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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 683
Posted By 3niktac

Thanks all for the advice. Strangely the...

Thanks all for the advice.

Strangely the signal is stronger with the sensor mounted the wrong way. There are arrows indicating which way should be up, but it works better the opposite way. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-11, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 683
Posted By 3niktac

Will having the spoke magnet close to the sensor...

Will having the spoke magnet close to the sensor increase the signal strength? If I hold the computer closer to the sensor, then it does pick up the signal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 683
Posted By 3niktac

Wireless computer and canti interference?

Hi all,

My wife bought me a Knog Nerd 12 function wireless computer for my birthday. I ride a Surly Crosscheck, so have canti studs on my fork.

I can't seem to get the computer and sensor...
Forum: Northeast
03-02-11, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By 3niktac

Thanks for the advice. I'll probably be on...

Thanks for the advice. I'll probably be on 28's...

It looks like I'm probably not getting a ride. If anyone else is in my carless situation and is on the route between Philly and Lambertville,...
Forum: Northeast
02-27-11, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By 3niktac

Anyone from Philly doing Hell of Hunterdon?

Hey all,

I live in Philly and am thinking about doing the Hell of Hunterdon ride. See http://hellofhunterdon.com/

I don't have a car, so my options are either to rent a car or to carpool. If...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-05, 11:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By 3niktac

Sorry, didn't see that.

Sorry, didn't see that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-05, 11:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By 3niktac

Who needs pedals?

I'm pretty sure that this is a fixed gear. I don't think coasting would work.

http://www.bikeforest.com/tread/index.php

Make sure you watch the video at the bottom.

C
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-05, 11:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,845
Posted By 3niktac

I've never had a Giant tube, but a shop by me...

I've never had a Giant tube, but a shop by me regularly has sales on specialized tubes. Without fail, they live a very short life, dying just as your tube did. It leads me to believe that some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-05, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By 3niktac

It could also be a freewheel on its last leg. If...

It could also be a freewheel on its last leg. If it takes too much force too spin the freewheel, you will get the same problem.

C
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-05, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By 3niktac

Look at the link in dgregory57's post. It's the...

Look at the link in dgregory57's post. It's the exact same question I asked!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-05, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By 3niktac

Nevermind, that other post answers this. How...

Nevermind, that other post answers this. How bizarre that we both post questions about our turquoise old road bikes on the same day!

Chris
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-05, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By 3niktac

Thanks. Yeah, definately the right. I'm a bit...

Thanks. Yeah, definately the right. I'm a bit dyslexic at times. What specifically does one use a chain hanger for (obviously hanging the chain!)?

Chris
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-05, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By 3niktac

Hey, I just got a Nishiki Olympic which is...

Hey,

I just got a Nishiki Olympic which is from around 1990. It has a nub on the left seatstay. Does anyone know what its purpose is?

http://www.math.uic.edu/~atkinson/stay.jpg

Thanks,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-05, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By 3niktac

Make sure you don't start screwing until its in...

Make sure you don't start screwing until its in the hole.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-05, 09:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,334
Posted By 3niktac

Not only does it not sound like fun, it doesn't...

Not only does it not sound like fun, it doesn't sound possible to shove the housing through after the grip is mounted.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-05, 07:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,334
Posted By 3niktac

Yeah, this occured to me. I'm just afraid that...

Yeah, this occured to me. I'm just afraid that it won't be all-weather proof. It also seems like a very unelegant solution. I probably shouldn't care about that though, looking at my bike.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-05, 07:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,334
Posted By 3niktac

Here's my current setup:

Here's my current setup:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-05, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,334
Posted By 3niktac

Hold on spud. Picture will be up in a few.

Hold on spud.

Picture will be up in a few.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-05, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,334
Posted By 3niktac

I think you misunderstood me. I have...

I think you misunderstood me.

I have bullhorns (the nashbar ones to be specifc) and want to put grips near the stem with the brake cable routed under the grip. I'm wonderin' if anyone has...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-05, 07:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,334
Posted By 3niktac

Grips over cables

Hey all,

Has anyone slid a grip over a brake cable? I would like to have some mountain bike grips, oury's for example, near the stem on my bullhorns since I usually ride up there, but I am not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-05, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 780
Posted By 3niktac

I agree. I am in no way even considering doing...

I agree. I am in no way even considering doing such a thing to my bike. I was just curious.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-05, 08:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 780
Posted By 3niktac

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-05, 08:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 780
Posted By 3niktac

This leads me to another question: what is the...

This leads me to another question: what is the advantage of having the wheel closer to the seat tube? Is it just for looks, or for a shorter wheelbase?

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-05, 08:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 780
Posted By 3niktac

I'm curious. I've seen some bikes which have had...

I'm curious. I've seen some bikes which have had dropouts converted from forward facing horizontal to trackends. Is there an actual advantage to this? Just wonderin'.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-05, 08:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,111
Posted By 3niktac

True, who carries spoke fluid around anymore? ...

True, who carries spoke fluid around anymore?

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-05, 07:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,111
Posted By 3niktac

I'm pretty sure that this is what spoke fluid is...

I'm pretty sure that this is what spoke fluid is designed to prevent.
C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-05, 04:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,972
Posted By 3niktac

My quando's on life support, but just turned two...

My quando's on life support, but just turned two years old. The cones are a bit pitted, but the threads are still holding up. I have ridden the bike every day minus, I'd guess, about 60 over those...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-05, 06:01 AM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 38,743
Posted By 3niktac

If I were going to race on the track, I would...

If I were going to race on the track, I would definately remove my brake. I had no idea that bullhorns were off limits as well.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-05, 10:08 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 12,539
Posted By 3niktac

With a mac, use "Mactheripper" for ripping. ...

With a mac, use "Mactheripper" for ripping.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-05, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 38,743
Posted By 3niktac

I'm mostly just a lurker, but want to participate...

I'm mostly just a lurker, but want to participate in the festivities, especially the alleycat and beer consumption related events.

Just curious...does one need a track legal bike to ride on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-05, 09:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 913
Posted By 3niktac

honduraz: 2*pi is 360 degrees, so pi/2 is 360/4...

honduraz: 2*pi is 360 degrees, so pi/2 is 360/4 degrees, or 90 degrees.

skanking_biker: pi makes calculus work better.

C (in math teacher mode)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-05, 07:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,383
Posted By 3niktac

I believe that pedals are threaded the way that...

I believe that pedals are threaded the way that they are is because you want it to come off if the bearing locks up. If they were threaded the other way and your foot was attached to the pedal, then...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-05, 04:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,503
Posted By 3niktac

I had the same sort of problem: after riding x...

I had the same sort of problem: after riding x miles my knee would start to hurt whether I was hammering away or just crusing. With a little research I think that i have diagnosed my self as having...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-05, 12:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,503
Posted By 3niktac

Wow. This is the most valuable thing that I have...

Wow. This is the most valuable thing that I have read on these forums in two years. Just doing this makes the hugest difference in how I control my bike. Thanks Ken.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-05, 10:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,098
Posted By 3niktac

No offense if that unicycler is in here, but can...

No offense if that unicycler is in here, but can anyone say "circus freak?"

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-05, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 378
Posted By 3niktac

I'll answer before people tell you to search the...

I'll answer before people tell you to search the forums (which you should probably do anyways! ;) )



1) Use what you are most comfortable with. Personally, I use toe clips and straps so that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-10-05, 10:41 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,637
Posted By 3niktac

Wow vindicator! Ease up a bit. At this rate...

Wow vindicator! Ease up a bit. At this rate you're eventually going to really hurt yourself!

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-05, 07:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,830
Posted By 3niktac

I rode to the hospital with (what I thought to...

I rode to the hospital with (what I thought to be) a broken foot. I don't think I could've done it with a freewheel, but on my fixie, I just let the ol' gimpy foot go for a ride and did all the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-05, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By 3niktac

Look at the section called "Chain Tension" at ...

Look at the section called "Chain Tension" at
http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html. It sounds like your chainring is not centered.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-05, 11:22 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,615
Posted By 3niktac

It came out harsher than I meant. In my mind, he...

It came out harsher than I meant. In my mind, he would just fall down, not get run over. I learned the dangers of front brake only in a similar situation. I really didn't mean for it to be one of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-05, 10:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,615
Posted By 3niktac

"I need to go for a ride with my...

"I need to go for a ride with my adequately-equipped single-brake bike and forget about all this nonsense," said stevo.

Hopefully it is raining and a car pulls out just as your front wheel goes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-05, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 796
Posted By 3niktac

I originally had a problem with axle slippage. I...

I originally had a problem with axle slippage. I fixed the problem by roughing up the dropouts with a file a bit. I haven't had a problem since. If your bike isn't too shiny and special, maybe you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-05, 11:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,364
Posted By 3niktac

As for cheap tubes, Kozy's got a 3 for 7.99 sale...

As for cheap tubes, Kozy's got a 3 for 7.99 sale going on right now. I'm not sure how long it lasts though.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-05, 09:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,300
Posted By 3niktac

I think I saw 'im too, over on Damen going under...

I think I saw 'im too, over on Damen going under the Kennedy. Either that or it was national "ride a tandem without a partner" day.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-05, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 783
Posted By 3niktac

It comes with the powerlink. C

It comes with the powerlink.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-05, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,039
Posted By 3niktac

I ride a *****@ss conversion with two different...

I ride a *****@ss conversion with two different sized wheels and two brakes. I have been riding it for almost 2 years now and no one has ever given me a hard time about it. I am sure that people...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-05, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 934
Posted By 3niktac

BostonFixed, are you on a mac? If so download...

BostonFixed, are you on a mac? If so download VLC. It works great for crap like wmv.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-05, 12:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,796
Posted By 3niktac

that's definitely the one I saw. C

that's definitely the one I saw.

C
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-05, 01:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,636
Posted By 3niktac

I think the amazing link is the search function. ...

I think the amazing link is the search function. This bullhorn vs. drop discussion has occured what seems like thousands of times on this board. So search for the old discussions.

I will,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-05, 01:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,796
Posted By 3niktac

Yeah, I saw that dude riding once when I was on...

Yeah, I saw that dude riding once when I was on foot and waiting to cross the street. He wasn't using those "low bars" though. I wished I could have asked to see him using them. I also wanna know....
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