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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-07, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By caoimhin

Cool, thx folks. LBS is on the way to the...

Cool, thx folks. LBS is on the way to the hardware store, so I'll stop there first(I was just piggy-backing the bolt ? here so I don't have to follow too many threads).

Anyone ever hear of this...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-07, 02:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By caoimhin

wtf? Seatpost bolt failed, and all I got was this lousy roadrash

I'm riding along and sit upright/freehand to adjust my ~20lb pack tonight and I hear a 'clink'. Next thing I know, I'm on my ass on the ground watching my bike careen off onto the sidewalk with a few...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-07, 03:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By caoimhin

Theft and Double Recovery: An Oddyssey

It seems, on one of the few times I didn't watch my bike religiously at the pub, my bike was taken from twelve feet behind me about a month ago. I didn't think too much to post about it then as I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-07, 02:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,262
Posted By caoimhin

Removable pedals! You heard it here first; and in...

Removable pedals! You heard it here first; and in other news, your bike might still get stolen. Such is life.

Saddle spikes only you know how to disable?? :eek:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-07, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,604
Posted By caoimhin

Peter White usually has good info. This...

Peter White usually has good info. This (http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/velocity.asp) page(about 1/3 of the way down) says:

"The rim on the right is painted Egglant Purple. So is the rim on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-05, 01:09 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,298
Posted By caoimhin

Was it easy? Yes and No: Odd sizes and...

Was it easy?
Yes and No: Odd sizes and searching for nice stuff took extra time, but it all came together pretty well, chainline and all.

Was it cheap?
Not really after my eyes glazed over at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-05, 03:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,093
Posted By caoimhin

I'm sorry that you are easily bored :o I...

I'm sorry that you are easily bored :o

I like the rock-and-roll but can easily groove with the slow shuffle. It's called flexibility. This thing is also a photographic representation of an...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-05, 12:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,093
Posted By caoimhin

Stockholm bike theft (art)video

Found this (http://www.dn.se/content/1/c6/42/90/64/livscykel.swf) via Metafilter (http://www.metafilter.com/mefi/42941) and thought it was groovy. [fyi: Shockwave Flash movie]

The article...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-05, 03:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By caoimhin

I don't. I actually live in the eastern part of...

I don't. I actually live in the eastern part of Menlo Park. Palo Alto just happens to have a kickin cafe across the street from these pics. Other than that, PA has become new-money central. Kinda...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-05, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By caoimhin

Torrot: I spent, I assembled, I now ride

So here he is. "Totoro", my first build/first fixie and an absolute dream for me. Apart from some alignment issues and some chatter when I backpressure, the project came together nicely and only took...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-05, 04:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,937
Posted By caoimhin

Here and there around Palo Alto/Stanford Uni, see...

Here and there around Palo Alto/Stanford Uni, see em maybe once a month. More SS than fixed. The only gal I've seen(SS) is the most annoying ever! (and she's the only one I see all the time) :mad:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-05, 01:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,497
Posted By caoimhin

This is so true(and I love it)

This is so true(and I love it)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-05, 04:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,547
Posted By caoimhin

Ouch...don't do that. But since you did,...

Ouch...don't do that.

But since you did, heal up nice and quick. Sounds like mostly facial. You OK?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-05, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,354
Posted By caoimhin

And thanks again adroitfixed, I appreciate how...

And thanks again adroitfixed, I appreciate how helpful everyone is on this board. Especially you in this instance :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-05, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,354
Posted By caoimhin

Italians don't need stash pockets, they have...

Italians don't need stash pockets, they have Vespas. My best guess is that it is some sort of savory noodle-pie. Like rigatoni in a crust :rolleyes:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-05, 01:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,354
Posted By caoimhin

Thanks so much adroitfixed. This helps a lot,...

Thanks so much adroitfixed. This helps a lot, plus I figger that it will be good to have at least one (semi)definitive post about these hubs on the web. I attached a thumb of how I interpreted your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-05, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,354
Posted By caoimhin

Hahaaa...I stumped you guys and I don't even...

Hahaaa...I stumped you guys

and I don't even get a shred of dubious humor :mad:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-05, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,354
Posted By caoimhin

Gipiemme Special Pista Hubset

Within days I will have the cash to build up my wheelset. I bought these hubs off eBay and have seen them at FGG + a couple of mentions elsewhere, but overall not much info seems available. Those who...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-05, 12:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,514
Posted By caoimhin

Funny no one mentions shorter laces :rolleyes:

Funny no one mentions shorter laces :rolleyes:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-05, 01:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 668
Posted By caoimhin

Dude, let him be sseekkssii if he wants to.

Dude, let him be sseekkssii if he wants to.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-05, 02:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,278
Posted By caoimhin

Now that is zen :eek: It should be in the top...

Now that is zen :eek: It should be in the top snippets of this forum whether he meant to be sage or not.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-05, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 680
Posted By caoimhin

Man! What does our society need to communicate...

Man! What does our society need to communicate bike integration? J-Lo could break a heel on a staircase and the entire media would fall over themselves calling for new regulations. A biker in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-05, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 423
Posted By caoimhin

Dunno...haven't heard and google gave nothing. ...

Dunno...haven't heard and google gave nothing.

There is this one (http://www.cupertinobike.com/romp.htm) on the 25th. I haven't been, but heard it was pretty good, though kinda small.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-05, 12:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,443
Posted By caoimhin

Yeah, I second the motion of no more...

Yeah, I second the motion of no more injuries...Let's all pay more attention to our form and 'instincts'...They can both be changed...it's important!

Knit them bones, brother...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-05, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,464
Posted By caoimhin

I am going to clearcoat my old frame to preserve...

I am going to clearcoat my old frame to preserve the decals. A friend who works in an autobody shop said the same thing. Said it will go on smoother. The pan of warm water is what I thought to do...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-05, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By caoimhin

Don't be a pie biter

Sacrilege! :eek:

From "A Dozen Dont's" by Major Taylor:

Don't try to "gyp".
Don't be a pie biter.
Don't keep late hours.
Don't use intoxicants.
Don't be a big bluffer.
Don't eat cheap...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-05, 05:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,236
Posted By caoimhin

I'm new here, so I don't really know you except...

I'm new here, so I don't really know you except for reading your previous posts, but I'll chime in anyway. Hope you can heal up 100%. That *really* sucks!

I appreciate that you understand the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-05, 01:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,106
Posted By caoimhin

What's really wrong with this? They deliver, they...

What's really wrong with this? They deliver, they guarantee (though it's only for exchange :rolleyes: ) and they are a local service. What if they had shop services too?..would this work only in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-05, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By caoimhin

Yup...build it! I hear ya...and I got 7 bucks in...

Yup...build it! I hear ya...and I got 7 bucks in my pocket atm. It's gonna happen soon...I think it's been about a week since I've felt like I understand how to do all this stuff. And, yeah, I'm a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-05, 02:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,573
Posted By caoimhin

I'm more familiar with bodies than I am with...

I'm more familiar with bodies than I am with bikes, but here are my suggestions: It seems maybe most appropriate to play around with your stem and bars. Maybe longer/shorter stem, or bars with angles...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-05, 01:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By caoimhin

A bucketfull of Bull

Hey folks...been er..lurking for a while, posting occasionally(changed my handle a bit ago b/c I felt like a chump). The deal was that I had no fixie and every single one of my questions up to now...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-17-05, 05:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,230
Posted By caoimhin

I have the Topo USA maps of SF if they would help...

I have the Topo USA maps of SF if they would help any...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-05, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,510
Posted By caoimhin

Are you sure? The bottom pic on FGG has the bars...

Are you sure? The bottom pic on FGG has the bars looking almost C-shaped. I say the bars on Syntace.com before I posted, but the bends just don't look as sharp(below bottom).
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-05, 03:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,510
Posted By caoimhin

Are my searching skills sucking right now, or...

Are my searching skills sucking right now, or what? I can't find them by this name. I like 'em, and am looking for bars right now. Please spill with the specific info.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-05, 02:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,700
Posted By caoimhin

This all seems like waaay too much work. I'd...

This all seems like waaay too much work. I'd rather just throw some money at it (not that I really have any, but I'd try). Just before this thread came up I was wondering how to do something like the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-05, 12:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,241
Posted By caoimhin

Adker, sent you a PM about this frame.

Adker, sent you a PM about this frame.
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