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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,291
Posted By lildave

I didn't realize the 1" Cross Check fork was...

I didn't realize the 1" Cross Check fork was still being produced. Thank you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By lildave

V Brakes for older, narrow touring fork

Reposting from Bicycle Mechanics
http://http://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1099866-v-brakes-older-narrow-touring-fork.html

Hey all. Looking for advice for a set of v brakes that will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-17, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,291
Posted By lildave

I'll give that a shot, thank you. I know plenty...

I'll give that a shot, thank you. I know plenty of cantis that work. I've just never been happy with their performance. And yes, I'm aware of the "properly set up cantilevers... vis a vis v-brake"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-17, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,291
Posted By lildave

V Brakes for older, narrow touring fork

Hey all. Looking for advice for a set of v brakes that will work on an older touring fork with narrow set brake bosses -- specifically a Miyata 1000. I've had luck with the rear brake, but on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,728
Posted By lildave

If I remember correctly, they made like 10 of the...

If I remember correctly, they made like 10 of the "**** ya'll" hats, and the rest were just "Richmond." Talk to somebody who did Sprint Club, it was one of those dudes, maybe one of the Stu's, maybe...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,433
Posted By lildave

+1

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 983
Posted By lildave

You have over half of a decent cross group on...

You have over half of a decent cross group on there -- the bike is steel, just bend the derailleur hanger back (once and quickly), and build it up as a cross bike. All you'd need are a rd, cassette,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-05-09, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Posted By lildave

Tektro CR720 & mountain/linear-pull levers?

It says in the CR720 manual that they are not compatible with linear-pull levers, but I'm switching from a drop bar to a flat bar and was wondering if I definitely had to buy new brakes. Has anyone...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-08, 09:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 886
Posted By lildave

I'm sure others will be quick to disagree, but in...

I'm sure others will be quick to disagree, but in my experience, I've had the best results by NOT stripping/sanding off all of the original paint. Sand off the clearcoat, and use a high/fine grit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-08, 09:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,392
Posted By lildave

Also, if you're okay with riding a conversion,...

Also, if you're okay with riding a conversion, Italian road frames, at least ones I've come across, tend to have square measurements -- ie 50x50 instead of, say, 49x53. So there's a good chance if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-08, 08:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,392
Posted By lildave

I'm 5'2.5" (just found that out today at the...

I'm 5'2.5" (just found that out today at the doctor's office), and I ride a Waterford with a 47cm c-c seat tube, and a 51.5 c-c top tube. It fits PERFECTLY. You can have a bike with traditional...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,074
Posted By lildave

For what it's worth, I had the Mavic CXP 12s on a...

For what it's worth, I had the Mavic CXP 12s on a track bike, and I was into them. I'm a pretty small guy, and not really rough on things, but the front wheel stayed true even though the spoke...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 49,654
Posted By lildave

If it was an aluminum Merckx cyclocross bike, I...

If it was an aluminum Merckx cyclocross bike, I think I know. PM me, I'll let you know how you can get in touch to say thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,094
Posted By lildave

A 23 tooth cog will not be tougher. Unless I'm...

A 23 tooth cog will not be tougher. Unless I'm not grasping what you mean by "tougher".
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 49,654
Posted By lildave

For those that don't know yet, Dan Carr (aka...

For those that don't know yet, Dan Carr (aka Mustache Dan?) got his entire fleet of bikes stolen from his garage a few months ago, presumably by someone who knew they were there. After a few posts to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-07, 10:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,938
Posted By lildave

I wondered about that, too.

I wondered about that, too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-07, 08:51 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 49,654
Posted By lildave

er... i think this is kind of weird, but here's...

er... i think this is kind of weird, but here's mine:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/littledave/bikes/DSC00143.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,938
Posted By lildave

I TOTALLY understand, but I don't think this...

I TOTALLY understand, but I don't think this seller in particular is trying to dick anyone over. Just my opinion, of course.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-07, 08:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,938
Posted By lildave

Almost every Keirin frame that Stratton/K-Culture...

Almost every Keirin frame that Stratton/K-Culture sells is dented, and I bet if you go to the keirinculture.com website, Makinos are at least as much as her asking price -- granted you can get a Capo...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,785
Posted By lildave

cayne uno?

cayne uno?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-07, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 49,654
Posted By lildave

Exactly. You said that in a much better (less...

Exactly. You said that in a much better (less snide) way than I did. Nothing wrong with all-ages events; the more the better, actually. They're just not practical for a lot of bars. DIY or don't.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-07, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 49,654
Posted By lildave

I said sodas are free or CHEAP. And almost always...

I said sodas are free or CHEAP. And almost always free to refill - either way, it makes no money for a bar that is hosting an event with the intention of bringing in drinkers. Also, I've either...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 49,654
Posted By lildave

In response to the last half of that paragraph:...

In response to the last half of that paragraph: Bars can't/shouldn't let in underage people, because despite the fact that you "aren't there too drink", you'll most likely still try. And if a 19 year...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-07, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 49,654
Posted By lildave

Check your PM -- I don't know if this is the...

Check your PM -- I don't know if this is the appropriate place to discuss this sort of thing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 49,654
Posted By lildave

I have a 700c front wheel I'm not using that I'm...

I have a 700c front wheel I'm not using that I'm selling. If you're interested let me know.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-07, 05:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,399
Posted By lildave

In case anyone hasn't noticed, these are the...

In case anyone hasn't noticed, these are the exact same pictures with the color messed with. Same exact picture -- so neither are the color you will most likely get. Seriously.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-07, 08:21 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,981
Posted By lildave

Did you really just say "$34?"

Did you really just say "$34?"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-07, 01:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 673
Posted By lildave

Slaughterama! RICHMOND, VA

not necessarily fixed/ss, but marginally associated with the 'culture':

The 30-31st of March marks the 4th annual Evil Fool's Day Cycle Slaughterama. You'd have thought this **** would be totally...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-07, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 999
Posted By lildave

Miche vs Promax

If you had a choice between riding a set of Miche hf to CXP 33s and Suzue Promax Sb to CXP 12s, which would you choose?

The reason I ask is, I just gave my track frame to my girlfriend, sans my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,993
Posted By lildave

What I meant to say was: Try Manifest. But...

What I meant to say was: Try Manifest.

But in retrospect, the Spanish guy in Philly you were talking about just might be the guy who does Manifest.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,993
Posted By lildave

Manifest?...

Manifest? http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=48729665
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-07, 04:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,795
Posted By lildave

Maybe I'm completely lost here, but will the bulk...

Maybe I'm completely lost here, but will the bulk shipping rate (and thus reason for buying en masse) still apply if each bag is getting sent to a different person throughout the country? Or maybe...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-07, 11:49 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,999
Posted By lildave

For what it's worth, I've had the same CXP12s...

For what it's worth, I've had the same CXP12s running for about 3 years now, true as the day the wheels were built, and I'd wager to say that any of the CXP#s are just as sturdy. CXP12s, 33s, and 30s...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-03-07, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,187
Posted By lildave

KHS Aerotrack production year

Does anyone know what year(s) the blue-fade-to-purple KHS Aerotracks with the curved seat tube and upward sloping top tube, were made?

If it helps, the numbers on the underside of the bb are:

S...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-13-06, 03:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,988
Posted By lildave

dooods: http://velospace.org/node/1104

dooods: http://velospace.org/node/1104
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-06, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,524
Posted By lildave

I cut mine down to about 38cm, and I don't find...

I cut mine down to about 38cm, and I don't find the curve obnoxious as far as comfort/handling goes. I doubt at that short it even makes a difference, but it looks tight. That's all that really...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-05, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 804
Posted By lildave

5'2"-5'3"/49cm (a little too big)

5'2"-5'3"/49cm (a little too big)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-05, 11:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 491
Posted By lildave

donotpanic: Yes, I'll be at the Stop It!! show...

donotpanic: Yes, I'll be at the Stop It!! show tomorrow. See you there?

rvabiker: Maybe.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-05, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 491
Posted By lildave

buh... No, RVAbiker is not li'l dave. This is...

buh... No, RVAbiker is not li'l dave. This is Li'l Dave. Hey Chris.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-05, 10:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,755
Posted By lildave

Maybe they didn't all have locks. I don't know....

Maybe they didn't all have locks. I don't know. I'm sure this practice of stacking bikes isn't native to the Richmond/VCU biking community.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-05, 09:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,755
Posted By lildave

that includes customizations and shipping

that includes customizations and shipping
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-05, 01:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,755
Posted By lildave

I almost ordered a Bagaboo. Tamas is really nice...

I almost ordered a Bagaboo. Tamas is really nice and easy to deal with -- no communication/language problems whatsoever. For a moderately complicated full-bag design, I think large or x large bag, he...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-05, 04:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,887
Posted By lildave

Joey from Brandon.

Joey from Brandon.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-05, 03:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,887
Posted By lildave

This is Lil Dave. Not RVAcycler. I sold my big...

This is Lil Dave. Not RVAcycler. I sold my big orange Chrome (Kozmo) to Joey from Florida, because I didn't like how it fit. I'm borrowing his smaller Chrome bag, and still don't like how it fits. So...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-05, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 738
Posted By lildave

What do you mean by orange-peel? I saw the paint...

What do you mean by orange-peel? I saw the paint job he did to one of my friends' bikes, and it looks pretty damn good.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-05, 10:31 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 9,780
Posted By lildave

by how big their messenger bag is. duh.

by how big their messenger bag is. duh.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,419
Posted By lildave

i just realized that if you just moved into the...

i just realized that if you just moved into the area, you might have no idea what i'm talking about. sorry if the places i told you about confused you. about hdk, if you're in vb it's off of indian...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-05, 02:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,419
Posted By lildave

i can't remember the name of the place in vb, but...

i can't remember the name of the place in vb, but in the kempsriver shopping center next to a subway sandwich shop, there's a place that occasionally sells tracks stuff. decent stuff sometimes, too...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-05, 12:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,959
Posted By lildave

Put together a flip-flop hub that's...

Put together a flip-flop hub that's fixed/coaster-brake, and I'll buy. Make that quality coaster-brake.
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