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Forum: For Sale
03-30-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 769
Posted By drainyoo

Extralite Road OC 100mm

Selling my Extralite Road stem that’s in mint condition. Very little mileage on it and weighs 84g.

Asking $180 shipped.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-12, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,843
Posted By drainyoo

Thanks for the help folks.

Thanks for the help folks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-12, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,843
Posted By drainyoo

25.4 bar in 26.0 stem

My Nitto Olympiade are 25.4 and my Shimano Dura Ace stem is 26.0. I bought shims for it but the stem seems to tighten to the bars just fine without them. I tried getting the shims in but it was a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,776
Posted By drainyoo

Thanks for the link. That helps a bunch.

Thanks for the link. That helps a bunch.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-12, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,776
Posted By drainyoo

Shimano 7600 Crank Torque

Im installing a Shimano DA 7600 track crankset and was wondering if the crank arm bolts needed to be torqued down to a specific amount or if I just make it as tight as I can. I did some searching and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-12, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By drainyoo

Thanks for the help. The threads were damaged so...

Thanks for the help. The threads were damaged so I took it to my LBS and they tapped it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By drainyoo

Problem installing BB cup

I'm having trouble screwing in the non-driver side cup. I get it in about 1/4 of an inch and then it gets stuck. The threading matching and I'm turning the cup clockwise. The threads don't seem to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-12, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By drainyoo

Thanks folks. Really appreciate all the help.

Thanks folks. Really appreciate all the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-12, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By drainyoo

Excellent. Thanks.

Excellent. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-12, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By drainyoo

Installing Shimano 7610 BB

I'm trying to figure out the right tool to install the cups for a Shimano 7610 bottom bracket. This is the version with the square taper spindle. Could someone point me to the right tool? Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-12, 10:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,369
Posted By drainyoo

But I can use a symmetrical BB, right? Also, for...

But I can use a symmetrical BB, right? Also, for the chainring do I just get a road one that fits the arms, or does it need to be specifically a track chainring?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-12, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,369
Posted By drainyoo

Would love to know how to works out for you. I...

Would love to know how to works out for you. I want to stick with the older style crank arms, but it might be easier to just do the newer track cranks so I don't need to worry about spacing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-12, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,369
Posted By drainyoo

Yes that's the model, the 7400. Which BB did you...

Yes that's the model, the 7400. Which BB did you end up going with?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,369
Posted By drainyoo

It does, kind of. Have a look at this image...

It does, kind of. Have a look at this image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/studiobrisant/5043345407/sizes/l/in/photostream/), this is basically the crankset I'm after. It doesn't seem like the outer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-12, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,369
Posted By drainyoo

Shimano 7400 Crankarms

Is there a way to use the Shimano Dura Ace 7400 squarish crank arms as a single speed crankset? There seems to be a track crank around that time that has more of a smooth, rounded design, but I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By drainyoo

I don't have the parts yet, trying to plan it...

I don't have the parts yet, trying to plan it out. I guess I will have to just take a chance on parts. But in theory it should all line up, right?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-12, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By drainyoo

That is an option that I'm consider, but I wanted...

That is an option that I'm consider, but I wanted to see if there were any single speed specific frames out there. Don't get so bent out of shape.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-12, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By drainyoo

I love NJS frames, but I need brakes. I could do...

I love NJS frames, but I need brakes. I could do with Keiren brakes, but not sure about that. Thanks for the link though, it's a keeper.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-12, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By drainyoo

Another great recco that I wasn't aware of....

Another great recco that I wasn't aware of. Thanks to those who have been helpful in this thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-12, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By drainyoo

SS Conversion Chainline

This might be a very dumb question, but I'd rather be sure before I start my build so that I know I have the proper tools. I did some searching and couldn't find a definitive answer.

I'm build up...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-12, 06:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By drainyoo

And that was my original question, the entire...

And that was my original question, the entire point of this thread. Almost all of the frames you listed are threadless, so you still haven't shown that I'm wrong. I've done days of searching locally...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-12, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By drainyoo

Two reasons: I personally did them easier to...

Two reasons: I personally did them easier to adjust and replace and aesthetically they look better, especially on a classic style frame like that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By drainyoo

Sorry folks, yes it's the Cinelli Gazzetta and is...

Sorry folks, yes it's the Cinelli Gazzetta and is 1 1/8". So I would need a 1 1/8 threaded headset and fork? Why would the LBS say its not possible?

http://www.cinelli-usa.com/framesets/gazzetta
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-12, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By drainyoo

Threaded fork on a Gazzetta

Is it possible to install a threaded fork on a Gazzetta? My LBS told me that the frame isn't compatible and I'm not sure what that means. If I replace the headset with a threaded one and get the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-12, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By drainyoo

Correct me then. Show me the track frames that...

Correct me then. Show me the track frames that haven't been mentioned in this thread that come with a drilled rear bridge. That's really my original post. Why don't you just post the frames instead...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-12, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By drainyoo

Excellent! I didn't know about that one. Thanks.

Excellent! I didn't know about that one. Thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-12, 11:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By drainyoo

Yeah it's an option, but I want to see if there...

Yeah it's an option, but I want to see if there are any other frames that I don't know about.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-12, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By drainyoo

Most track/SMS frames are only drilled for a...

Most track/SMS frames are only drilled for a front brake, not rear. I'm looking for one with drilled for both and a threaded fork.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-12, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By drainyoo

I've been searching and looking around for the...

I've been searching and looking around for the last few days, that's why I posted here. I've found a bunch of ss frames, but only the two with a threaded fork. Almost all frames these days are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-12, 07:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By drainyoo

SS Frameset

I've been looking for a single speed frameset that is drilled for front and rear brakes and has a threaded fork. Other than the Soma Rush and Kilo are there any other options?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,125
Posted By drainyoo

Thanks folks. I appreciate all the help. I would...

Thanks folks. I appreciate all the help. I would assume that the Shimano axles are good quality, so is there a certain replacement axles that would be of similar quality?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,125
Posted By drainyoo

Shimano Track Hub on 128mm spacing

I'm looking to convert an 80s frame with a 128mm rear spacing to a single speed and I want to use Shimano Track hubs. I can fill the gaps with spacers, but I want to know if the axle is long enough...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-09, 07:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,331
Posted By drainyoo

You need to relax man. Everyone is just trying to...

You need to relax man. Everyone is just trying to help you out here. The cable is backwards. Fix it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-09, 07:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,797
Posted By drainyoo

That's the reason why I have the lever on the...

That's the reason why I have the lever on the right.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,368
Posted By drainyoo

It would be great to put a list together of all...

It would be great to put a list together of all the companies and their bike models that are still made in the original country.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-09, 12:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,666
Posted By drainyoo

Thanks. The fork is a Cinelli Supercorsa road...

Thanks. The fork is a Cinelli Supercorsa road fork.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-09, 09:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,666
Posted By drainyoo

You need to replace the fork and the headset. It...

You need to replace the fork and the headset. It needs to be threaded. I say do it! Quill stems look so much better. I did it to my Bianchi and love it!
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,200
Posted By drainyoo

Not a GTB but close. This is a sexy Pulse! ...

Not a GTB but close. This is a sexy Pulse!

http://velospace.org/files/gt_pulse_54_01.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Posted By drainyoo

I've been riding clips for a few weeks now and I...

I've been riding clips for a few weeks now and I love them. They're pretty easy to get use to. I'd say first try loosening your straps. They look really tight. I also don't see the tab at the back of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,364
Posted By drainyoo

I built my first fixed gear and build all of my...

I built my first fixed gear and build all of my bikes now. I'd recommend doing it, it's fun, satisfying and you have a greater love for the bike you're riding. Building up a fixed gear is very very...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-09, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By drainyoo

Thanks dude. I installed the Campy cranks and...

Thanks dude. I installed the Campy cranks and they're great. Ill post pics soon. I'm running 47/15 but I just found a 16t campy cog.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-09, 07:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By drainyoo

The Soma is a track fork with a 38mm rake. Road...

The Soma is a track fork with a 38mm rake. Road forks usually have a rake of 43mm or above. The more rake, the faster you can turn the bike but the less stable it is. That's why track forks have less...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By drainyoo

Not from riding. I did pinch the tubes a few...

Not from riding. I did pinch the tubes a few times during installation because I have older style rims and it's a lot harder to get the tire on.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By drainyoo

I love the Veloflex. I've had them since last...

I love the Veloflex. I've had them since last summer and they still have good tread on them. When they wear out I'm definitely buying them again. They look and ride great.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By drainyoo

I've seen Pistas with carbon forks. I don't think...

I've seen Pistas with carbon forks. I don't think there's a problem.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-09, 08:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By drainyoo

Thanks. No I have a Campy crank. Nothing is stock...

Thanks. No I have a Campy crank. Nothing is stock on the bike, I bought the frameset and built it up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By drainyoo

They're not so hard to find. Soma makes a lugged...

They're not so hard to find. Soma makes a lugged 1" threaded track fork.

http://store.somafab.com/lutrfo.html

Someone also makes a carbon 1" fork somewhere.

Or you can just do what I did and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,149
Posted By drainyoo

Thanks for the info folks. It would be awesome to...

Thanks for the info folks. It would be awesome to get a custom build Nagasawa. I'm planning on a new build soon and I want to use a nice Japanese frame. If I can't find a good used Samson or Nagasawa...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-09, 08:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,438
Posted By drainyoo

Wondering if there are any compact computers that...

Wondering if there are any compact computers that are basically watches instead of having it mounted to the stem. I'm considering a computer but not sure I want something so bulky on my bars.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,017
Posted By drainyoo

Like many have already stated, you need a...

Like many have already stated, you need a machined Deep V. In terms of brakes, I have a Campy Record front brake, it stops on a dime, it's light and looks damn sexy. I found only the front brake on...
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