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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

08-29-13, 03:13 PM

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Posted By jaded_fable

Thanks bud. Unfortunately I get stuck...

Thanks bud.

Unfortunately I get stuck riding in the rain a fair bit, so I'll probably end up picking up the salmons or the dual compounds (the salmons might even keep from dirtying up the front...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

08-29-13, 03:03 PM

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Posted By jaded_fable

Sounds good. Thanks a lot guys. Do I need...

Sounds good. Thanks a lot guys.

Do I need to get the brake shoes with the pads, or does KoolStop make a replacement pad that will fit the stock tektro shoes? Apologies- I'm a bit clueless on...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

08-29-13, 11:33 AM

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Posted By jaded_fable

Well, for starters, its the only black metal on...

Well, for starters, its the only black metal on my bike- I'd like to switch to something silver in any event. Besides that, the action has just never felt particularly smooth nor has the stopping...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

08-29-13, 09:08 AM

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Posted By jaded_fable

Finally going to replace the tektro caliper on...

Finally going to replace the tektro caliper on the Leader. Any preferences between the Shimano Tiagra 4600, and the Dia Compe BRS-100 (or any other sub ~$35 calipers)?

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

06-23-13, 05:38 PM

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Posted By jaded_fable

They weren't off the shelf. They're kinlin NB-Rs...

They weren't off the shelf. They're kinlin NB-Rs laced to low flange novatecs. They may not be quite that light, as I've never weighed them myself, but that's at least the right ball park.

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

06-23-13, 03:59 PM

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Posted By jaded_fable

Fair enough. I was using it mostly as an example,...

Fair enough. I was using it mostly as an example, but I follow you.

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

06-23-13, 03:57 PM

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Posted By jaded_fable

The wheelset I have isn't exactly heavy. I...

The wheelset I have isn't exactly heavy. I haven't actually weighed it, but it was sold to me at around 1650g. I can't imagine trimming more than a couple hundred grams from that at a pretty high...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

06-23-13, 03:38 PM

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The "Should I..." Thread

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Posted By jaded_fable

Thinking about picking up a new frameset at the...

Thinking about picking up a new frameset at the end of the summer. I like the 722 alright, but its pretty heavy, and I'd really like something with a bit tighter geometry. I'd like to try out an...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

08-16-12, 09:36 PM

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Posted By jaded_fable

Should I: Buy a used wheelset: 32H Kinlin...

Should I:

Buy a used wheelset: 32H Kinlin NB-R Rims laced with Hoshi spokes to novatec low flange hubs. For $285 shipped.

or,

Build my own: 32H A23 laced to a low flange miche primato in the...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

02-25-12, 12:29 PM

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Posted By jaded_fable

Close enough? ...

Close enough?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lS3frAkkYWM/S2hcTI4Y-6I/AAAAAAAAEmY/y-WQ0BQ_1TE/s400/KDH_ANCHOR.jpg

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

12-26-11, 12:21 AM

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Posted By jaded_fable

Should I... Build a silver Foer 41 rear,...

Should I...

Build a silver Foer 41 rear, with a silver Velocity Aerohead in the front, or dual silver A23's? -With silver hubs and spokes for both sets.

On this bike:...

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