Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: arodia1
Showing results 1 to 15 of 15
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-10, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,246
Posted By arodia1

I thinks its a volkscycle. Don't know the model...

I thinks its a volkscycle. Don't know the model or year. It was given to me by a friend. I don't know much about bikes so I couldn't tell you the specifics of it. It seems pretty old though. Here are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-10, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,246
Posted By arodia1

Can I update cottered cranks?

Hello.
I'm new to learning about bikes.
I'm working on converting an old road bike into a fixed gear. It's mostly done, but I have cottered cranks that are noisy and old. I was wondering If I'd be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-10, 10:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

Got myself a new wheel. Its fixed now. Here...

Got myself a new wheel.
Its fixed now.
Here she is
156075
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 06:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

as of not im just running it single speed until i...

as of not im just running it single speed until i cant get a new wheel set
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

Well... the problem now is the new flip flop hub...

Well... the problem now is the new flip flop hub is free/free (but it has two different sizes). So i'm back to square one on the wheel part
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-10, 01:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

I'm not really sure how to read this chart. I'm...

I'm not really sure how to read this chart. I'm guessing you want to try and stay with the green numbers?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-10, 07:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

Yes its a full wheel. The chain ring is just like...

Yes its a full wheel. The chain ring is just like the one you have above. I think the one has 36 teeth and the other 50? Not completely sure I counted right.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-10, 10:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

Hey guys. I got a wheel and flip flop hub today...

Hey guys. I got a wheel and flip flop hub today found it on craigs list.
I'll be heading to the LBS tomorrow to get a fixed cog. Any suggestion on a good ratio?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-10, 08:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

Yes, I'm tinkering with this bike. The main idea...

Yes, I'm tinkering with this bike. The main idea of doing this for me is to learn more about bikes and how they work. So... I did take the pedals off but they are back on now
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-10, 10:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

Yes it is a cottered crank. I didn't have much...

Yes it is a cottered crank. I didn't have much trouble taking them off though. Is there any problem with them I should be looking out for?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-10, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

here are some pictures of the bike and the rear...

here are some pictures of the bike and the rear wheel
154381154382154383
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-10, 09:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

I measured and got the spacing to be 128 mm so im...

I measured and got the spacing to be 128 mm so im assuming it's 130 mm
also is it worth it to buy a hub and attach it to the old wheel or should I look for a new wheel set. My old hub has 16 holes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-10, 10:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

Okay so I'm pretty commited to doing this project...

Okay so I'm pretty commited to doing this project right. I keep getting told to just man up and buy the flip flop hub. SO.... anyone have any good ideas/ links to where I can get a good hub on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-10, 08:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

Okay number 1. Thanks for the reply. First thing...

Okay number 1. Thanks for the reply. First thing I ever looked at was sheldon brown's site. It get a little confusing at points that's why I came here. 2. The bike definitely has the right type of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,271
Posted By arodia1

Fixie conversion

Okay,
So... I've never worked on bikes at all before and I want to convert this old road bike I found into a fixie. I've take apart everything and now I'm sitting with a back wheel and a freewheel...
Showing results 1 to 15 of 15


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.