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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-12, 06:37 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

nevermind. figured it out myself.

nevermind. figured it out myself.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-12, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

This is my current dilemna as well. Velomine...

This is my current dilemna as well.
Velomine has a great price on deepv/formula sets.
But then I went to PedalRoom and searched for DeepV, to see what they look like on various bikes.
Now I'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

They kinda make me feel dirty. I'd prefer a...

They kinda make me feel dirty. I'd prefer a clean/direct fit (eventually).
Hard to believe six tenths of a mm can cause such a ruckus. :p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Good plan. :p (woulda just bought 26.0...

Good plan. :p



(woulda just bought 26.0 bars but Nitto RB010AA only come in 25.4)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Understood. That's kinda what I thought but I've...

Understood. That's kinda what I thought but I've seen suggestions on the web to grease them to prevent seizing and creaking. Thanks for the clarification.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-12, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Should I do anything special (grease?) when...

Should I do anything special (grease?) when installing/using 25.4-26.0 Nitto bar shims?
Don't want to scrape up the bars, and don't want any noise or slippage.
Plan is to use the shim with the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-12, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

all good man. i'm sorry for being a weiner about...

all good man. i'm sorry for being a weiner about it. :p
and you're right, $125 is def not overpriced at all - agreed. it was more the fact that a competitor offers same thing for $40+ less.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

my fault, haha. when you've actually been banned...

my fault, haha. when you've actually been banned before, those jokes seem more serious. i had to use a Chinese proxy server just to be able to get on here from home for weeks.

and yes in una hora,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Thanks man. Sincerely. That is the kind of...

Thanks man. Sincerely. That is the kind of response that I appreciate.
Yes it points out my shortcomings but it's not disrespectful.

I post a lot because I'm at work and this is one of the few...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Ban? I don't get this place sometimes. I use...

Ban?
I don't get this place sometimes.
I use the "Should I" thread properly, instead of starting a new thread. This because I've been asked (told) to do so by a handful of people here who get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

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http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bye.gif
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Yeah, cuz I'm the one who brought it up again...

Yeah, cuz I'm the one who brought it up again after it was basically all put to bed yesterday... :rolleyes:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

I don't think you read too good. I have no...

I don't think you read too good.
I have no problem paying for labor from LBS. That was never a gripe of mine. Maybe you co-fused?
And anyways, who are you his father? He's a big boy and can respond...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Man, why you bringin' up old ****? ;) ...

Man, why you bringin' up old ****? ;)

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7l8608Vgb1qe852go1_r1_500.gif
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-12, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

I guess you have it all figured out brother. You...

I guess you have it all figured out brother. You heard it here folks, if you find good deals on the web you damn sure better be a professional bike mechanic or else you're stupid.

I didn't say...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-12, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

what if I show my invoice/packing slip and double...

what if I show my invoice/packing slip and double pinky swear that it isn't stolen?

just foolin'. fair enough. if it were your shop you'd say "no". noted.
i'm not going to storm in there and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

I guess I wasn't clear on that. NOT trying to...

I guess I wasn't clear on that.
NOT trying to trade in a used ring. Going to buy a new in box All-City crankset from BikeIsland. AFAIK, it ships with the 46T ring in its own sleeve/packaging (just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

So let's cut to the chase - any significant...

So let's cut to the chase - any significant difference between Andel/All-City and Sugino RD2?
Is one more dependable than the other? Or am I basically just deciding which one looks cooler?
(I just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-12, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Haha I was just informed of that fact by a good...

Haha I was just informed of that fact by a good samaritan 'round these parts.
Bike Island sells the All-City crankset with 46T (but no bolts) for $95 shipped. I don't mind the branding on there if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-12, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Just thinking a couple paychecks ahead here... ...

Just thinking a couple paychecks ahead here...

Should I buy a black Sugino RD2 armset or the black All-City 612 Messenger crankset?
Each will cost me around $95 shipped, but if I got All-City...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-12, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Well I was thinking of a mostly black tape but...

Well I was thinking of a mostly black tape but with some little gold metallic flecks/sprinkles/flakes, but I can't seem to find anything like that.

Hmm... what about the zebra stripes?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-12, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

+1 A black tape with gold flakes would look kewl

+1
A black tape with gold flakes would look kewl
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-12, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

I agree. The green would be sweet on that ride,...

I agree.
The green would be sweet on that ride, and the white would look alright on that ride. For a couple days. Then it would get dirty. At least if it were mine it would. I'm kinda careless...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Found them on FB. I don't have their phone # or...

Found them on FB. I don't have their phone # or address yet but the info they give on FB says $120 for frame/fork which includes stripping the old frame and painting it. Not sure if they're still in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-12, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Thank you kind sir! I'd definitely do that. I'll...

Thank you kind sir! I'd definitely do that. I'll wait for a real stormy crappy weekend.
I'd probably need to remove the headset and BB myself right?

Also, any address or number for them? Having...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-12, 05:50 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Should I... Paint my bike this color? I...

Should I...

Paint my bike this color? I effing LOVE this frame and lust for it hourly. But I can't afford it, and if I'm honest with myself, I just really dig the look/color. I know nothing about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-12, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

I like the look of straight up black/white. Lots...

I like the look of straight up black/white. Lots of people do that, but so what.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Yeah why not. I like the look. My stickerless...

Yeah why not. I like the look. My stickerless frame recently got a Retrogression decal on the top tube
http://www.retro-gression.com/product/logo-die-cut-decal
and a another on the seatpost tube....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

Bingo. I'll snag one with my next order. My LBS...

Bingo. I'll snag one with my next order. My LBS doesn't have the Park chain whip in stock (had to rotafix my 16t off and my 17t on today) and Scrod has as nice a price as any. Been eyein' a black...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-12, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

@misskaz - apologies, seriously wasn't trying to...

@misskaz - apologies, seriously wasn't trying to be a jerk although I had a feeling while typing that it would come out that way. I know you weren't trying to brag - you're actually the nicest person...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

100 Miles on a bike? Big whoop. How about on...

100 Miles on a bike? Big whoop. How about on foot, on mountain trails, in under 15 hours? :p
Just goofin' around - 100 miles on a bike is a heck of an accomplishment too. Was just lookin' for a way...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

@misskaz - haha I'm such a dumbdumb sometimes....

@misskaz - haha I'm such a dumbdumb sometimes. you're absolutely right. wrenching on the bike while drunk would be a bigger risk than just riding fixed. Lots can go wrong when you're drunk and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-12, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

HA! I'm not sure, but I do like the cut of your...

HA! I'm not sure, but I do like the cut of your jib. Nicely done. :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-12, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,176
Posted By LessonLearned

*Disclaimer: this post involves my White...

*Disclaimer: this post involves my White Industries ENO freewheel :p

Should I remove my ENO freewheel from the "spare" side of my hub now that I am riding FG instead of SS? I thought the ENO would...
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