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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-08-15, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I get by with grease. Grease all the spoke...

I get by with grease. Grease all the spoke threads and take a Q-tip dipped in the grease to grease the spoke beds (if they're metal) in the rim, too.

Hmmm, wonder why they're called spoke beds...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-14, 04:23 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

One more thing, if you have road calipers or...

One more thing, if you have road calipers or cantilevers, you'll want short pull brakes. Most MTB brakes these days are long pull, some can be adjusted for long/short and a few are short pull.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-14, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Oh yeah, this guy cut the inner section off his...

Oh yeah, this guy cut the inner section off his grip to make room. Won't have much room for your hand that way, but it makes it work.
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-14, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Yeah, those are intended for use without brakes...

Yeah, those are intended for use without brakes or with cross levers.

31.8 Tektros if you're on a budget.

Universal Cycles -- Tektro RL Cross Brake Lever...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-14, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

And, I don't think anyone makes shims for running...

And, I don't think anyone makes shims for running levers in the tapered area. The tapers aren't usually a conical section, and everyone makes differently shaped tapers so it would be kinda crazy to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-14, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Aha. Well original style Oury grips are 4-3/4"...

Aha. Well original style Oury grips are 4-3/4" and brake clamps are around 5/8", so you need 5-3/8" of grip area if you're looking for MTB levers. Most MTB risers some with around 7", so if you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-14, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

What levers? What bars? I'm gonna assume...

What levers? What bars?

I'm gonna assume some things and say get some 31.8 cross levers and mount them in the non-tapered part.
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