I rescued this vintage bike and turned it into a fixie скачать в хорошем качестве

I rescued this vintage bike and turned it into a fixie

This is a 1984 Suteki touring bike, made by Panasonic. Apparently it was sold in the Sears catalog in '83 for $500. Sound like an astronomical price for 1983? You'd be correct. Apparently it didn't sell well because the next year you could get TWO of them for just over $400. If all the parts had been original I might have considered restoring it but several things had been replaced over the years. Originally I wanted to keep the bare, brushed drop bars because I thought it was beautiful. I was also going to run the bike without brakes. Unfortunately, in this setup the bike was terrible uncomfortable and, to be completely honest, somewhat terrifying to ride. So I decided to create my own bullhorn style handlebars and reinstall the original front brakes. I ordered a standard avid brake lever but it didn't fit. I had to order a special level that would fit over the thicker part of the bars. I sacrificed some style to make this bike much more comfortable, and rideable for me. That is, because I plan on actually riding this bike. Before now I didn't really understand the whole obsession with fixed gear bicycles. After riding this bike, though, I think I might understand. The steel frame, albeit slightly heavy, is an absolute pleasure to ride. The bike feels planted and smooth, gently vibrating over irregularities in the road. This is one of the most pleasant bikes I have ever ridden. Thank you for watching. I hope you enjoyed the build. Instagram - @boltandthebeautiful