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08-27-04, 05:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,885
Posted By fixedgearhead

I have said it before here. Find something that...

I have said it before here. Find something that you truely like doing, and do it for the love of it. The money will often take care of itself. You may not ever have as much as you want, but you will...
08-26-04, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By fixedgearhead

Generaly the mounting rings are extra unless they...

Generaly the mounting rings are extra unless they say otherwise. That is what the case has been on all 11 Phil Wood bottom Brackets I have purchased.

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08-23-04, 06:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By fixedgearhead

Allready sold 2 "High Priced Items" off sight....

Allready sold 2 "High Priced Items" off sight. One for more than the posted price. The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.

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08-23-04, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By fixedgearhead

The item number below should get you to one of...

The item number below should get you to one of the items. other items are linked from there.

Item #3695638835

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08-23-04, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By fixedgearhead

Thanks, for the suggestions. Unfortunately my...

Thanks, for the suggestions. Unfortunately my digital camera is only capable of 2 megapixel res and this is the best I could do. The rims don't have any stickers on them as I took them off after they...
08-23-04, 06:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By fixedgearhead

I appreciate the feedback. If I don't sell these...

I appreciate the feedback. If I don't sell these things for the listed prices then I won't sell them at all. I will just keep them for future use and forget the whole thing. I don't need to sell...
08-23-04, 06:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By fixedgearhead

Yes I guess it is more compl;ex than I imagined....

Yes I guess it is more compl;ex than I imagined. This is the first time that I have tried it. I have a lot to learn.

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08-22-04, 07:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By fixedgearhead

Sellers name jft-freddie fixedgearhead

Sellers name jft-freddie

fixedgearhead
08-22-04, 05:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By fixedgearhead

e-bay wheelsets and othe stuff

I have put a bunch of wheelsets up for sale on e-bay.
A Set of Phil Wood 36 hole fixed/fixed laced to mavic ma3's
A Set of Phil Wood 32 hole fixed laced to Mavic Open Pro's
A Set of Suzue NJS...
08-18-04, 06:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,360
Posted By fixedgearhead

I have uses Tressoplast Cotton Cloth tape (Harris...

I have uses Tressoplast Cotton Cloth tape (Harris Cyclery and other sources) which is applied and then shellaced over that 5 or 6 times. It makes a permanent stain free easy griping surface and you...
08-17-04, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By fixedgearhead

Estimates on value needed

Ok, I'm finally going to clear out some of my excess stuff and sell it on E-Bay. I need a ball park figure as to it's worth. What is your best estimates as to what I should expect to get? High -Low....
08-08-04, 07:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,340
Posted By fixedgearhead

I'm soon to be 63. Been doing fixed for 15 years...

I'm soon to be 63. Been doing fixed for 15 years almost exclusively. 5 of those exclusively.


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08-07-04, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 889
Posted By fixedgearhead

Some people feel that a wider tire is a more...

Some people feel that a wider tire is a more comfortable tire to ride with little reduction in speed or handling. It obviously depends on the tire in question. I run: 23mm, 25mm, 28mm, and 32mm on...
08-03-04, 11:15 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,049
Posted By fixedgearhead

I'm John, AKA:fixedgearhead Born in Seattle Wn,...

I'm John, AKA:fixedgearhead
Born in Seattle Wn, 63 yrs ago. Retired Carpenter/Cabinetmaker at 50. Decided to ride fixed gear bikes forever shortly thereafter. Moved to Fredericktown Ohio from S.F....
07-04-04, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By fixedgearhead

No. This was a non technology ride. No handlebar...

No. This was a non technology ride. No handlebar computer. No camera. No laptop. No palm pilot. No Nuthin. Just me and the wife and the wind and that was it. Great way to clear your head and get back...
07-04-04, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By fixedgearhead

Been away for awhile on vacation. Didn't have any...

Been away for awhile on vacation. Didn't have any internet connection. Riding every day on the road with my wife and camping out. Great way to clear your head. Now I'm back to the old grind in...
06-09-04, 12:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,505
Posted By fixedgearhead

forum split proposal

I was wondering why the other bike forums have various road bike disciplines like touring, racing, tech and such. Does anybody else think it may be about time to spin off the single speed from the...
06-09-04, 11:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,359
Posted By fixedgearhead

Excuse me but it looks like they have a track cog...

Excuse me but it looks like they have a track cog bolted to that hub. I still question how you "skid" a freewheel single speed hub by back peddling. If they somehow can bolt a freewheel to that hub...
06-09-04, 06:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,359
Posted By fixedgearhead

I can understand the concern about stripping the...

I can understand the concern about stripping the threads from sprinting.
But please explain to me how you would strip the threads from skidding. By it's very nature, s/s hubs use a free wheel and...
06-08-04, 02:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,291
Posted By fixedgearhead

Coming from a high school drop out, it was the...

Coming from a high school drop out, it was the best I could do.


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06-08-04, 01:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,291
Posted By fixedgearhead

That paint job is so yesterdays news! ...

That paint job is so yesterdays news!

fixedgearhead
06-08-04, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By fixedgearhead

I have three sets of Croce D' Aune campy pedals...

I have three sets of Croce D' Aune campy pedals which are like the ones you are looking at except that the cages are not replaceable on the ones that I have. Not that you could get any cages anyway...
06-08-04, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By fixedgearhead

The difference in weight between Campy HF track...

The difference in weight between Campy HF track hubs and Phils HF is significant. I Have Phils on every one of my bikes except one and I think the original posting stressed weight as an issue. I love...
06-08-04, 06:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,555
Posted By fixedgearhead

I built my wife a single speed up out of a 1970's...

I built my wife a single speed up out of a 1970's Raleigh and some Paul Single Speed hubs and she loves it. It has the old style North Road Bars from Nitto which give a more upright seating position...
06-08-04, 06:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By fixedgearhead

Good luck with them. You say you know about the...

Good luck with them. You say you know about the maintenance requirements. Then you should not have any trouble with them. I was only stating the problems that somebody without the understanding of...
06-07-04, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By fixedgearhead

I agree about the strength issue and big guys...

I agree about the strength issue and big guys honking on the hubs, but the KYA issue is real for them. Lets say this guy up in Toronto went ahead and put a set of HF track hubs on and rode them all...
06-07-04, 06:17 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,087
Posted By fixedgearhead

Please save me from the politically correct, born...

Please save me from the politically correct, born again junkies. Jesus is dead and he ain't coming back. Neither is Mohammed. Neither is Charles Darwin. Get over it and move to a space where you can...
06-07-04, 06:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,435
Posted By fixedgearhead

I have a lot of Phil hubs and the only time I...

I have a lot of Phil hubs and the only time I ever had any trouble as on the front fork dropouts of one bike that has a wider slot than the others. The Phil seemed to slide around a little making it...
06-06-04, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By fixedgearhead

Campagnolo has stated that none of their track...

Campagnolo has stated that none of their track hubs are suitable for road use. They even include a disclaimer in the new low flange hubs that they ship now. The older hubs with the high flange are...
06-06-04, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 626
Posted By fixedgearhead

Track ends Please. The eccentric b/b is mainly...

Track ends Please. The eccentric b/b is mainly usefull on tandems to tighten the timing chain. You will be adding unnecessary weight if you do the b/b and not the track ends, and making the bike...
06-06-04, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By fixedgearhead

www.sheldonbrown.com has every Nitto stem made I...

www.sheldonbrown.com has every Nitto stem made I think. He should be able to tell you what you need and set you up.


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06-05-04, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 485
Posted By fixedgearhead

The hub width should be the same no matter what...

The hub width should be the same no matter what spacing you have. On the 126mm spacing it just means that the spacers outboard of the hub proper are bigger than the same hub spaced for 120mm.
I...
06-04-04, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 775
Posted By fixedgearhead

I'm 185 and ride all of the mentioned bikes hard;...

I'm 185 and ride all of the mentioned bikes hard; 40-75 miles per day if it isn't raining. If you build them right they stay right. If you build them wrong, I don't care if they are 48 holes and 4x,...
06-04-04, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 775
Posted By fixedgearhead

4 bikes 32 hole Open pro 3x front and back and...

4 bikes 32 hole Open pro 3x front and back and not problem.
1 bike 32 hole ma3 3x front and back not problem.
1 bike 36 hole Open pro 3x front and back not problem.
1 Tandem 36 hole 3x ma3 ...
06-03-04, 02:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 728
Posted By fixedgearhead

Hope everyone is doing well, strap the feet in...

Hope everyone is doing well, strap the feet in tight, watch the right hook, and well blah blah blah..[/QUOTE]

Just remember not to bend over and pick up the soap when you are in the shower after...
06-03-04, 12:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 924
Posted By fixedgearhead

The only formula I know of is that you think you...

The only formula I know of is that you think you have enough, and then you see........
You understand.


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06-03-04, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 884
Posted By fixedgearhead

If you are going to repaint the frame then deal...

If you are going to repaint the frame then deal with it at that time. Bondo body putty and sand paper. Some dents can be rolled out by a competent mechanic but it depends on the dent. If you are not...
06-02-04, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By fixedgearhead

My money would be on Deebo. That could be my left...

My money would be on Deebo. That could be my left wing liberal bias showing.


fixedgearhead
06-02-04, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 923
Posted By fixedgearhead

I have ridden Diadora Voyager for years now. They...

I have ridden Diadora Voyager for years now. They do have velcro but it lays very close to the shoe and have yet to get in the way. They have a slightly lugged sole which is good for walking and yet...
06-02-04, 06:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By fixedgearhead

The Wrench and Deebo?

Could it be that "The Wrench" and "Deebo' are really one and the same. Or maybe just a melding of extremes. Humm?


fixedgearhead
06-02-04, 06:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,127
Posted By fixedgearhead

Actually you probably haven't seen the road frame...

Actually you probably haven't seen the road frame that I have. It started out life as a Cinelli Super Corsa road frame made out of Neuron frame Tubes. After deciding to convert it to a fixed gear I...
06-01-04, 02:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,825
Posted By fixedgearhead

He who builds the cheapest bike ends up with a...

He who builds the cheapest bike ends up with a cheap bike.
Not necessarily a better bike.
Build what you like.
Buy what you like.
Ride what you like.


fixedgearhead
06-01-04, 06:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,127
Posted By fixedgearhead

I wasn't comparing Cinelli with Nagasawa. I was...

I wasn't comparing Cinelli with Nagasawa. I was comparing Cinelli with Gan-Well and of that comparison I think that the Cinelli is the better value for esthetic as well as construction materials. The...
05-31-04, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 891
Posted By fixedgearhead

I have a stable full of lugged bikes and I can...

I have a stable full of lugged bikes and I can honestly say that the Pista 2000 series track bike is the only Modern Aluminum Track Bike that I would even think of buying. A very good value for the...
05-31-04, 02:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,127
Posted By fixedgearhead

Neon and rather strange looking. Not the classic...

Neon and rather strange looking. Not the classic canary yellow. Some might like it, but I would opt for the Ferrari Red. You can get touch up paint from any model supply or hobby shop by asking for...
05-31-04, 10:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,127
Posted By fixedgearhead

The tire clearance on the Cinelli is limited to...

The tire clearance on the Cinelli is limited to "maybe" 25mm. 23mm would be more apt to fit. Don't knw about the ganwell pro. The Hatta is a nice loose ball headset, but if you want cartridge then...
05-31-04, 06:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,127
Posted By fixedgearhead

The Cinelli is much more of a classic european...

The Cinelli is much more of a classic european track frame with proper flat fork crown/w round fork blades and chrome in abundance. The gan-well has a more modern looking fork crown and no chrome to...
05-30-04, 06:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,127
Posted By fixedgearhead

John at business cycles said they were average...

John at business cycles said they were average quality frames and he sells them so he wasn't trying to steer me in another direction. Not bad, not stunning, just average. Now Nagasawa, there is...
05-30-04, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By fixedgearhead

Moral of the story : Beer after bike upgrades,...

Moral of the story : Beer after bike upgrades, not before or during.

OK, off to figure out how to use these weird clipless pedals so I can go out and ride.[/QUOTE]

Now you can practice your...
05-30-04, 11:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,920
Posted By fixedgearhead

Treasure that place or it will disappear with all...

Treasure that place or it will disappear with all the rest of the great shops because nobody bothered to support them.


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