My new project

[Big Wang Bandit]

Old pics.

Put some wheels on it to coast around, get a feel for the large frame

As of yesterday.

I need to remember to tighten the headset today and to tighten he pedals when I get the wrenches

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Shes done, Waiting on my friend, well come do some sweet pictures.

 

[Clueless]

some CF pieces and the bike would be retro

 

[MK3.0dudeman]

Sorry I still didn't get pics yet.The bike looks awsome.Now I wasnt sure from what you said but are you upgrating the bike at all?

I'm keeping mine all stock the only thing changed was the sadle.It's a 1940's racing saddle from Italy and it's very expensive.I would like to mod mine a bit but mines a all race spec one so it has old school race parts on there plus I want to keep the vintage look and I love how old stuff works just as long as it's keeped in nice condtion(witch my bike isnt it's beat up)Once I get a job tho I'm fixing the whole thing up.

Plus no matter how nice I do it up it will never ride as nice as my old cannondale R400

 

[MK3.0dudeman]

I just got my bike all fixed up.New gum side wall tires.new handle bar tape,new tubes,new brake pads,new pedals,pedal straps,and a tune up.The bike rides great for how old it is.I want to get all new gears and have the bike repainted to stock specs but idk anyone who could do that for me.But for now I'm just going to ride it plus I am trying to keep a all origanel vintage look to it.Sorry I didnt take any pics yet.I might take some in a few.oo also what were you talking about when you said you could find out the year from the serial number?I know mines a 66-73 but I want to know what year.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Mine is a 79.

The only modifications Ive done are redrilling the stock stronglight cranks to fit newer crank bolts. and a new rear wheel for fixedgearness.

Here it is, Me and my bike as of a few days ago.

It rides very well. I'm impressed how well it rides for a converted road bike thats 30 years old.

Its got some fancy Italian saddle on it right now, its really comfortable as well. I'll get more pics soon.

 

[MK3.0dudeman]

it looks good but were the hell are your rear brakes?

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Don't need rear brakes with a fixed gear. Its pretty useless

 

[MK3.0dudeman]

when you say fixed gear do you mean the one when you pedal backwards and it stops like on a lil kid bike?

 

[MK3.0dudeman]

OOO btw heres the pic of mine

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Thats beautiful!

When I say fixed gear, when you pedal backwards, the wheel spins the other way.

I love the tire pump and the lugging on your bike!

Looks to be 1970-1945ish range

 

[MK3.0dudeman]

thanks

fixed gears are ass altho you did say it was a comp bike.I love the way the bike rides for such a old bike.The bike isnt as clean as yours but I like the color and the style of the bike.I just need to ride it more

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Its so smooth, Its the renyolds steel they made it out of, The frame Geometry is so advanced for its age. My friend has a late 80's Centurion bike, the geometry of his is a lot more relaxed, but feels more aggressive, its odd to explain.

 

[Rennat]

i use to be into bikes... BMX, but still bikes. until i dislocated my left knee twice. haha. racing traffic was always the best, and not waiting for lights. i miss those days...

and also, you ever think about selling that mr2 of yours kyle?

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Nope, Drive it when I'm not riding.

I havn't driven a car in 4 days, but still, I need that car.

 

[Rennat]

you got like 28 cars... hahahaha

what happened to the cadi and the impala?

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Cadillac is in my driveway, I drive it on my days off if I feel like driving.

And the impala is a restoration project haha. sits in the street for the most part.

I'm probably gonna have UTI in Sacramento paint the MR2, and if I like it, the Impala as well

 

[MK3.0dudeman]

do u even have a supra and how many bikes do u have

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

that was my supra

I only have 1 bike, but all my friends and I ride often.

That was taken at band practice yesterday hahaha

 

[Loki]

In4bikeburnoutpictures.