Toronto Fixed Part 2
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Ice-T gave that movie all it's street cred. ... *hand over mouth mm m *snikker* *bwhahahahahahaha*
Nothing like watchin' Bloods™ and Crips™ trying to learn to break battle after seeing this movie so they could lay down dem gats once and for all. Can I get a street preacher yo?!?!
Nothing like watchin' Bloods™ and Crips™ trying to learn to break battle after seeing this movie so they could lay down dem gats once and for all. Can I get a street preacher yo?!?!
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Ice-T gave that movie all it's street cred. ... *hand over mouth mm m *snikker* *bwhahahahahahaha*
Nothing like watchin' Bloods™ and Crips™ trying to learn to break battle after seeing this movie so they could lay down dem gats once and for all. Can I get a street preacher yo?!?!
Nothing like watchin' Bloods™ and Crips™ trying to learn to break battle after seeing this movie so they could lay down dem gats once and for all. Can I get a street preacher yo?!?!
edit: Beat Street was my all time fav around that time...
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#128
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Had a spoke break on my road bike rear wheel yesterday and it's way out of true, and with the rim already having an out-of-round perma-problem, it's time to replace.
In the meantime - I want to have the bike rideable as an SS so my sister can ride around without having to ride fixed - where/what can I expect from local shops for a 16-18T freewheel?
In the meantime - I want to have the bike rideable as an SS so my sister can ride around without having to ride fixed - where/what can I expect from local shops for a 16-18T freewheel?
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Had a spoke break on my road bike rear wheel yesterday and it's way out of true, and with the rim already having an out-of-round perma-problem, it's time to replace.
In the meantime - I want to have the bike rideable as an SS so my sister can ride around without having to ride fixed - where/what can I expect from local shops for a 16-18T freewheel?
In the meantime - I want to have the bike rideable as an SS so my sister can ride around without having to ride fixed - where/what can I expect from local shops for a 16-18T freewheel?
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#132
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Shimano's used to be that price, this year the cost has nearly doubled. GG. Oh yeah, the veloflex pave's - don't get them unless you're racing or doing really fast rides. They ride like tubulars, ultrafast but at the expense of all round durability. You don't get the high tpi/speed for nothing. They are one of the flimsiest tyres on the face of the planet.
Really *really* fast though.
Really *really* fast though.
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#134
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https://vimeo.com/4812603
you know you want to... CLICK IT!!!
Fixed City Trailer with English subs ... for you non-Germanic literate types.
you know you want to... CLICK IT!!!
Fixed City Trailer with English subs ... for you non-Germanic literate types.
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#136
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GET OFF MY LAWN COWARD!!!!!!!
WTF is a rickroll?
Some new crazy hipsterific canibal sushi made from pieces of Rick?
I guess by NOT knowing I absolve myself of all potential litigation and danger surrounding these mythical rickrolls?
I got the link from the Cinelli FB fan page.
How's the capo runnin'?
I'm allowing the possibility of being entertained by the thought of conceptualizing a lighter frame for the street.
Picked up a Pista™ by Bianchi, and it made my admittedly heavy framed Paké™ feel like an Abrams Battle Tank.
WTF is a rickroll?
Some new crazy hipsterific canibal sushi made from pieces of Rick?
I guess by NOT knowing I absolve myself of all potential litigation and danger surrounding these mythical rickrolls?
I got the link from the Cinelli FB fan page.
How's the capo runnin'?
I'm allowing the possibility of being entertained by the thought of conceptualizing a lighter frame for the street.
Picked up a Pista™ by Bianchi, and it made my admittedly heavy framed Paké™ feel like an Abrams Battle Tank.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT--CsBh5TM&feature=fvst
lawl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickroll
lawl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickroll
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#139
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Keith, can I borrow your for-realsies 1x9 setup for the race in London this weekend? My ghetto 1x6 setup has been interesting but I'd like to try the real deal on the ski hill there. Plus, I've never ridden SRAM before and I need to sort out what brand/group I'm going with for the Niner build.
Let me know if that's okay please.
Also, After this weekend I'll be re-singlespeed-ifying the Jamis so Keith and Chris P. you can expect your parts to get dropped off - thanks for the loaners!
Let me know if that's okay please.
Also, After this weekend I'll be re-singlespeed-ifying the Jamis so Keith and Chris P. you can expect your parts to get dropped off - thanks for the loaners!
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Keith, can I borrow your for-realsies 1x9 setup for the race in London this weekend? My ghetto 1x6 setup has been interesting but I'd like to try the real deal on the ski hill there. Plus, I've never ridden SRAM before and I need to sort out what brand/group I'm going with for the Niner build.
Let me know if that's okay please.
Also, After this weekend I'll be re-singlespeed-ifying the Jamis so Keith and Chris P. you can expect your parts to get dropped off - thanks for the loaners!
Let me know if that's okay please.
Also, After this weekend I'll be re-singlespeed-ifying the Jamis so Keith and Chris P. you can expect your parts to get dropped off - thanks for the loaners!
#141
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quite possibly.. but then i have ancient michelin select sports in 700x20 to pimp and steeze.... but in their age they don't roll very well and.. i don't really trust them in the wet.. I think the rubber is 20 yrs old +
i gave up.. i figure there is a reason why most tires are not manufactured that way anymore and moved to.. vulcanizing.... from a performance/reliability/ease of manufacturing.
yes.. vulcanizing..
in other news.. would 80's 105 group front chainrings + rear derailleur work with modern 10 speed chains? was thinking of running friction downtube........... maybe.
i gave up.. i figure there is a reason why most tires are not manufactured that way anymore and moved to.. vulcanizing.... from a performance/reliability/ease of manufacturing.
yes.. vulcanizing..
in other news.. would 80's 105 group front chainrings + rear derailleur work with modern 10 speed chains? was thinking of running friction downtube........... maybe.
#143
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I just got this in my email box from Veloclour, the art show sounds kinda neat:
Hi All,
Hope you're well and out riding your bikes.
I'm pleased to announce my small solo show in the Distillery at the end of June. The show, 'Change of Scenery; The Decorative Bicycle', will consist of three wall mounted bike frames and forks. All three objects will be highly decorated with detailed designs and patterns.
The show will open June 23rd and run through to July 5th.
I hope you can make it out.
Also:
We are doing our first run of Velocolour Jerseys which will be produced by Louis Garneau in Quebec.
There are two styles to choose from (see attached images) the classic look in gray and the modern style with polka-dots. Features include a raglan sleeve with 3/4 length zip and three elasticized rear pockets.
More info can be found here:
https://www.louisgarneau-custom.com/p...yle_no=9E20112
Jerseys will cost $85 each plus shipping if needed. The first order will go out in the next couple of weeks with an expected turnaround time of 5 - 7 weeks.
I will have a paypal account in place shortly to purchase these items.
As well, if you are interested in a long sleeve version of one of these jerseys I may be ordering a few for the fall cyclo-cross and road season.
If a jersey is what you're after please respond with the subject heading "Jersey" and tell me the style and size you would like.
For those of you out of the city or country show images will be posted on my site in the near future.
Thanks
noah
President, CEO and Painter.
Hi All,
Hope you're well and out riding your bikes.
I'm pleased to announce my small solo show in the Distillery at the end of June. The show, 'Change of Scenery; The Decorative Bicycle', will consist of three wall mounted bike frames and forks. All three objects will be highly decorated with detailed designs and patterns.
The show will open June 23rd and run through to July 5th.
I hope you can make it out.
Also:
We are doing our first run of Velocolour Jerseys which will be produced by Louis Garneau in Quebec.
There are two styles to choose from (see attached images) the classic look in gray and the modern style with polka-dots. Features include a raglan sleeve with 3/4 length zip and three elasticized rear pockets.
More info can be found here:
https://www.louisgarneau-custom.com/p...yle_no=9E20112
Jerseys will cost $85 each plus shipping if needed. The first order will go out in the next couple of weeks with an expected turnaround time of 5 - 7 weeks.
I will have a paypal account in place shortly to purchase these items.
As well, if you are interested in a long sleeve version of one of these jerseys I may be ordering a few for the fall cyclo-cross and road season.
If a jersey is what you're after please respond with the subject heading "Jersey" and tell me the style and size you would like.
For those of you out of the city or country show images will be posted on my site in the near future.
Thanks
noah
President, CEO and Painter.
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Do you guys know which shops carry double butted spokes? La Bicicletta does but they ran out of the length I need...
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Aww man, bike repair fail.
I thought my Crank Brothers pedals were dying (again), so instead of paying for another rebuild kit I bought some cleats for my Time ATACs. I installed those on my shoes, but the noise in my bike is still there! Damnit! It's the ****-ass Truvativ bottom bracket that's done. BTW, this isn't a tick, but a horrible crunching "exploded bearings" sound that's basically exactly what a blown-up CB pedal sounds like.
Grr ...
I thought my Crank Brothers pedals were dying (again), so instead of paying for another rebuild kit I bought some cleats for my Time ATACs. I installed those on my shoes, but the noise in my bike is still there! Damnit! It's the ****-ass Truvativ bottom bracket that's done. BTW, this isn't a tick, but a horrible crunching "exploded bearings" sound that's basically exactly what a blown-up CB pedal sounds like.
Grr ...
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truvativ lulz.
Is there a huge jump in quality between SRAM branded stuff and Truvativ branded? Anthony's SRAM-equipped Pedal Force looks so nice, but everyone I talk to about Truvativ says its junk. Maybe its just the really low end truvativ?
Mike, if you need, I have some slightly used 105 BSA cups at home that you can borrow/buy.
Speaking of BB issues: two of my bikes have nasty BB sounds. Both the Major Jake and my CAAD9 creak like mofos when I pedal out of the saddle. The Major uses FSA cups, while the CAAD is Ultra-Torque. Really, I never had recurring issues like this when I was using square tapper BBs. Now that I think about it, having the BB bearings outside the BB shell might be a bad idea, because you haven't got the extra support of a BB shell supporting loads on the bearings, just that lip of threads that go into the BB shell.
^^ Just to add to that thought: maybe bearing load support is why BB30 and press-fit cups are becoming popular? I never really understood what was wrong with square tapper to begin with. Lots of people complain about flex, but I'm sure most of those complains are either baseless or based on experience with really cheap BBs. I wonder how a Record or Phil stainless BB would fair in comparison to most outboard stuff?
Is there a huge jump in quality between SRAM branded stuff and Truvativ branded? Anthony's SRAM-equipped Pedal Force looks so nice, but everyone I talk to about Truvativ says its junk. Maybe its just the really low end truvativ?
Mike, if you need, I have some slightly used 105 BSA cups at home that you can borrow/buy.
Speaking of BB issues: two of my bikes have nasty BB sounds. Both the Major Jake and my CAAD9 creak like mofos when I pedal out of the saddle. The Major uses FSA cups, while the CAAD is Ultra-Torque. Really, I never had recurring issues like this when I was using square tapper BBs. Now that I think about it, having the BB bearings outside the BB shell might be a bad idea, because you haven't got the extra support of a BB shell supporting loads on the bearings, just that lip of threads that go into the BB shell.
^^ Just to add to that thought: maybe bearing load support is why BB30 and press-fit cups are becoming popular? I never really understood what was wrong with square tapper to begin with. Lots of people complain about flex, but I'm sure most of those complains are either baseless or based on experience with really cheap BBs. I wonder how a Record or Phil stainless BB would fair in comparison to most outboard stuff?
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not a big fan of the sram/truvativ standard compared to shimano/campy outboard stuff, the installation isn't as precise and the bearings have to be broken in because of preloading ... the shimano cups have little to no drag right after installation, sram/truvativ has a ton of drag that you have to work off
can't really comment about durability on the sram cups over truvativ since i've only been running the sram cups for a few weeks, but i imagine there is a decent difference between the sram team bb and truvativ, at least i hope so because i had bad luck with the truvativ bb's on my bianchi
i also get bad sounds on my outboard bearings, on all 3 bikes i've had with them i've had that sound, it was easy to solve on the others by re-installing the bottom bracket cups, but i think maybe i need to get the bb faced on the pedal force
i definitely have a big preferance of outboard over square taper, i've never had a high end square taper bb but i just really like the simplicity of the whole thing, much easier to maintain. And the stiffness is very noticable. bb30 looks good, just takes that simplicity to another level, probably a little stiffer and definitely lighter, nothing drastic.
can't really comment about durability on the sram cups over truvativ since i've only been running the sram cups for a few weeks, but i imagine there is a decent difference between the sram team bb and truvativ, at least i hope so because i had bad luck with the truvativ bb's on my bianchi
i also get bad sounds on my outboard bearings, on all 3 bikes i've had with them i've had that sound, it was easy to solve on the others by re-installing the bottom bracket cups, but i think maybe i need to get the bb faced on the pedal force
i definitely have a big preferance of outboard over square taper, i've never had a high end square taper bb but i just really like the simplicity of the whole thing, much easier to maintain. And the stiffness is very noticable. bb30 looks good, just takes that simplicity to another level, probably a little stiffer and definitely lighter, nothing drastic.