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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-07, 07:22 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,980
Posted By veganaise

Good on Fuji. Taking all the guess work out of...

Good on Fuji. Taking all the guess work out of uglying up your bike. Now, if they could only get a non-matching shade of gold for the rims, it'd be perfect.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-07, 07:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By veganaise

Good freaking crap. I bought some Tektro road...

Good freaking crap. I bought some Tektro road levers to replace some ratty used Exage levers I've been using for the last 3 years, most recently mounted on a set of moustache bars. When installing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-07, 11:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,800
Posted By veganaise

Crap. There's the P-word again.

Crap. There's the P-word again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-07, 10:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,800
Posted By veganaise

Nope, this is all happening when I'm on the large...

Nope, this is all happening when I'm on the large chain ring.

I did the stop and adjust for my last two rides. Problem is that I'm new to this and more or less randomly turn my barrel adjuster to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-07, 09:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,800
Posted By veganaise

Rear deralleur - In the stand vs. on the road

I can't seem to get my RD properly adjusted. I have the H and L limit screws set according to the Park website, but my indexing remains screwed up. While I have the bike in the stand, it shifts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-07, 03:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By veganaise

Thank you for pointing this out. Looks like I...

Thank you for pointing this out. Looks like I have some reading to do tonight (http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=88).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-07, 02:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,133
Posted By veganaise

Make sure you nonchalantly bend down to tie your...

Make sure you nonchalantly bend down to tie your shoes while standing in line.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-07, 02:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,133
Posted By veganaise

Oh, and I'll add that nothing quite beats the...

Oh, and I'll add that nothing quite beats the self-satisfied entertainment of walking into the gas station to get some water + snacks during a long ride, wearing nothing but sweat-soaked lycra. Sure...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-07, 02:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,133
Posted By veganaise

That's why god invented safety razors.

That's why god invented safety razors.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-07, 10:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,086
Posted By veganaise

I cramped up 3 times during my first fixed...

I cramped up 3 times during my first fixed metric. The worst (most painful and most humiliating) was being completely immobilized about 200 meters from the finish and having the people I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-07, 10:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By veganaise

I'll admit I have a lot of room for improvement. ...

I'll admit I have a lot of room for improvement. But I'm at least better than I was last year, or the year before. I should be making more use of the Mechanic's forum, though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 877
Posted By veganaise

That's pretty cool. I had a blanket like...

That's pretty cool.

I had a blanket like that given to me for xmas (w/out the cool bike stuff) and it's by far the warmest thing I have. Even beats out my 4-point wool blanket. Less itchy, to...
Forum: Rides and Races
08-13-07, 10:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,450
Posted By veganaise

How long is the loop? Visited not too long ago...

How long is the loop? Visited not too long ago and was wishing the whole time that I brought my bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-07, 09:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By veganaise

Okay. 2nd question: If I've already stressed...

Okay. 2nd question: If I've already stressed some threading by over tightening, is it permanently damaged even if it hasn't stripped? Would the torque specifications be the same in this case?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-07, 08:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By veganaise

Cheap parts or poor ability?

So, this is the 3rd time since the beginning of the year that I've stripped threading or destroyed something through over tightening.

The first was tightening the clamp on a cheap, no-name stem. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-07, 01:20 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 23,199
Posted By veganaise

Awesome helmet (IMAGES)...

Awesome helmet (IMAGES) (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=235200&highlight=helmet)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-07, 01:11 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 23,199
Posted By veganaise

I still giggle like an idiot when I read it.

I still giggle like an idiot when I read it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 23,199
Posted By veganaise

Rest in Peace. ...

Rest in Peace.

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,322
Posted By veganaise

The Shiznaz quote thread.

Rest in Peace.

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-07, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By veganaise

I use the Nashbar caliper brakes w/ salmon Supra...

I use the Nashbar caliper brakes w/ salmon Supra 2 Koolstop pads. They stop my bike when my bike needs stopping.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-07, 10:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,736
Posted By veganaise

I was standing in the pancake line during MS150...

I was standing in the pancake line during MS150 last year. It was early morning and there were some very attractive women walking by in skin tight clothing. The lurid thoughts snowballed and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-07, 12:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,649
Posted By veganaise

Double whammy!

Double whammy!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-07, 12:08 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,649
Posted By veganaise

Situations like this are exactly why you should...

Situations like this are exactly why you should fill one of your water bottles up with pee before every ride.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,333
Posted By veganaise

32 spoke, 3x. Good design for 185+ lb of meat...

32 spoke, 3x. Good design for 185+ lb of meat and ****ty roads.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-07, 08:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,983
Posted By veganaise

The FGG method is a bit sketchy. But, I emailed...

The FGG method is a bit sketchy. But, I emailed the author a while back and he said he's yet to have problems. If you do try that, it might be possible to use a nice, stout serrated washer to hold...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-07, 08:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,983
Posted By veganaise

Off the top of my head, two ways you can do it: ...

Off the top of my head, two ways you can do it:

1. Use a modified BMX upper giro, a la FGG Tutorial (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/resources/stevens/brakes.htm). Kind of a kludge, in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-07, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 944
Posted By veganaise

Anyone mind sharing what model tire you're using?

Anyone mind sharing what model tire you're using?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-07, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 944
Posted By veganaise

105 calipers. If my half-assed measurements...

105 calipers. If my half-assed measurements count for anything, I'll be able to fit 28c tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-07, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 944
Posted By veganaise

Anyone riding 28c?

I'm too heavy and the roads around here are too ****ty to be comfortable on 23c tires. On my round-town bike, I run 28c Conti touring tires that corner like **** and are a little slow but at least...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-07, 12:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,373
Posted By veganaise

On the off chance that you haven't seen this......

On the off chance that you haven't seen this... (http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=71)

Finishing was really easy once I saw how to properly finish a taping job and tried it a couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-07, 07:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,035
Posted By veganaise

Thanks for the suggestions, pastorbobnlnh. I'll...

Thanks for the suggestions, pastorbobnlnh. I'll give them a shot before considering new brakes.

One problem, though, is the adjustment of these side pull brakes (Type LS2.4). Every time I'd get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-07, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,050
Posted By veganaise

Cool. Any idea if they have issues with it's...

Cool. Any idea if they have issues with it's width?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-07, 03:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,050
Posted By veganaise

Surly hubs are fine. Rims: Salsa Delgado...

Surly hubs are fine. Rims: Salsa Delgado 29er/touring rims, 32 spokes laced 3x. Put on the fattest slick you can fit in the frame. Have fun running over tree stumps and potholes and alligators and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,035
Posted By veganaise

That's going to be the next step. Some time...

That's going to be the next step. Some time later this year or early next year, I'll get some aluminum rims and re-lace the existing hubs to them. Probably 27", as my measured brake reach is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-07, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,035
Posted By veganaise

Brakes for Schwinn Suburban

I've recently got an old Schwinn Suburban up and running, for the most part. The problem is I sheered off the brake cable clamp nut on the rear brake while trying to get them adjusted. And, on top...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-07, 03:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,212
Posted By veganaise

Metric kittens, or British?

Metric kittens, or British?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-07, 04:11 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,759,511
Posted By veganaise

LOOK at me, I am an attention *****?

LOOK at me, I am an attention *****?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-07, 03:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,837
Posted By veganaise

Don't worry about that. Redundant *****ing about...

Don't worry about that. Redundant *****ing about redundant posting is a sport around here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-07, 07:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,837
Posted By veganaise

1. Trackends will allow you to use any of the...

1. Trackends will allow you to use any of the many fixed-specific hubs. Vertical dropouts will limit you to the somewhat spendy White Industries ENO or the "magic gear" cludge.

2. Whatever...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-07, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By veganaise

48/20 here most of the time. I have more fun...

48/20 here most of the time. I have more fun riding that gear than I did anything higher. If anyone gives you guff, kick them in the teeth.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-07, 12:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,325
Posted By veganaise

I'll sneak up, then pinch the passee's ass cheek....

I'll sneak up, then pinch the passee's ass cheek. Then when I'm about to get yelled at, I'll kick his/her front wheel.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-07, 01:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,940
Posted By veganaise

With the exception of the blond in the...

With the exception of the blond in the see-through blouse, I want to lock all those people in a barn and burn it to the ground.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-07, 12:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,488
Posted By veganaise

fixed gear does sucks lol

fixed gear does sucks lol
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-07, 12:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,358
Posted By veganaise

You have front and rear brakes and you seem to be...

You have front and rear brakes and you seem to be comfortable with your current setup. There's no real reason to change if you're happy with what you have.

My reasons for clipless are efficiency...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-07, 12:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,955
Posted By veganaise

Of those listed, #2. Nitto also makes a nice...

Of those listed, #2. Nitto also makes a nice looking steel cage.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,048
Posted By veganaise

This is why you're supposed to sharpen your...

This is why you're supposed to sharpen your spokes, assuming they're bladed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,048
Posted By veganaise

I see a lot of foxes if I'm close to the river at...

I see a lot of foxes if I'm close to the river at night. Plenty of deer around, too. Some friends and I saw two bobcats when we were screwing around some rock piles. After they took off we found a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,358
Posted By veganaise

What's the point of this other than to get some...

What's the point of this other than to get some kind of validation from an internet forum?

You don't use either clips or clipless. Wowie.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,682
Posted By veganaise

Thanks for all the information. I didn't have a...

Thanks for all the information. I didn't have a chance to clean things up and get a look last night (covered in 30 years of garage dirt). I figure I'll just take it into the shop when I pick up new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-07, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,682
Posted By veganaise

Schwinn freewheel removal tool

Mid 70s Schwinn Suburban. Thumb shifter w/ single chainring up front and 5-speed freewheel in the back. Just got it from the parents and am currently going through and repacking all bearings...
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