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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-11, 01:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,268
Posted By zapb42

I got an amazing deal on a Mark V Pro about 5...

I got an amazing deal on a Mark V Pro about 5 years back and haven't had any problems since. Back then though your options for a complete fixed gear were a bit more limited, if I recall correctly. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-06, 10:36 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,256
Posted By zapb42

yeah that was kind of my point. If Grain...

yeah that was kind of my point.

If Grain Belt is supposed to be a wheat beer...then wow. I find it very corny.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-31-06, 04:26 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,256
Posted By zapb42

I find that people are always like "I drink...

I find that people are always like "I drink Heineken, because its German! German beer is good!" And its like neither. (German beers can be good obviously)

Up here we got your Grain Belt, which...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-06, 11:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,745
Posted By zapb42

I thought I was the only one! While...

I thought I was the only one!



While the surroundings aren't nearly as exciting, it is certainly very very deserted here at such an hour in the morning, and I'll definitely agree that riding...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-06, 11:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,189
Posted By zapb42

I was having same problem also, sounds like, and...

I was having same problem also, sounds like, and am in the 200+ pounds range. I kept having to tighten the chainring bolts, but the problem would come back. Finally I got blue loctite and an actual...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-06, 01:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,950
Posted By zapb42

i suppose they better prepare to lose most of...

i suppose they better prepare to lose most of their content then ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-06, 01:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,950
Posted By zapb42

Dern I missed it. What exactly about that...

Dern I missed it.

What exactly about that violated the blahdeblah?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-06, 02:19 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 7,349
Posted By zapb42

Pedestrians have the right of way, unless they IN...

Pedestrians have the right of way, unless they IN the way.

But seriously I agree that there are widely varying rules about this, I think up here at any crosswalk if a pedestrian enters or makes to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-06, 10:03 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,427
Posted By zapb42

I use Oakley Monster Dogs, despite the dumb name...

I use Oakley Monster Dogs, despite the dumb name I really like them, mostly because of the large but not huge lenses and nice coverage. I am partial to Oakley because of the high optical quality,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-06, 08:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,057
Posted By zapb42

The first day I rode fixed gear I had the same...

The first day I rode fixed gear I had the same experience several times. My freewheel-trained legs couldn't figure out how to relax properly after ending a hard sprint or some other interruption. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-06, 01:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,656
Posted By zapb42

Looks like hes got some kind of other, maybe...

Looks like hes got some kind of other, maybe better setup there, but on my Mark V I've used the Planet Bike Freddy Fenders (whatever the skinny quick-removable ones are called) with great success,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-06, 11:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,050
Posted By zapb42

My take on my eggbeaters for what it is worth,...

My take on my eggbeaters for what it is worth, like many things the "mushy" feel of eggbeaters is probably a matter of taste, I actually don't mind it. After some experience you pretty much know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-06, 11:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,921
Posted By zapb42

Excellent guide, especially with one of my...

Excellent guide, especially with one of my favorite beers hidden in there. I just wish that up here I could find the actual Japanese kind, rather than the Canadian verison.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-06, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By zapb42

I probably emailed them and/or meant to call them...

I probably emailed them and/or meant to call them after work and forgot, I'll call them today if that's the best way to get ahold of them. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-06, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By zapb42

I tried that several weeks ago, I suppose I could...

I tried that several weeks ago, I suppose I could try again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-06, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By zapb42

Eggbeater End Caps

Quick little question if anyone knows, is there anywhere I can get a pair of end caps for my Eggbeater C's? One of mine is missing and the other is pretty torn up. I tried emailing Crank Bros. but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-06, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By zapb42

They're kind of a teardrop profile.

They're kind of a teardrop profile.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-06, 09:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 790
Posted By zapb42

THE STIG! But yeah would be nice if there...

THE STIG!

But yeah would be nice if there was that little traffic still.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-06, 12:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,506
Posted By zapb42

The oversize ones are only $15, also...can't...

The oversize ones are only $15, also...can't decide which to get.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-06, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By zapb42

That is awesome.

That is awesome.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-06, 02:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 458
Posted By zapb42

What's the deal with airline food? EDIT:...

What's the deal with airline food?

EDIT: This (http://www.mcpeepants.com/sounds/055spacegateworld/spacegateworld4.mp3) is more what I was going for.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-06, 08:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,144
Posted By zapb42

I wasn't trackstanding, but I was going about...

I wasn't trackstanding, but I was going about zero mph when I completely wiped out and received a similar injury, so it must have been a similar maneuver. Can't really explain what happened, just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-06, 09:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 718
Posted By zapb42

That's pretty insane...like y'all said kinda, A+...

That's pretty insane...like y'all said kinda, A+ for effort but I think there are lots of ways around that area unless he had a destination right there or something. I found it pretty hairy to just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-06, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By zapb42

I had to literally laugh out loud at work here...

I had to literally laugh out loud at work here at:

"The participants told us that while they were riding the bike they didn't know whether they were on the drug or not," Friedlander said....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-06, 10:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 561
Posted By zapb42

We do have some cleeeean air up here. If you can...

We do have some cleeeean air up here. If you can put up with the smells of food plants and sewage lagoons.

Though the pollen and all that crap drives my allergies nuts right about this time of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-06, 10:20 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,999
Posted By zapb42

My hyperspeeds actually were doing fine, no flats...

My hyperspeeds actually were doing fine, no flats except one time because my tires were underinflated...but after I kept them pumped up they never flatted. Except after doing a lot of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-06, 10:36 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,999
Posted By zapb42

I think he requested black parts. My Mark V was...

I think he requested black parts. My Mark V was already assembled when I ordered it and it came with black hubs/spokes/rims like that one...except his rims do look different.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-06, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,710
Posted By zapb42

Cool, thanks for the info and the tip, might go...

Cool, thanks for the info and the tip, might go ahead and get that one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-06, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,710
Posted By zapb42

Alright I found an old post explaining that the...

Alright I found an old post explaining that the Pitbull basically has a beefier crossbar, slightly better security rating.

Nashbar has a Brute mini for a pretty attractive $30, though it seems to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-06, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,710
Posted By zapb42

Comparison of Onguard Locks

Forgive my density, all the searching I did did not really answer my particular question.

What are the actual differences between the Bulldog and Pitbull locks? I am looking to get a mini lock. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-06, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,637
Posted By zapb42

Thats somewhat what I expected. Thanks for the...

Thats somewhat what I expected. Thanks for the info!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-06, 11:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,409
Posted By zapb42

FWIW, I'm about your height and ride the 53cm...

FWIW, I'm about your height and ride the 53cm Mark V comfortably.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-06, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,637
Posted By zapb42

Raleigh Olympian Value?

Sorry if this is common knowledge, a search didn't turn up much, but theres a Raleigh Olympian, with the steel frame, available nearby for not much money. I'm not familiar enough with it to know how...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-06, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By zapb42

I believe the brake is a basic but sturdy dual...

I believe the brake is a basic but sturdy dual pivot deal with a BMX type lever, at least that's what came on mine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-06, 10:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,972
Posted By zapb42

My old bud's a VB sheriff or something... It...

My old bud's a VB sheriff or something...

It was pretty fun living there those many years ago.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-06, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By zapb42

http://www.irocycle.com/id91.html Not sure...

http://www.irocycle.com/id91.html

Not sure how current that is, but theres some contact info.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-06, 01:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,793
Posted By zapb42

Some really little kid on a little BMX type bike...

Some really little kid on a little BMX type bike on the side of the road half-yelled "(something) skinny tires! (something)" at me yesterday. I laughed, not sure what his point was.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-06, 11:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,793
Posted By zapb42

You said it. Nobody ****s with the Jesus.

You said it. Nobody ****s with the Jesus.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-06, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 802
Posted By zapb42

I wear some normal sunglasses day, some shooting...

I wear some normal sunglasses day, some shooting glasses with clear lenses at night sometimes. Yellow would probably be better but I don't got it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-06, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By zapb42

Eggbeaters, because some forums told me.

Eggbeaters, because some forums told me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-06, 10:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,000
Posted By zapb42

Local shop has one, actually the only fixed they...

Local shop has one, actually the only fixed they sell. Looks decent but they are asking $100 over the msrp.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-06, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By zapb42

I was also wondering if that was just me.

I was also wondering if that was just me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-06, 07:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,704
Posted By zapb42

He did update the website for the first time...

He did update the website for the first time since they had the baby sometime in the past few days...but I am still (patiently, no hurry) waiting for a response to an email.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-06, 07:21 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,148
Posted By zapb42

http://javimoya.com/blog/youtube_en.php That...

http://javimoya.com/blog/youtube_en.php

That usually works. But yeah sweet stuff, sooo many levels above my skill level.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-06, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,520
Posted By zapb42

Sorry if that came off as "I don't feel bad" I...

Sorry if that came off as "I don't feel bad" I meant it more like a "don't YOU feel bad" encouragement story.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-06, 01:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 831
Posted By zapb42

I ordered mine on a thursday, he shipped it on a...

I ordered mine on a thursday, he shipped it on a friday (the next day), and it got to me the following thursday. Mine was already assembled though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-06, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,520
Posted By zapb42

I guess a kind of "don't feel bad" for you, in...

I guess a kind of "don't feel bad" for you, in the first two weeks I had my bike I pulled two tip-overs (one in clips, wow, and one clipless) and also two nice spills on the way to work, almost in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-06, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 831
Posted By zapb42

I am almost exactly same size and build as you it...

I am almost exactly same size and build as you it sounds like, and when I got my Mark V I thought it was a 56cm. Turns out its a 53cm, but thats cool because it fits great.
Forum: Commuting
06-05-06, 11:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,195
Posted By zapb42

Maybe I'll quit using crosswalks. I know, bad...

Maybe I'll quit using crosswalks. I know, bad idea in the first place, but in town here there are convenient bike paths that at times seem a far better choice than tangling with four lanes of busy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-06, 10:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By zapb42

I actually really wanted a Jamie Roy, but got a...

I actually really wanted a Jamie Roy, but got a deal on a Mark V Pro I couldn't pass up. I would agree that the Jamie Roy could be the better choice for a first fixed, I believe it is a bit more...
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