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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,825
Posted By lac29

Hey Scrod, did your red veloplugs fit supertight...

Hey Scrod, did your red veloplugs fit supertight on your rims? I'm having trouble hand fitting them on my Mavic Open Pros. They are just too big for the holes it seems. Should I cut a v slit on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,825
Posted By lac29

Do you use rim tape Scrod?

Do you use rim tape Scrod?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-12, 04:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 900
Posted By lac29

Please grease the seat post! Mine is stuck now...

Please grease the seat post! Mine is stuck now ... and I didn't grease it =(.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-12, 02:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By lac29

I was actually talking about both. Can you tell...

I was actually talking about both. Can you tell me a little bit about hubs in general and what kind of features they might have that are useful?

I may eventually get the itch to try building my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-12, 02:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By lac29

Gracias ... time to pull the trigger!

Gracias ... time to pull the trigger!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-12, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By lac29

Double Check Before I Buy New Wheelset

So I guess I'm going to be doing a bunch of upgrades to my stock IRO Mark V that I've been riding for almost 2 years now. The biggest purchase will be a new wheelset. I have been looking at the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,551
Posted By lac29

Thanks Jay ... it looks like I will go with the...

Thanks Jay ... it looks like I will go with the 24mm cross levers and the longer 39-44mm brake calipers.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-12, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,551
Posted By lac29

Clamp Size for Brake Lever + Other Questions

So I'm going to try out some bullhorns for the first time (Nashbar) which have a 26mm clamp size. I'd to replace my flimsy front brake lever with these:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-12, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,754
Posted By lac29

I haven't been able to find a Zefal Croozer Road...

I haven't been able to find a Zefal Croozer Road front fender anywhere in the USA.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-11, 08:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,277
Posted By lac29

I also have a Lezyne floor pump and love it. ...

I also have a Lezyne floor pump and love it. It's worked flawlessly for a year now (I've only used it on presta valves only).
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,174
Posted By lac29

Help Identifying Giro Helmet Model

I was wondering if someone could help me identify which model this helmet is in the photo: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product2_10053_10052_515927_-1

It's a Giro ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-11, 04:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,095
Posted By lac29

How much sewing knowledge did you have before...

How much sewing knowledge did you have before starting this project? I'd like to try my hand at it, but I'd be coming in with very little sewing experience.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,095
Posted By lac29

Really cool project! Can you tell me a little...

Really cool project! Can you tell me a little bit about how the project started and your schooling? I am going to be a sophomore ID major at Ohio State University this fall.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,220
Posted By lac29

I assume those Cane Creek CrossTop Brake Levers...

I assume those Cane Creek CrossTop Brake Levers work fine with a flat handlebar?

http://www.canecreek.com/component-other?product=road-crosstop
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-11, 06:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,220
Posted By lac29

I'm actually looking to replace my cheap stock...

I'm actually looking to replace my cheap stock plastic brake lever and was wondering if people who use the Odyssey Monolever or M2 ... or any type of minimalistic lever ever put both a left and right...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-10, 12:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,503
Posted By lac29

Thanks guys ... it looks like a DIY would work...

Thanks guys ... it looks like a DIY would work fine.
Forum: Commuting
11-27-10, 12:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,503
Posted By lac29

Bike Cover/Poncho

I haven't been able to find a good thread about a covering/poncho for a bike (not for me, but for my bike). I'm a bit afraid of leaving my bike out in the rain (so far I've had two days where I've...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-10, 03:03 AM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,178
Posted By lac29

I recently got: 1) set of twofish lockblocks...

I recently got:

1) set of twofish lockblocks
2) 2 Romisen RC-N3 CREE Q5 flashlights
3) Bike Planet Superflash red blinkie
4) pryme footstraps

There are a bunch of stuff I still wanna get ......
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-10, 12:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,598
Posted By lac29

Thanks, I might try the defeet dura gloves.

Thanks, I might try the defeet dura gloves.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-10, 04:31 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,785
Posted By lac29

Are you using just one? I just bought two to try...

Are you using just one? I just bought two to try with the twofish lockblocks. I have high hopes for them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-10, 01:33 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 79,312
Posted By lac29

I eventually plan on getting a Surly Crosscheck...

I eventually plan on getting a Surly Crosscheck but could I replace the Mark V fork with a Crosscheck fork to solve the front tire width restriction? Would there be any issues I would need to be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-10, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,644
Posted By lac29

Thank you so much jt!

Thank you so much jt!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-10, 11:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,644
Posted By lac29

Do you guys think frame size changes whether or...

Do you guys think frame size changes whether or not you can fit 32s on the Mark V? I see that jonathan's is a 53cm and can't fit the 32c Ritchie Speedmax Cross while gyeswho's is a 59 cm...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-02-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,224
Posted By lac29

Wow you guys are real troopers. All the bamboo...

Wow you guys are real troopers. All the bamboo bikes look great as is. Has someone tried the split and reglue bamboo lengths yet?
Forum: Commuting
10-01-10, 11:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,352
Posted By lac29

There are a lot of messenger bag companies out...

There are a lot of messenger bag companies out there. For ex http://www.seagullbags.com/ has their black bags.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-10, 02:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,644
Posted By lac29

Just to update ... I emailed IRO and they said...

Just to update ... I emailed IRO and they said 28c tires are the max although I know this guy fit 32c CX tires (http://velospace.org/node/8684) but had to push the wheels a little farther out of the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By lac29

I actually got my IRO Mark V a few days ago, set...

I actually got my IRO Mark V a few days ago, set it up (will be taking it to a local bike co-op for fine-tuning over the weekend), and have spent a few miles on it. For the most part I like it a lot...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-10, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By lac29

Thanks ... it looks like as is (2 mm) is good...

Thanks ... it looks like as is (2 mm) is good enough for the brake grip to go 1/5 or 1/6 gripped to be fully braked.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-10, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By lac29

Brake Pad Margin/Clearing

I just got a IRO Mark V and was wondering how much margin/clearing I should have between my front brake pads and the rim? Is 2 mm on each side fine?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-16-10, 11:28 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,785
Posted By lac29

From what I've read the Romisen RC-N3 CREE Q5...

From what I've read the Romisen RC-N3 CREE Q5 seems to be the best budget flashlight-turned-headlight.

However, I had a quick question about bike lighting in general ... is the general convention...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By lac29

Thanks for the fit calculator ... it'll be useful...

Thanks for the fit calculator ... it'll be useful for future builds.

One last option that is listed on the IRO website is "All Black Wheels with Orange Hubs and machined brake surface." Now...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-10, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By lac29

So going back to the stem length ... right now...

So going back to the stem length ... right now I'm more interested in a comfortable, slower, non-racing, more upright, relaxed ride ... I think the shorter stem (100 mm) fits this description...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By lac29

Vixtor: Heh, thanks for the speedy and helpful...

Vixtor: Heh, thanks for the speedy and helpful advice. And yeah, I was measuring my shoulders wrong. I think I'm around 42.15 in ... although I'm sure I'd get a better measurement if I had someone...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By lac29

Sorry to bring this thread up again but I'm just...

Sorry to bring this thread up again but I'm just figuring out all the logistics before I pull the trigger on an IRO Mark V (since I'm actually at OSU now). I had a couple of miscellaneous questions:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-10, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By lac29

Thanks Vixtor, that was a perfect reply. I...

Thanks Vixtor, that was a perfect reply.

I tried to look for some threads on bike locks but didn't find a thing! Is a bike lock good enough to deter most thieves? Which security devices do you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-10, 10:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By lac29

Newbie FG and SS Questions

I'm pretty new in terms of nice bikes (anything over $200) and had some questions. Here's some background: I will be going to OSU in Columbus, OH and commuting by bike throughout the year [maybe in...
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