Hi, what started as a stupid idea turned into a quick obsession with mates.
Always had a soft spot for fixies. So now that I have disposable income, I picked up a crummy old raleigh for $10
looking to learn more about this culture. I already have my vision of what I want to do but please push me in the right direction:
plan to get a L shape stem, fixie conversion, respray, replace what needs to be replaced, some over night parts from japan and those curved race handle bars
I actually have no idea what Iâm doing. so suggestions would be much appreciated.
car was a money pit not thisâŚ
look around gumtree for a pre-done up fixie for $80-$100⌠save your disposable income on something elseâŚ
[EDIT] sorry for being so harsh⌠but i would of liked someone to tell me that when i first got started⌠spent way too much on a conversion instead of buying a cheap second handâŚ
anyways gave you a hand looking⌠this is probably worth it even for the parts
^^ than wasnât harsh and your right. Do what he said and if ya really get into it spend the money on something decent with horizontal dropouts for starters and a nice âquillâ stem (thats the L shape thingy) in conclusion DUDE, DONâT FUCKING BOTHER!!!
Thanks for the info guys, I will keep those thoughts in my mind. This will just be a cheap commuter that will be modified here and there. Once I learn more about stuff then Iâll get a proper one.
I had a look at cell bikes but Iâm more of a fan of restoring a rust bucket. I like getting my hands dirty and learn about things.
this is the equivalent of rocking up to a mates place in a rusted out Datsun 120Y thatâs got a fucked gearbox & is only running on 2 cylinders.
sure, you could fix it up coz you like restoration projects, or you could just buy yourself a 1992 Toyota corolla for $1500 thatâll get you around until you decide what car you really wanna buy.
I mean, by all means, go for it if youâre keen for a challenge/project, but just donât expect it to be as cheap to restore as you think.
plenty of good info on FOA though, so stick around & check it out, but donât get too offended if people disagree with your plans.
love 70-80âs Japanese cars. Iâve been a car enthusiast since I could remember, my current car has been a 4 year project. This would serve as a cheaper alternative hobby.
Iâm am one that is not easily offended. I like to keep an open mind
anyways here are more meaningless pics. because we all love pics
can I go with larger wheels? not much clearance but I could grind a bit off the top.
Just purchased this bull horn thing. cheap budget build
Listen to the FOA Mafia.
It wonât be a cheap commuter, it will be a very expensive, yet also very crap commuter. That always breaking, probably making you late for work.
Iâve been there. I spent soo much money on and old Raleigh actually. And by the time I was able to actually ride it, I could have had quite a nice off the shelf thing. Instead of the POS I ended up with.
Sorry for being blunt, and welcome. Ha
and those curved race handle bars
