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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,216
Posted By basho

Where did you see the contoured padding? It...

Where did you see the contoured padding? It looks pretty flat to me, except for the stitched arrow.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,216
Posted By basho

Panniers are great for carrying a lot, but I...

Panniers are great for carrying a lot, but I still like the versatility of a backpack. It's also easy to take inside a store with you. Panniers also change the responsiveness of the bike, in my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,216
Posted By basho

I do like the idea of the mesh backs on Deuter,...

I do like the idea of the mesh backs on Deuter, but having tried messenger backpacks and hiking backpacks like ArcTeryx for riding, I prefer the messenger ones. You can fit bulkier items when you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-08, 07:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,216
Posted By basho

Opinions on the new ReLoad Midpack?

I'm looking at ordering one of the new Midpacks. Does anyone on here have one, or at least have seen one? Any opinions?

The only thing that makes me hesitate is the mesh side pockets -- I hate...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By basho

Now that I think about it, I can see the point of...

Now that I think about it, I can see the point of the stabilizing bolt. If you braked hard, the bracket might flex forward, and if you then released the brake, it could rebound back and maybe hit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-08, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By basho

Awesome, thanks so much!

Awesome, thanks so much!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By basho

Mounting Dia Compe front brake bracket?

I bought a Dia Compe BRS-101 front brake bracket, for my undrilled keirin frame. Unfortunately, its instructions are all in Japanese. So I have a few questions:

To mount the bracket on the fork,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,489
Posted By basho

So is the old version not as good? How do you...

So is the old version not as good? How do you tell the difference? And where can I get a new one? I've seen full kits with calipers and lever. I really just need the bracket.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-08, 09:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,962
Posted By basho

You could also fill it with solder. Then reheat...

You could also fill it with solder. Then reheat with a de-soldering iron if you need to remove it. I haven't done this, but I'm gonna give it a shot.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-08, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,985
Posted By basho

+1 on the stretching. I've found that some yoga...

+1 on the stretching. I've found that some yoga stretches help for me: pigeon, cat tilt, child's pose. For me, part of the problem was hamstrings and quads that shorten from sitting at work all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-08, 12:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,591
Posted By basho

Letting Spoke Prep dry before building

I'm building up my first set of wheels and bought rims and spokes from my LBS. They dipped the spokes in spoke prep for me, since they don't sell the stuff. Now that it's dry though, won't it make...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,272
Posted By basho

Speedplay Zero Stainless vs. Chromoly?

Any real difference? Yes, I know the Chromoly has the chance of rusting, but does that actually happen? They're both the same weight and I think use the same bearings and cleats -- is the Stainless...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-08, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,038
Posted By basho

Please do! I'm thinking of getting a Large.

Please do! I'm thinking of getting a Large.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By basho

Opinions on the Velocity Aero?

How do you guys feel about Velocity Aero rims? No, not Deep Vs. The old school semi-aero ones -- these:

http://www.velocitywheels.com/img/r_BMX_aero_logos.gif

I really want some Araya aero...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-08, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 990
Posted By basho

Thanks for the insight and photos, everybody. ...

Thanks for the insight and photos, everybody. I'd seen Absenter's Flickr photos, which are awesome, but I've also found a bunch of others on Flickr. It looks here ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-08, 12:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 990
Posted By basho

How does your Freight backpack fit?

I'm looking at getting either a small or medium Frieght backpack. It looks like from the few photos I've seen of people wearing them, that they ride low on the back. Can you adjust them to ride...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-08, 12:08 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,885
Posted By basho

3Rensho serial numbers and dates

For those of you guys who have a 3Rensho, have you figured out the date it was made from the serial number? I bought a 60cm Super Record from the shop next to the Makino store in Chiba a few months...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-08, 07:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,594
Posted By basho

That's so awesome it brings tears to my eyes.

That's so awesome it brings tears to my eyes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-19-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 961
Posted By basho

I sewed thin strips of velcro to hold the sleeve...

I sewed thin strips of velcro to hold the sleeve in place on the chain. The velcro goes through the links.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-08, 05:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,641
Posted By basho

I just flew back from Tokyo and packed a 3rensho...

I just flew back from Tokyo and packed a 3rensho frame in a cardboard box. Wrapped the frame in Tshirts and reinforced the box with folded up corogated cardboard. A big risk, I know. But it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-01-08, 05:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,574
Posted By basho

I saw this stuff at Carnival and it did seem...

I saw this stuff at Carnival and it did seem pretty grippy, but had very little cushion. Pretty cool stuff -- and the only affordable thing in the store. They actually used a blowtorch to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-07, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2,709
Views: 396,080
Posted By basho

Address of Blue Lug?

[QUOTE=deathhare;5735470]Stopped by Blue Lug today. http://blogged.jugem.jp/ Toshihiro san running that shop is super cool. Hung out for a bit. Bought some stuff.
They have some pretty cool stuff in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-07, 05:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,442
Posted By basho

As for the pump, this one doesn't get noticeably...

As for the pump, this one doesn't get noticeably harder to pump with increased pressure.

http://www.konasports.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=178283[/QUOTE]

+1 on the Quicker pump. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-07, 06:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By basho

Cranks

Right now I'm using Sugino RD cranks, but am planning to get the 75s. But I'm thinking of upgrading to a Phil BB and was wondering if I could use the same length for both.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-07, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By basho

Chainline for Phil hub + Phil cog?

I'm putting on a new set of wheels built up with Phil cog and hubs. What chainline does this create? Sheldon's chainline chart doesn't have the Phil cogs.

If you could just tell me what BB...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-07, 11:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,006
Posted By basho

How do I take off the Miche Cog Carrier?

Just bought a wheelset off CL with low flange Miche hubs (they originally came off a Fuji Track Pro). Anyway, I'm trying to get the cog carrier thing off and it will just not move with my Hozan...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-07, 08:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,912
Posted By basho

adidas

where'd you find those shoes? couldn't find them on the adidas site.
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