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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-10, 09:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,649
Posted By Kenneth

I'm gonna go ahead and add onto this So I...

I'm gonna go ahead and add onto this

So I decided to ride to work this morning on the new bike. I've only ridden her a few times because I just finshed the conversion on Sunday. Last night I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 651,053
Posted By Kenneth

Love

Love
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 651,053
Posted By Kenneth

you must be a huge, huge man, sir Edit:...

you must be a huge, huge man, sir

Edit: also, if people didn't post topics that "have been done before" there wouldn't be too much to post anymore
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-10, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,461
Posted By Kenneth

ditch the brake lever you're not using...i'm...

ditch the brake lever you're not using...i'm surprised no one else noticed that
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-10, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,410
Posted By Kenneth

ha, yeah good point, it does weigh me down when i...

ha, yeah good point, it does weigh me down when i carry it... .... .... (where's the sarcasm smiley?)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-10, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 989
Posted By Kenneth

crank and pedals probably add up to ~$60-$90 ...

crank and pedals probably add up to ~$60-$90

he only has a front brake on there, if it just needs pads, that'll be cheap

have you seen the bike yourself? are you taller than your friend? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,410
Posted By Kenneth

It's an eighthinch crank. Looks nice cuz it's...

It's an eighthinch crank. Looks nice cuz it's new, nothing too special...the lighting may be helping too.

I will be adding a front brake, swapping the saddle, and probably flop and chop the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-10, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,410
Posted By Kenneth

well I did end up overhauling the bottom bracket,...

well I did end up overhauling the bottom bracket, came out great! the bike isn't quite finished yet, but here's a picture. thanks for the help
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-10, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,461
Posted By Kenneth

It's actually silver, the angle of the lighting...

It's actually silver, the angle of the lighting is throwing you off
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

Thanks I never found out. It's definitely...

Thanks

I never found out. It's definitely british or swiss...but I overhauled the original BB and it's smooth as butter
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-10, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,461
Posted By Kenneth

I just took her out for her maiden ride, and took...

I just took her out for her maiden ride, and took a picture. I know what I don't like and will eventually change. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4452420806_96cf78406a_o.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-10, 04:46 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

not done yet, but it was a nice day out, so I had...

not done yet, but it was a nice day out, so I had to get a picture.

still want to wrap bars, get a new saddle, and a front brake

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4452420806_96cf78406a_o.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-10, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,461
Posted By Kenneth

If so, that better not be your house behind the...

If so, that better not be your house behind the bike...or the Lexus in the driveway :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-10, 12:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,410
Posted By Kenneth

I guess I don't see the harm in trying to...

I guess I don't see the harm in trying to overhaul the original BB. It seems pretty simple, but is there a "how-to" on this? I haven't played around with BBs before, and the loose bearings are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-10, 10:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,410
Posted By Kenneth

Didn't throw out the crankset. ;) Seatpost...

Didn't throw out the crankset. ;)

Seatpost came out no problem, without saddle attached.



I'm leaning towards getting the Gran Cru threadless BB from VO.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-10, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,410
Posted By Kenneth

Do you have any pictures?

Do you have any pictures?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-10, 08:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,410
Posted By Kenneth

I just assumed I needed one. When I got the left...

I just assumed I needed one. When I got the left cup off, all the ball bearings just fell out. I would like the bike to have some new stuff on it, and I think a new bottom bracket is a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-10, 08:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,410
Posted By Kenneth

Perplexed by a Peugeot

Hi, I haven't posted in C&V before, I've been over at SS&FG, but I needed some questions answered, so I came to where the knowledge is.

I have what is to the best of my knowledge a '77 or '78...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-10, 07:48 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

finally got the right side bb cup off today. it...

finally got the right side bb cup off today. it unscrewed by turning clockwise, so this is an english thread, right?

does this seem peculiar to anyone else? the crank seems to be a post 82...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-10, 02:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,358
Posted By Kenneth

Um, what are the odds that someone ~150 miles...

Um, what are the odds that someone ~150 miles away from Riga responded to this post within 20 minutes?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-10, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 740
Posted By Kenneth

Not true, many of us have conversions. I'm...

Not true, many of us have conversions. I'm working on mine right now. It's an older bike though, 78 Peugeot UO9 and it has the semi horizontal dropouts, does yours?

Just got my Mavic CXP-22's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-10, 08:35 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 11,838
Posted By Kenneth

I'm skeptical...but what's the harm if you send...

I'm skeptical...but what's the harm if you send them a pair of shoes you won't ever wear again anyway? I guess you do have to pay for shipping...

I would do it, but I don't think I can get them...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 405
Posted By Kenneth

pictures? where are you from?

pictures? where are you from?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-10, 08:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,264
Posted By Kenneth

Did you put the freewheel and fixed cog on...

Did you put the freewheel and fixed cog on yourself?

curious if one is 1/8" and the other is 3/32"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,777
Posted By Kenneth

^ +1 mmm, i like your...

^ +1





mmm, i like your crank/cog combo, that's bada$$
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-10, 11:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,659
Posted By Kenneth

I road a 56cm road bike for two years and I'm...

I road a 56cm road bike for two years and I'm 6'1" and my seat wasn't jacked up like that. Everyone's different, height doesn't correlate to frame size.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,640
Posted By Kenneth

This?...

This? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130358247392

Not sure what that is, doesn't look like a Dawes though. It may be a Dawes, I've never seen it before though.

And I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By Kenneth

Do you remember what chains these were?

Do you remember what chains these were?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By Kenneth

this probably won't help, but my roommates crank...

this probably won't help, but my roommates crank wiggles too. it's pretty bad. i took a look at it and he just needs a new crank and bottom bracket because where the crank fits onto the taper of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-10, 02:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

Bro, you sound pretty dumb

Bro, you sound pretty dumb
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

So, how exactly do I determine if the current BB...

So, how exactly do I determine if the current BB is a French thread?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 623
Posted By Kenneth

Half Link Chains

Do any of you use half link chains? If so what do you think of them compared to regular chains? What have you heard, what do you know?

http://www.benscycle.net/images/KHE%20CHain.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-10, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By Kenneth

Pictures please?

Pictures please?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-10, 09:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,446
Posted By Kenneth

motorcycles do it

motorcycles do it
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-10, 08:10 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,255
Posted By Kenneth

...and thread over!

...and thread over!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-10, 08:00 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

Got anything I want? I like bartering.... :)

Got anything I want? I like bartering.... :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-10, 07:56 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

I will be reusing the original stem and seat post...

I will be reusing the original stem and seat post for now
Nice ride though



The peanut gallery in my head told me not to listen to that idea...I'ma get myself a crank puller
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

Thanks for the advice Andy_K. I actually almost...

Thanks for the advice Andy_K. I actually almost bought the VO French Threaded BB today but then thought I should wait until I got the cranks off and could get a good look at the threads

hopefully...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,461
Posted By Kenneth

yum cept for maybe the saddle...don't...

yum

cept for maybe the saddle...don't really like it and it's jacked way the hell up there
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 02:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,775
Posted By Kenneth

i just bought one of their 165mm 46T crankset

i just bought one of their 165mm 46T crankset
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 02:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

yeah, i'm quoting myself... I bought these....

yeah, i'm quoting myself...

I bought these.

And I bought an Eighthinch 165mm 46T crankset in silver
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 12:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

I'm thinking of going with this Mavic...

I'm thinking of going with this Mavic wheelset...I'll mostly be commuting and I'm trying to keep things on a budget http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=22
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,461
Posted By Kenneth

are you afraid someone will steal your bike while...

are you afraid someone will steal your bike while you're taking a picture of it?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 789
Posted By Kenneth

You should go clipless for better power...

You should go clipless for better power conversion...proper pedal with the proper shoe could help a lot.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,847
Posted By Kenneth

Dumb question #2: What's the difference...

Dumb question #2:

What's the difference between Mavic Open Pro's and Mavic CXP22's ??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By Kenneth

This thread has no purpose, sorry

http://www.qwantz.com/comics/comic2-1695.png

that is all
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 08:04 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

Crank internal thread diameter measured 21.2mm ...

Crank internal thread diameter measured 21.2mm
Rear dropouts measured 121mm

Things to purchase, crank puller and wheelset

Once I get the crank off and do some double checking measurements, I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-10, 11:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,489
Posted By Kenneth

I disagree, I love the Clark Kent/Superman...

I disagree, I love the Clark Kent/Superman persona Inertianinja is after. Go the full 9 yards my friend
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-10, 10:57 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

What are these measurements? I have a digital...

What are these measurements? I have a digital caliper to measure with. Is it the inner diameter of the cranks...seen here:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,659
Posted By Kenneth

thinking ahead...thoughts on this wheelset? ...

thinking ahead...thoughts on this wheelset? http://www.bicyclewheels.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=FGW9&Category_Code=FGW
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