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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-05, 10:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,239
Posted By ort

Build! For my single speed I took an old...

Build!

For my single speed I took an old bike of mine and replaced all the components except the bottom bracket, headset, and stem. Before this the only work I had done on my bike was cleaning...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-05, 01:34 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,734
Posted By ort

Man, I have a craving for donuts now. It's time...

Man, I have a craving for donuts now. It's time to go support my LDS.
Forum: Commuting
07-09-05, 03:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,860
Posted By ort

Oh, man, I hear you Joe. Anchorage drivers seem...

Oh, man, I hear you Joe. Anchorage drivers seem to hate people on bikes, even during the summer when then can stop and stuff. That being said I'm gonna try to ride all year long too.
Forum: Touring
06-29-05, 04:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,765
Posted By ort

I don't have a Hennesy Hammock, but if your in a...

I don't have a Hennesy Hammock, but if your in a more populated place such as a national park, they probably have enclosed outdoor toilets. If they're not too disgusting you could change in there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-05, 01:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 784
Posted By ort

I've got a set of Truvativ 5D's that I got for...

I've got a set of Truvativ 5D's that I got for cheap off nasbar. They came with a 38t chainring and a bash guard.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-05, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 998
Posted By ort

They both look like fairly good buys. I've heard...

They both look like fairly good buys. I've heard good things about the Aurora, and it's got longer chain stays so it'll be a little easier to carry panniers without fear of heelstrike. But,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-05, 06:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 907
Posted By ort

I used to work at a map store in Fairbanks, AK. ...

I used to work at a map store in Fairbanks, AK. We we frequently order maps from a bookstore in Whitehorse. It would regularly take the maps 6 weeks to get through customs and such. So the delay...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-05, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By ort

Do both! Get a rear wheel (or build one) with a...

Do both! Get a rear wheel (or build one) with a flip-flop hub.
Forum: Commuting
06-12-05, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 679
Posted By ort

Why not use both? Slap some slicks on the...

Why not use both?

Slap some slicks on the mountain bike and ride it as you fix the road bike up. If your bike is your only form of transportation, it's nice to have two.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-05, 12:57 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,048
Posted By ort

I haven't done anything that interesting yet, but...

I haven't done anything that interesting yet, but currently I'm working on selling my mountain bike (that I never use) and my road bike (I also never use it, and it's a little large for me) leaving...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-05, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By ort

Have you considered a Cross-Check or a Soma...

Have you considered a Cross-Check or a Soma Double Cross? One of those, built up as a SS might do the job for you.
Forum: Commuting
06-05-05, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By ort

Get an Arkel Bug...

Get an Arkel Bug (http://www.panniers.com/panniers/backpack/overview.asp?fl=1&site=). It's a pannier that easily converts into backpack. They're great.
Forum: Touring
06-03-05, 01:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,793
Posted By ort

When I was going to school in Fairbanks, I had a...

When I was going to school in Fairbanks, I had a couple friends who flew their bikes up via AlaskaAir, they had no problems. Of course, we're only talking about a couple people here, so my sample...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-05, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,303
Posted By ort

I ride an old Trek 800 sport that I converted to...

I ride an old Trek 800 sport that I converted to single speed. I'm running 38/17 without a tensioner. It's a blast to ride. I haven't touched any of my geared bikes since I got it finished.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-05, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 346
Posted By ort

Sheldon Brown is a good starting place for basic...

Sheldon Brown is a good starting place for basic information. You can find his page here (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-05, 04:18 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,424
Posted By ort

What about robots? Can we each have a robot? I...

What about robots? Can we each have a robot? I would settle for one giant robot for everyone, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-05, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 690
Posted By ort

As an Alaskan, I can say road cycling is possibe....

As an Alaskan, I can say road cycling is possibe. However, if you're based in Talkeetna, the amount of paved roads for you to ride is rather limited.

Check out the Arctic Bicycle Club...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-05, 06:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,517
Posted By ort

Yup. The very same guys.

Yup. The very same guys.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-05, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,517
Posted By ort

The guys at Webcyclery are awesome also. They...

The guys at Webcyclery are awesome also. They have great customer service.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-05, 11:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By ort

I got my IRO wheelset last week. They're for an...

I got my IRO wheelset last week. They're for an old Trek 800 Sport that I converted to a single-speed. They're great so far.
Forum: Winter Cycling
05-01-05, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By ort

Hey Dave, this is a little late, but I've lived...

Hey Dave, this is a little late, but I've lived up here in Anchorage my entire life so I figure I'll chip in.

The best (non-snow) riding is usually had between May and the end of September. If...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-05, 05:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,213
Posted By ort

One time in college this other RA and I got a...

One time in college this other RA and I got a couple of freshmen to joust on bikes. The each had a ski-pole, garbage can lid as a shield and helmets. They rode at each other down the hallway (it...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-12-04, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By ort

Hmmm, up here (Fairbanks) I'd say summer starts...

Hmmm, up here (Fairbanks) I'd say summer starts around Late May and ends in August. Normally, up here our highs are normally in 65-75 range, with maybe week around 80. This summer has been much...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-12-04, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By ort

I know, it's been horrible here. We Alaskans...

I know, it's been horrible here. We Alaskans aren't built to tolerate temps above 75 degrees, god forbid in the 80's for extended periods. Soon, though, soon there will be snow
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