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03-14-24, 10:39 AM
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Posted By Jaytron

Whoa the PDS animal cages are sweet. TIL they...

Whoa the PDS animal cages are sweet. TIL they exist

A cage may be 40 dollars, but the style is priceless (or something). The rip-dip thing I swear I saw on a pocket t-shirt maybe 4~5 years ago and...
03-13-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,781
Posted By Jaytron

Here ya go!...

Here ya go! (https://www.ripndipclothing.com/products/state-bicycle-co-x-ripndip-bottle-cage?syclid=bd094f74-881d-4017-9688-0e930ee076cd) It is heavy though, since it's all metal. It isn't a super...
03-12-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,781
Posted By Jaytron

Today I bumped this thread This week though,...

Today I bumped this thread

This week though, bought a new bike (gravel/workhorse/kid hauler) because I have a 9mo to haul around SF. Also put a sweet bottle cage on the town fixed gear...
03-12-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,881
Posted By Jaytron

Been riding my fixed around town now that life...

Been riding my fixed around town now that life has stabilized a bit after having a baby. I love that bikes are just always there for you, waiting for you to return :love: (I've gone soft, as you can...
Replies: 13
Views: 1,383
Posted By Jaytron

Shiii, me too :cry:

Shiii, me too :cry:
03-12-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,231
Posted By Jaytron

Damn lol, I thought 12 years ago was near the...

Damn lol, I thought 12 years ago was near the height!

The nice thing is that there will always be a non-zero demand of track parts/bikes because it is an olympic sport.

I don't think I'll ever...
03-12-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 175
Posted By Jaytron

This man speaks the truth

This man speaks the truth
03-12-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 833
Posted By Jaytron

My wife has one and it's a fine commuter bike....

My wife has one and it's a fine commuter bike. Feels pretty heavy but meh, doesn't really matter. Pretty sure it was as heavy as my old Kilo TT. Mind you we only got the State because we got a big...
03-06-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 476
Posted By Jaytron

I took up riding fixed probably close to the same...

I took up riding fixed probably close to the same time. It was maybe the golden age of the fixed gear trend? I think TejanoTrackie is old school cool
03-03-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Jaytron

lmao me too, but make sure I’m riding in front of...

lmao me too, but make sure I’m riding in front of it instead of behind
03-02-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 257
Posted By Jaytron

Agree, Scrod is great. He used to mod here!

Agree, Scrod is great. He used to mod here!
03-01-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,231
Posted By Jaytron

I still see them around, but I live in SF, CA.....

I still see them around, but I live in SF, CA.. home of MASH

I even see some young folk on em here and there.

Personally, my fixed gear is my errand bike/rain bike/town chill bike. I keep it...
03-01-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 257
Posted By Jaytron

Just ride the bike IMO. If you JUST purchased a...

Just ride the bike IMO. If you JUST purchased a new bike and are replacing stuff, you either bought the wrong bike or are doing a bunch of stuff you don't really need to do.
03-01-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Jaytron

That bike looks sketchy as hell, would not buy.

That bike looks sketchy as hell, would not buy.
07-26-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,781
Posted By Jaytron

Thanks! Nice to see you're still around and...

Thanks! Nice to see you're still around and riding as well! I've definitely had times where I don't ride for long periods of time, but still try and get back to it here and there.

I think forums...
07-23-21, 10:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,791
Posted By Jaytron

Sounds like you should spend your money on a...

Sounds like you should spend your money on a proper bike fitment first.

If you're a new rider, and they've been riding for a while, there isn't a magic gear ratio that will give you the base...
07-23-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,791
Posted By Jaytron

What are you "training" for? How hilly is your...

What are you "training" for? How hilly is your area? Do you actually care if the "fixie kids" laugh at you?
07-22-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,781
Posted By Jaytron

Today I, posted in this thread for the first time...

Today I, posted in this thread for the first time in probably over 5~6 years. Haven't really ridden seriously in about that long (off and on, here and there rides) :(

Last week I rode with the...
04-13-16, 11:26 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,781
Posted By Jaytron

I might come back next season or something. I...

I might come back next season or something. I haven't rode a bike in like 6 months though lol
04-08-16, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,111,295
Posted By Jaytron

Only qualm with the Metropolis is that it lacks...

Only qualm with the Metropolis is that it lacks organization. Switching shoulders with MW stuff is pretty cool though

Scrod, do you have an opinion on mess bags? What's your pref?
04-08-16, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,111,295
Posted By Jaytron

yo scrod, would it be too much of a pain to cut...

yo scrod, would it be too much of a pain to cut one of the pairs of bars I just ordered, down a bit? Hahaha

EDIT: Maybe nvm, I think they look just right for grips and a lever stock, without being...
04-08-16, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,111,295
Posted By Jaytron

Dear Scrod Does BFSSFG make you want to...

Dear Scrod

Does BFSSFG make you want to punch yourself in the face? If so how have you managed to be so active after all these years?
04-08-16, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,111,295
Posted By Jaytron

Even at my fastest at the track, I never pushed...

Even at my fastest at the track, I never pushed anything close to a 56:12. I'm also a pretty big sprinter.

So either you're incredibly strong (again like olympic level) or your cadence is like.. 5
04-08-16, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,781
Posted By Jaytron

Yeah, I try to make most of my purchases 'buy it...

Yeah, I try to make most of my purchases 'buy it for life' I'd rather not have to buy again. I'm okay with spending more the first time around to avoid buying again, haha.



I would murder you...
04-08-16, 11:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,947
Posted By Jaytron

Can we still get banned for just saying kilott?

Can we still get banned for just saying kilott?
04-08-16, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,439
Posted By Jaytron

Meh. Lose 2 lbs off your body. Ezpz. My...

Meh. Lose 2 lbs off your body. Ezpz.

My track bike is probably like 20lbs, but it's extremely stiff carbon.

Dropping the weight on your bike doesn't make it 'better'.
04-08-16, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,111,295
Posted By Jaytron

This guy is either a troll or is strong enough to...

This guy is either a troll or is strong enough to be in the olympics.
04-07-16, 04:44 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,781
Posted By Jaytron

I've always been happy with Mission Workshop...

I've always been happy with Mission Workshop stuff. I have their Vandal backpack (huge) so I got their Rummy bag. I've heard it's more comfortable than Chrome's mess bags. I had a Mini Metro before,...
04-07-16, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By Jaytron

Beautiful Dura Ace and Campy Record and you want...

Beautiful Dura Ace and Campy Record and you want to destroy it all? :(
04-07-16, 12:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,947
Posted By Jaytron

The Aventon will have much more sw8 fixay street...

The Aventon will have much more sw8 fixay street cred, and as a result will probably whip skid better.
04-07-16, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,781
Posted By Jaytron

Today I posted on bike forums. Been a while. Also...

Today I posted on bike forums. Been a while. Also bought a new mess bag. Getting back in the saddle hurts my ass.

Also sold my Dolan Track Champion. Goodnight sweet prince.
04-07-16, 11:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,947
Posted By Jaytron

Toe overlap is a non issue. If you're...

Toe overlap is a non issue.

If you're uncomfortable during longer rides get a bike fit. It'll give you MUCH more improvement than buying a whole new bike.
04-07-16, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,111,295
Posted By Jaytron

Got a link? There seems to be a bunch of...

Got a link? There seems to be a bunch of different ones.



I can't hang with you skinny enduros. Going up mountains n ****
04-06-16, 05:43 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,111,295
Posted By Jaytron

Sweet. That + Oury grips probably? These...

Sweet.

That + Oury grips probably? These levers (https://www.retro-gression.com/collections/brakes-levers/products/tektro-xl750-brake-levers) work or do I need to get bigger ones. No idea how this...
04-06-16, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,111,295
Posted By Jaytron

Yeah! Haha I lurk sometimes (althought not super...

Yeah! Haha I lurk sometimes (althought not super often).

I just want something that is pretty comfy. Probably not super narrow because I'd probably eat ****. Just 'normal' width, if there is one....
04-06-16, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,111,295
Posted By Jaytron

Maybe best to ask here. In your opinion,...

Maybe best to ask here.

In your opinion, what are the most comfortable risers for big ass monkey hands?
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Views: 175,647
Posted By Jaytron

Srsly, I hate omnium events.

Srsly, I hate omnium events.
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Views: 7,615
Posted By Jaytron

FWIW my on the bike rpm increased when I stopped...

FWIW my on the bike rpm increased when I stopped worrying about "full circles" and just concentrated on high rpm pedal smashing (all quad).

I think my best was 218~220rpm on the rollers?
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Posted By Jaytron

I'm not as tall, but I have SUPER long femurs. I...

I'm not as tall, but I have SUPER long femurs. I don't love squatting either, TBH. Luckily I have the ankle/hip flexibility to squat pretty deep. Previously my coach was really only concerned with...
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Views: 175,647
Posted By Jaytron

You should be bracing your core like that with...

You should be bracing your core like that with any style of squats/DL tbh. Chris Duffin does have some great videos though. AtG oly squats should really tweak your back less as they are typically...
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Views: 175,647
Posted By Jaytron

Damn, I wish I had a house to do that with. Would...

Damn, I wish I had a house to do that with. Would be pretty sweeeeet.
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Views: 175,647
Posted By Jaytron

Random question for you guys, what type of...

Random question for you guys, what type of squatting do you prefer?

ATG, olympic squats or a wider but less ROM powerlifting squat?

Oly -More ROM, more upright, more emphasis on quads/trunk...
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Views: 7,615
Posted By Jaytron

When I was being coached, we had zero prescribed...

When I was being coached, we had zero prescribed hill work... like ever. Power was built in the gym.

I agree with Carleton and I'd say a coach knows best. FWIW I was coached by Lee Povey and I'd...
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Views: 1,587
Posted By Jaytron

I agree, fixed gear sprint work on the streets is...

I agree, fixed gear sprint work on the streets is pretty sketchy.

My high speed work was done either on a road bike in very small gears (even with a slight downhill incline) and on the rollers....
Replies: 1,030
Views: 175,647
Posted By Jaytron

Thanks! I found a local cobbler to take mine to....

Thanks! I found a local cobbler to take mine to. He said he did the exact same shoes for his neighbor last week.
07-01-15, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,781
Posted By Jaytron

No problem! I love it up here, but I've sort...

No problem!

I love it up here, but I've sort of accepted the fact that I will likely never own a house that is in the area and my rent will be more than a house payment almost anywhere else in the...
07-01-15, 10:52 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,781
Posted By Jaytron

Cost of living out here is really dumb, something...

Cost of living out here is really dumb, something to consider before moving.

Average rent of a decent 1br/1ba place on the peninsula is just under 3k/mo. More if you want to live in SF.
Replies: 1,030
Views: 175,647
Posted By Jaytron

Anyone have experience getting a pair of lifting...

Anyone have experience getting a pair of lifting shoes re-soled?

The sole on my Adidas Ironworks 2 is getting worn (starting to wear into the wood) and I want to get them fixed. I'd rather not...
Replies: 1,030
Views: 175,647
Posted By Jaytron

Sounds like it's the pillar'ing problem for me. I...

Sounds like it's the pillar'ing problem for me. I have lifting shoes, and my front/back squat have really good form.


I've actually seen that book on my bookshelf (gf is a more experienced lifter...
06-23-15, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1,860
Views: 1,033,558
Posted By Jaytron

I remember the first time I used a disc at...

I remember the first time I used a disc at Hellyer. Then I tried a Disc and 5 spoke. Pure madness. It was so fast. The disc makes maintaining speed so much easier.
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