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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-18, 12:47 PM
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Posted By SquidPuppet

Not a townie.

Not a townie.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1,593
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Posted By SquidPuppet

Something to consider about sizing. Generally,...

Something to consider about sizing. Generally, for an upright riding position you will want a bigger frame than your drop bar bike. Especially top tube length, because of the swept back handlebar....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-18, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,593
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Posted By SquidPuppet

Oh my, that's lovely.

Oh my, that's lovely.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-18, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,593
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Posted By SquidPuppet

+1 TimothyH I agree with Phobus. You...

+1

TimothyH I agree with Phobus. You strike me as the type of guy that would appreciate the Rivendell style of bike.

Tell me this aint puuuurty.

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-18, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1,593
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Posted By SquidPuppet

If you really want comfy, get an older bike with...

If you really want comfy, get an older bike with slack geometry. It works better when sitting upright. Since you are mechanically talented and have the tools, it would be really easy for you to build...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-18, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1,593
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Posted By SquidPuppet

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/zn59o9z_b78c1d2e2cf45dc24b2545a251cdb9e7f43bc22e.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-18, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1,593
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Posted By SquidPuppet

TT, that bell is huge, hilarious, and cool.

TT, that bell is huge, hilarious, and cool.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-18, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,593
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Posted By SquidPuppet

Thanks That thing looks the business....

Thanks



That thing looks the business. I have those same grips. They are great. Very soft and tacky, yet they don't seem to get dirty.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-18, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1,593
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Posted By SquidPuppet

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1696x1274/sebqjii_f0371cf8563072aa5d9e7d21beef9bb294cd8173.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-18, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Are you avoiding leather because of rain?

Are you avoiding leather because of rain?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-17, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Resin. Interesting. I'd be really interested in a...

Resin. Interesting. I'd be really interested in a report if you get one.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-17, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

So, what became of your saddle shopping? Updated...

So, what became of your saddle shopping? Updated photo?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

I checked out the thread. I like it better...

I checked out the thread.

I like it better stripped. A lot better. But I am biased. I do dig the generator light though. It adds some period correct style without the bulk of fenders and chain...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-17, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

:thumb: What year is it? I vote for a brown...

:thumb: What year is it?

I vote for a brown or honey saddle.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-17, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

That bike looks awesome. I dig the photo...

That bike looks awesome. I dig the photo too....silver bike in the grey atmosphere.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-16, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

So they consider them precious antiques? :p

So they consider them precious antiques? :p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-16, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1,593
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Posted By SquidPuppet

Evidently, women wearing football shoulder pads...

Evidently, women wearing football shoulder pads under their blouses was also fashionable. :lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-16, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

;)

;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-16, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Thanks. They were cheap Craigslist bikes....

Thanks.

They were cheap Craigslist bikes. The most expensive one was $100.00 for a complete and working bike. It's just the $10.00 piece here, and the $20.00 part there that add up to :eek: by...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-16, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

You are 100% correct. I strongly prefer that look...

You are 100% correct. I strongly prefer that look over tape on old bikes. I need to learn how to do the hidden knot thing. It's been on my to-do list for a while.



You are 100% correct....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-16, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

You rarely use the quote feature so I don't...

You rarely use the quote feature so I don't always know who you are addressing or what you are commenting on. If you are commenting on my bikes, I'll just say that the tape on both bikes is Brooks...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-16, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Grips AND tape. Best of both worlds. Multiple...

Grips AND tape. Best of both worlds. Multiple hand positions for climbs, headwinds, downhills, and max comfort when fully upright. Definitely standard levers, presumably silver to match your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

I noticed they are available in a variety of...

I noticed they are available in a variety of diameters. That is a great thing for a grip company to do.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-16, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Those grips are silicone, but they look like foam...

Those grips are silicone, but they look like foam rubber. Are they dense or fluffy? Kinda curious.

I swapped the 45mm tires down to 35mm on this bike. HUGE rolling improvement. The 45s were also...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

:) Took me years to find that exact bend. They...

:) Took me years to find that exact bend. They are OEM bars for a Husky Industrial work bike. They are steel with a low grade chromes, not very pretty. You'll probably want to paint, powder coat, or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-15, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

IMO, no. The bars don't fit the bill. Neither do...

IMO, no. The bars don't fit the bill. Neither do the plastic BMX pedals.

I think that bikes too big for you.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-15, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

That's pretty awesome. I have to say though, I'd...

That's pretty awesome. I have to say though, I'd like it more if it had a more old school cockpit.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-15, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Not an illusion, it's a lot bigger. The cream is...

Not an illusion, it's a lot bigger. The cream is 24" (61cm) and the blue is 26" (66cm) c-t. I was able to duplicate the riding position though, exactly. You can see there is a lot less seat post...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Gave the Twins a bath yesterday. ...

Gave the Twins a bath yesterday.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/caramel-coaster-21856_22.jpg



http://www.pedalroom.com/p/caramel-coaster-21856_21.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-15, 11:51 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Duh. :lol: at myself. It looked like a miniature...

Duh. :lol: at myself. It looked like a miniature LTA hangar.

http://www.gavinarts.com/store/items/mcastustinblimphangarslta-a.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

What is that structure?

What is that structure?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-15, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Front basket looks beefy.

Front basket looks beefy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-15, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Bravo! Muy elegante. Are those grips thick...

Bravo! Muy elegante. Are those grips thick leather? They look as comfy as they are stylish.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-15, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

I like it. Basket looks solid.

I like it. Basket looks solid.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-10-15, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Ha ha. I call them "Faux Filets". It's funny that...

Ha ha. I call them "Faux Filets". It's funny that Schwinn went through all that effort for the head tube cluster, but the rear brake bridge looks like it came off a bike that wasn't even good enough...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-15, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

I have a soft spot for twin top tubes like that....

I have a soft spot for twin top tubes like that. When I win the Lottery I want to have a custom twin tube frame made. Fillet brazed, quill stem, sloping crown forks. I got it all pictured in my head,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-15, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Thanks. I don't know how the tires will perform...

Thanks. I don't know how the tires will perform yet because it's been too cold and snow covered here for weeks. When I rolled the bike out for pics, the road was absolutely covered with all sorts of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-15, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Thanks. I like the bell angled forward like that...

Thanks. I like the bell angled forward like that because I can comfortably smack it with my thumb when I'm "in the drops".
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

I finished this a couple weeks ago, but today was...

I finished this a couple weeks ago, but today was the first time the sun popped out, so I snapped a few quick pics.

1977 Schwinn Speedster

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/caramel-coaster-21856_3.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-15, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Look harder.

Look harder.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Wow dude, breath. Look at my avatar and name....

Wow dude, breath. Look at my avatar and name. It's ALL just razz. All of it. It's all meant to be over the top, tongue in cheek sarcasm. None of it is serious.

Lighten up and toss a few jabs my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Ah hah. That answers that question. You are using...

Ah hah. That answers that question. You are using the wrong nomenclature because you are a newbie. I've been building and racing motorcycles for over 45 years, and on race bikes they are saddles....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-14, 05:13 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

I really like the clean look of the Team Pro...

I really like the clean look of the Team Pro Classic, which has none. Seems kinda odd that Brooks calls the Swallow their "Pure Racing" saddle, yet it comes built like their B17s and other touring...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-14, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Cars have seats. ;) Horses, motorcycles and bikes...

Cars have seats. ;) Horses, motorcycles and bikes have saddles.

Brooks B15 "Swallow"

I Dremeled off the luggage loops from the back, to make it look "faster". :)
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-14, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

I changed my bars to Wald 896s. The previous ones...

I changed my bars to Wald 896s. The previous ones didn't have enough nerd factor.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/chartreuse-tourist-18284_9.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-01-14, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Did you add tension to your saddle? It looks much...

Did you add tension to your saddle? It looks much less hammocky than the way they come out of the box. Maybe it's the pic?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

It's an unidentified garage sale special. After...

It's an unidentified garage sale special. After looking at a jillion frames on line and IRL and comparing measurements, I'm reasonably certain it is a State. It was rattle can matte grey when I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-14, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

Chartreuse. ;) I enjoy fooling around on...

Chartreuse. ;)

I enjoy fooling around on bikes, so drop bars don't work for me and Bullhorns put my hands too far forward of the steering axis for my taste. Plus I get a better workout with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-14, 08:37 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,583
Posted By SquidPuppet

When I was reading your rant on State bicycle...

When I was reading your rant on State bicycle about your wife's bike I was thinking, "Just dump the darn fenders man." I know, I know, she wants that Dutchie look. Gotta keep her happy.

:)
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