FraAngelico
01-15-07, 11:02 AM
aWhy do single speed riders often put a ******y looking pad around the top tube?
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Top tube pad
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babychris
01-15-07, 11:03 AM
no dents.
Serendipper
01-15-07, 11:09 AM
no scratches.
barba
01-15-07, 11:11 AM
fashion
Serendipper
01-15-07, 11:24 AM
no fashion.
BuddyMike
01-15-07, 11:28 AM
I used old black bar tape on a black frame. No dents or chipped paint and I never had to worry about a top tube pad getting stolen. edit: protects from dust accumulation
Shiznaz
01-15-07, 11:42 AM
anti-sacking device/carrying cushion/roadside seat padding/2.5 foot long hotdog cozy/shiznaz sized dick cozy/etc....
babychris
01-15-07, 11:43 AM
I used old black bar tape on a black frame. No dents or chipped paint and I never had to worry about a top tube pad getting stolen.
I never have to worry about mine getting stolen because it is completely gross. it turned into a top tube pad/ grease rag.
I never have to worry about mine getting stolen because it is completely gross. it turned into a top tube pad/ grease rag.
Serendipper
01-15-07, 11:47 AM
I never have to worry about mine getting stolen because it is completely gross. it turned into a top tube pad/ grease rag.
Your pad looks like a bloody mess. I was going to make a reference to female hygene, but I have too much class for that sort of nonsense.
Your pad looks like a bloody mess. I was going to make a reference to female hygene, but I have too much class for that sort of nonsense.
SamHouston
01-15-07, 11:49 AM
shiznaz sized dick cozy.
guess who wont be making you a top tube pad:D :p
edit, well, I ain afraid of nuthin, but no pics or fittings, just send in the measurements
guess who wont be making you a top tube pad:D :p
edit, well, I ain afraid of nuthin, but no pics or fittings, just send in the measurements
BuddyMike
01-15-07, 11:49 AM
your comments are useless without pics.
Serendipper
01-15-07, 11:52 AM
shiznaz sized dick cozy/etc....
Oh, so you have the Kashimax then?:D
http://www.domenicscycling.com/images/kashimax.bmp
Oh, so you have the Kashimax then?:D
http://www.domenicscycling.com/images/kashimax.bmp
babychris
01-15-07, 12:10 PM
Your pad looks like a bloody mess. I was going to make a reference to female hygene, but I have too much class for that sort of nonsense.
haha, there might in fact be blood on there somewhere. who knows...
haha, there might in fact be blood on there somewhere. who knows...
cointelpro
01-15-07, 12:12 PM
I used old black bar tape on a black frame. No dents or chipped paint and I never had to worry about a top tube pad getting stolen.
I used tape to black out the decal on my frame, but taping up a frame to preserve the paint reminds me of those plastic sofa cushion covers.
I used tape to black out the decal on my frame, but taping up a frame to preserve the paint reminds me of those plastic sofa cushion covers.
BuddyMike
01-15-07, 12:24 PM
I guess the bar tape keeps the dust off the top tube... One more positive thing about that to add to the list.
veggiemafia
01-15-07, 01:15 PM
Oh, so you have the Kashimax then?:D
Just when I think the interweb can't get any dumber, it goes and do something like this...
...and TOTALLY REDEEMS ITSELF!
Just when I think the interweb can't get any dumber, it goes and do something like this...
...and TOTALLY REDEEMS ITSELF!
Shiznaz
01-15-07, 02:01 PM
Oh, so you have the Kashimax then?:D
I'll concede this round... Capital play old fiend.
I'll concede this round... Capital play old fiend.
Jonny Pockets
01-15-07, 02:13 PM
I got mine because it's very nice for carrying purposes, and I have sensitive shoulders.
Oh, and it looks *****in'.
Oh, and it looks *****in'.
Smorgasgeorge
01-15-07, 02:52 PM
Protection and padding for knee-in-frame stuff (well that's more fixed than SS).
And if you don't want them to get stolen, use a hose clamp or two.
And if you don't want them to get stolen, use a hose clamp or two.
zippered
01-15-07, 04:49 PM
i can't imagine dust having time to accumulate?
i really wish i had of bought one when i first bought my bike. now theres a strip of paint along the left side that has been scratched off by locking up to ring posts.
i really wish i had of bought one when i first bought my bike. now theres a strip of paint along the left side that has been scratched off by locking up to ring posts.
br995
01-15-07, 04:54 PM
Because putting it around the downtube would just be silly.
fastfixie
01-15-07, 05:11 PM
Why do single speed riders often put a pad around the to tube?
OMG
OMG
wroomwroomoops
01-15-07, 05:29 PM
no dents.
Then why not go one up and put the padding around all the frame's tubing? Or at least the triangle's tubing?
Then why not go one up and put the padding around all the frame's tubing? Or at least the triangle's tubing?
SkyeC
01-15-07, 05:35 PM
Then why not go one up and put the padding around all the frame's tubing? Or at least the triangle's tubing?
what? you haven't seen that guy's bike yet?
what? you haven't seen that guy's bike yet?
MrCjolsen
01-15-07, 06:40 PM
no dents.
Also to hide the dents that are there.
Also to hide the dents that are there.
MrCjolsen
01-15-07, 06:41 PM
no scratches.
And to hide the scratches that are already there.
And to hide the scratches that are already there.
scotthorrigan
01-15-07, 06:53 PM
Because putting it around the downtube would just be silly.
like this?
http://velospace.org/files/bridgestone-01.jpg
this picture has been used many times to discribe what not to do.
like this?
http://velospace.org/files/bridgestone-01.jpg
this picture has been used many times to discribe what not to do.
Retem
01-15-07, 07:20 PM
bandana worky good
br995
01-15-07, 07:29 PM
bandana worky good
Not in my experience. Bandanas offer almost no padding and move around a lot.
Not in my experience. Bandanas offer almost no padding and move around a lot.
luvthemas
01-15-07, 09:01 PM
I personally love seeing the bandanas pushed all the way up to the head tube, these are the people who make fun of top tube pads.
BuddyMike
01-15-07, 09:08 PM
http://velospace.org/files/bridgestone-01.jpg
thats like the parents that put their kids in all protective gear. Overdoing it.
thats like the parents that put their kids in all protective gear. Overdoing it.
zippered
01-15-07, 09:15 PM
*i* happen to find it highly amusing!
humancongereel
01-15-07, 10:08 PM
i have a strip of innertube held on with electrical tape to protect from my bars. i also have a top tube pad i put on from time to time, mostly to protect it from denting with my lock, since i lock and unlock so many times a day. and it looks good. but my bike's also fine without it.