SD Fixed
08-31-04, 08:29 AM
Do they exist? Who makes them, are they worth the cash?...
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Black cranks... track specific
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pitboss
08-31-04, 08:30 AM
Nah. Go with pink. Fits the job...
glomarduck
08-31-04, 08:33 AM
Dimension/Bulletproof
marked001
08-31-04, 08:37 AM
I've got some black shimano 600 cranks..I think taht's what they are.
*new*guy
08-31-04, 08:44 AM
truvativ
odyssey
raceface (love their forged jobbies)
[edit...not track specific
odyssey
raceface (love their forged jobbies)
[edit...not track specific
glomarduck
08-31-04, 08:47 AM
FSA with carbon disc
isotopesope
08-31-04, 08:50 AM
fsa makes some track specific cranks that are black. business cycles carries them. http://www.businesscycles.com/graphics/tcr-fsa2.jpg
perhaps you could just get some old cranks powdercoated for cheap or just rattle can them...
edit: glomarduck beat me to it!!
perhaps you could just get some old cranks powdercoated for cheap or just rattle can them...
edit: glomarduck beat me to it!!
Schiek
08-31-04, 08:53 AM
fsa makes some track specific cranks that are black. business cycles carries them. http://www.businesscycles.com/graphics/tcr-fsa2.jpg
perhaps you could just get some old cranks powdercoated for cheap or just rattle can them...
edit: glomarduck beat me to it!!
They are purty. And at 49t, just the right size to go with WK's 12t cog. Anything less, and you're a wuss. C'mon, San Diego's mostly flat, right?
perhaps you could just get some old cranks powdercoated for cheap or just rattle can them...
edit: glomarduck beat me to it!!
They are purty. And at 49t, just the right size to go with WK's 12t cog. Anything less, and you're a wuss. C'mon, San Diego's mostly flat, right?
p3ntuprage
08-31-04, 09:24 AM
the problem with black parts [especially cranks] is that it's harder to see when they're cracked/about to fail.
fsnl
sparky
fsnl
sparky
SD Fixed
08-31-04, 03:29 PM
They are purty. And at 49t, just the right size to go with WK's 12t cog. Anything less, and you're a wuss. C'mon, San Diego's mostly flat, right?
C'mon out and play!!!! Ask those that have been here. We've got a few small up hills.
C'mon out and play!!!! Ask those that have been here. We've got a few small up hills.
SD Fixed
08-31-04, 03:33 PM
fsa makes some track specific cranks that are black. business cycles carries them. http://www.businesscycles.com/graphics/tcr-fsa2.jpg
perhaps you could just get some old cranks powdercoated for cheap or just rattle can them...
edit: glomarduck beat me to it!!
I think FSA uses ISIS and I'm not completely sure that ISIS works well.
This will be for a new bike that I'm getting and I'd like to go with something.. quality. It's my first new bike...
perhaps you could just get some old cranks powdercoated for cheap or just rattle can them...
edit: glomarduck beat me to it!!
I think FSA uses ISIS and I'm not completely sure that ISIS works well.
This will be for a new bike that I'm getting and I'd like to go with something.. quality. It's my first new bike...
danielmolloy
08-31-04, 04:26 PM
William, I rode around SD for the last year on my surly steamroller, and I don't think I ever met you. What part do you live in?
SD Fixed
08-31-04, 04:59 PM
William, I rode around SD for the last year on my surly steamroller, and I don't think I ever met you. What part do you live in?
Springvalley ~ I ride in 2 - 3 times a week into downtown. Broadway.
Early I was on a blue and white frame.. then I switched to a red Bianchi.
Yes, I do exist.
Where were you at?
I did a lot of shots through broadway from the pier up to..5th or 6th ave..
Springvalley ~ I ride in 2 - 3 times a week into downtown. Broadway.
Early I was on a blue and white frame.. then I switched to a red Bianchi.
Yes, I do exist.
Where were you at?
I did a lot of shots through broadway from the pier up to..5th or 6th ave..
Thylacine
08-31-04, 05:03 PM
Okay, first up, there will be NO SPRAYPAINTED PARTS NO WILLS NEW BIKE. I actually put that in the purchase clause, section C, paragraph B "There shalt be no spraypainted, lame, or cheap ass parts on William Karsten's spanky new yellow JustOneFix"
I'm not sure who does black road cranks. Hrm...lemme think. I think 105 used to be black, and the Truvativ Rouleur is also black. I dunno what peoples issues are with ISIS BB's. I've never had a problem, and think the standard is a pretty sound design. As with all things, don't get a cheap BB and you'll be apples.
Did you get my email with the pic of your frame buck nekkid, Willy?
I'm not sure who does black road cranks. Hrm...lemme think. I think 105 used to be black, and the Truvativ Rouleur is also black. I dunno what peoples issues are with ISIS BB's. I've never had a problem, and think the standard is a pretty sound design. As with all things, don't get a cheap BB and you'll be apples.
Did you get my email with the pic of your frame buck nekkid, Willy?
SD Fixed
08-31-04, 05:03 PM
William, I rode around SD for the last year on my surly steamroller, and I don't think I ever met you. What part do you live in?
Springvalley ~ I ride in 2 - 3 times a week into downtown. Broadway.
Early I was on a blue and white frame.. then I switched to a red Bianchi.
Yes, I do exist.
Where were you at?
I did a lot of shots through broadway from the pier up to..5th or 6th ave.. then over to imperial or to markette.
I also did a stint at 32nd street as well.
Still in SD?
Springvalley ~ I ride in 2 - 3 times a week into downtown. Broadway.
Early I was on a blue and white frame.. then I switched to a red Bianchi.
Yes, I do exist.
Where were you at?
I did a lot of shots through broadway from the pier up to..5th or 6th ave.. then over to imperial or to markette.
I also did a stint at 32nd street as well.
Still in SD?
SD Fixed
08-31-04, 05:05 PM
Did you get my email with the pic of your frame buck nekkid, Willy?
Yup. I did. I even shared it with 165.... I dig the tubes, you were right.
Yup. I did. I even shared it with 165.... I dig the tubes, you were right.
pitboss
08-31-04, 05:34 PM
that frame is such the vixen already! Jealousy...
danielmolloy
08-31-04, 06:05 PM
Yeah, I just moved to Munich in the last 2 months. I hung out all the time downtown. Was a messenger there for about a year. I was in North Park. I used to cruise broadway all the time, as well as Ash and B st. I would cruise up either Park(less steep but longer) or 5th (steeper, but shorter). Do you know Kenton Hoppas or Frankie "Danger" DelaFuente?
My friends and I used to also ride a lot out to past the airport and way out to the Cabrillo monument.
I'll be coming back eventually, we should hook up for some fixie fun. There are a bunch of good bars in northpark and southpark.
Springvalley ~ I ride in 2 - 3 times a week into downtown. Broadway.
Early I was on a blue and white frame.. then I switched to a red Bianchi.
Yes, I do exist.
Where were you at?
I did a lot of shots through broadway from the pier up to..5th or 6th ave.. then over to imperial or to markette.
I also did a stint at 32nd street as well.
Still in SD?
My friends and I used to also ride a lot out to past the airport and way out to the Cabrillo monument.
I'll be coming back eventually, we should hook up for some fixie fun. There are a bunch of good bars in northpark and southpark.
Springvalley ~ I ride in 2 - 3 times a week into downtown. Broadway.
Early I was on a blue and white frame.. then I switched to a red Bianchi.
Yes, I do exist.
Where were you at?
I did a lot of shots through broadway from the pier up to..5th or 6th ave.. then over to imperial or to markette.
I also did a stint at 32nd street as well.
Still in SD?
Thylacine
08-31-04, 07:21 PM
The thing I love about that downtube? Hellishly easy to get the decals on straight! *thumsup* :)
lucklust
08-31-04, 09:18 PM
Yup. I did. I even shared it with 165.... I dig the tubes, you were right.
Ooh ooh, I wanna see!
Ooh ooh, I wanna see!
OneTinSloth
08-31-04, 09:33 PM
I think FSA uses ISIS and I'm not completely sure that ISIS works well.
This will be for a new bike that I'm getting and I'd like to go with something.. quality. It's my first new bike...
the fact that the crank uses an ISIS bottom bracket would not be my first concern about those FSA vigorelli cranks.
the fact that is uses a carbon disc thingy instead of a traditional spider that is forged with the right-side crankarm is my first concern. i think those cranks are designed to ONLY BE USED ON THE TRACK, IE, don't even TRY to skid with them. i've seen them up close and they're not even that cool looking either.
This will be for a new bike that I'm getting and I'd like to go with something.. quality. It's my first new bike...
the fact that the crank uses an ISIS bottom bracket would not be my first concern about those FSA vigorelli cranks.
the fact that is uses a carbon disc thingy instead of a traditional spider that is forged with the right-side crankarm is my first concern. i think those cranks are designed to ONLY BE USED ON THE TRACK, IE, don't even TRY to skid with them. i've seen them up close and they're not even that cool looking either.
glomarduck
08-31-04, 09:53 PM
http://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/04bicycles/bianchiPPAcr
looks pretty beast to me
looks pretty beast to me
OneTinSloth
08-31-04, 10:21 PM
i'd be worried about the carbon disc separating from the crankarm, not the crankarms themselves breaking. i've seen rivetted cranks/spiders separate, and i can't imagine that whatever bond they've made between the carbon and aluminum could be that much stronger, or hold up to the forces of riding a track bike on the street any better.
besides, sugino75 cranks are cheaper. they're not black, but you can get black rings for 'em...
besides, sugino75 cranks are cheaper. they're not black, but you can get black rings for 'em...
*new*guy
09-01-04, 07:46 AM
http://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/04bicycles/bianchiPPAcr
looks pretty beast to me
whoever rides that bike, prolly rolls down the street yelling out "LOOK AT ME! ME! ME! ME! HEY YOU! LOOK AT ME! IT'S ALL ABOUT ME! LOOK OVER HERE, IT'S ME! YAY ME! ME ME ME!"
looks pretty beast to me
whoever rides that bike, prolly rolls down the street yelling out "LOOK AT ME! ME! ME! ME! HEY YOU! LOOK AT ME! IT'S ALL ABOUT ME! LOOK OVER HERE, IT'S ME! YAY ME! ME ME ME!"
pitboss
09-01-04, 08:34 AM
Ooh ooh, I wanna see!
not chrome - get bent
not chrome - get bent
SD Fixed
09-01-04, 12:37 PM
Ooh ooh, I wanna see!
Email me.
Email me.
SD Fixed
09-01-04, 12:56 PM
Yeah, I just moved to Munich in the last 2 months. I hung out all the time downtown. Was a messenger there for about a year. I was in North Park. I used to cruise broadway all the time, as well as Ash and B st. I would cruise up either Park(less steep but longer) or 5th (steeper, but shorter). Do you know Kenton Hoppas or Frankie "Danger" DelaFuente?
My friends and I used to also ride a lot out to past the airport and way out to the Cabrillo monument.
I'll be coming back eventually, we should hook up for some fixie fun. There are a bunch of good bars in northpark and southpark.
I ride more fixed now than then, but I've riden those often. I only know Travis as a messenger, and I've only run into him once. Well twice, but the second time I was on the c'dale and we had a small problem with an errant bus and had to part ways.
Email me..
My friends and I used to also ride a lot out to past the airport and way out to the Cabrillo monument.
I'll be coming back eventually, we should hook up for some fixie fun. There are a bunch of good bars in northpark and southpark.
I ride more fixed now than then, but I've riden those often. I only know Travis as a messenger, and I've only run into him once. Well twice, but the second time I was on the c'dale and we had a small problem with an errant bus and had to part ways.
Email me..
isotopesope
09-01-04, 04:12 PM
william,
is this bike going to be ridden on the street or track or both? what is your beef with the isis interface? velo news did that crank comparision awhile back; aside from the new d-a 10, fsa's carbon road cranks (which are black... hehehe) with the isis interface were the stiffest and lightest. i do think onetinsloth has a very valid point about those vigorelli's though.
why don't you get some track cranks powdercoated? i know several people who have had cranks powdercoated and they look great and are very durable. i'm not sure if that would be violating thylacine's cute little policy or not. if you are concerned about quality of the cranks first and foremost, get the cranks you want and worry about the looks later. don't compromise your need of quality and track specific for the look of black...
is this bike going to be ridden on the street or track or both? what is your beef with the isis interface? velo news did that crank comparision awhile back; aside from the new d-a 10, fsa's carbon road cranks (which are black... hehehe) with the isis interface were the stiffest and lightest. i do think onetinsloth has a very valid point about those vigorelli's though.
why don't you get some track cranks powdercoated? i know several people who have had cranks powdercoated and they look great and are very durable. i'm not sure if that would be violating thylacine's cute little policy or not. if you are concerned about quality of the cranks first and foremost, get the cranks you want and worry about the looks later. don't compromise your need of quality and track specific for the look of black...