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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-17, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Correct and yes, that is going to happen...

Correct and yes, that is going to happen unfortunately.
As long as I dont find a set for $10/ $15 tops somehow, I'm going to stick with park headset wrenches because I only have 1 bike with that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-23-17, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

This reminds me of Shimano's headsets with...

This reminds me of Shimano's headsets with scalloped locknuts which I had to deal with recently.

You can actually do this with the 32mm end of either the HCW-7/-15, no need to buy the obscure...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-17-17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Yes they will, you need the non-hydro version. ...

Yes they will, you need the non-hydro version.

Both the smooth hoods from the 10-speed generation (originally supplied) and the newer 22 hoods (with the textured top webbing) will fit.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-16, 01:07 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

That's a bastard bike list. I would avoid all of...

That's a bastard bike list. I would avoid all of those.

These bikes were developmental stepping stones in the evolution of the modern carbon and aluminum bikes we know of today. Manufacturers...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-16, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

LOL, you're giving me too much credit. I'm...

LOL, you're giving me too much credit. I'm nowhere close to being that creative. :lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-16, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

I dont get it... I've always had them set up like...

I dont get it... I've always had them set up like the picture you posted above....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-16, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Tim, I am not knocking 105. It is not exactly on...

Tim, I am not knocking 105. It is not exactly on the tippy top of the shimano hierarchy either.

That statement was more of implying that OP didn't have to fork out serious skrill for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-16, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Anything from the shimano SLR-ev generation. Even...

Anything from the shimano SLR-ev generation. Even if you settle for the entry-lower mid range 105 calipers, you're set on some of the best rim braking modulation and power currently available.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-16, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Tektro is tried and proven in the bike industry,...

Tektro is tried and proven in the bike industry, a lot of OEM stuff is produced by them and rebranded by bicycle brands. Chances are the state bike ones are made by them as well and you're just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-16, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Chime in @ C&V.

Chime in @ C&V.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-16, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Anybody able to provide any insight on the long...

Anybody able to provide any insight on the long term durability of conti GP classics?
Definitely would like to hear about the tan casing's hardiness to UV exposure.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-16, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

You can stop on a dime with hydros. Such great...

You can stop on a dime with hydros. Such great stopping power comes great responsibility to not throw yourself over the bars if accidentally apply a deathgrip on your front brake lever.
That $500 is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-16, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Oh that was me when hairnet had some rotten luck...

Oh that was me when hairnet had some rotten luck with some clipless shoes that turned out to be dryrotted.

Barge infinity cement was the stuff. I was recommended the stuff by a sneakerhead buddy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-16, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Old proflex MTB's were pretty badass ...

Old proflex MTB's were pretty badass

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/k2/443413d1238295909-just-missed-proflex-i-think-proflexanimal.jpg

Plenty of obscure and proprietary frame/ suspension...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-18-16, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Needs more speedholes ...

Needs more speedholes

https://i.imgur.com/zll6Mh.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-16, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Get the shimano TL-FC21. It doubles as the...

Get the shimano TL-FC21. It doubles as the octalink dustcap spanner you'll need.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/3898354352_8ff8c91b46_b.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-16, 12:01 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Illusions are their top of the line frame. Almost...

Illusions are their top of the line frame. Almost always features high end columbus tubing such as spirit keirin, genius, SLX for older models.
Fast back seatpost clamp on the seat stays, a vintage...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-08-16, 10:55 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

People are actually bidding each other on this...

People are actually bidding each other on this piece?
Most I'd pay for that is $160 as is and that would be pushing it hard.
There is nothing special about that bike or it's componentry. Looks like...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-16, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

It's going to be a tight fit but your mileage may...

It's going to be a tight fit but your mileage may very as I believe your frameset is a few sizes up form mine and has different componentry.

There's 2 issues primarily in the rear. You're going...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-16, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Word on the street is to hold off for the 2016...

Word on the street is to hold off for the 2016 designs :thumb:
The same goes for their forged rubber when they get rid of those god-awful undersole.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-16, 12:24 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Did you score and pick up chicks tho?

Did you score and pick up chicks tho?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-15, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Assuming the formula lockring reads 1.29 and...

Assuming the formula lockring reads 1.29 and threads on without binding like you say, I would continue using 1.29 lockrings and not revert to the proper french threaded one. Doing so will most likely...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-15, 02:32 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

What was wrong with the old one?

What was wrong with the old one?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-15, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Damn straight^

Damn straight^
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-15, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

That's write I can mispeell all I wantsies

That's write

I can mispeell all I wantsies
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

No.

No.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

I wish I could grow up to become like OP some...

I wish I could grow up to become like OP some day.

*Eats his milk and weathies
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-15, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

The wider your tire is, the larger the contact...

The wider your tire is, the larger the contact spot and the more effort required to make said spot lose traction and stat a skid. And vice versa.
If you're expecting a pugsley to skid as easily as a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

3/32 chains are skinnier than 1/8ths as perceived...

3/32 chains are skinnier than 1/8ths as perceived from the smaller width. That makes them significantly more flexible (as far as chains go) in order to mesh between the cassette cogs on a geared...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-14, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Get your velo orange on. World's most...

Get your velo orange on.



World's most expensive #kilott (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=kilott) wasn't just a nickname.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-14, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Good plan. If you really want it gone or to...

Good plan. If you really want it gone or to recoup, you should part it out to maximize.
It takes a special person to appreciate steel bikes; worse part is they would want italian or lugged then. >.>
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-14, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Not even close to that... as let's face it, the...

Not even close to that... as let's face it, the typical person wants an aventon or throne. Shoot "aero" leaders have long been losing ground in the street cred market.
A $700 722 would have phils...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-14, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

I wonder if they're along the lines of what I'm...

I wonder if they're along the lines of what I'm thinking of... anyhow no airable tire no matter how much "protection" it has is 100% full-proof.

Tireliners also help. BUT they do slowly and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-14, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

You'll be set aferwards ;)

You'll be set aferwards ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-14, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Tubes cost money which can add up pretty quickly....

Tubes cost money which can add up pretty quickly. Patches are pennies on the dollar.

Buy a jar or large tube of contact cement and bulk patches direct from china on ebay or alibaba and you'll be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-14, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

I primarily use it and it's never failed me. ...

I primarily use it and it's never failed me.
Sure it may not be "proper" in the eyes of a person who does it by the book but it does have vulcanizing ingredients. And for the price to quantity...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-14, 10:38 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Forgot to mention but avoid "rubber cement" like...

Forgot to mention but avoid "rubber cement" like by elmers for ex; that's the rubbery stuff that's on the back of new gift/ credit cards and used for scrapbooking = no bueno for patching whatsoever. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Yes it should work. If it says rubber or rubber...

Yes it should work. If it says rubber or rubber based, it should vulcanize a patch onto the tube.
Most 99 cents stores carry it too in a large travel toothpaste size tube.

Use it just like you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,869
Posted By Leukybear

Chillax, this thread was only created someodd 4...

Chillax, this thread was only created someodd 4 months after you first registered. You shouldn't have been too annoyed with "thread" threads as you state in this post post.

There, I changed it...
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