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Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 618
Posted By Shortsocks

Colnago ace fit. Help.

Hi
So I need some help. I'm wanting to buy my GF a new bike. And she's become obsessed with the Colnago Ace. We don't have any colnago dealers in Dallas that can get this particular color or even...
Forum: Texas
02-14-12, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,813
Posted By Shortsocks

No. There isn't any status on a helmet cam...

No. There isn't any status on a helmet cam conviction or as to how many people have to be present for there to be a investigation. But. I have contacts to chief of police and to the city attorney....
Forum: Texas
02-14-12, 01:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,813
Posted By Shortsocks

Well: Tonight I was at Plano City Hall with at...

Well:
Tonight I was at Plano City Hall with at least 25-30 cyclists as well as with Rick , the owner of Plano Cycling and Fitness, And we helped pass this:

The Safe Passing Ordinance has gone...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-11, 09:42 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,600
Posted By Shortsocks

Here's my gal. Need to cut some carbon from the...

Here's my gal. Need to cut some carbon from the fork....but I'm always too busy riding her to take her in....

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j323/prelude97si/c3e779e9.jpg

She's a super joy...
Forum: Texas
08-05-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,569
Posted By Shortsocks

Actually I never asked for advice. I was just...

Actually I never asked for advice. I was just giving my experience. That was the original poster. I just help hijack this thread :) . I know the laws for parking lots. But agreeably, I was going too...
Forum: Texas
08-05-11, 01:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,569
Posted By Shortsocks

I actually laughed at that response. It was a...

I actually laughed at that response. It was a very stream of consciousness rant. Loved it. I generally Let cops do whatever the damn well please. Its not worth the hassle. This situation the guy was...
Forum: Texas
07-21-11, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,569
Posted By Shortsocks

Yea right? I don't even think he knew the laws at...

Yea right? I don't even think he knew the laws at all concerning bicycles. I actually gave him permission to search my tool bag, after he suggested he was going to take me to jail.... Yea he was in...
Forum: Texas
07-21-11, 03:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,569
Posted By Shortsocks

Hi. I didn't get a ticket running a red-light...

Hi.
I didn't get a ticket running a red-light in Austin but I did get a ticket in Plano TX for speeding in a school zone. I was going 29 in a 20. Actually this entire situation really was awful....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-11, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,078
Posted By Shortsocks

Yea. It prob would look cleaner. I've got the...

Yea. It prob would look cleaner. I've got the mavic front wheel. But the wheel on the front is the nicest wheel I've ever ridden, low flange 18 spokes aero spoked wheel. Super light and stiff. I've...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-11, 09:40 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,078
Posted By Shortsocks

You know. Ive used the sugino 75's and the...

You know. Ive used the sugino 75's and the ominums both on this rig. They were all really great and stiff cranks. But I really like these FSA carbon cranks quite a bit. Actually it's mostly because...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-11, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,078
Posted By Shortsocks

Thanks! The saddle weighed in at 172grams. The...

Thanks!
The saddle weighed in at 172grams. The bike in total without the bag, lights and the bottle holder came in at 15.95 pounds. Which is hard to believe because it's a steel bike. But its super...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-11, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,078
Posted By Shortsocks

Hi gals/guys My Toyo Godzilla. Well....

Hi gals/guys

My Toyo Godzilla.

Well. Shes not too new. About 2 years old and was a work in progress until a year ago. But she's exactly how I want her now. I do a lot of rallies with her as...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-11, 09:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,232
Posted By Shortsocks

If you buy that mystic. Get a case of Mr.Clean...

If you buy that mystic. Get a case of Mr.Clean Magic erasers. You're going to need it. Trust me.

Also if you have a Clean OCD issue. Stay far far away from that pretty rig. Youll be itching...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,598
Posted By Shortsocks

Honestly. Ive used the chrome kursck pro shoes....

Honestly. Ive used the chrome kursck pro shoes. They are okay. Little bulky but look fine to me. But you're still going to get the click clak noise. I used them for a while but found the sole not to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-10, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3,906
Views: 624,025
Posted By Shortsocks

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1994211823.ht...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1994211823.html

Mavic ellipse wheel set. I actually have seen these wheels. The guy selling them has a 100% rating on bay and is a friend of mine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 796
Posted By Shortsocks

Experience with flying with your bicycle.

Hi.
I'm flying with my rig to San Jose from Dallas in oct. Anyone here with any advice? Or exp with flying with their rigs?
I'm flying delta btw.

Socks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-10, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,711
Posted By Shortsocks

Let me explain the "roadie mentality" so I can...

Let me explain the "roadie mentality" so I can continue this thread for people who, in the future, will have issues with this particular wheel setup. I used to race cat 5 Road racing. I became fed up...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-01-10, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By Shortsocks

I just put a ellipse rear on my rig as well. And...

I just put a ellipse rear on my rig as well. And it does feel like its easier to skid. Also it seems quite a bit easier to accelerate as well. I had a high flange Phil wood with a deep v on there...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-10, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,711
Posted By Shortsocks

Sweet. Thanks!! I actually ordered one from...

Sweet. Thanks!! I actually ordered one from Harris. They seem like pretty good guys. Thanks for the link though. I appreciate it.

Socks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-10, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,711
Posted By Shortsocks

Thanks for the spelling fix. Didn't catch it. ...

Thanks for the spelling fix. Didn't catch it.

But your need of being a jerk is really unnecessary. The "ex" the stab at the practicality of the wheel was unnecessary. Thanks for the example and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-10, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,711
Posted By Shortsocks

Mavic Ellipse lockring info, for reference.

--for future reference for anyone with locking issues with the ellipse--
-- I became very confused with all the talk on what's right what works and what/not--

I ordered a rear wheel off of CL a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-10, 01:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 786
Posted By Shortsocks

I've got a 1 inch Thomson elite 90mm 26. Stem. I...

I've got a 1 inch Thomson elite 90mm 26. Stem. I had it in my box o' parts. Put it on my Toyo, went onto their website...
They don't make it anymore. Strange.

Socks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-10, 06:51 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,671
Posted By Shortsocks

Heres my Friend and My Rigs. We were out for a...

Heres my Friend and My Rigs. We were out for a ride decided to take a pic.

His is a Bare-knuckle
-Gold and Khaki Green

Mine Toyo Godzilla
-Orange
...
Forum: Texas
08-27-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By Shortsocks

I met Kenny two days ago. At transit in Dallas. 1...

I met Kenny two days ago. At transit in Dallas. 1 hour after he got out ofmthe hospital. Couldn't meet a more positive or great guy.
He was severely messed up but he had a positive attitude.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-10, 03:01 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 8,624
Posted By Shortsocks

ATX is correct. Always be aware of your...

ATX is correct. Always be aware of your surroundings. Even if you know you're line and/or route like the back of your masturbating hand, still be cautious. When in a place that is new to you. Go...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,026
Posted By Shortsocks

My toyo is at 16.58 pounds. I would like to get...

My toyo is at 16.58 pounds. I would like to get that to the sub 16 but that's not going to happen unless I drop over 1500 bucks at least....

Carbon fork, crank set.
The low flange hub and alum...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,762
Posted By Shortsocks

Actually I really never get any greif for my...

Actually I really never get any greif for my profession. It's just a job. I chose it because I taught philosophy for 3 years at the university level and got entirely tired of being broke all the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-10, 07:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,762
Posted By Shortsocks

Last week was a bad day for riding, I had some...

Last week was a bad day for riding, I had some dude in a Pontiac yell at me and say" nice man purse ******"
- had a can of beer thrown at me
-several people in trucks yelled at me....all types of...
Forum: Texas
08-20-10, 09:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By Shortsocks

Hey path. I tried. Called him. Left him a...

Hey path. I tried. Called him. Left him a message. And left him two emails. Must be busy with HHH. He's a nice guy from what exp I've had with him. Oh well. I'm sure he has quite a heavy load on his...
Forum: Texas
08-19-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By Shortsocks

That's a sad commentary. Well. It's been two...

That's a sad commentary.

Well. It's been two weeks, give or take. Never received and I still haven't received a email from RBM's management.
After this entire ordeal. My cycle groups have all...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-10, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,345
Posted By Shortsocks

I've got a wound up fork on my Godzilla. I've had...

I've got a wound up fork on my Godzilla. I've had nom issues with it. It's light as he'll. And IMO I think the wound up for a track fork are as tough as they come. Problem is that they are really...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,560
Posted By Shortsocks

Get well mang. Don't stress out. Socks

Get well mang. Don't stress out.

Socks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-10, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,464
Posted By Shortsocks

What's the BB length now? Don't sand anything...

What's the BB length now? Don't sand anything down if you absolutely don't have too.

Socks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-10, 10:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By Shortsocks

Best place to pick up a bareknuckle frame?

My good bud is looking for a 50cm bareknuckle frame. I've scoured CL looking for one but they are all 56cm and above. Is there a website somewhere that has them cheaper?

Citygrounds has them for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-10, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,464
Posted By Shortsocks

Lol. I actually had this same damn prob last...

Lol. I actually had this same damn prob last week. At first it wasnt even clearing my chainstay. It was my BB. It was a 108 so I put some spacers in. Temp fix. Two days later it was rubbing again.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-10, 10:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,590
Posted By Shortsocks

mmm

mmm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-10, 10:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,590
Posted By Shortsocks

I'll tell you. I'm an attorney in Texas. It's...

I'll tell you. I'm an attorney in Texas. It's sounds like the consequences for being intoxicated in your state is overkill.
In Texas, as long as you have a clean record, you really will only get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-10, 09:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,234
Posted By Shortsocks

I'll tell you one thing. If vixtor dies I got...

I'll tell you one thing. If vixtor dies I got first dibs on his tires!!!!

Socks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-10, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,234
Posted By Shortsocks

Yea I'm hoarding good tires. I just hit the magic...

Yea I'm hoarding good tires. I just hit the magic point where I can skid for crazy long distances. I'm addicted. Good time to wear out some tires.

I'm confused here. Will someone link me to the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-10, 10:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,234
Posted By Shortsocks

Scrod is 100% right. The guy works at a bike...

Scrod is 100% right. The guy works at a bike shop. In fact it's a huge huge bike shop with very high end bikes. It's all roadies tires who couldn't give a damn about 60 bucks. He called me today and...
Forum: Texas
08-06-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By Shortsocks

Listen. Ive had mostly good service from RBM. Not...

Listen. Ive had mostly good service from RBM. Not outstanding but very satisfactory most of the time.

I know Quite a bit of the People that work there as well. Ive ridden with them too.
I...
Forum: Texas
08-06-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By Shortsocks

you're right... I prob should. But I trust that...

you're right... I prob should.
But I trust that a bike shop can do their job correctly.
100 bucks sounds so much better than having to replace carbon.... :(

socks
Forum: Texas
08-06-10, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By Shortsocks

Richardson Bikmart. This is the straw.

So I've been cycling for quite a bit of time. Been to pretty much every shop in Dallas and some in FW.

But I usually hit up Richardson BikeMart because they are close to me. Been going there for...
Forum: Texas
08-06-10, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By Shortsocks

That's awful. When a local cyclist passes its...

That's awful. When a local cyclist passes its felt. I'm sorry for your loss.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 756
Posted By Shortsocks

Exactly...I love seeing those hills on a long...

Exactly...I love seeing those hills on a long ride. Instant pleasure. On the negative side. When I see those big climbs I'm happy, but then I see the down....And then I'm sad. ;)

I've don't two...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-10, 01:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 901
Posted By Shortsocks

I clean whatever I'm riding every night. OCD. ...

I clean whatever I'm riding every night. OCD.
Like a flawless bicycle. She treats me well therefor I will treat her well.

Socks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-10, 12:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,234
Posted By Shortsocks

No offense taken. TY

No offense taken. TY
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-10, 12:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,234
Posted By Shortsocks

Knock on some wood!!!! Knock!!! Knock!!!!...

Knock on some wood!!!! Knock!!! Knock!!!! .....please?!?!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-10, 12:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,234
Posted By Shortsocks

Lol. Thanks. I really hope not. I got home and...

Lol. Thanks.
I really hope not. I got home and checked them out even further. They are all brand new if not perfect. Even one of my riding buds checked them out. He's a mech. And he's pissed at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-10, 12:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,234
Posted By Shortsocks

Great tire find on CL!!

So today I was looking at CL.
And I found some dude selling new tires.
For cheap. So after my ride I called him. Headed over to a star bucks near his house to meet him to see if he was for real.
...
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