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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-19, 08:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,766
Posted By Impetus

Miche Supertype. Love the little mm tickmarks on...

Miche Supertype. Love the little mm tickmarks on the side of the post, makes it easy to do adjustments to height without guessing
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-19, 01:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,766
Posted By Impetus

In an effort to save this thread, I present my...

In an effort to save this thread, I present my windsor hour:

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-23-13, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,096,437
Posted By Impetus

Just got a package at work today containing some...

Just got a package at work today containing some origin8 bullhorns. Got tired of having only one damn hand position on my risers
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-13, 11:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,741
Posted By Impetus

+1 to new pedals & foot retention

+1 to new pedals & foot retention
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-13, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,741
Posted By Impetus

I've had my windsor hour for close to 9months,...

I've had my windsor hour for close to 9months, and I can say that it's a great bike. I've ridden my buddy's kilo, and aside from the differences in handling (kilo is "twitchier" whereas the hour...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-13, 11:34 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 12,140
Posted By Impetus

My windsor hour weighed 24 lbs stock. After a...

My windsor hour weighed 24 lbs stock. After a saddle, seatpost, stem, bar, and pedal upgrade, I shaved 3 lbs off its bulk. I wonder if I can get it to break <18 lbs with only the tires, wheelset, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-13, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 264,661
Posted By Impetus

Should I go with OPs laced to formula for 179, or...

Should I go with OPs laced to formula for 179, or go the extra 10 for wabis? I ride on the blacktop.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,324
Posted By Impetus

I lol'd. It's been awhile since I've heard that...

I lol'd. It's been awhile since I've heard that reference.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 977
Posted By Impetus

That was so good.

That was so good.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-12, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 264,661
Posted By Impetus

Never heard of problems with the skyactiv engine....

Never heard of problems with the skyactiv engine. That's a shame. :(


The stock kenda tires on my windsor hour are dying. Should I go typical 25c rando rear, 23c gatorskin front? Or 23c serfas...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-12, 01:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,273
Posted By Impetus

I've measured my own chainring with a ruler...

I've measured my own chainring with a ruler before. You don't need a damn caliper, just use your eyes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-27-12, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 264,661
Posted By Impetus

Consider test driving a Mazda 3 if you're looking...

Consider test driving a Mazda 3 if you're looking for a fun, reliable gas-sipper of a car. Thank me later. :p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-27-12, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 264,661
Posted By Impetus

As much as I love Subaru, people knock on their...

As much as I love Subaru, people knock on their unreliablility over here all the time. My sqrl's bestie has an aunt that works at a dealership and the aunt actually steered her away from buying one...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-26-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,051
Posted By Impetus

Running rando rear and gatorskin front is more...

Running rando rear and gatorskin front is more "hipster" than colored tires. The colored tires trend has now been reduced to only sparking interest in <15
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-26-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,215
Posted By Impetus

I used to think he was an elaborate troll because...

I used to think he was an elaborate troll because I couldn't believe someone can be that ______. I'm not so sure anymore
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,974
Posted By Impetus

Idk if you can mount a 53cm kilo lol. I'm 5'8"...

Idk if you can mount a 53cm kilo lol. I'm 5'8" (31.5 inseam) and my buddy has one, and my junk is hugging the top tube. There might've been a discrepancy in the measurement of your arms. Try to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-12, 11:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,974
Posted By Impetus

Choose the bike with the closest top tube...

Choose the bike with the closest top tube measurement from what nagrom's link gives you. Or if you're lazy and of average proportion, just go with the 47cm. But I still advise you to do fit calc...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-12, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,383,384
Posted By Impetus

The pieces fit.. regardless of everything...

The pieces fit..

regardless of everything though, I still very much dig your bike. Makes me want to build up a kilo frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-12, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,383,384
Posted By Impetus

Dude, take two steps west of the hat and you're...

Dude, take two steps west of the hat and you're in San Gabriel lol. And both Rosemead and San Gabriel are in the same valley; San Gabriel Valley. I live in North Hollywood; that's what you call far...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,383,384
Posted By Impetus

Is this on Broadway/Rosemead? My sqrl lives 30...

Is this on Broadway/Rosemead? My sqrl lives 30 seconds down the street from The Hat, and those pastrami dips are damn amazing.

Edit: nvm, looks like a different branch upon closer inspection. If...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-12, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 704
Posted By Impetus

Definitely try gearing down to 48/19. That's what...

Definitely try gearing down to 48/19. That's what I've been running here in the city of angels, and I haven't yet come across a hill that wore me out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-12, 03:09 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,325
Posted By Impetus

When in Rome

When in Rome
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-14-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 153,716
Posted By Impetus

Is that a velomine wheelset?

Is that a velomine wheelset?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,148
Posted By Impetus

I can vouch for the Windsor hour as a good...

I can vouch for the Windsor hour as a good beginner's bike. Parts are decent and there isn't any toe overlap. I have a 52cm, and with large Mks clips on my gr-9s, my foot clears the tire with 3mm to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,325
Posted By Impetus

I was contemplating on buying that frameset when...

I was contemplating on buying that frameset when he still had it up as a 50cm. I was pretty bummed when he said it was actually a 47cm.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 01:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

So I finished reading all the links and it seems...

So I finished reading all the links and it seems as though it's rather common, and making it fit isn't an issue. I'll give my LBS guy a call later to hear his opinion, but I'm sure he'll tell me...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

It doesn't seem strained at all when fully...

It doesn't seem strained at all when fully tightened down. It was only a 2.5mm width differerence, but again, what do I know. It's not that I'm set on making this seatpost work, it's more that I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 12:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

Haha thanks for chiming in. It's odd that things...

Haha thanks for chiming in. It's odd that things like this make it past quality control in the first place (IF it wasn't intended, which I'm not saying it isn't, because what do I know) for something...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

Nagrom, Bat said he lifted the bike from the...

Nagrom, Bat said he lifted the bike from the seat. Excuse my ignorance, but I assumed the snapped rail was from the fact that saddles aren't accustomed to upward pressure. Regardless, Scrod has given...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 11:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

It's a tight fit (and I will go to my LBS...

It's a tight fit (and I will go to my LBS sometime this weekend to have my guy check it out), but until someone comes in here with knowledge/experience relating specifically to the problem, I'll take...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

I bought it for the 20mm of setback. Not to...

I bought it for the 20mm of setback. Not to mention I bought it for less than half of retail. The looks is just a bonus.

That's the beauty of it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

Looks like I'll be fitting right in then,...

Looks like I'll be fitting right in then, wouldn't you say?

On another note, I went out for a morning ride with the new seatpost. The safety feature makes trying to dial in your fit a chore (I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

Would've never known. Colour me surprised.

Would've never known. Colour me surprised.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 02:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

Cream* (;

Cream* (;
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 01:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

I've already managed to fit it into the seatpost...

I've already managed to fit it into the seatpost just fine, I was just worried that it would be harmful to the structural integrity of the saddle since I had to squeeze the rails 2-3mm inward.


...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-12, 02:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

Yeah, I edited my post reflecting that...

Yeah, I edited my post reflecting that observation already. I can't find any info on narrow clamps so I'm getting jumpy at any possible sliver of info. My apologies mang.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-12, 02:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

Yet another example...

Yet another example (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/94642-Miche-Supertype-Seatpost-owners?p=999758&viewfull=1#post999758) (post#21) of this 'problem'. I'm beginning to think that the clamp...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-12, 10:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

My current seatpost is a Civia zero-setback, and...

My current seatpost is a Civia zero-setback, and my saddle is a Charge Spoon. FWIW, I still have my stock saddle and seatpost from my Windsor Hour and they are interchangeable with the Civia and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,054
Posted By Impetus

Defective Seatpost?

I managed to snag a good deal on a Miche Supertype seatpost on craigslist last night and as I eagerly took off my saddle from my old seatpost to install onto the new (to me) one, ran into a problem-...
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