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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

My bike looks like this now for city riding. The...

My bike looks like this now for city riding. The handlebars are from an old Raleigh 3-speed making it quite perfect for city riding. The basket is very handy for getting groceries or carrying...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

Arson, I dunno if you mean the OP (me) or...

Arson,

I dunno if you mean the OP (me) or the previous poster. In any case, since I'm trying to be helpful and feeling generous after my second cup of coffee, I am 5' 5.5" and about 150 lbs.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-11, 12:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

I don't really know about Quebec -- as you well...

I don't really know about Quebec -- as you well know, they have a rather "different" way of doing things than the rest of Canada. For BC, it was only 12% HST as the bike was recognized as being...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-11, 05:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

http://i56.tinypic.com/4hqsk9.jpg ...

http://i56.tinypic.com/4hqsk9.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/72fuk3.jpg
Added these MKS Sylvan Steam pedals with black leather straps. Factory ones are junk and don't hold their shape.
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-11, 05:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

http://i55.tinypic.com/25hh3iv.jpg The stem...

http://i55.tinypic.com/25hh3iv.jpg

The stem is protruding up top as I am trying an adjustment which lowers the handlebars more than my previous setup following the advice of Dave Moulton expressed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-11, 02:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

I've adjusted the chain tension and adjusted the...

I've adjusted the chain tension and adjusted the cup and cone on the rear axle and it is as quiet as it will ever be under this setup. Will put more miles on the bike and hopefully it quietens down....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

That makes THREE Victors riding fixed in...

That makes THREE Victors riding fixed in Vancouver. Yay!


HOW TO BUY A BIKESDIRECT BIKE IF YOU LIVE IN CANADA

1) Email BD and tell them you live in Canada but want to buy a bike and ship it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-11, 11:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

OK, gonna check the chain tension, and spoke...

OK, gonna check the chain tension, and spoke tension on the bike this morning while watching the Masters golf on TV.

Meanwhile, here is a ride report after 5 days of riding fixed:


here are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

Problem with cheap plastic toe clips & straps is...

Problem with cheap plastic toe clips & straps is they don't hold their shape making it difficult to place your foot into the toe clip starting from a traffic light. Steel toe clips with leather (or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

Just tossed the factory pedals and toe clips in...

Just tossed the factory pedals and toe clips in favor of silver MKS Stream (nice and smooth) with some chrome toe clips and leather straps. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-11, 04:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

Bike Doctor on Broadway. I get stuff from a...

Bike Doctor on Broadway. I get stuff from a variety of LBS's depending on which bike needs it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-11, 03:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

Rear hub is noisy. Took it to LBS for an...

Rear hub is noisy. Took it to LBS for an inspection. Got lots of compliments on how sharp it looks. Technician recommended to ride it more and let everything bed in.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-11, 12:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

The slope is not very apparent but its there. I...

The slope is not very apparent but its there. I put a fluid level and verified it for your research. So the top tube slopes a little.

One nice feature of the smaller sizes is they put 165mm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-11, 03:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

Very slight tilt to the left. I normally...

Very slight tilt to the left. I normally reposition my pedal to have my right foot at the start of the power stroke down at the red light. I place my left foot flat to the ground, then with my right...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

IMO, the standover test should be done in her...

IMO, the standover test should be done in her "normal" riding shoes as one seldom rides barefeet. There is toe overlap at 47cm but that only comes in play at very slow speeds.

I found Dave...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

Squirrelli\Vixtor, would be nice to meet another...

Squirrelli\Vixtor, would be nice to meet another rider buddy. I normally commute2 or 3 days a week from west Richmond to downtown Vancouver and can take a number of routes to downtown. So PM and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-11, 01:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,707
Posted By puppypilgrim

My Mercier Kilo TT Stripper Chrome 47cm

Here are some pics and my review of the transaction with BikesDirect.com. I just got the bike today.

PURCHASE & SHIPPING
Bikesdirect cannot ship to Canada. So I use a package receiver that is...
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