Motobecane Fixed Gear/Single Speed Roadster, 23"/58cm Lugged Steel - *SOLD*

Motobecane Fixed Gear Roadster, 23"/58cm

The base of this build is a Motobecane Grand Touring frame made of lugged steel. Built up as a fixed gear or single speed roadster with many nice components. Features a freshly handbuilt deep-v wheelset that rides smooth and strong with a cross pattern in the rear and radially laced up front. Features Porteur handlebars with the grip area wrapped in cloth handlebar tape that has been treated with 3 coats of amber shellac to give a beautiful and classic honey brown, which matches the saddle perfectly. Set up as a fixed gear with a 39/14 ratio, can become a coast-able single speed by adding a freewheel to the flip/flop hub. I can swap out the chainring for a larger on if you prefer a single speed. This bike is ideal for riders 5'10" to 6'1" give or take. When inquiring, please indicate if you prefer fixed gear or a coast-able single speed.

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Handbuilt Wheelset, 700c
Weinmann Silver DP18 Deep-V Rims
Formula Cartridge Bearing Flip/Flop Rear Hub
Shimano Silver Alloy Front Hub
Velox Cloth RimStrips
Kenda Kampaign Black Tires, 700x20c
Forte Tubes, long stem presta valve
KMC Z410 Track Width Single Speed Chain
Lasco Alloy Track Crankset
39t Alloy Chainring with Chainguard
14t Track Cog & LockRing
Silver Alloy Platform Pedals
SR LaPrade Alloy Micro-Adjust Seatpost
Origin8 Honey Brown Stitched Saddle
SR Forged Alloy Stem, 80mm reach
Velo-Orange Porteur Handlebars
GreenGrips Cloth Handlebar Tape, amber shellac'd
Velo-Orange Brake Lever
Dia-Compe CenterPull Brake with Quick Release Cable Stop
ProMax Brake Pads

*SOLD*
Please indicate fixed gear or coast-able single speed when inquiring. 

Univega Viva Sport Single Speed, 24"/62cm Lugged Cromoly - *SOLD*

Univega Viva Sport Single Speed, 24"/62cm

The base of this build is a super lightweight Univega frame made of triple-butted cro-moly steel. Built up as a single speed with some nice components. Features a re-spaced and re-dished wheelset with Araya double-walled high-polish alloy rims. Also features a Miche crankset and sealed cartridge bottom bracket. Bullhorn handlebars are wrapped with cloth handlebar tape and treated with 3 coats of clear shellac for grip and durability. Set up as a coast-able single speed with a 52/17 ratio, a nice quick ratio for flat city riding. This bike is ideal for riders at least 6'0" tall. Can add fenders and racks at an additional cost if desired.

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Araya High-Polish Alloy Wheelset, double walled 27x1 rims
CST Tubes, presta valves
Forte GT2-Kevlar Belted Tires, 27x1"
17t Dicta Single Speed Freewheel
KMC Z-510 Heavy Duty Track Width Single Speed Chain
Miche Crankset
Origin8 Single Speed Chainring Bolts
Miche 52t Alloy Chainring
Miche Sealed Cartridge Bottom Bracket
Selle Royal Saddle, re-covered in Blue Leather
Kalloy Alloy Stem, 80mm reach
Flipped & Clipped Alloy Bullhorn Handlebars
GreenGrips Blue Cloth Handlebar Tape, clear shellac'd
Forte InLine Brake Lever
Dia-Compe 400 Brake
Silver Alloy Pedals

*SOLD*

Raleigh Record Single Speed, 21"/53cm Lugged Steel - *SOLD*

Raleigh Record Single Speed, 21"/53cm

The base of this build is a Raleigh Record frame made of lugged steel tubing. Bike has been completely rebuilt with a reconditioned bottom bracket and headset. Features a brand new alloy wheelset. Also sports full drop randonneur handlebars which are very comfortable. Handlebars have been wrapped with cloth handlebar tape, then covered with 5 coats of amber shellac to give a beautiful honey brown color which matches the stitched brown saddle perfectly. Set up as a coast-able single speed with a 52/17 ratio. This bike is ideal for riders 5'7"-5'11" give or take.

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Aero Alloy Wheelset, 700c
Hutchinson Nitro Tires, 700x23c
KMC Z410 Track Width Single Speed Chain
17t Dicta Single Speed Freewheel
Tracer Crankset, 52t
Reconditioned Bottom Bracket
Origin8 Honey Brown Stitched Saddle
Kalloy Alloy Stem, 80mm reach
Reconditioned Headset
Sakae Randonneur Drop Handlebars
Green Grips Cloth Handlebar Tape, amber shellac'd
Tektro InLine Brake Lever
Dual-Pivot SidePull Caliper Brake
ProMax Brake Pads
Pedals, choice of standard platforms or clipped

*SOLD*

Raleigh Record Ltd Single Speed, 21-1/2"/53cm Lugged Steel - *SOLD*

Raleigh Record Ltd Single Speed, 21-1/2"/53cm

The base of this build is a Raleigh Record Ltd frame. This frame has some wear and has been clearcoated to protect any further wear. Built up as a single speed with a re-spaced and re-dished single speed alloy wheelset. Has been completely rebuilt with a reconditioned bottom bracket and headset. Features full randonneur drop bars which have a comfortable sweep. These bars have been wrapped with cloth handlebar tape and coated with 5 coats of amber shellac to give a beautiful honey brown color. Pedals are included with a couple options to choose from. Set up as a coast-able single speed with a 52/17 ratio.

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Alloy Wheelset, 27", re-spaced and re-dished for straight chainline
CST Tubes
CST Super HP Gumwall Tires, 27x1-1/8"
KMC Z-410 Track Width Single Speed Chain
Dicta 17t Single Speed Freewheel
Tracer Alloy Crankset, 52t with removeable chainguard
Kalloy Stem, 80mm reach
Alloy Randonneur Drop Handlebars
Tressostar Yellow Cloth Handlebar Tape, amber shellac'd
Tektro InLine Brake Lever
Shimano Sora Dual-Pivot Brake
Tektro Brake Pads
Blue Leather Saddle
Pedals, choice of platform or clipped

*SOLD*

Sekai 1000 Single Speed, 18"/46cm Rebuilt Lugged Steel - *SOLD*

Sekai 1000 Single Speed, 18"/46cm

The base of this build is a Sekai 1000 lugged Tange steel frame. This is a small frame, ideal for shorter riders around 5'0" to 5'4" give or take, has a 29" standover. Built up with a new aero wheelset and tires. Bike has been completely rebuilt which includes fresh grease in the reconditioned bottom bracket and headset. Features full drop bars for different hand positions. Bars are covered in blue cloth handlebar tape and have been finished with clear shellac, which gives a nice sheen, grip, durability, and some style. Set up as a coast-able single speed with a 52/17 ratio.

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Aero Wheelset, 700c
CST Super HP White Tires, 700x28c
SR Custom Alloy Crankset, 52t
KMC Z-410 Track Width Single Speed Chain, Nickel/Brown
Dicta Single Speed Freewheel, 17t
SR LaPrade Seatpost
Velo White Saddle
Kalloy Stem, 60mm Reach
Dual-Pivot Brake
Adjustable Angle Brake Pads
Tektro InLine Brake Lever
Nitto Olympiade Alloy Drop Handlebars
Tressostar Blue Cloth Handlebar Tape, shellacked

*SOLD*

Schwinn Le Tour Mixte Single Speed, 19"/48cm Lugged Steel - *SOLD*

Schwinn Le Tour Mixte Single Speed, 19"/48cm

The base of this build is a late 70's Schwinn Le Tour mixte frame. Mixte frames are great for those who like to easily get on and off a bike without having to throw your leg over a high top tube. This makes them ideal for commuters as well. Built up with a freshly handbuilt alloy wheelset - the front is built in a 3-leading, 3-cross pattern for a unique look, while the rear is built in the standard 3-cross pattern. Headset and bottom bracket have been completely reconditioned. Drivetrain features an alloy SR Super Custom crankset with matching SR alloy pedals which look very nice together. Built up with some whites to accent the frames decals. Also features flat bars for a very comfortable riding position. This bike is ideal for riders 5'0" to 5'5" give or take.

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Alloy Wheelset, 27"
Weinmann Rims and Alloy Hubs
Rear Wheel laced 3-cross with stainless steel spokes
Front Wheel laceed 3-leading, 3-cross with stainless steel spokes
White CST Super HP Tires, 27x1-1/4"
Velox Cloth Rimstrips
Dicta 17t Single Speed Freewheel
KMC Z410 Track Width Single Speed Chain
SR Super Custom Alloy Crankset
SR Silver Alloy Pedals
Silver Single Speed Chainring Bolts
52t Chainring
Reconditioned Bottom Bracket
White Saddle
Alloy Stem, 60mm reach
Flat Black Handlebars
Tressostar White Cloth Handlebar Tape
Velo-Orange Brake Levers
Center-Pull Brakes, Front & Rear
Tektro Brake Pads

*SOLD*

Lock it up.

More and more people that come to check out and buy bikes mention that they just got their brand new, expensive bike stolen. A lot of people mention this. While Chicago is a nice city to ride a bicycle in, it's also easy to have your bike stolen. So... always have your bike locked up whenever you're not with it. Bikes are dollars to a lot of people, and bikes can easily be sold cheaply it seems. Use a good quality lock. If you can find it at Walgreens or a dollar store, it'll take a few seconds to cut. Personally, I use a small u-lock between whatever locking object (bike stand, street sign post, &c.) and my front wheel and frame. I then loop a thick wire cable between the u-lock and the rear wheel. My thinking is that a front wheel is a lot easier to get off.
Also, locking your bike up in a well-lit, public space is most likely better than hiding it in some place behind a building or side street. This seclusion would give a bike thief more time to cut a lock.
Keep your bike inside your house/apartment whenever possible. Don't lock your bike up outside your own house overnight when you could just easily carry it up a flight or two of stairs. You'll be more upset when your bike is stolen than that little effort to bring it inside everyday.
Enjoy the weather!
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