DELIBERATE fixed gear conversion update

We got a pair of Panaracer 'stradius sport' tyres from www.sjscycles.co.uk and fitted them yesterday. It is really coming together now. The bars were cut down about 50mm each side and will have soyo long grips, which will cover the bars right up to where it flares to meet the stem. There is no sweep on these bars, with gives it a very solid looking stance. Stay tuned for completion!!

DELIBERATE fixed gear conversion update

Been waiting a while for parts to come in from various places on the planet. Most recently are these Nitto risers from Tokyo Fixed Gear. Really nice amount of rise and pretty light too. Hopefully some soyo long grips will arrive to be fitted next. Also a nice pair of Velocity 'Deep V' in white, laced to Origin8 hubs in white also. Chrome Spokes and nipples for the classic touch. This bike is starting to come together!

Peugeot fixed gear conversion update (for sale)

The Peugeot has finally made it into the spray booth, and has had four coats of primer. This will be left for a week to dry out, and then the colour coats will go on. White will be the main colour, with grey sections on the fork blades and rear triangle. We are also planning some graphics to go on it too. Stay tuned.

Riparato rides.

Heres a couple of videos shot for Riparato Fixed Gear. Thanks to Em from www.bedeliberate.com for editing and audio!

DELIBERATE bike conversion update

We managed to source some dry rub decal paper, to make some decals up for the DELIBERATE bike. We had already decided on design and positioning, so with some careful planning and marking out, we applied the decals to the frame. The finished article is crisp, and the colour is a really nice match to the bike. Some shiny new nitto bars are on their way, along with some white soyo long grips. Almost finished so stay tuned!

Peugeot conversion update.

The Peugeot frame and forks have now been stripped completely and are ready for primer. The cable guides have been ground off carefully with a grinder and filed in to the frame. The rear mech hanger has also gone and been filed in. The bottle cage mounts were filed off and filled with metal epoxy and sanded flush. The next stage is a thorough clean ready for the respray.

Rattlecan Spraying

More and more people are taking on the spraying process using rattle cans. It gets a bad rep, but done properly, you can get great results. As always with any paint finish, preparation is key, and smooth transition of the can is essential to get the paint on evenly.

Here are two videos, part 1 describes the paint we used on this bike, and part 2 is the actual spraying process. A preparation video is in the making so stay tuned...