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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-08, 11:48 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,925
Posted By smartbomb

surly steamroller ...

surly steamroller


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/smartb0mb/left.jpg


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/smartb0mb/right.jpg

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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-17-08, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,635
Posted By smartbomb

If you don't mind paying in Canadian dollars,...

If you don't mind paying in Canadian dollars, maybe look at a Tweed (made by Steelwool).

They have an eccentric bottom bracket so you can switch it between single and geared a bit easier than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 826
Posted By smartbomb

Cable clamps for a 1 1/8" top tube?

I'm looking for some cable clamps for a 1-and-1/8th inch top tube. I'm really tired of using zip-ties and I like the stock paint job just fine (i.e. not going to pay for brazing and repainting just...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 999
Posted By smartbomb

Most people have legs, not everyone has a bike.

Most people have legs, not everyone has a bike.
Forum: Commuting
07-11-08, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,918
Posted By smartbomb

Ran over a crack pipe yesterday morning, slow...

Ran over a crack pipe yesterday morning, slow leak flat from that. That sucked.

I guess I was the first on the MUP today, as I was getting spider-webs in the face pretty consistently most of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 06:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,569
Posted By smartbomb

Hell yeah, colored electrical tape is the answer!...

Hell yeah, colored electrical tape is the answer!
I do a lot of wrenching at work (not on bikes) but I hate it when someone takes my tools.
Forum: Northern California
06-24-08, 04:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,076
Posted By smartbomb

This is too strange, I just ran over a squirrel...

This is too strange, I just ran over a squirrel the other day...

The worst part was this; I paralyzed it when I struck it... poor thing was spinning around in circles trying to run away from me...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,596
Posted By smartbomb

My favorite smell is magnolia... especially in...

My favorite smell is magnolia... especially in the morning.

My least favorite smell... the Chattahoochee River. Especially on summer afternoons where there's no wind.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,055
Posted By smartbomb

I'm a Drill Sergeant.

I'm a Drill Sergeant.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,508
Posted By smartbomb

I cringed when I saw this picture... just...

I cringed when I saw this picture... just imagining what it would do to my shins.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,309
Posted By smartbomb

I came into these forums to look for advice on...

I came into these forums to look for advice on how to salvage an old Hardrock MTB frame, someone suggested single-speed.
I tried it, got a Forte singlespeed conversion kit at the Performance shop in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-08, 06:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,775
Posted By smartbomb

That joke's definitely the best part of this...

That joke's definitely the best part of this discussion. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 07:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,546
Posted By smartbomb

+1, except for some clearance issues, it's a very...

+1, except for some clearance issues, it's a very good tool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,715
Posted By smartbomb

Someone always says that. OP, don't...

Someone always says that.


OP, don't worry about it.

$20 worth of distance and fun can easily be found with that bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,775
Posted By smartbomb

Bicycles aren't taken seriously because of their...

Bicycles aren't taken seriously because of their wide use by children and seen as a "behavior" that is grown out of...
They're sweaty and slow endeavors that don't have air-conditioning or airbags...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-08, 05:49 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,372
Posted By smartbomb

Hope is not a method.

Hope is not a method.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,298
Posted By smartbomb

Rock on. Just trying to jog some thought.

Rock on. Just trying to jog some thought.
Forum: Commuting
05-28-08, 07:42 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,123
Posted By smartbomb

I use Powergrips when I feel the need to stay...

I use Powergrips when I feel the need to stay attached to the bike... otherwise, flat.

I like wearing rafting sandals, what can I say?
Forum: Commuting
05-28-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,298
Posted By smartbomb

Cut-off Army fatigue pants... big pockets, roomy,...

Cut-off Army fatigue pants... big pockets, roomy, rip-stop, fast-drying. OD green, $22 with tax.

edit: my point, do they really need to be spandex?
Forum: Commuting
05-27-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,373
Posted By smartbomb

Since I live near a small lake I see this a lot...

Since I live near a small lake I see this a lot in warm weather. Sometimes I'll put the turtle on the side of the road he was moving towards... only to see him later on start moving the other...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,372
Posted By smartbomb

That's it... I'm wearing a wig.

That's it... I'm wearing a wig.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,711
Posted By smartbomb

Wow! Serial numbers are the same format and...

Wow! Serial numbers are the same format and within four of each other... Twins!
You have any more information on that thing?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-08, 05:53 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,372
Posted By smartbomb

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,711
Posted By smartbomb

John 11:35 Jesus wept.

John 11:35 Jesus wept.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-08, 03:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,711
Posted By smartbomb

I was considering re-decorating it with...

I was considering re-decorating it with upside-down decals... then thought better of it.

It would be funny though.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-08, 04:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,711
Posted By smartbomb

I just talked to the original owner, turns out...

I just talked to the original owner, turns out I'm the fourth owner... the third owner is off treasure hunting in the Atlantic right now.

Anyhow, it was bought in 1977 as a new frame, he had no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-08, 03:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,711
Posted By smartbomb

I've taken apart the fork and the underside of...

I've taken apart the fork and the underside of the Campagnolo headset says:
1"x24 TPI England

There are no markings of any other sort on the steerer tube... but here's an interesting note: the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-08, 04:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,711
Posted By smartbomb

So... any idea what it is? My curiosity is...

So... any idea what it is?

My curiosity is definitely piqued.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-08, 10:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,711
Posted By smartbomb

Difficulty identifying [possible Merckx] frame

I just got this used from a local bike shop and I think it might be a Merckx.
It's been painted and I have no idea where to start verifying the model besides the serial number... which only works...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By smartbomb

Thanks, I'll try hand-packing the bearings first....

Thanks, I'll try hand-packing the bearings first.
If I still get the creaks I'll use your idea to measure out a new spindle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-08, 04:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By smartbomb

I'm going to use new cranks, Sinz (BMX) cranks to...

I'm going to use new cranks, Sinz (BMX) cranks to be precise. They're 170mm arms (measured center-to-center) and square taper. They cleared everything after I test-fit them (with both old and new BB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-08, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By smartbomb

Advice on changing bottom brackets

I hit the search function first and got the phone book when I typed in bottom bracket...
So now I'm here.

I have a crappy '97 Specialized Hardrock GTX (yep, the cheap version) and was gonna...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-08, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,266
Posted By smartbomb

Thanks, I'll spend most of my time using the...

Thanks, I'll spend most of my time using the search function and stop asking questions then.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-08, 04:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,266
Posted By smartbomb

Advantages and disadvantages of using a 1/8" chain?

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/smartb0mb/Open/overall.jpg

I've got a beat-to-crap Specialized Hardrock GX (ie cheap-version Hardrock) and want to convert it. So I'm looking for parts for...
Forum: Introductions
04-08-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By smartbomb

Nothing right now, I'm in the middle of learning...

Nothing right now, I'm in the middle of learning how to convert a '97 Hardrock to a single speed. I've felt good more times than not when I was riding...

Trying to get back to my roots and see...
Forum: Introductions
04-08-08, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By smartbomb

Checking in

New here, doing the proper introduction thing...

Mostly here for singlespeed and maintenance information.


Rock on.
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