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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-17, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

:) It's aluminum so the mistakes are easily...

:) It's aluminum so the mistakes are easily fixed. Unless you cut it too sort. :p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-17, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Cheap as hell. Under eight bucks for a nice one...

Cheap as hell. Under eight bucks for a nice one at Amazon. No self respecting hobbyist should be without one.

Dismantle? There is nothing to dismantle. Pull the darn bolt out and cut the damn...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-17, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

How perfect is perfect? It's really easy to...

How perfect is perfect? It's really easy to eyeball it and get it really close with the saw. If you are off by a degree or two, you just fix it with the file while you are cleaning it up. With the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-17, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

The quill is hitting the internal butting at the...

The quill is hitting the internal butting at the bottom of the steerer!!

Just cut off the desired amount with a hack saw and file it smooth. It's not complicated. You want the stem 3 inches...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-16, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Hack saw and a file. I've done it many times....

Hack saw and a file. I've done it many times. Just make sure it's long enough to position the wedge completely below the threaded portion of the steerer.


Not Scrod.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

You need to deal directly with the builder...

You need to deal directly with the builder himself. And his biggest concern should be that the bike fits you properly and rides the way you want it to. Geometry plays a HUGE role in this and he...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-16, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

But you need both hands to hold the tensioners in...

But you need both hands to hold the tensioners in place, so the don't move backwards, or shift up and down, or tilt, and to make sure the axle doesn't move fore/aft inside the gap in the tensioner...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-16, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

It appears you have a kung fu magic touch. The...

It appears you have a kung fu magic touch. The nice ones should work just as well, or better, than the cheap ones. Proceed and enjoy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-16, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Not Scrod, but I have 2 cents I'd like to throw...

Not Scrod, but I have 2 cents I'd like to throw your way. Those things are way, way, way, way, way, more of a pain in the ass than they are worth. After using them a few times you will wonder why you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-20-16, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Thanks boys.

Thanks boys.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-20-16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Yeah that's all I was looking for. But your...

Yeah that's all I was looking for. But your opinion is based on a broader base of exposure. I remember somewhere here, a while ago, you mentioned the Campy unit was very flimsy. I'm just trying to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-19-16, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Who makes the stiffest 144 BCD square taper...

Who makes the stiffest 144 BCD square taper crank? Top three please.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-16, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

TB14 question. H Plus Son's site says they...

TB14 question.

H Plus Son's site says they are available in "Grey Ano" and separately lists "Hard Ano". Different prices so I am assuming there is a difference.

Your site lists "Hard Grey Ano"....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-16, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

:foo: Why would a revised head tube length affect...

:foo: Why would a revised head tube length affect bearing adjustability?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-16, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

If you can, take it from the top. I did it on an...

If you can, take it from the top. I did it on an old Scwhinn for the same reason. I needed a few more threads to engage so I took off ~3mms total. A tiny bit from the bottom and a little more from...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-16, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Thanks Seriously? The bike will be...

Thanks



Seriously? The bike will be slow and handle like **** with a clashing component. My bikes are hard core and I am a very serious guy. I don't want to look like a clown out there. Oh...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-16, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Thank you I'm using their terminology. It's...

Thank you

I'm using their terminology. It's the ring that holds the inner drive and the outer gear case together. They call it a locking ring. I knew that might appear confusing. I'd actually...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-16, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

I am in the planning/researching phase of...

I am in the planning/researching phase of building up a new bike. I've decided to go with a freewheel and a front brake on this one. Gasp-the horror.

So after lots of reading and trying to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-16, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

It's part number Y27811000, if you don't mind...

It's part number Y27811000, if you don't mind ordering from Germany...

https://www.amazon.de/SHIMANO-STAUBKAPPE-HB-7600-ART-NR-Y-27811000/dp/B00DOTFXSI

Here too...

SHIMANO spare part...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Not Scrod. Not answering for Scrod, as I see he...

Not Scrod. Not answering for Scrod, as I see he has already addressed your post. Just for conversation's sake.

I'd never heard of Engine 11 so I checked them out. Some of those bikes have some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-16, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Water is wet

Water is wet
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-16, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

We'd want to accurately replicate "Immediate...

We'd want to accurately replicate "Immediate failure". :p Just yuckin' around.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-16, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Thanks for your time. A buddy and I were...

Thanks for your time.

A buddy and I were having a discussion on 28 vs 32 vs 36 and how much we suspected they would go out. We were also talking about 622 vs 559. We are just trying to get the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-16, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Yeah, that was lame not providing that. Straight...

Yeah, that was lame not providing that. Straight 14g, 3-cross, H+Son Todestrieb (32mm outer width), small flange front hub.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-16, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Dr. Scrod, Oddball question for you. A brand...

Dr. Scrod,

Oddball question for you. A brand new, hand built by you or another quality builder, 36h, 700c wheel, no mileage. If one spoke broke (let's say due to a defect in that spoke) how much...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-16, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

When you say you ride that up hills, do you mean...

When you say you ride that up hills, do you mean high spots in the carpet in your living room?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-16, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Q Factor plays a huge role too, I've discovered....

Q Factor plays a huge role too, I've discovered. :o
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-16, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Your bike will be super light now.

Your bike will be super light now.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-16, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-27-16, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

I dig the purple. It's an unusual kinda lavendery...

I dig the purple. It's an unusual kinda lavendery purpley sorta color. Monochromatic and logoless FTW.

The bars remind me of the 31.8 On One "Mary" bars I had. I like the bend but the reach was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-26-16, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Still wanna see the bike with those new bars...

Still wanna see the bike with those new bars please.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-16, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Got any pics of this setup?

Got any pics of this setup?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-15, 06:13 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-15, 02:41 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

LMFAO What's your take on the...

LMFAO

What's your take on the "re-tightening" subject?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-15, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

That's what i get too. But............ on a...

That's what i get too. But............ on a recent build I re-tightened the bolt just enough to where it felt like it was bottomed (and snug) against the crank, but not enough to "move" the crank...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

It is. But it concerns me and makes me leery...

It is. But it concerns me and makes me leery about how "much" to re-tighten the bolts after the initial first few shake down miles.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-15, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Sorry to barge into Scrod's thread and answer a...

Sorry to barge into Scrod's thread and answer a question he already answered, but I found this pretty interesting. It's an interesting "theory" that I am still not sure about, myself. But it relates...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Scrod, Is the Crane Spacer Bell's striker...

Scrod,

Is the Crane Spacer Bell's striker position adjustable. In other words, can the dome be rotated or is the position fixed to the spacer?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-15, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Sorry, I wasn't trying to correct you, just...

Sorry, I wasn't trying to correct you, just trying to help Matthew avoid a mistake I made.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-15, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Check front fork height too. Tires become taller...

Check front fork height too. Tires become taller as the get wider. Don't ask.........
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-15, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

I LOLd and my ribs feel great. :p

I LOLd and my ribs feel great. :p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Because they design their site to look "Euro" and...

Because they design their site to look "Euro" and use British buzz words like "Stockists". Scrod and I had a debate about their marketing technique a long time ago. :p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 09:34 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

H+Son is in China, headquarters and factory. :) ...

H+Son is in China, headquarters and factory. :)

I ordered a pair of rims directly from them because of a drilling requirement issue. It was an "interesting" experience. They made good on the deal...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-15, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

I communicated with VO yesterday about an...

I communicated with VO yesterday about an unrelated issue, but asked about the post since I was connected. They said they expect to have them mid May.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-15, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

FWIW, Velo Orange told me that the Grand Cru...

FWIW, Velo Orange told me that the Grand Cru would be available in Black this Spring. Of course they told me that in December and Spring is here, so........
Flatulentfox you might give them a call...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-15, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

So it's not actually a remedy then, just a...

So it's not actually a remedy then, just a band-aid********************?


My butthole puckers just thinking about a seatpost failure.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-15, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

I've been following this conversation and have a...

I've been following this conversation and have a question. This nylon washer thingy that you mentioned. How was that (claimed) supposed to remedy the problem? I'm just curious because it sounds...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-15, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Cool, that'll allow it to work. Thank you.

Cool, that'll allow it to work. Thank you.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-15, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Scrod, I'm wanting to order one of these,...

Scrod,

I'm wanting to order one of these, but want to be sure it will work with my oddball frame. Do you know the number? Thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-23-15, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,959
Posted By SquidPuppet

Scrod, On your site a 110mm bottom bracket...

Scrod,

On your site a 110mm bottom bracket is recommended for the IRD Defiant for most set-ups. What chain line does that produce, 45 or 42? Now, before you stab me in the eye with a rusty spoke...
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