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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-20-09, 12:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,447
Posted By Raffi

So has anyone attempted the surgery?

So has anyone attempted the surgery?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,414
Posted By Raffi

Does anyone have a good alternative to rain gear,...

Does anyone have a good alternative to rain gear, I always end up just as wet inside from sweating in plastic or goretex. I have be just using a lite rain coat and lycra pants, which keep me good...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-09, 11:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,414
Posted By Raffi

careful, Rain-x will ruin your glasses if the is...

careful, Rain-x will ruin your glasses if the is a anti scratch or glare coating on them.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-15-09, 09:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,447
Posted By Raffi

Thanks everyone for the great advice. So after...

Thanks everyone for the great advice. So after messing with it a bunch, I found out moving it as far forward as possible and and completely flat, it's much comfier. I slide a bit without the upward...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-15-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,447
Posted By Raffi

brooks surgery

I'm thinking about doing this surgery myself with a sharp blade. Does the lacing help anything too? Does it run underneath to the other side?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-09, 03:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,414
Posted By Raffi

Some people live by their philosophies, therefor...

Some people live by their philosophies, therefor need to share them to answer the question.

has anyone ever seen a positive remark of any sort by PedallingATX?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,414
Posted By Raffi

I currently commute every day, despite the...

I currently commute every day, despite the weather, about 30 miles a day. I love riding in good rain storm. I wish I had a better solution for rain gear. I always get to work just as wet inside...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-11-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,447
Posted By Raffi

I Too could really use some advice here. I love...

I Too could really use some advice here. I love everything the brooks stands for, and how it looks. But my b-17 hurts like hell! I've got about 1500- 2000 miles on it now. The sit bone spots broke...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-09, 01:23 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 492,754
Posted By Raffi

JensonUSA did a price match for me of $648 when I...

JensonUSA did a price match for me of $648 when I showed them this link http://www.o2gearshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=5527{3}4162{1}4163&cPath=1
That's probably the only deal out...
Forum: Commuting
07-04-09, 06:30 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 35,290
Posted By Raffi

CigTech_________3864.3 consularrider_____3277 ...

CigTech_________3864.3
consularrider_____3277
Skyler_WA_______3069
iforgotmename____2987
Jeff_____________2623
woodway________2476
Swifty__________2371
daxr___________ 2335...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 492,754
Posted By Raffi

I ordered my first fixie last night! A...

I ordered my first fixie last night! A creamroller, I can't take the suspense! I thought you guys here would understand, it seems like the regular world can't understand why I want a one gear bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-09, 03:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,792
Posted By Raffi

Read this.... Depending on the bike, he...

Read this....
Depending on the bike, he recommends two of the best lubes imo!http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/lube.asp
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-09, 10:36 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,463
Posted By Raffi

No need for insults... I was searching for...

No need for insults...
I was searching for something else and ran across it. Why bring it back? Old article, fresh subject. There are cities fighting right now for the right to ride fixed gear.......
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,463
Posted By Raffi

I'm not even a fixie rider (yet), but riding the...

I'm not even a fixie rider (yet), but riding the article makes me so angry. I hate when someone writes what they don't know about as "fact" This accident is not related to him riding a fixie!!

...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 35,290
Posted By Raffi

Skyler_WA_______2609 iforgotmename____2324 ...

Skyler_WA_______2609
iforgotmename____2324
consularrider_____2321
CigTech_________2318.6
H23Nutcase______2292.7
scoatw__________2263
BillB_____________2251.4
Jeff_____________2215
Razor From...
Forum: Touring Bikes and Gear Marketplace
06-01-09, 06:36 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 76,530
Posted By Raffi

I'm looking to trade my black 2008 Trek 520...

I'm looking to trade my black 2008 Trek 520 frame, fork, and what ever other parts that make the trade easier for a surly cross check, or Surly steamroller.
Any interested?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,783
Posted By Raffi

I was just wondering if you need a wider rim for...

I was just wondering if you need a wider rim for those big apples?
Forum: Commuting
05-30-09, 12:13 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 35,290
Posted By Raffi

consularrider_____2321 CigTech_________2318.6 ...

consularrider_____2321
CigTech_________2318.6
H23Nutcase______2292.7
scoatw__________2263
BillB_____________2251.4
iforgotmename____2219
Jeff_____________2215
Razor From Kc___ 2040.6...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-18-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By Raffi

http://groups.google.com/group/surly-pugsley/brows...

http://groups.google.com/group/surly-pugsley/browse_thread/thread/3f6c524877ee3b95

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=5709162&posted=1#post5709162

two other places I tries the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,783
Posted By Raffi

Good points. Are there any other important...

Good points. Are there any other important geometry differences?
I don't know much about this. It seems others that talk about it also know very little. I know that my trek 520 is a 58cm frame...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-09, 01:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,783
Posted By Raffi

Nice ride Dober. So you think it's the way to go?...

Nice ride Dober. So you think it's the way to go? do you only ride fixed? are you missing the agile handling?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-15-09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By Raffi

Will Pugsley replace a mountain bike?

So I was getting geared up to buy a Karate Monkey, but this beast keeps catching my eye. I WANT IT! But, I don't know if I can use it here well. I hardly get snow, hardly any sand to speak of. The ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-09, 05:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,783
Posted By Raffi

this is great to know, thanks guys!

this is great to know, thanks guys!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

I've yet to find them. I went with the trek 520...

I've yet to find them. I went with the trek 520 because stole a deal for $800 complete with quite good components. It's lighter than the long haul trucker, but I couldn't get the 35mm tires with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,783
Posted By Raffi

SO exactly how different is the geometry? I...

SO exactly how different is the geometry? I really want a fixed gear. I have a do anything trek 520, and need a fun bike. I kind of like the idea of the possibility of even fatter tires and fenders,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 07:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

And what if you had the trek for commuting, long...

And what if you had the trek for commuting, long distance, and family outings. I really don't need a do anything, but a toy. Nevertheless, I am gravitating towards the KM for versatility. I can't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 04:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

OK guys, I think it's safe to say the 59cm size...

OK guys, I think it's safe to say the 59cm size is too big for me so here's the link:
http://greatadventuresports.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=10765
$535 plus shipping!!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 02:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

I'll post that as soon as I either buy it or...

I'll post that as soon as I either buy it or decide on the KM:D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-09, 02:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

And you would go for the instant gratification...

And you would go for the instant gratification and wait till winter sometime to start building up the KM?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-09, 02:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

So I'm only taking the stack of reviews word for...

So I'm only taking the stack of reviews word for it, but I'm stuck on Surly for both bikes. I might be able to get a bit of a better deal, but not really, and it seems that everyone that has any of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

Unfortunately the frame set is $465 there. I...

Unfortunately the frame set is $465 there. I found it for $420 ($130 less than the complete steamroller) I was thinking I could use a wheelset I have and try to build the KM for $700, doable? Do you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

The IRO seems to come with IRO parts, it's $669...

The IRO seems to come with IRO parts, it's $669 (Steamroller $550 shipped), I don't care for the looks of the KHS. I read a lot of reviews for the cheaper bikes, like the kilo, and most had to bring...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

i've thought of that, but I have almost...

i've thought of that, but I have almost everything the CC has in the trek (except maybe tire clearance), and I would think the geometry in the SR would be a lot more fun (what I'm missing in the trek)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

wow!

So you have two, Nice! (or is the 2nd a KM?)
If I had the cash I'd definitely get a KM and a SR, and I'll probably have both in the coarse of the next couple years.
Like I said all the off-road...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

I know how hard it is to help me here. They are...

I know how hard it is to help me here. They are simply two different beasts. The point is, I have everything I truly need in the trek, now it's time for toys. One for the woods, roll over...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,588
Posted By Raffi

I run my dinottes (200, tail , and amber) on...

I run my dinottes (200, tail , and amber) on blinking mode. Now that picture of the bike headlight isn't moving. I see people in germany who eave their dynamo running, very low watt, and I see them...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-09, 07:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,883
Posted By Raffi

Advice? Surly Steamroller or Karate Monkey?

I know their bananas and apples to compare, but it's what I've been spending hours doing online. I'm new to fixed gear, but I think I'll love it. I commute 200-250 Km per week with my customized...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,588
Posted By Raffi

And don't forget the glow in the dark and day...

And don't forget the glow in the dark and day safety vest, you can see that from ALL angles from mile away it seems. beside it helps with the geek factor :geek:
Forum: Commuting
05-08-09, 02:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,588
Posted By Raffi

+1 and +1

+1 and +1
Forum: Commuting
05-08-09, 02:43 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,297
Posted By Raffi

:cheers: I got one down the throat and one up the...

:cheers: I got one down the throat and one up the nose yesterday. I was was a 3 pack a day smoker all fancied out on a tour bike for everyone I past after that. Thank god it was the last quarter...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-09, 10:25 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,037
Posted By Raffi

Well, I spent a LOT of money on the bike, and am...

Well, I spent a LOT of money on the bike, and am really debating on the second. But not thinking about wear and tear (my car needs a repair but I hardly drive now so I haven't fixed it in months)...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-09, 12:24 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,297
Posted By Raffi

Hitting cars

I've always considered kicking, them but I like the idea of just hitting them with your hand. What do you guys here do with the people approaching you on a narrow road doing fifty and make you dump...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 696
Views: 35,290
Posted By Raffi

CigTech_________2318.6 H23Nutcase______2292.7 ...

CigTech_________2318.6
H23Nutcase______2292.7
K'Tesh__________1846.0
Jeff____________1711
Razor From Kc___ 1696
Swifty__________1624
Scoatw_________1522
daxr___________ 1501
Bill...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-09, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,235
Posted By Raffi

Sorry, 30 round trip

sorry, 30 round trip :o
Forum: Commuting
05-05-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,235
Posted By Raffi

You're good-almost Ladenburg

I'm currently commuting from Nuenheim to viernheim, over Ladenburg (the photo is almost neubotsheim/Ladenberg) and Heddesheim...something like 30 miles, nice and flat. It's my longest bicycle...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,235
Posted By Raffi

My commute

I gotta pic on my way home from work, I forget sometimes to look at how nice my commute really is.
I got rid of the cyclocross tires and got the slicks with fenders back on!
Forum: Commuting
04-23-09, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,235
Posted By Raffi

Nice

This is a great ride, I'm very impressed. Do you sell the bags? I'd love to know more anout them, they look great!
Forum: Commuting
04-17-09, 01:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,671
Posted By Raffi

lights for street bikes

It's law for all city bikes "Sport bikes" (road and mountain bikes) don't even have reflectors.
Forum: Commuting
04-17-09, 01:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,671
Posted By Raffi

netherlands

I've also heard OFTEN employers pay you mileage if you bike to work, have places to lock up under roof, have showers, and give you money to buy a bike!! I know it's true, but the frequency would be...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-09, 01:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,671
Posted By Raffi

I agree with you for the most part in the sense...

I agree with you for the most part in the sense of commuting, but biking is also a HUGE sport here. It's not uncommon to be stuck behind a posse of 10-30 road bike speeding down the road, and...
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