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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-13, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,332
Posted By rudes333

Don't know whether to sell or keep this beautiful bike.

I have this Schwinn Super Sport (Columbus Tubing) that is in great shape. I haven't been on the bike in over 4 yrs now. When I ride now (which isn't often) I ride my Trek T1. Every time I look at the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-30-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
Posted By rudes333

The pair has grown. lol. The '10 Trek T1 is...

The pair has grown. lol. The '10 Trek T1 is ordered. I can't wait for it to get here. Thanks
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-29-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
Posted By rudes333

Ok so my friend just told me that the '09 T1 is...

Ok so my friend just told me that the '09 T1 is out of the question. So it is looking like the '10 T1 is going to be the winner. Because it is new and I can get it cheaper then a use fuji track comp....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-27-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
Posted By rudes333

Sold my Fixie and ready for a true track bike.

I finally sold my Republic Bike Urben bike. I rode it a couple of times on my local velodrome and love it. So I am looking for bike now. I have a friend that can get me a Trek T1 at a great deal and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 324
Posted By rudes333

BFF MIAMI- Who's going?

Just bought my tickets for Bike Film Feestival- Miami. Just wanted to know who's going to it? Also if you went to any of the other ones how was it?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,096
Posted By rudes333

I don't think there are going to be any races til...

I don't think there are going to be any races til next year. I was looking into get into racing too. I hear Wed nights are the night to go to find out whats going on and there is a lot of people...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-09, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,096
Posted By rudes333

Yup and you can rent a bike too.

Yup and you can rent a bike too.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-09, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,096
Posted By rudes333

No more Tuesday anything the whole park is closed...

No more Tuesday anything the whole park is closed do to cut backs. I heard Wed nights are pretty busy. I am a nood to the velodrome. I like it a lot tho and interested in getting in to racing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 735
Posted By rudes333

Thanks I just wasted 45 min watching the whole...

Thanks I just wasted 45 min watching the whole thing!! lol Not a bad show tho
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-09, 10:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,564
Posted By rudes333

I want to change the shifters

I own a schiwinn super sport. I love this bike but want to up grade to brake shifters like on the newer bikes. Is it pretty easy and cheap to do? How should I go about this?

Thanks ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,668
Posted By rudes333

It came with Sugino 170mm crank. Not bad. The guy...

It came with Sugino 170mm crank. Not bad. The guy told me that this was the 1st edition of republic bikes. Not sure if the new ones come with the same crank
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,668
Posted By rudes333

As well as cutting the Bar a lil

As well as cutting the Bar a lil
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-09, 10:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,668
Posted By rudes333

what do you guys think about these on it? ...

what do you guys think about these on it?
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w13/slow93si/8614_3.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-09, 03:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,668
Posted By rudes333

I like them a lot too. I just got to try to cover...

I like them a lot too. I just got to try to cover up the chipped paint in the back.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-09, 02:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,668
Posted By rudes333

And F.Y.I.- I would never pay $399 for that bike....

And F.Y.I.- I would never pay $399 for that bike. I did do research. I would buy a kilo tt A- cause it is true track geo B- better parts C- less $. I am going to be buy a bike for the velodrome soon....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,668
Posted By rudes333

I got it for $99.00. I do care about quality and...

I got it for $99.00. I do care about quality and the actual bike itself but for that price I think you would have bought it too. I am going to be using it to ride to the gym and my parents house.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,668
Posted By rudes333

Newest deal I got off craigslist

Before anyone gives me crap because it is a Republicbike.com bike, lets just say the price was to good to pass up. The bike was owned by a guy that worked for them and is now moving out of the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-02-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By rudes333

This is the bike I rent at the track. ...

This is the bike I rent at the track.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w13/slow93si/IMG00030-20090616-1009.jpg
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-29-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By rudes333

I really want to get started in racing in my loc velodrome.

I am a 25 y/o guy that lives close to an outdoor velodrome here in sunny South Florida. I have gone to it a couple of times in the morning and used the rental bike (which are not in the best of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-09, 07:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,293
Posted By rudes333

how about any of these? ...

how about any of these? http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=List&SubCategory=Parts:%20Forks%20and%20Accessories-Road

Also what do you exactly mean about the derraullier pully? I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,293
Posted By rudes333

Ok. I have kept the bike as is and love it. I...

Ok. I have kept the bike as is and love it. I just want to do a couple of things to make the ride a little smoother. So I am thinking a carbon fork and seat post. How do I find out what size fork to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 830
Posted By rudes333

I live in Pines, but work in the keys and ft laud...

I live in Pines, but work in the keys and ft laud beach
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 830
Posted By rudes333

LMAO! I know. I thought the samething when I got...

LMAO! I know. I thought the samething when I got the bike. But it is fixed already.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 830
Posted By rudes333

yup. I am a fan. But after reading here I am only...

yup. I am a fan. But after reading here I am only a fan of the old schwinns

Here is my old BMX.Schwinn as well
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w13/slow93si/rudy165.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 830
Posted By rudes333

Damn you Bikeforums.net!! lol

I was really into BMX back when I was a kid. I was the one that built the ramp and fixed everyone's bike in the neighborhood. But I forgot about bike when I got my first car (I know shame on me)....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,497
Posted By rudes333

If thats the case then why buy a whole bike? Just...

If thats the case then why buy a whole bike? Just buy a frame set and get what you want from the start!!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,337
Posted By rudes333

?? pics please?

?? pics please?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,337
Posted By rudes333

New toy to fix up!

Just picked this Raleigh off of craigslist today. It is already a single speed. So it looks like all I has to do is get some new tires and fix that seat. What do you all think? I am thinking of blue...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-09, 02:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,206
Posted By rudes333

Keep as is!!!! It's Beautiful

Keep as is!!!! It's Beautiful
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-09, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,879
Posted By rudes333

what do you guys think of the '08 Specialized Langster?

There is a bike store that I went to that wants to sell me this bike for $570 ( a med size frame) http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=32712 . I will be doing velodrome riding...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-09, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By rudes333

Yup we were the only 2 there.

Yup we were the only 2 there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By rudes333

Just finished riding my first Fixed gear and Velodrome!

I live in South Florida, home to one of the only velodromes in the south east USA Brian Piccolo. So after reading on SS/Fixed gear section of this forum a lot I thoght I should go to the velodrome...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-09, 07:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,318
Posted By rudes333

Well she got On the bike lastnight for the first...

Well she got On the bike lastnight for the first time and loved it. I still need to do some work to it and am thinking about getting her some bull horns cause it seems like she was having a lil...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-09, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,318
Posted By rudes333

What do you guys think about these rims? ...

What do you guys think about these rims?
http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=204
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,377
Posted By rudes333

Why not aluminum frames?

I have been doing a lot of looking around and reading on the singlespeed & fixed gear threads for about the last month. Why does it seem like you guys don't like aluminum frames for fixed/single...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 04:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,318
Posted By rudes333

Yea I got it at a thrift store.

Yea I got it at a thrift store.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 04:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,318
Posted By rudes333

I don't mind at all. I paid $37. I am thinking...

I don't mind at all. I paid $37. I am thinking about taking all the decals off and painting the butt ends of the tubes (I am not sure of the exact name for them) hot pink or just pink. Than I will...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,318
Posted By rudes333

Did some cleaning, removed the lights, and put...

Did some cleaning, removed the lights, and put the bars back in its place. I need to get new tires on this thing forsure. They are all cracked and dry, but did hold air and was able to give it a lil...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,318
Posted By rudes333

lol.The bars are going to get fixed and re...

lol.The bars are going to get fixed and re wrapped with real bar tape and I am going to be removing the lights and old school speedo
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,318
Posted By rudes333

Just picked this up for the girlfriend.

I needs work but it was cheap and it will let her see if see really likes this whole biking thing. I am going to be doing the work myself to the bike and wanted to see what direction you guys think I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,148
Posted By rudes333

So Nishiki are good frames to convert?

So Nishiki are good frames to convert?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-09, 09:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,293
Posted By rudes333

Is a 1984 Nishiki Rally a good bike/frame to...

Is a 1984 Nishiki Rally a good bike/frame to start with?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,293
Posted By rudes333

Ok I think I found a single gear/ fixed gear...

Ok I think I found a single gear/ fixed gear convertion bike for me to build slowly. Going to take a look at it tomorrow.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,293
Posted By rudes333

some more pics ...

some more pics
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w13/slow93si/IMG00463.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w13/slow93si/IMG00464.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,293
Posted By rudes333

You are right. I can't sell the bike and I don't...

You are right. I can't sell the bike and I don't want to either.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,293
Posted By rudes333

Thanks for all the responses guys! I am new to...

Thanks for all the responses guys! I am new to this forum and its nice to see that there are good people here. I am going to keep the bike as is (- the areobars). The guy that gave it to me had new...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,293
Posted By rudes333

Is this worth it?

My nieghbor gave me this bike about a year ago. I have been to busy to do anything with it til now. Is this bike worth making it a single speed and than a fixed when I get used to it? I have done a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 332
Posted By rudes333

New guy looking for Direction.

I am an old BMX rider. I haven't done it in about 12yrs now. Anyways I nieghbor knew that I like bikes and working on things, so he gave me his old road bike. I want to use this bike to go to the gym...
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