Well I think you’re obliged to keep that stem, so I’d start with some swept back bars, might be tough to find in a 25.4 but that stem is just too cool.
I’d get another silver Paul brake lever and another thumby and set it up 3x.
nawzyah on
Hi friends, I’m stuck in analysis paralysis. There are just waaay too many choices to make. One thing is for sure, the stem and handlebars has got to go. Ideal stem extension length would be 50-70mm and handlebar width 700-750mm. How would you build this bike up? Type out your recommendations. GO!
Antpitta on
I’d move the seat back a foot or two and put a stem on that is half the length, and rotate the bar into the proper postion, and start from there 🙂
Sure the stem is cool in terms of branding/matching but it looks f*cking ridiculous and I cannot imagine it being a good riding position…
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Well I think you’re obliged to keep that stem, so I’d start with some swept back bars, might be tough to find in a 25.4 but that stem is just too cool.
I’d get another silver Paul brake lever and another thumby and set it up 3x.
Hi friends, I’m stuck in analysis paralysis. There are just waaay too many choices to make. One thing is for sure, the stem and handlebars has got to go. Ideal stem extension length would be 50-70mm and handlebar width 700-750mm. How would you build this bike up? Type out your recommendations. GO!
I’d move the seat back a foot or two and put a stem on that is half the length, and rotate the bar into the proper postion, and start from there 🙂
Sure the stem is cool in terms of branding/matching but it looks f*cking ridiculous and I cannot imagine it being a good riding position…
3×1 using a Paul Melvin chain tensioner
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1x whatever
fattest (semi-)slicks you can fit
beach cruiser style handlebars
The bars are the star. Swap to a way shorter stem so you can move that seat back.
As fast as I can so that I can ride the hell out of this magnificent piece of history.
Holy reach batman
Single speed with the biggest knobbiest tires you could fit
Here is the required outfit
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Well for starters you’re gonna need a longer stem
Damn thats nice
Drop bar. Keep 3×6 gears. There you go.
Just get rid of that ridiculous stem, add a chain, and leave it alone!