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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-14, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Hi, all. This thread is nearly 5 years old...

Hi, all.

This thread is nearly 5 years old with over 11,000 posts! That's amazing! ...and tough for the database server to produce. So, we have to close this one move to a new one here:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-23-12, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Nitto B125 and a TShirt from Big Brother Scrod...

Nitto B125 and a TShirt from Big Brother Scrod Allmighty.

http://i.imgur.com/eZr92l.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-12, 12:51 AM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Yup. That's the saddle that had me give away 2...

Yup. That's the saddle that had me give away 2 Fizik Ariones. I love it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

I made this for my bike...to lose a few grams and...

I made this for my bike...to lose a few grams and upgrade the engine :)

http://www.thecookinghusband.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/0067-1024x687.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-12, 09:34 AM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Those are pretty much state-of-the-art gloves for...

Those are pretty much state-of-the-art gloves for the 70s. Buy some modern gloves.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-12, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Pffft. Ask your perineum how that saddle feels. ...

Pffft. Ask your perineum how that saddle feels. It's a VERY comfortable saddle:

My first Tiemeyer:
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4137/4773452144_e51715c747_b.jpg

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-12, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Who's arguing? I'm simply explaining why I'm...

Who's arguing? I'm simply explaining why I'm right.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-12, 04:19 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

1) They have not abandoned Octalink. They still...

1) They have not abandoned Octalink. They still produce them every day, mucky. GMJ just bought a brand new set. Shimano will make more tomorrow.

2) Torque is a function of leg strength and body...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-12, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Octalink cranks have a dead stop at the end of...

Octalink cranks have a dead stop at the end of the BB. Meaning that you tighten till it stops. Not like square taper where you tighten and can over tighten and either stretch the crank arm's hole...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Shimano Dura Ace 7710 Track Cranks are the...

Shimano Dura Ace 7710 Track Cranks are the reference standard track cranks on the world level. These use the Octalink BB. For example
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6038/6296284754_2c700c6fea_o.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Why?

Why?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-12, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Sigh. That's pretty much how it goes down...

Sigh.

That's pretty much how it goes down every time I put on a helmet.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-12, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

I'm sure the smaller sizes look normal. I have a...

I'm sure the smaller sizes look normal. I have a big head.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-12, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

I tried it on today. Size Large looks like this...

I tried it on today. Size Large looks like this on my head:

http://arolemodel.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/super-mario-mushroom.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-12, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Yeah, I think that's gonna be my next helmet. My...

Yeah, I think that's gonna be my next helmet. My Specialized helmet is going on its 4th year.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-12, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Sweet! I achieved a new PB on the leg press...

Sweet!

I achieved a new PB on the leg press sled last night.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

This week, I'm buying a new gym membership...

This week, I'm buying a new gym membership upgrade my bike's engine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-11, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Wow. That's pretty not smart. That's like...

Wow. That's pretty not smart.

That's like lopping off the tip of your big toe because a pair of shoes doesn't fit. There is a much easier solution to your problem.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Longer saddles provide for different riding...

Longer saddles provide for different riding positions. You can effectively change your seat tube angle by changing your position on the saddle. This changes which muscles are emphasized in the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-11, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee311/ablogabou...

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee311/ablogaboutthings/ThatsADealBreakerLadies.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-23-11, 11:56 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Did you open it yet? If not, maybe consider...

Did you open it yet?

If not, maybe consider returning it and getting a normal Izumi ECO for like 1/4 the price. I race the ECO and put it through a ridiculous amount of stress and it does well. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-23-11, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Yes. Once you go bibs, you don't go back to...

Yes. Once you go bibs, you don't go back to shorts.

The suspenders keep the shorts from inevitably slipping down, which moves the chamois away from where it needs to be.

Cycling shorts without...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-11, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

I raced 170mm crank arms in 2009. Tried 167.5...

I raced 170mm crank arms in 2009. Tried 167.5 and loved them.
I raced 167.5mm crank arms in 2010 and 2011.
Today I just got some 165mm crank arms. Can't wait to try them. I hope they do the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

I hate the wii. I hate that you always have...

I hate the wii.

I hate that you always have to point the controller at the screen. I really hate waving around for hours.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-11, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Make sure that the front wheel's axle is directly...

Make sure that the front wheel's axle is directly over the axle of the front roller, or within 1cm BEHIND the roller's front axle. If it's any further back than that, the handling will be even more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

http://www.veloflextires.com/record%2020_401.jpg

http://www.veloflextires.com/record%2020_401.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-11, 02:09 AM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

Nice one.

Nice one.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-11, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

How do you know about PAGE 159?! HOW do you...

How do you know about PAGE 159?!

HOW do you know about PAGE 159??!!!

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01002/Silas-Opus-Dei_1002905c.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-11, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,121
Posted By carleton

I hate getting fit for saddles. The old man that...

I hate getting fit for saddles. The old man that fits me for saddles does a really good job, but I'm not sure why he needs to grab my butt for so long. Plus, I'm not sure why I have to go in for...
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