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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-16, 10:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,572
Posted By stankonia

You just have to get in a rhythm with your...

You just have to get in a rhythm with your pedaling and it shouldn't take long before it is second nature. Now, I have the opposite effect. When get on a free wheel or geared bike, that first time...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-16, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,913
Posted By stankonia

I'm having a surprisingly hard time finding a...

I'm having a surprisingly hard time finding a definitive answer on this (maybe that's a sign of a definitive "No"), but is it possible to buy handlebar grips that fit a road bike sized handlebar?
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-15, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 434,182
Posted By stankonia

Sadle Chalk Bags: Improve your grip AND with a...

Sadle Chalk Bags: Improve your grip AND with a quick swipe of your hand, cure your swamp-ass on those long summer rides.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-15, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,200
Posted By stankonia

Buying New 27" Wheel Set - Couple Questions

So I'm kind of fixing up an 83 Fuji Del Rey that sat in a shed at my parent's house for 20+ years.

Specs found here:
http://www.classicfuji.com/DelRey_1983_Page.htm

After take some things...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-15, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,913
Posted By stankonia

I bought some new spacers to go with a new stem...

I bought some new spacers to go with a new stem for my Kilo. The bike originally came with 50mm worth of spacers. I wanted less and with me being a noob only bought 40mm worth of new spacers without...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-15, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1,447
Views: 239,399
Posted By stankonia

Raleigh Tourist DL!...

Raleigh Tourist DL! (https://boise.craigslist.org/bik/5070963110.html)

What do you guys think of this for $350? Just last night I spend $200 on a new saddle, bars, and few other parts to turn my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-15, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,350
Posted By stankonia

Just ordered some stuff for both of my bikes ...

Just ordered some stuff for both of my bikes

Fuji - Porteur Bars from VO and a VO Leather Saddle - Aiming to turn this into more of a townie bike. Didn't pull the trigger on fenders yet..I'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-15, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,913
Posted By stankonia

Scrod - Have you ever had Porteur style...

Scrod - Have you ever had Porteur style handlebars on your 77 Fuji? If so, how did you like it compared to the bars with some rise that you have in your pedal room pics?

I don't have experience...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-15, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 722
Posted By stankonia

That looks like pretty much the same stuff that...

That looks like pretty much the same stuff that hardware stores sell to clean out Air conditioner coils. Just spray on and it basically liquefies any dirt and crap that is built up.

AC-Safe Air...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-15, 09:19 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 45,417
Posted By stankonia

Need some "fashion" advice... I'm getting...

Need some "fashion" advice...

I'm getting some new handle bars, grips, saddle, fenders, basket, etc... to turn my bike into more of a townie/tourist kind of style. I'm going to get a leather seat...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-15, 05:00 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,913
Posted By stankonia

Newbie question... Bottom bracket thread...

Newbie question...

Bottom bracket thread size is always a common spec given for frames, but why is the length (spindle length, correct?) of the frame's not usually given? Is there a rule of thumb...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,350
Posted By stankonia

I've had my Kilo TT for about 2 years and finally...

I've had my Kilo TT for about 2 years and finally ordered some new parts for it! (Yeah I used that ****ty seat for 2 years :notamused:)

I wanted a shorter stem so I went from the 110mm stock stem...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-13, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,394
Posted By stankonia

Yeah I'm definitely going with the VO, and to...

Yeah I'm definitely going with the VO, and to make it even better, I found a couple places locally that carry their stems, so I'll be able to try out the different sizes and see which works best.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-13, 03:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,357
Posted By stankonia

I just recently got my 1st bike. Both the...

I just recently got my 1st bike. Both the feather and the beatnik were ones I was looking at.

I ended up with...


wait for it...


The Kilo TT. Only $400 and free shipping from...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-13, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,394
Posted By stankonia

The seat post is silver, so yeah, good point. ...

The seat post is silver, so yeah, good point. Also, I agree about the weld.

I want to be more upright and relaxed, so that's why I was initially eyeing the 17 deg angle, but I could probably get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,394
Posted By stankonia

I want to get a shorter stem for my Kilo...

I want to get a shorter stem for my Kilo TT...which of these looks best?


Bontrager SSR - $25
http://www.idahomountaintouring.com/product/bontrager-ssr-stem-179439-1.htm

Giant - $25...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-15-13, 10:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,658
Posted By stankonia

Well technically you still have to stop at a red...

Well technically you still have to stop at a red light in Idaho, but you don't have to wait for it to turn green to go. Basically the law is, bicycle riders can treat a red light like a stop sign....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-13, 01:58 AM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 295,218
Posted By stankonia

Digging around a shed at my parent's house I...

Digging around a shed at my parent's house I stumbled across a black 83 Fuji Del Rey my Mom brought new and used to commute to work before I existed. This happened literally 3 days after I ordered a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-13, 12:38 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,047
Posted By stankonia

Ahhh, yes..I really was trying to think of...

Ahhh, yes..I really was trying to think of something, but that definitely is one of them.

Also, no tail whips when taking your fixie down the half pipe
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-13, 11:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,047
Posted By stankonia

Does having brakes on your bike actually prevent...

Does having brakes on your bike actually prevent you from doing anything that having no brakes would otherwise let you do? Other than looking cool.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-13, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,897
Posted By stankonia

Better to ask questions about the Kilo TT in a...

Better to ask questions about the Kilo TT in a thread that's about the Kilo TT rather than half of the new posts on the front page be questions about the Kilo TT...Right?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-13, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,897
Posted By stankonia

No, this will be my first bike, and there hasn't...

No, this will be my first bike, and there hasn't been much selection of FGSS bikes around where I live to try out.

I ended up getting the 57 Kilo TT. It's 60cm C-T with a 57.5 TT
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-13, 12:28 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,897
Posted By stankonia

Eddy Fit = 10.8 - 11.4 French Fit = 11.0 - 11.6...

Eddy Fit = 10.8 - 11.4
French Fit = 11.0 - 11.6

I'm 6'1" with 34in inseam
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-05-13, 09:28 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,126
Posted By stankonia

Thanks for giving me an excuse to ride around...

Thanks for giving me an excuse to ride around with a super soaker strapped to my back :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,991
Posted By stankonia

Well, I ended up going with the Kilo TT, 57cm...

Well, I ended up going with the Kilo TT, 57cm Black.

I ruled out the Beatnik. Looks like a good bike, but it was the most expensive (though, not by much) and it was the only one with a hi-ten...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-13, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,897
Posted By stankonia

I know the frame "sizes" are a little different...

I know the frame "sizes" are a little different on the Kilo since they measure C-C. But can anyone tell me why the Top Tubes are so much shorter than the C-T measurement of the seat tube? I'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-13, 10:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,991
Posted By stankonia

I'm not afraid to get a bike online, although I...

I'm not afraid to get a bike online, although I admit I will probably get some help putting it together. :lol:

This may be a stupid question, but are the measurements of frames on non SSFG track...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-13, 10:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,991
Posted By stankonia

Not disagreeing, but can you elaborate on why? ...

Not disagreeing, but can you elaborate on why?

After reading around and researching I know WAYY more about bikes than I did a week ago, but still feel out of my element when looking at the specs...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-13, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,991
Posted By stankonia

Yeah you're right. I might as well give the drop...

Yeah you're right. I might as well give the drop handle bars some time before I just run to the store to get new ones.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-13, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,991
Posted By stankonia

Getting My 1st Fixed Gear, Need Some Input (Beatnik/Feather/Kilo)

Need some advice/input from you guys. I'm looking to get a fixed gear, and I initially set my budget at $300 or less. I was heavily considering bikes like a Vilano, SE Draft, etc...but doing more...
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