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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-11, 10:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,848
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

I'll definitely have to hold you to that once the...

I'll definitely have to hold you to that once the semester starts and things cool down for me. That had to be one of the most beautiful rides I've ever gone on.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-11, 07:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,848
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Heh, funny this thread just popped up, just last...

Heh, funny this thread just popped up, just last week I did an overnighter on the Natchez Trace Parkway with a friend of mine on his MTB with slicks.

I think it came out to about 75 miles round...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-01-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,959
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Here's a good guide to motorcycle maintainence. ...

Here's a good guide to motorcycle maintainence.

http://askville.amazon.com/types-regular-motorcycle-maintenance/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=4853313

It's definitely not a "get on and go" type of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-11, 09:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,690
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

It's all the rage man! ...

It's all the rage man!

http://listsoplenty.com/pix/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/biker-lemmings-ride-off-the-cliff-500x333.jpg

But being serious, it's so much more fun than worrying about gears,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,220,375
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Saw this popped up on my craigslist just now....

Saw this popped up on my craigslist just now. Would smashthentreattoseafooddinner/10.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/bianchi-pista-182_2.jpg

Too bad he's parting the bike up though. Although the...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-23-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,247
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

As a car free 18 year old, I kinda resent this...

As a car free 18 year old, I kinda resent this whole "darn meddling kids" vibe I'm getting from the thread. :p

Maybe it's because I live in a college town but I have troubles finding bike parking...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 12:28 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 7,709
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

95% sure that velodromes have been banned by...

95% sure that velodromes have been banned by Tennessee after somebody thought it sounded like a club drug and nobody else cared to google it.

I'd love to find one and go to it though! I'd love to...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-11, 02:15 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,276
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Always wanted to for fitness and fun, but thought...

Always wanted to for fitness and fun, but thought the only route was the shoulder of a US Highway. Yikes.

Never realized how easy it is in my town. Google maps is a great thing!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,494
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Well as far as cycling goes I ride something like...

Well as far as cycling goes I ride something like 10 miles a day of mostly flats as my work commute or just milling around town.

Outside of cycling, I'm preparing for starting Army ROTC this fall....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,494
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

150 miles across Tennessee on a 46x16. Crazy?

It's got 6 Cat 5 climbs, ~4000 ft. of climbing all together. But maybe I'm just crazy enough to do it...

I don't plan on doing it in a day, probably 2 with a night of stealth camping in between....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-11, 07:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,648
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Yeah. It'll go a long way with keeping the lines...

Yeah. It'll go a long way with keeping the lines of the bike clean IMO. I don't think it requires a whole new light, but the color difference makes it look kind of clunky. Sweet bike as is though. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,648
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

If it were mine: -Sleeker saddle with...

If it were mine:

-Sleeker saddle with flatter angle
-Flat Bars with red bar ends
-Smaller Stem
-Black rear light ($5 can of spraypaint would work)

EDIT: Carleton's townies are GORGEOUS...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-11, 02:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,853
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Anything less than 10-15 miles and I just go in...

Anything less than 10-15 miles and I just go in whatever I'm wearing. Longer than that and it's what I'm normally wearing but with a moisture-wicking shirt. I wear a baseball cap everywhere I go and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-11, 01:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,338
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Yeah man, those Aerospokes increase your speed by...

Yeah man, those Aerospokes increase your speed by tree fiddy.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-15-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,230
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

What size bowling ball do you prefer? What...

What size bowling ball do you prefer?

What color is your refrigerator?

On a scale of 1-10, how uncomfortable would you be if a male nurse gave you a sponge bath?



Not creepin' or...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-15-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,930
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

"You know what would be REALLY funny? Another...

"You know what would be REALLY funny? Another flat..."
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-11, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,331
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Whew, you gotta be brave to get around in NYC in...

Whew, you gotta be brave to get around in NYC in ANY way.

Makes me kinda glad to live in the south in a way. People do look at me like I'm some kind of wizard for riding in busy roads, but this...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-11, 04:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,042
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Old Man Mountain makes racks for bikes without...

Old Man Mountain makes racks for bikes without eyelets. They clamp onto the seat stays and are VERY strong.

http://www.oldmanmountain.com/

I recommend the Sherpa.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-11, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 401,805
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

LBS finished the conversion last week! New BB,...

LBS finished the conversion last week! New BB, Eighthinch 46t 170mm crank, red chain and 16t BMX freewheel. I wasn't sure if 46x16 was enough but it's actually just right!
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,428
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Exactly, keeping the pedal up is definitely the...

Exactly, keeping the pedal up is definitely the cheapest route. You just have to remember not to get too cocky and pedal through a tight turn.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-11, 06:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,972
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

This. I usually don't wear gloves and just deal...

This. I usually don't wear gloves and just deal with the slight pain in my palms. But when I do, it's these. No specific preference or anything, it was just an anniversary present from an...
Forum: Introductions
06-11-11, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 196
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Cool, another Tennessean! Welcome to the boards.

Cool, another Tennessean! Welcome to the boards.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-11, 12:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,428
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

My SS conversion has been the victim of several...

My SS conversion has been the victim of several pedal strike. I replaced the stock crank with an Eighthinch crank and it bit me in the butt a couple times. Instead of changing crank arms I just...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-10-11, 11:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,464
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Does my Kryponite U-Lock count? It's insured to...

Does my Kryponite U-Lock count? It's insured to something like $1500, I think.
Forum: Commuting
06-10-11, 09:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,097
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

1.) Indoor parking to avoid thieves and the...

1.) Indoor parking to avoid thieves and the elements.

2.) Free bike coupons to non-commuters? I know that my LBS has a partnership with the local university to where you just walk in and show your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Oh, whoops. My bad.

Oh, whoops. My bad.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,697
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Wow. That bus driver should be ashamed of...

Wow. That bus driver should be ashamed of himself. All self-respecting bus drivers should be aware of cyclists swerving by them at all times. Everybody knows that hipsters get right of way at all...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-11, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 865
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

This. Not to mention it feels AMAZING when you...

This. Not to mention it feels AMAZING when you put them on for a ride on a hot day. Just be careful when getting them straight out of the freezer and putting them on, they get stiff and I was afraid...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-11, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Looks like it should be in an art exhibit. I'd...

Looks like it should be in an art exhibit. I'd almost be afraid to ride it. That's one hell of a seat tube, might I add.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-11, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Let's talk bike photography.

Some of you guys have the best pictures of your bikes, and I'm just curious what you seem to use as a camera?

Out of utility and my price range, I just use the built in camera to my Droid 2. It...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-11, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,436
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

A rollercoaster, that's what! And it was my first...

A rollercoaster, that's what! And it was my first commute, too (you guys peer pressured me in ;))

I rode to work (about 5 miles one way) and made it fine and dandy, locked up on a bike rack,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-11, 09:24 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,132,767
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Today I had another adventure with my nearly...

Today I had another adventure with my nearly non-existent front brakes. Went down a hill way too fast, turned too tightly and slid the right pedal on the road. Kicked the bike out WAY left and threw...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Cool summer rain jackets, and a question about fenders...

Hi all, looking to start weaning myself off of my car this summer. Two situations are left to cover: Night Riding and Rain.

I'm planning on getting some lights and instead of panniers I'm going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-11, 09:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,103
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Biking to the North Pole? Hmmm...

So I'm sitting here at home, watching the Top Gear Polar Special.

If you're not sure what I'm talking about, here's a link. You can find the episode online pretty easily.
...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-11, 12:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 818
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

I've been on the look out and I rarely if ever...

I've been on the look out and I rarely if ever find road bikes at all, let alone vintage on craigslist. I'm going to start scouring ebay more often I guess.


As for those of you that posted...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 818
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Looking for a bike for college, touring and becoming car lite...

Hi, I'm attending college this fall and I'm wanting to go car lite. I love the bike I have now (80s Ross 10-speed), but it's sadly falling apart and not cutting it. I'm gonna have to upgrade.

I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-11, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

$400 pushing it for a build?

I'm looking to get a SSFG in the $400 range. This bike would be a commuter bike to and from school with the occasional ride to the store on the way home. The thing is, I want something that'll stand...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,417
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

I'm a cashier at Chuck E. Cheese's. Don't judge...

I'm a cashier at Chuck E. Cheese's. Don't judge me. >_>

I'm majoring in Finance at my school though and my plan is to do a joint MBA/JD program at an Ivy League school (UPenn is my #1) and working...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-11, 07:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,530
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Quoted for truth. If you REALLY wanna go fixed,...

Quoted for truth. If you REALLY wanna go fixed, I'd suggest having a beater bike that you don't have to rely on to use as your toy. My "daily driver" is an 80s Ross Professional Gran Tour 10-speed. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-10, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 739
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Witty bike t-shirts?

I saw a couple of them online but was wondering if you guys had any leads on stores where I could find more of them. One of my favorites was a picture of a fixie that said "Simple is Better" and...
Forum: Touring
12-13-10, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,351
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

If cost isn't an issue, I'd suggest something...

If cost isn't an issue, I'd suggest something from The North Face. It's not cycling-specific but it'll do you very well. I own a North Face jacket that's a bit of an all-rounder. I've worn it in the...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-13-10, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 993
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Rubbermaid Shack AND some Kryptonite bike locks?...

Rubbermaid Shack AND some Kryptonite bike locks? If the thief is dismantling your shack and then picking/breaking your bike lock, you should notice a strange man stealing your bikes by then.

If...
Forum: Touring
12-12-10, 12:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Nice, thanks. That helps me 2-fold because I was...

Nice, thanks. That helps me 2-fold because I was worried about heel clearance (I have size 14s). That looks just right for me.
Forum: Touring
12-11-10, 11:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

I'll be touring on a 90s Ross 10-Speed...

I'll be touring on a 90s Ross 10-Speed (supposedly a 92). It's a sturdy bike so I have no concerns about taking it on tour. I'm replacing the caliper brakes with new caliper brakes so the clamp won't...
Forum: Touring
12-11-10, 12:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Opinions on this rear rack?

SunLite Pletscher Style Rear Rack (http://www.bikemanforu.com/racks.html)

I don't have any braze-ons on my bike and from what I've seen of his installation video and the picture, I won't need one....
Forum: Touring
12-09-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,685
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

My Senior Trip this June is going to be a bike...

My Senior Trip this June is going to be a bike ride across Tennessee north to south, from Clarksville to Chattanooga. Oh yeah, and a stop at Bonnaroo in between!

Not sure how much I'll be doing...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
11-14-10, 11:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

That looks really inefficient. Inefficient but...

That looks really inefficient. Inefficient but awesome.
Forum: Touring
11-09-10, 08:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,499
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Gloves helped get rid of this discomfort for me...

Gloves helped get rid of this discomfort for me too. Plus you look like Ash Ketchum or some Karate Kid cyclist too, which is always an added bonus.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-10, 11:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 787
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

Where to start...

I have a 1993 Ross Professional Gran Tour. Bought it from a vintage bike shop that restores bike they find in yard sales. It's definitely got potential, one of the best steel frames I've ever ridden...
Forum: Touring
10-29-10, 10:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 27,171
Posted By RaiderInBlue47

If you have dual stays, you could always get a...

If you have dual stays, you could always get a Pletscher-style rack. I have an old steel 27" and it worked just fine on my first tour a month ago or so. Plus it's got the little spring trap which you...
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