Project Impala is my lifetime project to customize this 27" old roadbike into track or commuter bike. I found this frame abandoned by the previous user in my college. I've decided to rebuild this beast to conquer the road.
Frame:
Unknown 27" steel frame with lugs converted into 700c geometry and replacing the old roadbike's drop out into track-end style drop out.
Fork/Headset:
Unknown
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Unknown
Pedals:
Wellgo, with Avenir Clips and Straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
46t-17t/Novatec 17t/Unknown/KMC
Saddle/Seatpost:
Unknown Saddle with Suede Cover/Unknown
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya TX-733/Novatec/Continental Ultra Sport 700x25c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya TX-733/Novatec/Continental Ultra Sport 700x25c
More Info:
I want to add a porteur front rack, and maybe repaint it later. I'll keep updating my modification i've been made in this post.
Added by ardygunawan. Last updated over 10 years ago.
8 Comments
Fucking rad!
Posted over 10 years ago
You might want to paint it just so it doesnt rust to shit.
Or I'd say to just sandpaper back the majority of the rust, and then clear coat?
Posted over 10 years ago
oh i've done that before, but i need to clear-coat more, thank you for your advice :)
Posted over 10 years ago
Photos
dyss says:
looks ugly
Posted over 10 years ago