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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,900
Posted By dlandis

The reality is you will probably end up paying...

The reality is you will probably end up paying $700 for a crashed frame that doesn't fit perfectly. Why not support a local builder and get a custom? You can get a classic track style that fits right...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-08, 09:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,147
Posted By dlandis

Especially for the pricing questions you should...

Especially for the pricing questions you should just call the companies. I think reload only has like 10 employees and isn't that one of the huge benefits of dealing with small, more personable...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,087
Posted By dlandis

Yeah don't forget about the Reload Midpack...

Yeah don't forget about the Reload Midpack (backpacks). Maybe it looks too much like a messenger bag for some people, but it is just a damn nice bag and from a cool company based in Philly....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By dlandis

NYC Century This Morning Anyone?

I did the 75 mile route on my fixed gear bicycle today. There were some good points to it (well organized for example), but my most lasting impression is how poorly almost everyone else there was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-08, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By dlandis

Cool Nagasawa Story

Story about meeting him to get a frame built

http://www.serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43368
Forum: Framebuilders
03-30-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,083
Posted By dlandis

Looks pretty damn sketchy actually. Very...

Looks pretty damn sketchy actually. Very "informercial" type feel to it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-08, 10:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,379
Posted By dlandis

I don't know why you guys give him so much...

I don't know why you guys give him so much respect. I guess he is a product of his environment, and living in the same city as him I can definitely sympathize with some of his frustrations and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-08, 02:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,244
Posted By dlandis

It would depend on how big the radius of the...

It would depend on how big the radius of the roller wheels is. Probably you are fine with that gearing though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-07-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,973
Posted By dlandis

Just because they are "unknown" builders doesn't...

Just because they are "unknown" builders doesn't mean you couldn't try to find information and history about them.

You will be able to at least justify your prices then and also attract more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,488
Posted By dlandis

Has anyone gotten busted for any of these?

Has anyone here ever gotten a ticket/summons/warning for any of these things (not counting critical mass rides)?:

--riding in a marked bike lane the wrong way down a one-way
--no bell (ny law)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-27-07, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By dlandis

Seems like a good deal for a decent quality but...

Seems like a good deal for a decent quality but low-end single speed with road geometry. Given everything else it has like water bottle mounts and rack brazeons i would think it would have fender...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-07, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,009
Posted By dlandis

If I was the type of person to just put a +1...

If I was the type of person to just put a +1 under a quote I suppose now would be the time.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 627
Posted By dlandis

Because it's kind of a sad "how to be a hipster"...

Because it's kind of a sad "how to be a hipster" guide for people who know absolutely nothing about bikes. It also makes asinine statements like "if you want to use a brake, stick with a singlespeed".
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-23-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 809
Posted By dlandis

the version of spoke calc i had didn't have that...

the version of spoke calc i had didn't have that combo but the phil site has all the measurements you need to add another row to the spoke calc. also make sure to get butted spokes with deep v's...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-16-07, 10:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,544
Posted By dlandis

The Minoura's look like they have smaller...

The Minoura's look like they have smaller rollers, which would probably be a good thing for a fixie bike.

I would choose these for myself if they weren't quite so pricey:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-14-07, 07:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,847
Posted By dlandis

from imdb: Errors in geography: The film...

from imdb:


Errors in geography: The film is supposed to take place in San Francisco but many downtown locations were obviously filmed in Los Angeles, specifically on Broadway and Spring...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-13-07, 09:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,847
Posted By dlandis

Yeah the "sitting on the outside of the...

Yeah the "sitting on the outside of the headtube-no handed wheelie" is the sick sh1t. The first guy that does it has an awesome mustache too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By dlandis

what are the best rollers to get. i've been...

what are the best rollers to get. i've been planning on getting some.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,703
Posted By dlandis

get renter's insurance

get renter's insurance
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-07, 01:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,953
Posted By dlandis

post some pics of your girlfriend so we know how...

post some pics of your girlfriend so we know how credible this judgment is.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-07, 10:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,076
Posted By dlandis

"watch and learn" Learn what? Edison wasn't...

"watch and learn"
Learn what? Edison wasn't that good.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-07, 01:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,306
Posted By dlandis

it is pointless to speculate without knowing the...

it is pointless to speculate without knowing the condition and its history, age, etc. somewhere in the range of $100 to $800 probably.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,176
Posted By dlandis

where's the sizing info? my main suggestion would...

where's the sizing info? my main suggestion would be spending extra time to be EXTRA sure about crank length, bar width, stem width, post length, etc. that's like the best part of starting from...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-07, 01:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,834
Posted By dlandis

damn it didn't include my image, nevertheless it...

damn it didn't include my image, nevertheless it had the word fail embedded in it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-07, 01:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,834
Posted By dlandis

http://bp3.blogger.com/_TVfEjAyW4Fk/RzumkgusGnI/AA...

http://bp3.blogger.com/_TVfEjAyW4Fk/RzumkgusGnI/AAAAAAAAENc/ydhUTM2OMHQ/s1600-h/4.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-07, 01:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,119
Posted By dlandis

Just had the image of you limping up and dragging...

Just had the image of you limping up and dragging your trashed bike to meet the cute girl... "Hey, sorry I'm late..."

Not sure but maybe you will be considered at fault anyway for not having...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-07, 03:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By dlandis

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¿¿ʞɔnɟ ǝɥʇ ʇɐɥʍ
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-07, 09:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,030
Posted By dlandis

I live a couple blocks from them actually but...

I live a couple blocks from them actually but would not recommend them -- for minor stuff probably fine but their branded frames are pretty mediocre to low quality stuff I believe.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-07, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
Posted By dlandis

Another example of a fairly interesting geometry...

Another example of a fairly interesting geometry is the soma rush: 75* headtube, 38 mm rake ~= 51mm trail!! i think the "stability" loss is made up for with a fairly long wheelbase of 982mm (for size...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,474
Posted By dlandis

macbeth are the best. i've had one pair for a...

macbeth are the best. i've had one pair for a over a year now so i don't think they fall apart fast and they fit in a toe clip perfectly.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 519
Posted By dlandis

G’silviO Frames Anyone?

Anyone have one of these? The website (http://www.gsilvio.com/) is incredibly weak but i saw one a while ago and it was sweet. Not sure if he is even still based in brooklyn.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-07, 01:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By dlandis

Formula does make a 28H AFAIR and soma doesn't...

Formula does make a 28H AFAIR and soma doesn't make hubs at all.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-07, 11:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,968
Posted By dlandis

If you worked in NYC for example, near a parking...

If you worked in NYC for example, near a parking lot with an attendant, you may be able to pay a small price and lock it in there during the day -- obviously much more secure than on the sidewalk...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-07, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 425
Posted By dlandis

Steerer Column 4mm too Short (threadless)

I was thinking of getting a larger version of the same frame I currently have and reusing the fork. The headtube would be 20mm longer (170 to 190). Since I have about 16mm extra length now on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,518
Posted By dlandis

Does crotch refer to the bottom of the balls or...

Does crotch refer to the bottom of the balls or the "perineum"?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-07, 07:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,503
Posted By dlandis

You wouldn't have gotten a ticket, you would have...

You wouldn't have gotten a ticket, you would have gotten a summons to court for riding on the sidewalk.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-31-07, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By dlandis

check in framebuilders forum if you haven't...

check in framebuilders forum if you haven't already
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-07, 06:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,672
Posted By dlandis

I guess I was somewhat sympathetic until I read...

I guess I was somewhat sympathetic until I read you only like "normal" people...What the hell does that mean?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,705
Posted By dlandis

I haven't done this, but I would guess the spoke...

I haven't done this, but I would guess the spoke tension wouldn't end up high enough.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,022
Posted By dlandis

Doubtful they are MKS since they don't have MKS...

Doubtful they are MKS since they don't have MKS stamped on them in multiple places and they are Phillips screws instead of the hex type.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,705
Posted By dlandis

I'd go for trying to build them. It is not...

I'd go for trying to build them. It is not difficult if you are willing to spend time researching. You can worry about tires/tubes last, first research what type of hubs and rims you want.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,041
Posted By dlandis

Even the normal hex bolt would do that though, so...

Even the normal hex bolt would do that though, so the tube seems a bit pointless to me. I'd be surprised if a tube has ever in history succeeded in deterring a thief actually.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-07, 08:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,071
Posted By dlandis

Depending on the frame size, especially if it is...

Depending on the frame size, especially if it is 59+, that is not true.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By dlandis

mildly interesting i suppose but i guess i don't...

mildly interesting i suppose but i guess i don't really get it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-07, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,420
Posted By dlandis

I have heard it is not very effective.

I have heard it is not very effective.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-01-07, 06:48 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,692
Posted By dlandis

Now that I think about it, they are one of the...

Now that I think about it, they are one of the only parts I have never heard anyone have any real criticism for. So probably it is obvious even to people who don't want to research their upgrade that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-07, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 558,568
Posted By dlandis

Have: Soma Rush Black 59 cm -- lightly used ...

Have:
Soma Rush Black 59 cm -- lightly used

Want:
Soma Rush 60/61cm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,455
Posted By dlandis

doesn't qualify

doesn't qualify
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-07, 07:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
Posted By dlandis

It's definitely not a great gearing for everyday...

It's definitely not a great gearing for everyday usage but I have a lot of fun on a couple long flat rides I go on riding a 44/14 (84.9).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-07, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,122
Posted By dlandis

soma rush is my vote in that price range.

soma rush is my vote in that price range.
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