The rear brake was converted using this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/A2Z-Mountain-Br ... B001O9PHMW
Needed a little adjustment with an angle grinder to fit but works really well.
I will admit I went silly on gold bits. Bit daft really.
It rides really well. I have several modern bikes and this makes me smile every time I go out. I know it will not be to everyone's taste but it is a cheap bike to do winter rides on.
I prefer old bikes for everyday cycling, I think most...
I have a Klein Pulse from the unloved Trek period. I wanted a single speed bike to use in winter. Being single speed and fully rigid I felt an older frame would meet the requirement for a stiff rear end for climbing and a frame that had a degree of compliance as it was rigid.
This is my answer...
Ground anchors are good. I have mine fastened down with the break type security bolts, just type in "ground anchor bolts" into eBay, they are about £4.
The most important bit is the lock and chain, I use the locks and chains from
http://securityforbikes.com/security-chains.php
They are...