As an inexpensive bike by western standards the Flying Pigeon and other Asian roadsters make an excellent base for customization. Thomas Yang of Singapore demonstrates what can be done with a little imagination, a selection of choice parts and a healthy dose of good taste.
I'll let Thomas describe the customization process:
Firstly, we are a bunch of designers who love customizing bikes. How did we start the modification?
1. We bought them in bulk.
2. Then the bikes were sent for re-spraying in the colors we liked.
3. We ordered many parts online but some were also bought locally.
4. The crank, for example is a Sugino Crank. Freewheel hub. Not fixed gear.
5. The whole process took about 1 month.
Additionally, the cream colored bike pictured has Velocity White rims, Dimension Grips and a "Charge" saddle.
Thomas makes it sound easy, right? So get cracking on your own custom! Fantastic job, Thomas!
You can see more of Thomas's two-wheeled creations, as well as his excellent photography, at his blog, Blinkbikes.
RATS! I was going to modify a Flying Pigeon. I thought I was soooo creative and original. Oh well, I'm still going to do it... but not with modern fixie style, that's for sure.
Posted by: JP | May 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Hi may i know if its a 26' or 28'? Can a 26' be converted into a fixie? Thanks.
Posted by: Joel | July 01, 2010 at 07:16 PM
Sorry for a very late reply. The bike Is a 26" size Flying Pigeon.
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Posted by: Thomas Yang | June 24, 2011 at 05:08 PM
How heavy is the bike after conversion? Any idea what's the weight of the frameset?
Posted by: Ryan | January 09, 2012 at 05:45 PM