# 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:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![hoonz](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/hoonz/32/688_2.png) [@hoonz](https://fixed.org.au/u/hoonz)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/21 "2013-11-27T16:45:37Z")
A good frame builder will be able to reset the forks if they’re not too far gone. I can’t see the pics here at work. Tubes can be replaced but it all costs money. How much do you want to keep this frame? ---
**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, 6:36pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/22 "2013-11-27T18:36:58Z")
Thanks again guys, I was concerned about collateral damage. Good news is the frame including head tube are straight. No buckling although it does look that way in the pic. The engineering guys have extensive experience in welding and repairs, and have built a solid reputation in the bike industry. I accept there still may be weakening in the head tube, but I ain’t building her for races. Life’s too short to hang her on a wall & if I die enjoying my ride then it will be in style & lots of fun. ---
**Author:** ![sir\_kev](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/sir_kev/32/191_2.png) [@sir\_kev](https://fixed.org.au/u/sir_kev)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/23 "2013-11-27T19:40:12Z")
Nice frame! Don’t fuck it up. ---
**Author:** ![Hungry\_Stu](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/b5e925/32.png) [@Hungry\_Stu](https://fixed.org.au/u/Hungry_Stu)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/24 "2013-11-27T19:42:00Z")
If the carpet aint matching the drapes, I’d go for a powder coat. It doesn’t look like its anything fancy, and your first build wont be the “Keeper” so have some fun. Spend money learning (its the only way) and build something, anything. Save the worry and concern for something special. ---
**Author:** ![hoonz](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/hoonz/32/688_2.png) [@hoonz](https://fixed.org.au/u/hoonz)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/25 "2013-11-27T19:59:54Z")
^Chroll^ ---
**Author:** ![hoonz](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/hoonz/32/688_2.png) [@hoonz](https://fixed.org.au/u/hoonz)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 8:09pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/26 "2013-11-27T20:09:07Z")
> [@Blue\_Fin](#): > > Thanks again guys, I was concerned about collateral damage. Good news is the frame including head tube are straight. No buckling although it does look that way in the pic. The engineering guys have extensive experience in welding and repairs, and have built a solid reputation in the bike industry. > > I accept there still may be weakening in the head tube, but I ain’t building her for races. Life’s too short to hang her on a wall & if I die enjoying my ride then it will be in style & lots of fun. Good news then. I wouldnt worry too much about the frame being weakened. Chromoly steel is extemely robust hence it’s over 50 years old and still fine to be used. Generally they creak a lot before anything fails too - there will be plenty of warning unlike aluminiumium and crabon. Dont throw that fork away even if you swap it out for a new chrome one for now. ---
**Author:** ![Randy](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/2acd7d/32.png) [@Randy](https://fixed.org.au/u/Randy)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/27 "2013-11-27T22:36:23Z")
> [@Hungry\_Stu](#): > > It doesn’t look like its anything fancy. yeah, always finding cinelli’s in hard rubbish because they have scratched paint and no nervex fancy lugs ---
**Author:** ![Randy](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/2acd7d/32.png) [@Randy](https://fixed.org.au/u/Randy)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2013, 12:50am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/28 "2013-11-28T00:50:21Z")
If done correctly it should look something like this [Vintage-Cinelli-Custom-Single-Speed-Bike-Fixie-Road-Bike-54cm](http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Cinelli-Custom-Single-Speed-Bike-Fixie-Road-Bike-54cm-/221326386711?pt=AU_Cycling_New_&hash=item338814a617) ---
**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 28, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/29 "2013-11-28T02:21:52Z")
> [@Randy](#): > > If done correctly it should look something like this > [Vintage-Cinelli-Custom-Single-Speed-Bike-Fixie-Road-Bike-54cm](http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Cinelli-Custom-Single-Speed-Bike-Fixie-Road-Bike-54cm-/221326386711?pt=AU_Cycling_New_&hash=item338814a617) Noted. Seen that a while back. It’s like an auction in reverse. ---
**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:** [December 24, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/30 "2013-12-24T07:46:32Z")
> [@Hungry\_Stu](#): > > Spend money learning (its the only way) and build something, anything. Just getting a bunch of parts together for a different project, hoping to build a new daily drive. I got my hands on a late 80s-early 90s team Castorama/system U racing Frameset… ![](http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/blue_fin2008/Project%201990/20b880c2143a078aacdaefc6c7e03f1e_zps18e703fe.jpg) ![](http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/blue_fin2008/Project%201990/99885ce00703b1186db87766a8512924_zpsb9036fca.jpg) It’s a Reynold’s 653 by Raleigh with some nice Cinelli lugs and original Edco headset. Should be fun and will use a combination of old and new parts. ---
**Author:** ![Seb](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/seb/32/606_2.png) [@Seb](https://fixed.org.au/u/Seb)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2013, 3:47pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/31 "2013-12-24T15:47:13Z")
Very nice man. Keep everyone posted on how you go. “Casto” was the French equivalent of Bunnings. All class! ---
**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:** [January 3, 2014, 7:44pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/32 "2014-01-03T19:44:56Z")
Temporary seat & pedals, waiting on parts. Rides nice for time being ![](http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/blue_fin2008/Project%201990/b2aa32bc1c0de47ac4db6617c6e40014_zps41feeeee.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![brendan](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@brendan](https://fixed.org.au/u/brendan)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2014, 12:49am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464/33 "2014-01-04T00:49:34Z")
> [@Blue\_Fin](#): > > Temporary seat & pedals, waiting on parts. > Rides nice for time being > ![](http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/blue_fin2008/Project%201990/b2aa32bc1c0de47ac4db6617c6e40014_zps41feeeee.jpg) troll. [Previous page](https://fixed.org.au/t/introducing-me-lucy-need-some-suggestions-to/63464.md?page=1)