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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,037
Posted By waldner

Is this part true? I have a typical but still...

Is this part true? I have a typical but still bearable case of indexed steering. I also happen to have a spare bottom race at hand. If I would take the headset apart and find that the upper race neds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-08, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 458,006
Posted By waldner

Man tackar!

Man tackar!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-08, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 458,006
Posted By waldner

1990 Concorde Prelude

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/concorde080236a820.jpg

I got this one from Blocket (swedish Craiglist). Salvaged from underneath tri-bars and a decade's worth of filth, it now...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-07, 04:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,778
Posted By waldner

A person trackstanding in a moving elevator seems...

A person trackstanding in a moving elevator seems like an example taken from my physics book.

None the less, I've tried it too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-07, 09:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,281
Posted By waldner

heads up!, how did you manage to compile a list...

heads up!, how did you manage to compile a list of spindle lengths like that?

I'd have good use for a similar list of cranks. Since my frame has french BB threads, my choice of BBs is somewhat...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-07, 03:28 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,894
Posted By waldner

It's about time the SS gets some attention as...

It's about time the SS gets some attention as well. Ever since i put this one togehter, it's been keeping my expenses for public transportations and sneakers to an absolute minimum. Best bike I ever...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-07, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,529
Posted By waldner

It would look kinda cool having a pink chain as...

It would look kinda cool having a pink chain as the only non-black part on the bike. But since the chainwheel already does that and a pink chain surely will not be the same kind of pink, I really...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-07, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,034
Posted By waldner

This is an interensting topic. My track frame...

This is an interensting topic. My track frame (which I rather use for city riding) has two parallell slots in the BB shell. For track use this seems reasonable, as it would let any entering water...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-07, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,837
Posted By waldner

1. As is already clarified, you need the...

1. As is already clarified, you need the HORIZONTAL fork ends in order to adjust chain tension. Going with vertical dropouts (plus a derailler hanger and shifter bosses) for an SS would make...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-07, 04:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 766
Posted By waldner

I actually like the font and the basic idea. The...

I actually like the font and the basic idea. The spray paint seems a little uneven though. Perhaps shake the can up and practice on a different surface?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-07, 04:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By waldner

You could also try rotating the chain ring on the...

You could also try rotating the chain ring on the crank, in order to even out excentricities.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-07, 04:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,075
Posted By waldner

Make sure the chain is tight. Any slack, or BB...

Make sure the chain is tight. Any slack, or BB play for that matter, will make things a whole lot trickier. If you're stuck with an excentric chainwheel and cannot get an even chain tension...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-07, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,709
Views: 396,092
Posted By waldner

^^What are they called? I've been looking for one...

^^What are they called? I've been looking for one of those lights.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-07, 05:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,095
Posted By waldner

I got my argentinian "Master" track frame from a...

I got my argentinian "Master" track frame from a guy who bought it in Buenos Aires during a trip there. Apparently, there are quite a few around (although I doubt there to be any production today). I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-07, 07:41 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,894
Posted By waldner

Thank you guys! The current saddle to bar drop is...

Thank you guys! The current saddle to bar drop is about all that I can handdle for the moment. Switching from risers to drops was a suprisingly pleasant experience though. I finally got the feeling...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-07, 10:13 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,894
Posted By waldner

A sudden change of bars: ...

A sudden change of bars:

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/master070618a820.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/master070618b820.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-07, 12:10 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,894
Posted By waldner

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/master070529.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-07, 02:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By waldner

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html ...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html

Read the "Chainline (From Shoulder)" columns. Seems like most freewheels add about 1mm or so to the chainline, compared to the average track cog.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-07, 02:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,342
Posted By waldner

Paris is a great city, no doubt. Not much of a...

Paris is a great city, no doubt. Not much of a track/fixed gear scene though. The only Velodrome with public access (not counting the INSEP institute) is like an hours metro ride, and not very...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-07, 03:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Posted By waldner

Well... is that a Zeus? Lugs and fork ends are...

Well... is that a Zeus? Lugs and fork ends are clearly diferrent from the ones I've seen. Could be an earlier model of course.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-07, 03:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,981
Posted By waldner

I've had the exact same experience. Try loosening...

I've had the exact same experience. Try loosening the bolts to about finger-tight, spin the carnks a little as to make the chain ring move relative to the crank. Retighten. Hopefully, your track...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-07, 02:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Posted By waldner

I have the 1977 Zeus catalogue/poster where...

I have the 1977 Zeus catalogue/poster where they're offering their top frames built with either Reynolds 531 or Ishiwata 022 tubing. So I assume they were pretty equal in terms of quality and pricing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-07, 11:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,939
Posted By waldner

Fixed gear: 165mm Singlespeed: 170mm Road...

Fixed gear: 165mm
Singlespeed: 170mm
Road bike: 175mm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,268
Posted By waldner

From what I've gathered, those round forklegs are...

From what I've gathered, those round forklegs are optimized for withstanding lateral forces during heavy sprinting. Using a front brake will cause longitudinal forces that elliptical fork legs are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-07, 06:30 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 59,014
Posted By waldner

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/IMG_7787.jpg.....http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/IMG_7785.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/IMG_7788.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-07, 04:46 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,894
Posted By waldner

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/IMG_7783.jpg.....http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/IMG_7784.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/erikwaldner/IMG_7788.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-07, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,369
Posted By waldner

Thanks guys, all of your input is appreciated! ...

Thanks guys, all of your input is appreciated!

Of course I should rather be outside riding it, but the weather here is freezing and I'm waiting for my LBS to build me the wheels. So I'm doing a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-07, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,369
Posted By waldner

Any info on this frame? (Argentinian "Master" track frame)

I got a track frame off eBay a couple of months ago. After some initial struggle with fitting a french threaded bottom bracket, the project is starting to come along. However, I'm curious to know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-07, 05:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,002
Posted By waldner

If you get the Bulletproofs, go for a Rocket...

If you get the Bulletproofs, go for a Rocket Ring. I did, and I feel they're a perfect match!



http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/cranks/130-single.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-07, 12:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,931
Posted By waldner

+1!

+1!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-07, 07:14 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 60,780
Posted By waldner

Looks like fun. Here goes: Tiny red...

Looks like fun. Here goes:

Tiny red Skeppshult
Slightly bigger blue Skeppshult
DBS 3-speed (broke the rear hub)
Crappy DBS MTB (got stolen)
Decent DBS MTB (still sits in parents garage)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-07, 03:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,389
Posted By waldner

That's exactly the kind of advice I was looking...

That's exactly the kind of advice I was looking for. Thank You!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-07, 06:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,389
Posted By waldner

So frankly, what does one need to keep in minds...

So frankly, what does one need to keep in minds in order to perform a proper installation? I'm hoping to pick up hubs, cogs and a lock-ring at the post office any day now and I'd rather not strip the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-06, 02:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,389
Posted By waldner

Well yes, it's a decently nice build, and not...

Well yes, it's a decently nice build, and not terribly heavy (weight is about the same as the Surly Steamroller frame that I was initially thinking about getting).

What still makes me think it's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-27-06, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,389
Posted By waldner

No cross threading, luckily! The "struggle" was...

No cross threading, luckily! The "struggle" was more about finding the right tool to clean out the threads, only to have the left side cup "run out of threads", making it impossible to fit the lock...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-27-06, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,389
Posted By waldner

Thanks! I'm building it up for street use...

Thanks!

I'm building it up for street use primarily since there are no velodromes in Sweden anyway. My first thought was "No NJS parts, no Brooks saddle". ;) In other words, I'm doing a functional...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-27-06, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,389
Posted By waldner

Any info on this frame? (Argentinian "Master" track frame)

Hi everyone,

I'm a first time poster here att Bike Forums, and I thought I'd see if you guys could help me out on this one.

I got a track frame off eBay a couple off months ago. After some...
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