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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-08, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By eric400

replacing my IRO saddle with brooks..question

so i've heard really good things about brooks saddles so i've decided to get one. i bought an IRO rob roy and have the stock seat on it right now. i like the shape and size and am looking to get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 753
Posted By eric400

i'm going to need a bag then b/c i'm a few inches...

i'm going to need a bag then b/c i'm a few inches bigger than the chain so it can't go around my waste. as well it doesn't fit across my shoulder/body. not too worried, was more interested in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 753
Posted By eric400

well, it's like riding a bike that's 7 lbs...

well, it's like riding a bike that's 7 lbs heavier. (give or take)

those kryptonite chains aren't too light.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-08, 11:00 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,148
Posted By eric400

i gotta admit, i'm a psuedo fixed gear guy. ...

i gotta admit, i'm a psuedo fixed gear guy. here's my reasoning/story.

-had a hybrid
-road an old sport touring for a few weeks on vacation super fun sporty/fast
-got back, hybrid too slow...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,736
Posted By eric400

also a continuum fan. jeff really gives you...

also a continuum fan.

jeff really gives you some of his time, which doesn't always happen in the city.

not a fan of trackstar at all. way TCFS (too cool for school)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 753
Posted By eric400

lock question/information nyc...

so i recently got a rob roy and i'm loving it. the first night i got the bike i took it for a ride (w/o my lock) and was blown away by the speed/agility etc. etc. the next day i took it out to run...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-08, 04:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,329
Posted By eric400

going to tonight. want to decide lever...

going to tonight. want to decide lever placements first.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-08, 04:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,329
Posted By eric400

ok, so i've done some testing and i kinda like...

ok, so i've done some testing and i kinda like this setup, but it looks kinda ridic...

tell me what you think.

and yes i expect to hear a lot of ill words...(also, i know there's a ton of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-08, 11:58 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 10,105
Posted By eric400

not sure if anyone would be interested in these...

not sure if anyone would be interested in these frames (http://www.continuumcycles.com/), but about a month ago and i stopped by this shop and the owner was telling me he's interested in expanding...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-08, 10:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,329
Posted By eric400

where does the cable run with those brake levers...

where does the cable run with those brake levers that attach to the end? under the handlebar tape?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-08, 10:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,329
Posted By eric400

well, my cables aren't really long enough to do...

well, my cables aren't really long enough to do much for the time being so i'm going to stick with what i can for the time being.

gonna head on a long ride tomorrow and bring my allen wrench and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,329
Posted By eric400

hmmm, yeah i should try that before i tape...

hmmm, yeah i should try that before i tape them...

i actually have a front and back brake so i could easily put one of them on there like that. may look kinda cheese dick though, or at least not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-08, 09:30 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 10,105
Posted By eric400

1. Reply to this post with your interest, (yes or...

1. Reply to this post with your interest, (yes or no) -------------- yes
2. What type of frame would you want (Angus, Mark V, Mark V Pro) ------------- Mark V or Pro
3. What colors do you want?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-08, 09:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,329
Posted By eric400

question for bullhorn riders in urban areas

so a few hours ago i assembled my rob roy that came today. first thing i did after was hit the pavement. (for those of you living in nyc it's an awesome night for a ride)

long story short, this...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By eric400

thanks! i was hoping that was the case. ...

thanks!

i was hoping that was the case. just a little worried about the peddles, but i think an adjustable wrench should work.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By eric400

iro assembly?

ok, so i'm patiently waiting for the ups guy to ring my buzzer b/c i'm getting my rob roy today. quick question to anyone who has had one shipped...

how much assembly is required and am i going...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-08, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By eric400

what clip of tracy morgan is that? do you...

what clip of tracy morgan is that?

do you have a link?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-08, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By eric400

b and v are right next to each other on the...

b and v are right next to each other on the keyboard.

as far as the "if you are interesting you can call to adriana to 914-9090443. (negotiable)" bit, maybe they wrote it when they were...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,568
Posted By eric400

so after days of back and forth between the cross...

so after days of back and forth between the cross check and the rob roy, i've pulled the trigger on the rob roy. ordered it about an hour ago (9:30 eastern, 8/12/08)

someone on this thread...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By eric400

"don't have a cow man!" bart simpson ...

"don't have a cow man!" bart simpson




- forgot that i had already started a thread a few days ago.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By eric400

nyc rob roy

ok, so after much back and forth between the cross check and the rob roy, i've finally been convinced the rob roy is better for me... at least my price range.

the question now boils down to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By eric400

thanks for the genuine response!!! i...

thanks for the genuine response!!!

i actually live in NYC so i think our hoods are a bit far from each other.

i appreciate the offer though.

(for those of you living here in new york, i hope...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By eric400

disregard that comment. it was b/c of geometry. ...

disregard that comment. it was b/c of geometry.

i want a more upright riding position and also don't want my big ass feet to hit the front wheel when i turn.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By eric400

wanted a back brake...

wanted a back brake...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By eric400

it's going to be single speed. i've been...

it's going to be single speed.

i've been trying to get a hold of iro for about 4-5 days now and to no avail...

that's why i started leaning more towards the LBS.

another question......
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By eric400

well, i'm hoping they will cut me some kind of a...

well, i'm hoping they will cut me some kind of a deal b/c i will be buying all the parts from them.

gonna run down to the shop today and see if they can get me a quote.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By eric400

well, parts and frame... i realize with the...

well, parts and frame...

i realize with the b-17 it may not happen...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By eric400

oh, and i'm looking to spend less that 800...

oh, and i'm looking to spend less that 800 dollars....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By eric400

cross check build....please help

so i've decided to go with the cross check over the rob roy b/c i don't know much about bikes and would rather have a shop to go back to in case there's an issue with size, parts etc. that being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,399
Posted By eric400

thanks for the input. i think i've pretty much...

thanks for the input. i think i've pretty much gotten it figured out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-10-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,571
Posted By eric400

ummm... just checked your flickr pages, i want to...

ummm... just checked your flickr pages, i want to come!


what are you doing in tokyo... just having a blast riding bikes all day?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-10-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,571
Posted By eric400

so i'm assuming the reason someone would do that...

so i'm assuming the reason someone would do that is to look cool?

b/c if it's to weave in and out of traffic, their body is wider than the handlebars...

right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,399
Posted By eric400

frame geometry (83 raleigh olympian) please help..

i just posted this in road cycling before realizing i should have posted this here:

hi, if anyone out there has an old 58cm ealry 80's raleigh olympian i would kill for the frame geometry. i road...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 336
Posted By eric400

geometry question ('83 raleigh olympian)

hi, if anyone out there has an old 58cm ealry 80's raleigh olympian i would kill for the frame geometry. i road one for a few weeks, but had to part with it and now i'm trying to recreate the same...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,568
Posted By eric400

hmm... i'm 6'2.5" and am looking for a more...

hmm... i'm 6'2.5" and am looking for a more upright riding position. i'm thinking about getting the 60 and the 100mm stem. i have a long torso and prefer not to be reacing for my handlebars too...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,568
Posted By eric400

^^^^ you have a very nice bike. thanks for your...

^^^^ you have a very nice bike. thanks for your thoughts, but i'm still leaning towards the comfort of the RR. just seems to be perfect for what i'm looking for. i like to go fast, but i'm not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-08, 07:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,568
Posted By eric400

damn, that's sounds about exactly the bike i...

damn, that's sounds about exactly the bike i want/am going to get.

how tall are you? if you don't mind me asking. pretty sure i'm going with the RR, but still undecided about the size. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-08, 01:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,975
Posted By eric400

i like the drop feel, but think on my next bike...

i like the drop feel, but think on my next bike i'm going to get the bullhorns, nice on the uphill
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,568
Posted By eric400

so it's safe to say the rob roy has more of an...

so it's safe to say the rob roy has more of an upright riding position correct?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,975
Posted By eric400

preferred handle bar types? poll

what is everyone's preferred handlebar type and why?

- drop

- bullhorn

- straight

- other
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-08, 11:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,170
Posted By eric400

you don't by chance live in new york city and...

you don't by chance live in new york city and would be willing to let me take your bike for a spin around the block would you?

i'm 6'3" and 34" inseam and i'm about to pull the trigger on an...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-08, 10:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,568
Posted By eric400

great, thanks for your thoughts/opinions. ...

great, thanks for your thoughts/opinions.

i just got word from this guy i found online who has the same raleigh that i had and he's going to take some measurements for me so i'll be able to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,568
Posted By eric400

well, i live in new york city, so i'll definitely...

well, i live in new york city, so i'll definitely be dodging some cars, but i'll also cross the bridges from time to time so comfort would be nice on the longer 10+ rides.

i rencently had to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 11:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,568
Posted By eric400

rob roy vs. mark v

looking for an opinion on someone whose ridden both frames.

i'm leaning towards the rob roy as i'm a big guy and think it may be a bit better frame, but will i lose a ton of agility compared to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-08, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By eric400

freewheel size? 16, 17, 18??? brooklyn/manhattan

so i've decided to go with an iro bike, but need an opinion on freewheel teeth count.

this question is a good one for people living in new york city as they know the terrain i'll be riding on.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By eric400

also, forgot to ask about a good bike shop in...

also, forgot to ask about a good bike shop in nyc. if anyone's from here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By eric400

700-1000 for a single speed nyc

ok ok, i know it's been asked before and i've done my fair share of searching the web, but when it all boils down to it, it seems like people on the forums know best.

ok, so i started off thinking...
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