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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-09, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,453
Posted By zsm

DrSpiv Other than the fork, there's nothing...

DrSpiv

Other than the fork, there's nothing here to dislike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-09, 03:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,239
Posted By zsm

FixedinIA, I'm going to agree with Mackerel...

FixedinIA,

I'm going to agree with Mackerel with this one. When I first started to bike, I went to the LBS first before going online. I found a bike I liked, and they were about to set me off...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-09, 03:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 499
Posted By zsm

How about this? ...

How about this?

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/uno.htm

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/images/uno_side_600.jpg

This may work out well for you. Right at your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-09, 01:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,966
Posted By zsm

You did good. Was it the 2009 with the dark...

You did good. Was it the 2009 with the dark greenish paint?



I usually say don't feed the trolls, but it can be fun sometimes to see what they say.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-09, 10:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,966
Posted By zsm

I've competed in two fixed gear hill climbing...

I've competed in two fixed gear hill climbing contests. Of course I'd say I am fairly new at biking, however I highly doubt you could tell me anything I don't already know about this particular...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,966
Posted By zsm

The amount of absolute stupidity in this thread...

The amount of absolute stupidity in this thread worries me.



I also agree with this. The seat is also not the best so you might want to change that out, yet thats usually a given.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,966
Posted By zsm

You see that bolded statement right there? That...

You see that bolded statement right there? That is stated as if it was a fact. Maybe I should rephrase my sentence and move my dependent clause "in my opinion" to the beginning just to clarify for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,966
Posted By zsm

:rolleyes: Agreed.

:rolleyes:



Agreed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-09, 02:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,966
Posted By zsm

Ok, now would you care to inform me why my...

Ok, now would you care to inform me why my opinion is wrong? :crash:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-09, 12:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,966
Posted By zsm

I had the option of having my bars exchanged for...

I had the option of having my bars exchanged for either drops or mustache bars. Tried both, if anything I would have gone with the drops. However, the drops don't help with climbing hills. In my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-09, 07:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,966
Posted By zsm

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/zachmunsell...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/zachmunsell/373587549_1289208798_0.jpg

Here is my 925 with a rack and a few other things. As far as an all around practical bike, this is the way to go. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-09, 02:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,742
Posted By zsm

In my opinion, too large of a frame is worse than...

In my opinion, too large of a frame is worse than having one too small. With a smaller frame, it always seemed easier to make it fit to you than a larger one.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By zsm

So far my opinion of it isn't too positive, so I...

So far my opinion of it isn't too positive, so I can see why you'd say that. I like the fact that there is an integrated solar powered light. Why is it so expensive for what you get? Is it also...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-09, 12:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,738
Posted By zsm

Compared to the Kilo TT, this is not a good deal,...

Compared to the Kilo TT, this is not a good deal, unless your buying the bike for color choice.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,916
Posted By zsm

If you're going to be in the city, clips are not...

If you're going to be in the city, clips are not going to work that well. It gets very old quick when you have to stop. When I had to, I would only take out one foot but even then, it was a pain in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,916
Posted By zsm

The point of a clipless shoe is to have foot...

The point of a clipless shoe is to have foot retention without toe clips! However, there are multiple REASONS why you would wear clipless. Yes, these shoes are not as stiff as others, but for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,916
Posted By zsm

WOW. This post is a complete failure. This has...

WOW. This post is a complete failure. This has always been a problem. This is something the OP should look at:

http://road.cc/content/news/955-first-look-2009-shimano-sh-mt32l-shoes

These are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-09, 02:37 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 48,576
Posted By zsm

I agree. If the decals on the fork are removed,...

I agree. If the decals on the fork are removed, and the logo on the downtube is a bit smaller,this would be an awesome bike with the black magic paintjob. Would making the mercier logo cursive like...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-23-09, 02:22 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 48,576
Posted By zsm

I wasn't sure if it was practical or not, but by...

I wasn't sure if it was practical or not, but by the sounds of it, I guess not. This thread has alot of ideas going through my head though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 48,576
Posted By zsm

Ill definitely get one of the raw frames...

Ill definitely get one of the raw frames eventually. I have some suggestions:

How about a rainbow/spectrum finish? Like these for example

http://zippoexpert.com/images/P/ZI151ZL.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 48,576
Posted By zsm

I'd say any bike that has decals on it looks...

I'd say any bike that has decals on it looks tacky. Very few companies have ever been able to pull branding off successfully. People pay for a bike, most don't want to be a moving billboard.

Im...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-09, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 907
Posted By zsm

Your opinion: is it worth $150?

There is a 2001 Lemond Nevada city being sold for $150 in good condition. Nothing else has been added and everything looks like its in good shape such as tires and so on.

Is it worth the price? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-09, 03:48 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 18,504
Posted By zsm

Just like most shops that specialize in a good...

Just like most shops that specialize in a good (especially guns), you are going to pay more. Strangely enough, the advise and resources on the internet gave me better instruction than any bikeshop. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By zsm

Destroyed the frame already, will this work?

Not too long after owning my bike, the frame took a good hit and needs to be sent back to redline. It is a 2008 925. I really need to have a bike present and I have access to a 56cm Iro mark v...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-22-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,454
Posted By zsm

You've made a good choice. I was going to get...

You've made a good choice. I was going to get the Langster london but I found a different bike for a bit cheaper. You won't miss the extra gears.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-09, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,968
Posted By zsm

whoops yeah that should be bullhorns

whoops yeah that should be bullhorns
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,968
Posted By zsm

redline 925 review 08 / 09 + sizing information

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/zachsm/2009-01-14-000705.jpg

I finally decided on getting the redline 925 after looking at a few single speed commuter bikes. So far I put about 150 miles...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-09, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,535
Posted By zsm

Redline 925 sizing comparison

Just recently I fronted the money for a 2008 redline 925 for commuting. I'm not used to riding bikes like these because the only bikes I've had before this were cheap department store crap that...
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