008/Lucy/d722d36bdad18c106681ddf3aec3e1ed_zpsbe696783.jpg) ![](http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/blue_fin2008/Lucy/a1bcae11450bd5c2f4ceae195b9f9cf7_zpsff3cb1c3.jpg) ![](http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/blue_fin2008/Lucy/59690c02222dd1e3a82ff5006326ff56_zps99844fb7.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![P\_N20](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/p_n20/32/177_2.png) [@P\_N20](https://fixed.org.au/u/P_N20)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 9:30pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/8 "2013-11-26T21:30:44Z")
^ Might be the photo, but looks like some front end damage? ---
**Author:** ![justdave](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/439d5e/32.png) [@justdave](https://fixed.org.au/u/justdave)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 9:44pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/9 "2013-11-26T21:44:03Z")
That Fork is Toast. steerer tube looks a little suss too. ---
**Author:** ![larfinboy](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/larfinboy/32/566_2.png) [@larfinboy](https://fixed.org.au/u/larfinboy)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/10 "2013-11-26T21:55:20Z")
Yep, has hit something hard. Such a shame. ---
**Author:** ![greenmachine](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/greenmachine/32/243_2.png) [@greenmachine](https://fixed.org.au/u/greenmachine)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/11 "2013-11-26T21:58:26Z")
forks look bent-could be the photos though-the clearance from the front wheel looks passable… Nice frame, I’d leave in it’s vintage glory. at least until you had all the parts sourced then i’d go for the polish/re spray. AND GET RID OF YOUR ANGLE GRINDER ---
**Author:** ![whatever\_really](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/whatever_really/32/564_2.png) [@whatever\_really](https://fixed.org.au/u/whatever_really)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 12:42am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/12 "2013-11-27T00:42:59Z")
Frame and fork is fucked sorry, It can be repaired but will be big $$$$$$ ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Fin](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/8c91f0/32.png) [@Blue\_Fin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Blue_Fin)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/13 "2013-11-27T01:49:20Z")
Frame is good, the steerer is fucked. Chasing the fork, not too difficult to replace. Actually greenmachine, bartered my angle grinder for that bike - pretty good deal… ---
**Author:** ![PiledHigher](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/piledhigher/32/50_2.png) [@PiledHigher](https://fixed.org.au/u/PiledHigher)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/14 "2013-11-27T02:44:18Z")
> [@Blue\_Fin](#): > > Frame is good, the steerer is fucked. > > Chasing the fork, not too difficult to replace. > > Actually greenmachine, bartered my angle grinder for that bike - pretty good deal… Rust on downtube looks to be on the stress point of the crash. Frame farked. ---
**Author:** ![thriller](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/47e85d/32.png) [@thriller](https://fixed.org.au/u/thriller)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/15 "2013-11-27T03:11:48Z")
Looks pretty boned. Wait to see what a framebuilder says… If it’s gone I would find some period parts & hang it on the wall unrestored. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Fin](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/8c91f0/32.png) [@Blue\_Fin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Blue_Fin)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/16 "2013-11-27T03:39:03Z")
With the engineers atm, see what happens. ---
**Author:** ![droz](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/droz/32/270_2.png) [@droz](https://fixed.org.au/u/droz)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/17 "2013-11-27T04:11:54Z")
Hang it on wall. Buy a cell. ---
**Author:** ![whatever\_really](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/whatever_really/32/564_2.png) [@whatever\_really](https://fixed.org.au/u/whatever_really)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 10:19am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/18 "2013-11-27T10:19:27Z")
At the engineers? Take it to a frame builder It looks like it has a bulge on the front of the head tube where it is rusty. ---
**Author:** ![justdave](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/439d5e/32.png) [@justdave](https://fixed.org.au/u/justdave)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 1:10pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/19 "2013-11-27T13:10:46Z")
> [@Blue\_Fin](#): > > With some engineering students atm, see what happens. Ftfy. ---
**Author:** ![DaFROG](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/dafrog/32/37_2.png) [@DaFROG](https://fixed.org.au/u/DaFROG)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 4:02pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/20 "2013-11-27T16:02:53Z")
[trust me i’m an engineer](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp8hvyjZWHs) [Next page](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464.md?page=2)