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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By swim

if it's fixed and i skid, that dosen't effect the...

if it's fixed and i skid, that dosen't effect the rim only the tire, right? so then yes, back would be correct for the deep v.

and my chainwheel is quite large, but it's welded to my crank arm,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By swim

Opinions Please

I'm getting a wheelset built up for me, Velocity Deep V (Teak) and a Mavic Open Pro. Should the v be on the back or front? I figured back so it dosen't take as much damage and i'm going to be running...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 03:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

Measure the seat tube from center of bottom...

Measure the seat tube from center of bottom bracket to center of top tube: 21"
Measure the top tube from center of seat tube to center of head tube: 21"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 02:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u26/seatt1e/P10...

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u26/seatt1e/P1010096.jpghttp://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u26/seatt1e/P1010097.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 02:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

i will in the morning, when it's light out along...

i will in the morning, when it's light out along with measurments.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 01:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

that's what i thought when i bought it, i figured...

that's what i thought when i bought it, i figured a 54" frame would be perfect, but it just feels like i'm to high off of the ground.

you could be right, 'thebikerollson', about me just not being...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

and what if i just generally prefer a good 650c...

and what if i just generally prefer a good 650c wheel? is it just common sense that a road bike will have at least a 27" inch tire or 700cc?

i don't want to order a good pair of wheels and then...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

i don't have the cash man, i bought an 80's norco...

i don't have the cash man, i bought an 80's norco monterey, it's not special or anything, i just need a bike to ride and right now, the easiest way to have a bike i can ride is to just replace the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

i understand, i guess if it's that sketchy and...

i understand, i guess if it's that sketchy and 650c won't actually make that much of a difference, because it's the frame... i'll just get a 700c wheelset and hope to find a smaller frame eventually?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

can't ride it right now, it's in pieces, don't...

can't ride it right now, it's in pieces, don't have the parts to hold the back wheel on, i have no chain and the crank arms are off.

but, really? honestly, i'm just scared.
i was fixing it up a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 07:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

sorry, the axle where the quick release is on my...

sorry, the axle where the quick release is on my front tire, where the fork fits into the middle of the wheel, like where the brackets fit onto the axle, from the middle of the wheel there is 4"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,568
Posted By swim

i'd buy the frame off of you :)

i'd buy the frame off of you :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 06:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

the front axle of the fork. i'm really lost...

the front axle of the fork.

i'm really lost as to what to do at the moment, i wan't to pick up some wheels asap, but i really would like 26", i know it would make the difference i am looking for....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

with 27" inch rims, from the front axle to the...

with 27" inch rims, from the front axle to the ground, there is a good 4 inches, all i need is that extra inch and everything will be fine.

is a 26" wheelset with the one inch difference really...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 12:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

it's taken me a good six months to actually find...

it's taken me a good six months to actually find a decent frame to build up, i cannot stand public transportation anymore, so the frame size will have to do for now.

i guess, for future...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 12:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

i'm used to riding a small hardtail, where my...

i'm used to riding a small hardtail, where my feet sit flat on the ground.
i've lowered the seat right to the top of the tube (passed the minimum seat tube length), and the tips of my feet just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 12:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

my feet can barly touch the ground with 700c, i...

my feet can barly touch the ground with 700c, i don't enjoy it.
but i never even considered the length of my crank arms, hmmm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-09, 12:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,255
Posted By swim

Wheelset

Alright, i need some help guy's. I am new to road parts, as i just sold my hardtail and have recently purchased an old road bike to convert into a fixed gear. I am sick and tired of taking the bus...
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