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Forum: Living Car Free
10-05-08, 08:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,304
Posted By Nick99

That is how I feel. I use my bike a lot and...

That is how I feel.

I use my bike a lot and get a lot of crap for it. But most people have come to accept that I am a "crazy bike guy" around here. A few people thought I was either on DUI...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,381
Posted By Nick99

My 07 fits 28s but not any bigger, so if they are...

My 07 fits 28s but not any bigger, so if they are similar maybe?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-08, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,223
Posted By Nick99

Are you riding a conversion? For the chain,...

Are you riding a conversion?

For the chain, you need a chain tool and pliers if you get a chain with a master link.
I like the SRAM PC-1. They are like $10-12 and use an easy to install master...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 05:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,752
Posted By Nick99

I will call peter white cycles tomorrow. ...

I will call peter white cycles tomorrow.

Anyone know if either the EAI, Milwaukee, or Surly would give me the same chainline as the Dura-Ace?
I am certainly no mechanic and want to make sure I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 05:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,752
Posted By Nick99

Bens is out of stock. Harris is out of stock. ...

Bens is out of stock.
Harris is out of stock.
A few others too (in that particular size).

The LBs can get Surly or Rockworks (sp ?) in that size.
I have heard of Surly but not rockworks.

I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 04:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Posted By Nick99

I have run 48 x 18 and 48 x 15. Soon I will be...

I have run 48 x 18 and 48 x 15. Soon I will be running 48 x 17.
* The 15 t was way to high for some of the hills. It can be done, but my knees hurt and I lose a lot of speed.
* The 18 t was great...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 04:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,752
Posted By Nick99

EAI Cogs OUt of Stock

Does anyone know of a store online I can order EAI cogs?
I have checked 3 or 4 places and everyone is out of stock with no estimate on when they will get more.
This shortage seems to apply to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,500
Posted By Nick99

Thanks for the link. I responded. I used to...

Thanks for the link.
I responded. I used to shop at Autozone for my car stuff, but after that commercial no more.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,500
Posted By Nick99

Here is a link to that abomination ...

Here is a link to that abomination

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zm4lwCxyjY

don't tell the living car free forum, lol
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,833
Posted By Nick99

They almost do ...

They almost do
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=25174&subcategory_ID=3040
It is a 44 x 16 freewheel ss.
I was thinking of throwing some cheap...
Forum: Rides and Races
03-14-08, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 400
Posted By Nick99

Im hoping to be there.

Im hoping to be there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-08, 01:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,072
Posted By Nick99

to the OP I see fender mounts on the seat...

to the OP

I see fender mounts on the seat stay in one pic.

Are there the other mounts for a rear rack by the dropouts?
Fender mount hole for the rear near the bottm bracket?
Any front fender...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,488
Posted By Nick99

Well I got a call back. I guess basically the...

Well I got a call back. I guess basically the kid thought bikes didn't belong on the road and now he knows. He also tried to say I came off of the sidewalk, which I didn't, but hopefully he at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-08, 03:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,488
Posted By Nick99

After the report is over i am definitely going to...

After the report is over i am definitely going to write a nice letter to the police department here. It would be good for them to hear that not only is the officer good but that a citizen...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-08, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,488
Posted By Nick99

no problem, I do hate tailgaters btw, especially...

no problem, I do hate tailgaters btw, especially on a bike it is really dangerous.

He said I should be hearing from him in 2-3 days or so. I am mostly glad I didn't get hit and hopeful maybe the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-06-08, 10:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,488
Posted By Nick99

Cool Bike Cop

I just had a wonderful experience with the local police and thought I would share the positive experience.
Basically the cop was a bike cop as well and knew the laws and is even providing me with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By Nick99

I go on a jogging/bike path around here that is...

I go on a jogging/bike path around here that is light gravel. All I use is 700 x 28 slicks. I just have to watch it on the descents, both because of the tires and being fixed gear.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-21-08, 02:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,631
Posted By Nick99

Shamrocks in Bel Air, MD They let me bring...

Shamrocks in Bel Air, MD

They let me bring my bike inside (I am a regular) and let me and my friends hang out there.
They also have live music and an open mic night. One of the few places where...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-19-08, 03:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 888
Posted By Nick99

I like

They used a section of Bel Air I ride in all the time. They were describing what to do when you can't turn left in a multi-lane road. EXACTLY what happens there all the time.

Glad to see...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-08, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,594
Posted By Nick99

I have a Seal Line small messenger bag. It is a...

I have a Seal Line small messenger bag. It is a little pricey but small and water proof. I am 5-8 and use it to carry small amounts of stuff, especially in rain.

I have their backpack too and...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-20-08, 04:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,891
Posted By Nick99

I wish I could get a job close to school, but the...

I wish I could get a job close to school, but the problem is I am "indentured" in a way at my job. They are paying for school which also means that I have to work there for a certain period of time...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,958
Posted By Nick99

I have a chain whip. I am guessing that I need...

I have a chain whip. I am guessing that I need top use that with the lockring tool?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,958
Posted By Nick99

I have a follow up question: I have the Park...

I have a follow up question:

I have the Park HCW-5 (i think thats the number)
and I can't get my lock ring off, I can only chip off a piece of it accidentally.

What am I doing wrong?
Also how...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-15-08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,891
Posted By Nick99

I think right now I can't do that. School is 2-3...

I think right now I can't do that. School is 2-3 days a week for the next couple years. That is also with me going right from work to night classes with barely enough time to make it there going 75...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-14-08, 09:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,891
Posted By Nick99

Thanks again all for the advice. I think it...

Thanks again all for the advice.

I think it may be good to keep the car for now. I hope in the future to not even have a car, but that is contingent on finishing school and my indentured...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-11-08, 01:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,891
Posted By Nick99

Unfortunately there are no car sharing things...

Unfortunately there are no car sharing things around here. There is only 1 bus that holds maybe 20 people and it stops a few miles from where I live twice in the morning and twice at night during...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-10-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,891
Posted By Nick99

Well i am going to a dealer tonight to see how...

Well i am going to a dealer tonight to see how bad a depreciation hit I will take.
The thing is I love my current car (Subaru) because i can take it out in all weather conditions to trails I...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-10-08, 02:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,891
Posted By Nick99

Downgrade car for car light financial dilemma

I am trying to live car light. I mainly drive to school twice a week, which is 30-40 miles away with no real safe routes there.

My dilemma is this: Before I was even aware you could live car...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,215
Posted By Nick99

chain

I just replaced my chain, here is what I did.

I took the old chain and wheels off. I cleaned up the frame, both cogs, and wheels.
Once everything was clean i inspected each part carefully, the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-07, 04:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,293
Posted By Nick99

2 ss, 2 geared ss - fixed and a bmx geared...

2 ss, 2 geared

ss - fixed and a bmx
geared - road and mtn
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-03-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,088
Posted By Nick99

07

I have an 07 Madison and I love it.

Its solid and reliable. Only thing I have to fix so far is a dirty chain from riding in muddy rainy conditions.
I replaced the pedals with eggbeaters and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-07, 10:43 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,827
Posted By Nick99

I did my first skid by accident, after that i had...

I did my first skid by accident, after that i had the confidence to try more, although i don't skid very far, just enough to slow me down a bit. I do tend to hurt my leg though since I rely on leg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-07, 10:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 910
Posted By Nick99

There won't be any required drinking/etc though...

There won't be any required drinking/etc though right? From what I have seen on youtube videos that seems to be pretty common. I am not down with all that, lol.

I just want some time on my bike....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-27-07, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 910
Posted By Nick99

Thanks for the parking suggestions, I guess I...

Thanks for the parking suggestions, I guess I should be able to find something.

Whats this about?:


noob alert, but this is my first alleycat race. I don't want to be in for too many...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-26-07, 10:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 910
Posted By Nick99

Man I want to go. Anyone know if I can park...

Man I want to go.

Anyone know if I can park my car somewhere around there? I will be driving from 45 minutes north of baltimore (Bel Air). (Id bike there but Id be dead by the time I got there)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,564
Posted By Nick99

sidi

My road shoes are Shimano r075 (? cant remember exactly) in 43.
But my Sidi Dominator 5s i got in 42.5.
I tried 43 and 42 and got to a 42.5 after some exchanges.
I also tried with some different...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-07, 11:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,892
Posted By Nick99

700 x 28

I was able to fit some performance brand 700 x 28 on the Schwinn.
So far so good, no rubbing.

Nick99
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-26-07, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,529
Posted By Nick99

im a md person

Hey all, just saw this thread.

I am a md person.
Bel Air to be specific.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-07, 09:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,299
Posted By Nick99

I got mine during a sale for $425 and then got...

I got mine during a sale for $425 and then got 10% back in store credit with my pb membership thing.
So that is $42.50 back for stuff I was gonna buy anyway.
$382.50 was essentially my price if you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-07, 06:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,299
Posted By Nick99

Performance had them online for a while.

Performance had them online for a while.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-07, 09:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,299
Posted By Nick99

I have an 07 Madison and love it. I am new to...

I have an 07 Madison and love it. I am new to the fg side and generally to biking so ...

But no problems so far, it is holding up great with plenty of miles on it.
I do want to replace the stock...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-07, 09:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,606
Posted By Nick99

I try to coast after a long hard acceleration. I...

I try to coast after a long hard acceleration. I quickly get reminded by the bike what I need to do.

Also trying to reach for a water bottle gets me. I am running some tri cages on my seat post...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,343
Posted By Nick99

I think my bike came (07 Schwinn Madison) with 48...

I think my bike came (07 Schwinn Madison) with 48 x 18.
Seems to work pretty good for hills and straights.

I do seem to hit a speed limit though on some downhills. I haven't exceeded 33 mph yet...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-07, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 954
Posted By Nick99

I have 2 seal line bags - the urban backpack in...

I have 2 seal line bags - the urban backpack in large (i think, its friggin huge) and the messenger bag in small.

The back pack is awesome and both have made it through torrential downpours with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-07, 10:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 932
Posted By Nick99

Is that only for Surly bikes? I am wondering...

Is that only for Surly bikes?
I am wondering what would work on my 07 Schwinn Madison.
It is difficult sometimes for me to tension the chain n the horizontal dropouts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-07, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,323
Posted By Nick99

So are you saying the next the metro or the...

So are you saying the next the metro or the kremlin size would be good for that kind of load?
I carry around a similar amount of stuff and have been using a Seal Line large Urban backpack with some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-07, 03:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,892
Posted By Nick99

I think that the next time I bring it for service...

I think that the next time I bring it for service I will see if I can borrow a wheel with 700 x 28 to test fit it.
I might also see about getting a bmx style tensioner while I am at it.

Of course...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-07, 10:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,892
Posted By Nick99

Schwinn Madison Owners or Gurus - Wider Tires???

To anyone who owns a Schwinn Madison (2007) or would know:

What size tires can I fit on a small size frame?
It has 700 x 23
Can I do 700 x28?
700 x 30?
700 x 35?

One person at my LBS was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-01-07, 01:05 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,807
Posted By Nick99

I think you shouldn't touch cars. I try to...

I think you shouldn't touch cars.

I try to live car free, but I have to have a car for getting to school, etc.
I recently bought a new car and would be super pissed if someone was skiching or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-07, 08:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,463
Posted By Nick99

Well I did 20 miles for fun and familiarity last...

Well I did 20 miles for fun and familiarity last night and 10 miles to work this morning.
It runs great, no problems with riding in traffic and commuting.
The brakes definitely help out even though...
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