07-28-2008, 11:42 AM
I finished the fixed bike. I picked up an old Schwinn from CL. A guy in DC let it go for $25. It was is perfect working order when I got it. I felt a little bad ripping it apart.
It looked like this:
![[Image: startedWithThis.JPG]](http://ennsodesign.com/images/startedWithThis.JPG)
I stripped it down to the just the frame. Sanded it down. Rattle can primered, painted, and cleared it. Then rebuilt with many of the original parts. Add new wheels, tires, and chain. I still want to get a lighter set of pedals, a smaller brake handle, and cut down the brake cable. I also have some bar tape that I will add once I figure out what I'm doing with the brake handle.
The paint is far from perfect. I messed up while painting and transporting the frame. Giving the bike a funny look is enough to chip it, but it was cheap and a good learning experience.
Here is what I ended up with:
![[Image: rideIt.jpg]](http://ennsodesign.com/images/rideIt.jpg)
![[Image: noParking.jpg]](http://ennsodesign.com/images/noParking.jpg)
![[Image: threeOclock.jpg]](http://ennsodesign.com/images/threeOclock.jpg)
It looked like this:
I stripped it down to the just the frame. Sanded it down. Rattle can primered, painted, and cleared it. Then rebuilt with many of the original parts. Add new wheels, tires, and chain. I still want to get a lighter set of pedals, a smaller brake handle, and cut down the brake cable. I also have some bar tape that I will add once I figure out what I'm doing with the brake handle.
The paint is far from perfect. I messed up while painting and transporting the frame. Giving the bike a funny look is enough to chip it, but it was cheap and a good learning experience.
Here is what I ended up with: