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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-15, 04:11 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Scrod will give you his experiences. Mine are...

Scrod will give you his experiences. Mine are that that are brilliant despite the cheap price. They grip well, roll well, and best of all, refuse to be punctured no matter how much glass and crap you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-27-14, 03:20 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Could be either but most likely a crap technique...

Could be either but most likely a crap technique ... which he won't get right until he gets the gearing and the fit sorted. Bit of a circular argument really :roflmao2:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-14, 01:27 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

And if you get one that's too long, you can...

And if you get one that's too long, you can always cut it down. Go with Scrod's advice though, let's face it, he knows what he's talking about whereas I know how to unscrew my screwups ... usually.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-14, 01:15 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

http://cdn2.arkive.org/media/BF/BF77CAF1-67D0-42CC...

http://cdn2.arkive.org/media/BF/BF77CAF1-67D0-42CC-8E63-F5626F2568F8/Presentation.Large/Close-up-of-spectacled-bear-paw.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Almost certainly. I'm sure Scrod will set us...

Almost certainly. I'm sure Scrod will set us right. Do I suspect a 10% surcharge on my next order from him? :eek:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 06:53 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

You'd put risers on a Bianchi? :eek: Isn't that...

You'd put risers on a Bianchi? :eek:
Isn't that some form of heresy? I'm sure they won't work with them purely on principle.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 12:29 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Hmm, OCD and fixed gear where you can't stop...

Hmm, OCD and fixed gear where you can't stop pedaling. A connection? It might explain me :o
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-14, 01:34 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Egg beaters are type of clipless pedal, they...

Egg beaters are type of clipless pedal, they don't use straps. If you're using toe clips, use whatever looks best to you. Buy both and decide, the unused setup will find a home eventually. Scrod has...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-23-14, 04:11 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

http://www.cyclelove.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/0...

http://www.cyclelove.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/petor-2-748x748.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-14, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Thanks mate.

Thanks mate.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-14, 12:52 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Scrod, my son's girlfriend has gone and fallen in...

Scrod, my son's girlfriend has gone and fallen in love with a second hand bike. It's a 4 year old Orbea Dama. It's being sold by a shop with a good reputation for looking after their customers, for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-14, 12:36 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Love my Miche wheelset - still smooth and true...

Love my Miche wheelset - still smooth and true after three and a half years riding.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-14, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Scrod's mentioned he's busy, so I'll give a quick...

Scrod's mentioned he's busy, so I'll give a quick answer. Read up on BCD - it's the diameter of the chainring mounting bolts. It's a regular thread on here so you should find answers.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-14, 03:13 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Hey Scrod, is this one of those questions that...

Hey Scrod, is this one of those questions that makes it so wonderful to own a bike shop?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-14, 03:19 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Fixie God? Think Hulk with a chainwhip

Fixie God? Think Hulk with a chainwhip
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-14, 02:18 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Even experts get it wrong from time to time. Give...

Even experts get it wrong from time to time. Give Scrod's suggestion a try then, if the guy's a mate, you'll have something to tease him about :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-14, 02:45 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Sorry Scrod, you're not allowed to be rude in ...

Sorry Scrod, you're not allowed to be rude in your own thread, but if you let us others chime in ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-14, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Comeon Scrod, inquiring minds want to know. Is...

Comeon Scrod, inquiring minds want to know. Is their engineering department or their marketing? Is it the decisions made after long lunches or the decisions made before the first coffee of the day? ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-14, 04:33 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Can I safely lengthen a KMC K710SL chain? ...

Can I safely lengthen a KMC K710SL chain?

I.m swapping wheels between bikes and, of course, have wound up with one that's too short. This chain's only got about 200km on it and while it's easy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-14, 11:13 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Not answering your question, that's Scrod's job....

Not answering your question, that's Scrod's job. What exactly are you asking? I can think of a couple of scenarios that might be described this way. Do you mean the locking ring is low and doesn't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-14, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

He's also a heretic, something Sheldon shared.

He's also a heretic, something Sheldon shared.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Thought so. Of course, it's only the rear rim...

Thought so. Of course, it's only the rear rim that needs to be 36. Maybe I'll just buy a front wheel from you and a rim from them. I'll give a yell if I ever work out how to pay for whatever it is I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

You only show the H+Son Archetypes going up to 32...

You only show the H+Son Archetypes going up to 32 hole but their website has them in 36h. Considering I'll need a front hub and spokes (got the rear, that S3X), can you get the 36h rims or am I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-14, 05:05 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Novatech are better than Formula ... but not...

Novatech are better than Formula ... but not enough to worry about. They're both a reasonable value, reasonably priced hub. Not rubbish, nothing special. [\ Scrod (but better looking :) ) ]
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-14, 12:59 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Good, can we now set about destroying your new...

Good, can we now set about destroying your new found faith? :innocent:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-14, 02:18 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

42 Says so in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the...

42
Says so in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [\not Scrod]
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-14, 04:04 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Nah, that's aerated tubing :)

Nah, that's aerated tubing :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-14, 03:36 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

If you're currently riding a bike, particularly...

If you're currently riding a bike, particularly one that fits you ie you're comfortable on it, measure the top tube, and the next, and the saddle to bar drop, then give Scrod those measurements,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-14, 01:25 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Scrod, us old timers know this and respect you...

Scrod, us old timers know this and respect you for it. That's why we are quite happy teasing you and being silly when the serious stuff isn't around. ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-14, 03:11 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Once upon a time, in a land far away and a time...

Once upon a time, in a land far away and a time long ago, a gentlecyclist named Scrod would hold court and counsel cyclists in the kit they needed to pursue their passion. In my foolish ignorance, I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-14, 05:53 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Shhhh, the shop's a converted 'habitat'

Shhhh, the shop's a converted 'habitat'
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-14, 04:13 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Man, you have been busy. Hope it works for you...

Man, you have been busy. Hope it works for you mate. :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-14, 04:12 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Considering recent experience in this thread, is...

Considering recent experience in this thread, is there any hope for Carleton's sanity?

I'd ask a serious bike question but that'd involve spending money and I can't even afford air for my tyres...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-13, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Just realised that my tongue in cheek question...

Just realised that my tongue in cheek question wasn't as daft as some of the serious ones you get :crash:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-13, 06:32 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

I was funning with you mate, suggesting the wheel...

I was funning with you mate, suggesting the wheel isn't building itself. An appropriate response would have been along the lines of "when a daddy rim meets a mummy hub and they really like each other...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-13, 02:12 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Hey Scrod, I've got my new hub and the rim I'll...

Hey Scrod, I've got my new hub and the rim I'll be putting it in, I've got the spokes and nipples, I've even tried putting them all close to each other, but they still won't build themselves into a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-13, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

My experience is that straps only need to be...

My experience is that straps only need to be used. Is that yours?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-13, 06:34 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

It's the metric system Scrod, plays merry hell...

It's the metric system Scrod, plays merry hell with traditional addition and subtraction. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-13, 02:44 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Made all the difference with my 80s Europa -...

Made all the difference with my 80s Europa - occasional strikes with 170mm, none with 165mm. She isn't ridden aggressively though and this result may be frame specific.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-13, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Well, that stuffs a promising conversation. ...

Well, that stuffs a promising conversation.
Seriously mate, you need to ask yourself if you weren't asking him to specify your bike for you. You can get a feel for what he knows works by visiting...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-13, 04:55 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Be a sport Scrod, he really wants to know what...

Be a sport Scrod, he really wants to know what style underwear you prefer but is too embarrassed to ask outright so he's building up to it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-13, 02:41 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

NO! :notamused:

NO! :notamused:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-13, 02:51 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Umm, did I miss something? :wtf: Ah,...

Umm, did I miss something? :wtf:



Ah, found it :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

We're heading into winter. This morning, for the...

We're heading into winter. This morning, for the first time, I wore full winter kit - leggings, arm warmers, full fingered gloves, singlet. Of course, winter here means that it's cold and you blow...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

What's wrong with Visp? My son rides one to uni...

What's wrong with Visp? My son rides one to uni and no-one's even tried to steal it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-13, 11:54 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Cut it just below the head and reweld it :D ...

Cut it just below the head and reweld it :D

Seriously, it's no different to modern seat posts. Of the two bits that clamp the saddle rails, the bottom one sits in a toothed curve allowing you to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-13, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Dunno mate. When I behave like that, I'm called a...

Dunno mate. When I behave like that, I'm called a grumpy old phart, the difference becoming, the old phart part is accurate in my case:D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-13, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

I love this man's optimism. :eek:

I love this man's optimism. :eek:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-13, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

My Hillbrick is lugged and made with Zona tubing....

My Hillbrick is lugged and made with Zona tubing. I love the ride, it's not heavy and I expect to be riding this bike when I'm too old to turn the cranks. The job description I gave the frame builder...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-13, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,124,397
Posted By europa

Dear Scrod, I desperately want to buy an S3X,...

Dear Scrod,
I desperately want to buy an S3X, and some rims, and some other rims and brifters for another bike, and some MKS Urban pedals for both bikes, and some straps for a third, and ...
But I...
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