Saturday, August 7, 2010

New old bike (NOB)



Gentlemen...it is done.. I went and collected the bike from Chris of TR bikes. I am very happy... went for spin later at night after my daughter was asleep. nice and can't stop smiling. Here is the pic my old new bike. Will bring NOB to see my riding kakis tomorrow..



wireless shifter!

clean Sugino crank
single speed


14 comments:

  1. Chantek! I'm sure u must be v satisfied and happy. I love the choice of yr seat - Brooks right?

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  2. hi Alvin, yes yes..thanks! happy like a bird.. we for a slightly longer ride on sunday... from potong pasir to pasir ris... it was ok. just need to hunch abit.
    I am playing around with the handle bar... flipped it over just now. it felt so much better but visually "slow down 10km/hr" haha... will show u this baby when u come over SG next time!

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  3. beautiful! you have to see it in person.

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  4. Thanks francis.. .it is a funny thing.. I find myself riding this bike more and more... the other foldies are angry..

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  5. Hi Woon, sorry, shld have warned you..... Lynten

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  6. hahaha.. Lynten, I bring more folks to ur shop to be "posioned" by ur passion!

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  7. very very nice leh.... :) - Jendral Sudirman

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  8. @Sudirman, thanks! coming from u I am really honored! This is my first bike which was earned by working part time at a book store... here is how it looked ...here is my story. http://smallwheelsbigsmile.blogspot.com/2010/07/lost-and-found-after-20-years.html

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  9. Hi Taiwoon

    Nice bike! I'm hoping to convert a vintage steel too. did u hv to change the hubs to freewheel? i noticed an extra piece on the rear. what's the total cost(approximate will do)? thanks
    ps i think i might just do with a flat bar or reuse my old drop one for a back friendly posture :)
    cheers
    Lim

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  10. Thanks Lim, yes I did change the hubs. It was all done by the guys from TR bikes. Look for Chris, henry and lyten. They are pros and listen to what u want and make it happen.

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  11. Very nice style. Now all you need to make it perfect is to throw away the free-wheel. Single speed is excellent, but fixed gear is ... fixed!
    Tim :)

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  12. what's the material of the frame? would love to have a bike like this

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