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Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-18, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,343
Posted By word_nerd

Thank you all for the great suggestions. We'll be...

Thank you all for the great suggestions. We'll be heading to the bike shop this weekend to check out various sizes. Much appreciated!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-18, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,343
Posted By word_nerd

Youth Flat Bar Road Bike recommendations?

Hello, the kid has outgrown his youth BMX style bike. He's about to turn 11 in September. He's taller than average (58" and growing), so we're hesitant to get him another kids bike. Also, he's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-18, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,860
Posted By word_nerd

Thanks for the responses. I'm leaning toward the...

Thanks for the responses. I'm leaning toward the Fujis, the Track in particular, because they're available though my local bike shop and they're such an established company.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-18, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,860
Posted By word_nerd

Fuji Feather vs. Track vs. State 4130?

So after riding my 1984 Puch FG conversion almost exclusively for the last 7 years or so, lately I've been thinking about getting a (gasp) new fixie. For a lot of reasons, I don't love buying new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By word_nerd

oops! read your post quickly and wrong. ...

oops! read your post quickly and wrong. basically i think the nut went on too far (ie the threaded part of the spindle is too long for just the nut alone) and therefore wouldn't tighten. the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By word_nerd

yeah, i think it went too far because of the lack...

yeah, i think it went too far because of the lack of washer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By word_nerd

I think i solved the mystery! it occurred to me...

I think i solved the mystery! it occurred to me that I had another square taper crankset laying around from about the same vintage, so i figured I would try it out and see what happens. Well, it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By word_nerd

not sure i have enough washers, but that's a good...

not sure i have enough washers, but that's a good idea. See if i can duplicate the same effect without the cranks. It also gives me another idea: put a small washer between the nut and the crank. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 05:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By word_nerd

Motobecane crank fixing nut problem

I'm rebuilding my 1978 Motobecane Super Mirage after a new paint job. After installing the original BB with no problems, I'm encountering a problem I can't figure out. I'm trying to remount the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,543
Posted By word_nerd

I try not to overinflate. Probably running...

I try not to overinflate. Probably running something like 80-85, but don't really keep track that well to be honest (i know, i should). I definitely don't like that sluggish, wheel-thudding action...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-14, 12:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,543
Posted By word_nerd

it's annoying and not particularly comfortable,...

it's annoying and not particularly comfortable, especially now post-winter where so many of our streets are torn up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-14, 12:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,543
Posted By word_nerd

Maximizing shock absorption while maintaining speed: Tires vs. Saddle?

For FG, what's more effective for riding through winter-torn city streets while maintaining a good speed and responsiveness? I've found many discussions about this for people with commuter/hybrid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-14, 05:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,467
Posted By word_nerd

For me, I'd prefer to go to CL and get a...

For me, I'd prefer to go to CL and get a fixer-upper. I've suggested that route, but of course it's hit or miss, especially finding the best size. I'm handy enough to make sure a Target (or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-14, 01:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,467
Posted By word_nerd

LBS Schwinn vs. Dept. Store (Target) Schwinn?

I know how most people on this forum feel about department store bikes, and I generally agree, but is there a discernible difference in the Schwinn brand in particular? Same brand, different stores....
Forum: BMX
05-03-12, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 846
Posted By word_nerd

Thinking about getting a used BMX . . .

i'm sure you get a lot of these types of inquiries. I read the sticky, so i hope i satisfy the requirements. I don't have any particular bike in mind, but will be trolling CL. Can you suggest any...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By word_nerd

that's pretty much what i did. even though it's...

that's pretty much what i did. even though it's fixed, i use a brake. would this mitigate any potential complications should the crankset be less than optimally tight?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-11, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By word_nerd

they are square tapered. it's a shimano UN54...

they are square tapered. it's a shimano UN54 bottom bracket. Crankset is Vuelta Pista track.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-11, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By word_nerd

Single Speed Crankset - how tight?

i'm doing my second FG conversion, and for this one, i got a new single speed crankset. The instructions say to tighten it with a torque wrench up to as certain amount. But, i don't have a torque...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,044
Posted By word_nerd

On my way home this evening, I found a Viscount,...

On my way home this evening, I found a Viscount, on the curb left out for trash. missing the stem and handlebars, but all else intact. the fork is steel, so i think i'm in the clear from the "death...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-11, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,044
Posted By word_nerd

i picked up one just like that, same color scheme...

i picked up one just like that, same color scheme and model, last year on CL for 40 bucks. i did some research and i think it's actually 1977 (though i could be wrong). Mine had some rust, so i...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,606
Posted By word_nerd

But they're not a business. they're a non-profit....

But they're not a business. they're a non-profit. and believe it or not, some christians don't care whether you believe or not. they just do good for its own sake. i don't know if these folks are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-11, 03:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,606
Posted By word_nerd

well, i'm not Christian, but if you read this...

well, i'm not Christian, but if you read this article (http://www.richmondmagazine.com/?articleID=99e8f733d80782f276df32b49989affa), it says that the company is basically losing money just so they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,606
Posted By word_nerd

Cute Bikes? Has anyone out there used their stuff?

Here's the link:
http://www.cutebikes.net/

i was looking at the wheelsets. Anyone used them? If so, any comments?

Thanks, ya'll.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,528
Posted By word_nerd

Riser bar versus straight bar?

hello, i'm embarking on my second conversion of an old road bike to a SS/FG. for my previous conversion i did the chop and flip to create a bullhorn effect. I would like something different for...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,650
Posted By word_nerd

actually, i found this wheelset while looking for...

actually, i found this wheelset while looking for a coaster brake, assuming that i would find one on a single speed wheel. the internal hub piqued my interest when i found these. So, i'm not...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-11, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,650
Posted By word_nerd

thanks for the thoughts. is the AW available with...

thanks for the thoughts. is the AW available with a wheelset? i'm not a wheel builder (yet?).
Forum: Commuting
08-12-11, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,650
Posted By word_nerd

Nexus 3 speed internal hubs - can anyone comment?

hello, i spotted these on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140576981772&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNASIF:US:1123). Thinking about them for one of my old bikes. Does anyone out...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-11, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,119
Posted By word_nerd

Ot, what are you using for a BB size?

Ot, what are you using for a BB size?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,119
Posted By word_nerd

have you used them? had success?

have you used them? had success?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-11, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,119
Posted By word_nerd

Vuelta Pista crankset - JIS or ISO, spindle length needed?

i'm sure some of you have encountered these cranks (http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1829). price seems too good to be true. on closer look, knowing very little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,518
Posted By word_nerd

Thanks, ya'll.

Thanks, ya'll.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-11, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,518
Posted By word_nerd

How do you measure a BB spindle length, when the ends are threaded?

So i'm looking at fixing up my old ten speed. i want to get a new crankset, but i want to reuse the bottom bracket. one of the cranksets i'm looking at says it's best used with BB spindles between...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-11, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 793
Posted By word_nerd

changing a flat would be a necessity. i'm trying...

changing a flat would be a necessity. i'm trying to determine whether changing the drop out placement is also a necessity. Thanks for your help! :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-11, 12:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 793
Posted By word_nerd

i can add additional links from the new chain, if...

i can add additional links from the new chain, if necessary. I just would rather not (honestly, just laziness at this point - i kind of want to be "done" with it). this new chain rides super quiet.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 793
Posted By word_nerd

Drop out question - how close is too close?

i'm very new to single speed/fixed. I just finished my first conversion a month or so ago. I had been using the original chain (read: old) but decided to replace it. Upon replacing, I cut the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-11, 09:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,542
Posted By word_nerd

thanks! my only concern is whether or not the...

thanks! my only concern is whether or not the paint will last. it's simple rustoleum, and even with 3 coats and a clear coat, i'm not sure it will hold up. There are already some nicks and scraps....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-11, 11:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,542
Posted By word_nerd

haha. thanks. yeah, i never had any intention...

haha. thanks. yeah, i never had any intention of sinking real money into it. i had a lot of fun and learned a ton. and i didn't choose the frame. the frame chose me. i made the most of an...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,116
Posted By word_nerd

my first ever conversion!

new rear wheel, new freewheel, new brake lever - total cost approximately $80. everything else is either from the original (Huffy LeGrande - i know, i know), or from other bikes/parts laying around....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,542
Posted By word_nerd

thanks to those of you who have responded...

thanks to those of you who have responded positively after carleton's rather rude and judgmental link. the reality is that even with all the mistakes and frustrations (there were a few), i'm more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-11, 11:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,542
Posted By word_nerd

My first conversion - huffy to tuffy!

Not sure if i'm completely through fiddling with it (especially the paint - i may redo it with better paint), but i'm pretty happy with my first ever single speed conversion. i pulled an old Huffy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-11, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,618
Posted By word_nerd

Here's the SS result, if anyone is still...

Here's the SS result, if anyone is still following this thread. i ended up replacing the rear wheel (flip/flop - currently freewheel), brake lever, and new freewheel. everything else is reused from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By word_nerd

given all the comments above, i took it to my...

given all the comments above, i took it to my local shop. sure enough, the bent lug on its own would not be a big deal. However, there was much evidence of a significant frontal collision,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-11, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By word_nerd

John, thanks. and awesome avatar! is that a...

John, thanks. and awesome avatar! is that a real patch?? if so, where can i get one?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-11, 11:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By word_nerd

it was taken quickly with an iphone. see...

it was taken quickly with an iphone.

see the shadow underneath the lug in the upper center? that's how much it is separated from the top tube. the brazing underneath that intersection of tubes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-11, 11:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By word_nerd

i'll have to look more closely, but i don't think...

i'll have to look more closely, but i don't think it's bent. there are parts where paint is scraped up, but no cracks from what I recall. I will look again tomorrow.

thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-11, 10:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By word_nerd

I bought it for the other parts on it - chain...

I bought it for the other parts on it - chain rings, cranks, stem, handlebars, brakes, etc. All of those components are in good shape. Plus i got 4 wheels (of varying quality). total cost? 20...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By word_nerd

Is this frame dangerous?

Picked up an old Triumph from Craigslist. The seller said he took it to a local bike shop and they said it was not safe and that he shouldn't fix it up. The top part of the lug in the picture is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 27,695
Posted By word_nerd

Maddox, looks awesome! What did you use for the...

Maddox, looks awesome! What did you use for the gold accents?

Thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-10, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By word_nerd

Any feedback on Wheel and Sprocket store/ebay?

Hello, I'm looking at some nice deals on ebay from Wheel and Sprocket (wheelandsprocket), wheelsets in particular. Has anyone out there dealt with them? If so, what was your experience? Are these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-10, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,616
Posted By word_nerd

More info on a Dunhill 10-speed?

Checking out this bike on Craigslist and thinking of picking it up for parts or fixer-upper:
http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/1951039340.html

Can anyone tell me more info? I'm awaiting some...
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