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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-17-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,015
Posted By benbammens

It is indeed worth every € :)

It is indeed worth every € :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-11, 01:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,015
Posted By benbammens

Thanks for all the nice comments :) I am...

Thanks for all the nice comments :)

I am also really happy with how it turned out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-11, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,001
Posted By benbammens

I like the tone of your answer :) The front...

I like the tone of your answer :)

The front brake is more of a fail-safe...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-11, 11:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,015
Posted By benbammens

I did that on the previous one I build but didn't...

I did that on the previous one I build but didn't like it because it's hard to get out of the clips after braking with the coaster brake (and not falling...) :)

Here is a picture of that one...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-11, 11:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,015
Posted By benbammens

Well, I really don't know because it is to big...

Well, I really don't know because it is to big for me... I assembled it from a frame and parts I had lying around and intend to sell it.
For me most of the fun is in building them :)

I had a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-11, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,001
Posted By benbammens

To make it stop...

To make it stop...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-11, 08:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,015
Posted By benbammens

The camera was a Olumpus E-PL1 and the lens an...

The camera was a Olumpus E-PL1 and the lens an old Minolta Rokkor 50mm 1.4.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-11, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,001
Posted By benbammens

Full set: ...

Full set:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/benbammens/sets/72157625925217311/with/5445722641/

Specs:

- Norta Shimano 600 AX aero frame cleaned and repainted in white
- Rear coaster brake hub...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-11, 06:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,015
Posted By benbammens

I know, if I knew how to work with Photoshop I...

I know, if I knew how to work with Photoshop I would have done just that... Now I only use lightroom so it's not that easy to remove stuff...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-11, 05:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,015
Posted By benbammens

So I did a shoot with my newest singlespeed-project...

You can find all the pictures here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/benbammens/sets/72157625925217311/with/5445722641/

Specs:

- Norta Shimano 600 AX aero frame cleaned and repainted in white
-...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,001
Posted By benbammens

It's a singlespeed with a coaster brake rear hub....

It's a singlespeed with a coaster brake rear hub.

Polished Dura-ace crank, 600 AX seatpost and headset...

The frame is a modified Norta Shimano 600 AX aero frame
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-10, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,001
Posted By benbammens

Thanks for the tip. Have been doing some more...

Thanks for the tip. Have been doing some more experimenting in the bedroom this evening (it's evening here)...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5219119972_b1852c58f7_b.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,001
Posted By benbammens

I know, but yesterday I have been experimenting...

I know, but yesterday I have been experimenting with light painting for the first time, so...

I will take better pictures once I have my home-studio set up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,001
Posted By benbammens

My just finished project... ...

My just finished project...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5215182791_599524cb08_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benbammens/5215182791/)
Lightpainting...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-10, 04:22 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,191
Posted By benbammens

Rack and panniers. I rode with a (kinda heavy)...

Rack and panniers. I rode with a (kinda heavy) backpack for a couple of years (20 miles round trip) and never wondered about a rack.

Than one day I changed to the rack and I will never go back...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-10, 03:59 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,001
Posted By benbammens

I happened to have a wheel laying around with...

I happened to have a wheel laying around with this hub in it, so... :)

And no, it is not a fixie but a SS.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-10, 08:24 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,001
Posted By benbammens

My new project is finished! ...

My new project is finished!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_x3jH333YLoY/S5Ji-oqdJaI/AAAAAAAAAiU/wx-x094SdRg/s640/DSCF1027.JPG
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-10, 03:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,760
Posted By benbammens

Post your most beautiful pictures of bikes

Now, I am not looking for the most beautiful bikes, but for the most beautiful pictures of bikes.

I want to get some ideas for photographing my own bikes, so if you've got some pictures that are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-13-10, 04:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By benbammens

I also have a 250W and bougt the RAM mount for it...

I also have a 250W and bougt the RAM mount for it on ebay.com (there was no mount for the wide version from Garmin at the time).
I've used it several times and it works very good. Doesn't come loose...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-09, 03:55 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

Not yet, I've only driven it for 20 miles until...

Not yet, I've only driven it for 20 miles until now :) But I really like it so far. I like the way it rides and like the way it looks.

Much more comfortable than my old bike with its 23mm tires.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

My new commuter. Just drove it for the first time...

My new commuter. Just drove it for the first time today and I love it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/4157139001_7cc4742ae7.jpg
...
Forum: Commuting
12-02-09, 03:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,743
Posted By benbammens

That looks very nice :) I want one! :)

That looks very nice :) I want one! :)
Forum: Commuting
10-02-09, 02:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 929
Posted By benbammens

I switched from a backpack to these bags too...

I switched from a backpack to these bags too (also white) a few months back and I couldn't be happier :)

No more sore shoulders or sweaty back...

There are some bad bike lanes on my way to work...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-09, 02:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Posted By benbammens

Put the threaded one on front. You want the extra...

Put the threaded one on front. You want the extra grip on the front wheel.
When your rear wheel slips, you can propably correct it.
When your front wheel slips... You go down... :bike2:
Forum: Commuting
05-09-09, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

Something like this? ...

Something like this?
...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-09, 01:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,886
Posted By benbammens

I'd go for this one :) ...

I'd go for this one :)

http://www.getprice.com.au/images/uploadimg/767/250__1_shimano-7800-front-hub.jpg
Forum: Commuting
02-28-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

I suppose the stem is allready extracted to its...

I suppose the stem is allready extracted to its max... So without the head-tube extender the handlebar would be to low...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

That would look so much better if the handlebar...

That would look so much better if the handlebar were 2 inches lower... And why did you need the head-tube extender??
Forum: Commuting
02-28-09, 02:09 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

Hi, I used this: ...

Hi,

I used this:

http://www.komponentix.de/onlineshop/images/big/riesemueller_halter_xl.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,718
Posted By benbammens

My SS commuter :) ...

My SS commuter :)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3311361662_0fa1c3da76.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3311362488_bc14f61526.jpg?v=0
...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-09, 04:45 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

It's a 32km mostly flat round trip. When I was...

It's a 32km mostly flat round trip. When I was noticing I only used one gear most of the time I decided to take off the other 15 :) I love it that way indeed.
Forum: Commuting
02-27-09, 04:43 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

Indeed, it is the small Dynapack. I use it to...

Indeed, it is the small Dynapack.
I use it to carry my rain-clothes so I have them with me all the time :)
Forum: Commuting
02-26-09, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

The front wheel is a dynohub (Shimano DH-3N80)...

The front wheel is a dynohub (Shimano DH-3N80) laced to a Rigida DP18 rim (36 spokes). I will only use this in the winter when I need light :) (built it myself)
The rear-wheel is a Mavic Aksium...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-09, 07:39 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

Thanx, I really like it now too. Recently...

Thanx, I really like it now too.
Recently changed the original threaded steel fork to a threadless carbon one, the old RX100 brakes with Ultegra brakes an the RX100-cranks to Alfine cranks. In the...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-09, 03:37 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

Here is mine: ...

Here is mine:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3311361662_0fa1c3da76.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3311362488_bc14f61526.jpg?v=0
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-09, 03:40 AM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,968,030
Posted By benbammens

Is that a rocking-bike with a child seat on the...

Is that a rocking-bike with a child seat on the front? :)
Forum: Commuting
01-11-09, 04:10 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,346
Posted By benbammens

Love the frame :) Where can I find more info on...

Love the frame :) Where can I find more info on that?
Forum: Commuting
11-28-08, 03:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 801
Posted By benbammens

My car needs an oil change... or should I buy a...

My car needs an oil change... or should I buy a new one??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-08, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 958
Posted By benbammens

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2102/2388266342_da9...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2102/2388266342_da9589e3ac.jpg?v=0
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-08, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,968,030
Posted By benbammens

It's no D-A. It's actually a budget wheel set....

It's no D-A. It's actually a budget wheel set. Very unreliable btw.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-08, 05:59 AM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,968,030
Posted By benbammens

I would like to order one too, but when I...

I would like to order one too, but when I calculate shipping costs it seems to be free... To Belgium... Anyone happens to know if that's right?
Forum: Commuting
10-24-08, 04:02 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,274
Posted By benbammens

You don't put it on the braking surface...

You don't put it on the braking surface...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,173
Posted By benbammens

When I need new ones I will think about it ;)

When I need new ones I will think about it ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 08:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,173
Posted By benbammens

Bought them, built myself a wheelset and here are...

Bought them, built myself a wheelset and here are the pictures :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2664315840_587f678c05.jpg?v=0...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,393
Posted By benbammens

I've used Neatsfoot oil but now the saddles keeps...

I've used Neatsfoot oil but now the saddles keeps staining my pants :( I have to wear different pants and change them when I arrive at work... (ridden it for 200miles or so)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-08, 02:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,453
Posted By benbammens

I've recently bought a Camelbag Slipstream. It's...

I've recently bought a Camelbag Slipstream. It's especially for road-bikers (sits high on your back) and haven't regretted buying it for a second.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,173
Posted By benbammens

I like it, but I can't compare it to much because...

I like it, but I can't compare it to much because it's my first decent race-bike :)

The price/quality should be very good.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,173
Posted By benbammens

I have been looking for the Aeroheads but nowhere...

I have been looking for the Aeroheads but nowhere to be found in european online-shops :-(

My other options are the Mavic open pro (+20gr/rim same price) or the DTSwiss RR1.1(+10gr/rim and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 01:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,173
Posted By benbammens

That depends where you live :) (Dutch: "Ligt...

That depends where you live :) (Dutch: "Ligt eraan waar gij woont hé :) )
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 12:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,173
Posted By benbammens

Belgian :)

Belgian :)
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