Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Ask Scrod

As requested by Street Rider, here's the thread that was bound to happen sooner or later. Please keep in mind that there is already a Retrogression thread in the marketplace, where updates and answers to questions about stuff we sell are posted on a regular basis.

Bombs away!

First...?

Edit: For real though..where's the secret stash of those Black Flag Bikeage shirts?

Rusty! You didn't read my opening post!

Dear Dave,

Did you create this thread to take some load off of poor Ol' Carleton?

Carelton thread is for those who want their future purchases to come with a cup of buzzkill when he tells you why Cinelli, Bianchi, H+Son etc are pieces of crap :D (I kid)

Dear Scrod, do you wash your hair

So, to basically continue that little conversation from earlier, would this (http://www.danscomp.com/products-PARTS-BottomBrackets/456011/Shimano_UN-54_Cartridge_BB.html) work as a BB replacement since they actually have 107?

what bb tool did you use for your protype?

^that's funny.

but srslys, everyone is going to ask you about stuff you sell. like, for instance, who makes your foot straps? Even though I'd be paying 20$ more, should I support a company that hand makes them right in my own home town?! I think the answer is yes. However, this question could be regarded as an ethical question regarding the economics involved in supporting online stores vs local production practices. Speaking of which, HAmfOH, you should get a LOW if you really want one.

:cry: What about Deputy Hairnet?

let's say all Leader frames evaporate into thin air and the company does the same. What kind of frame would Scrod be on? (realistically priced)

^Dodici Gara :P

Dear Scrod,
Do you think you're better than Carleton?

Dear scrod,

Boxxers or Briefs?

Scrod? Any pictures of you before the Dreadlocks?
http://naani.com/Articles/content_images/1/chineyman.jpg

What's your life story Scrod? What makes you, you?

Also, wtf with the hair man? My **** wouldn't do that if I tried.

Does the carpet matches the drapes?

Does the carpet matches the drapes?

Do your tufts match your tail?

Do your tufts match your tail?
http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqzu9dMu2R1qdlh1io1_500.gif

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqzu9dMu2R1qdlh1io1_500.gif

I dont even want to know how you searched for that gif?
Get outta here with that

http://4gifs.com/Video/Squirrel_launcher.wmv
Scrod's gonna wake up check this page and say WTF!

Can we unsticky some stuff? 10 threads is pretty ridiculous. I'm not calling out this thread specifically but I'm sure there's something up there you can drop.

you should just make a subforum for formerly stickied threads :P

Can you hannel et?

Wow...look at me starting a thread like this and going to bed. I'm off to a great start! :lol:


Dear Dave,

Did you create this thread to take some load off of poor Ol' Carleton?

Not really to take some of the load off of him but more because people were starting to ask me specific questions in his thread. I feel the "Dear Carleton" thread has been a big success and asset to the forum and he's been amazing with keeping up with it and answering certain types of questions.


Dear Scrod, do you wash your hair

Occasionally, yes. I usually just rinse it really well when in the shower because shampoo actually contains chemicals that make your hair unhealthy, which is how they are able to convince you that you must also purchase expensive conditioners and other "hair care" products. When I do, it's with Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap.


So, to basically continue that little conversation from earlier, would this (http://www.danscomp.com/products-PARTS-BottomBrackets/456011/Shimano_UN-54_Cartridge_BB.html) work as a BB replacement since they actually have 107?

Yes, but you can find it cheaper.


what bb tool did you use for your protype?

Park Tool BBT-22. Pro tip: get yourself a 2" bolt with the same threads as a standard crank arm bolt and thread it into your spindle (through the BB tool) to keep it from falling off while you're installing/removing.


^that's funny.

but srslys, everyone is going to ask you about stuff you sell. like, for instance, who makes your foot straps? Even though I'd be paying 20$ more, should I support a company that hand makes them right in my own home town?! I think the answer is yes. However, this question could be regarded as an ethical question regarding the economics involved in supporting online stores vs local production practices. Speaking of which, HAmfOH, you should get a LOW if you really want one.

Really, there's already a thread about this that a lot of people frequent. To answer your question though (which I feel is less about product and more about ethics) - our straps are hand made by myself, Angie and a friend of ours. We're in no way a giant "online retailer" and by buying stuff from the Retrogression site, you're still supporting small independent business run by people who are doing things their own way. I do understand wanting to buy local though.


:cry: What about Deputy Hairnet?

I'm going to start a thread called that. :lol:

I've got to run but I'll get to anything I didn't answer after I get some work done.

Dear Scrod,

How was your weekend? Do anything interesting?

Keith Morris, Ron Reyes, Dez Cadena, or Henry Rollins?

not really question, just comment:
I love how you run your online shop and only carry more or less sensible products at correct prices. There is just the right balance of form/function/price throughout the store.

question: how do i wrap these lizard skins so they don't slide down my bars? My roommate did his bars last week and the wrap seems to be sliding. Is this a normal problem for the lizard skins? All i have heard on here is that they are the shiz.

Okay, I'm back for round two.


let's say all Leader frames evaporate into thin air and the company does the same. What kind of frame would Scrod be on? (realistically priced)

This is a tough one and I'll back it with some brief history for those who may not know why I ride Leaders. As some of you may know, Leader approached me to design some shirts for them a while back and through that agreement, they hooked us up with some free stuff. I was impressed - not only by the frames we received but also by how chill they are and how easy it was to work with them. As we began dealing with them more and developing actual friendships, I quickly realized that they really are a good company with great customer service who are really making every effort to get out from the bad rep they once had and have the product to back it. Walking like you talk it has always been an important quality in my eyes. As one who always tends to be somewhat supportive of the "underdog", I see Leader for what they are and have respect for what they're doing. Honestly, if I thought their products were crap and everyone who worked there treated us like ********, I simply wouldn't ride their frames - free or not.

That being said and getting back to hammy's question, I think my steel bike would be a Bareknuckle or Godzilla. My aluminum bike would most likely be a Dodici Gara (although the 2012 model doesn't do as much for me as last year's) or a Livery Aluminum Aero - or both. :)


Dear Scrod,
Do you think you're better than Carleton?

Different, yes. Better, no.


Dear scrod,

Boxxers or Briefs?

Boxers (or commando in the summer) when I'm off the bike, boxer briefs or seamless compression shorts when I'm riding - unless it's a long ride, then I'm rocking Pearl Izumi liners beneath my shorts.


Scrod? Any pictures of you before the Dreadlocks?

from 1977:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v166/scrodzilla/little_scrod.jpg

Check out that fresh collar!


What's your life story Scrod? What makes you, you?

Also, wtf with the hair man? My **** wouldn't do that if I tried.

****, I'll be here all day. The book will come out someday.

My dreads are zero effort. I literally just stopped brushing it.


Does the carpet matches the drapes?

Uh, yes.


Can we unsticky some stuff? 10 threads is pretty ridiculous. I'm not calling out this thread specifically but I'm sure there's something up there you can drop.

you should just make a subforum for formerly stickied threads :P

I reviewed all the stickies and they all have good reason to stay stuck. If anyone feels differently, let me know.


Can you hannel et?

Does that have something to do with deapthroating a bratwurst?

I'll be back in a bit.

Dear Scrod,

How do you carry your stuff while riding? Do you put in a jersey? Or do you carry a hip pack? (I'm not even going to ask if you have a saddlebag...) And what do you carry too?

Thanks man!

Dear Scrod,

How was your weekend? Do anything interesting?

It was great! Friday night I finished building my wheels. Saturday we slept in a bit, made breakfast and went out to do some errands. Came back, did some riding then went out for dinner/beers with some friends. Sunday I got up early and did a 50 mile ride for cancer support/research. Ended up doing closer to 65 miles because I took a wrong turn and still made it back before a lot of the roadies. 52/17 FTW.


Keith Morris, Ron Reyes, Dez Cadena, or Henry Rollins?

As much as I do love Keith, Black Flag wasn't dialed in yet when he was singing. Ron was better but Dez kills it. Henry doesn't even count.


not really question, just comment:
I love how you run your online shop and only carry more or less sensible products at correct prices. There is just the right balance of form/function/price throughout the store.

question: how do i wrap these lizard skins so they don't slide down my bars? My roommate did his bars last week and the wrap seems to be sliding. Is this a normal problem for the lizard skins? All i have heard on here is that they are the shiz.

Thanks for the good words and for noticing what our motive is.

I've never had that trouble with LizardSkins. are you removing the paper from the little adhesive strip on the back?


Dear Scrod,

How do you carry your stuff while riding? Do you put in a jersey? Or do you carry a hip pack? (I'm not even going to ask if you have a saddlebag...) And what do you carry too?

When I'm bringing my laptop and a bunch of other crap back and forth between the space and home, my medium Timbuk2 bag works well. If I'm just out riding around for leisure, bar-hopping or whatever and need to carry a lock, it's a hip bag. I'm I'm on an epic ride, it's a jersey and sometimes a small saddle bag to hold tools and such.

I usually always have a stubby 15mm wrench, multi tool, Co2 inflator and a couple of cartridges, self-adhesive patch kit and (usually) a spare tube.

Cool. And 52/17? Do tell...

Just for yesterday's ride. I ran a brake and a machined front rim too.

I usually stick with 49/17.

Awesome.

Ok. The bro who sold me my concept was running a miche bb. He stripped the tightening threads and drilled the cup to be able to get it on and off. incredibly stupid imo, but I have decided not to ride it until I get a new bottom bracket.

What would you suggest? Don't really want to go low end shimano, but the matching Sugino 75 bb for my cranks is around ~$100. Should i just splurge for the sugino?

Ok. The bro who sold me my concept was running a miche bb. He stripped the tightening threads and drilled the cup to be able to get it on and off. incredibly stupid imo, but I have decided not to ride it until I get a new bottom bracket.

What would you suggest? Don't really want to go low end shimano, but the matching Sugino 75 bb for my cranks is around ~$100. Should i just splurge for the sugino?

The Sugino 75 BB is great but will require fairly regular maintenance to keep it that way. I've had absolutely no issues with my Protype from Ben's and as I said to Leuky somewhere else, I'd rather replace a $35 sealed cartridge BB every now when it wears out and then than have to mess with caged ball bearings.

Dear Scrod, when should I expect my order? really jonesin to build these wheels

Dear Scrod, when should I expect my order? really jonesin to build these wheels

I know the feeling but...


Please keep in mind that there is already a Retrogression thread in the marketplace, where updates and answers to questions about stuff we sell are posted on a regular basis.

and....Do you not know how to use Fed Ex / USPS package trackers?

I know the feeling but...



and....Do you not know how to use Fed Ex / USPS package trackers?

haven't received any, hence why I asked.

The Sugino 75 BB is great but will require fairly regular maintenance to keep it that way. I've had absolutely no issues with my Protype from Ben's an as I said to Leuky somewhere else, I'd rather replace a $35 sealed cartridge BB every now when it wears out and then than have to mess with caged ball bearings.

I also use the Protype and am happy with it.

Scrod, are you using the retrogression hip bag? I need something to replace the bag I usually carry on my leisure rides(it tends to slip and dig into my shoulder sometimes).

How secure is the belt? any slippage? Is the bag comfortable with a full load?(u-lock, multi tool, patch kit, co2 pump, spare tube, etc.)

With the bag I'm currently using my u-lock will dig into my back if there's a lot in the bag.

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/54/facepalm.jpg

The Sugino 75 BB is great but will require fairly regular maintenance to keep it that way. I've had absolutely no issues with my Protype from Ben's an as I said to Leuky somewhere else, I'd rather replace a $35 sealed cartridge BB every now when it wears out and then than have to mess with caged ball bearings.

Perfect and sealed bearings :)

Please keep in mind that there is already a Retrogression thread in the marketplace, where updates and answers to questions about stuff we sell are posted on a regular basis.


Scrod, are you using the retrogression hip bag? I need something to replace the bag I usually carry on my leisure rides(it tends to slip and dig into my shoulder sometimes).

How secure is the belt? any slippage? Is the bag comfortable with a full load?(u-lock, multi tool, patch kit, co2 pump, spare tube, etc.)

With the bag I'm currently using my u-lock will dig into my back if there's a lot in the bag.

Please see: Here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/733945-Retrogression-Henchman-Review?) or Here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/710712-Retrogression)

-Enson Andy

dear scrodzilla,
you were such cute lil kid...wha hap?
and...are you regretting starting this thread yet?

Dear scrod, I think you have tatoos, lol, Whats your most recent one? Is there a story behind its.

dear scrodzilla,
you were such cute lil kid...wha hap?
and...are you regretting starting this thread yet?

I don't know, man. Just age.

No, this thread has been fun so far. Waking up this morning and having to answer 30 questions in a row while trying to get work done was a bit rough though.

Dear scrod, I think you have tatoos, lol, Whats your most recent one? Is there a story behind its.

I have a lot. My most recent one - silly as it is - are the words SWEET and DANDY written on my toes. The story behind it? I was drunk at a party where there was tattoo equipment present. I did it on myself. Good times.

Here's a pic taken the day after:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v166/scrodzilla/toes-1.jpg

BTW - "Sweet & Dandy" is a song by reggae legends Toots and the Maytals.

dear scrod, please tell us all there is to know about love. your girl is an adorable 8 and you are a caveman-like 2, so you must know some secrets. or you just have a huge dong like two beer cans stacked.

http://rlv.zcache.com/thats_inappropriate_tshirt-p235143076901032906trlf_400.jpg

dear scrod, please tell us all there is to know about love. your girl is an adorable 8 and you are a caveman-like 2, so you must know some secrets. or you just have a huge dong like two beer cans stacked.

Actually, it's two coffee cans with a honeydew melon balancing on top. ;)

I really don't know how the poor girl does it (but I'm glad she does). She's been putting up with my brand of bull**** for nearly six years now. We have a tremendous amount of fun together and are constantly laughing. That's extremely important. Even when we occasionally get grumpy and bicker about dumb stuff, we always end up cracking up. She's my best friend in the whole world.

Actually, it's two coffee cans with a honeydew melon balancing on top. ;)

Someone sig this right now.


I really don't know how the poor girl does it (but I'm glad she does). She's been putting up with my brand of bull**** for nearly six years now. We have a tremendous amount of fun together and are constantly laughing. That's extremely important. Even when we occasionally get grumpy and bicker about dumb stuff, we always end up cracking up. She's my best friend in the whole world.

/teary eyed