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consistent inconsistency
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Originally Posted by OneTinSloth
yeah, i got the rear tire as close as i could to the fender without hitting. the harder part was getting the seatstay bridge clearance. also, full fenders + rear-facing dropouts = sadness when i get a flat.
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i could've gotten the raceblades, and in retrospect, i probably should have, and i sort of with that i had...but i wanted the honjo hammertones. i actually bought them with the intention of putting them on that bar bike, but then i had the fenders, and it started raining before i got that bike together. raceblades were only a little bit less expensive than these, so i just decided to splurge a bit.
the mounting system is super nifty, if not a pain in the ass to install. the fenders come totally undrilled and you have to measure and do everything yourself. my only complaint about them is the nut for the rear brace rattled itself loose and fell off, along with this little ring that fits between the fender and the brace and keeps the brace from rattling...i found a replacement nut, but no luck for the stupid ring.
the mounting system is super nifty, if not a pain in the ass to install. the fenders come totally undrilled and you have to measure and do everything yourself. my only complaint about them is the nut for the rear brace rattled itself loose and fell off, along with this little ring that fits between the fender and the brace and keeps the brace from rattling...i found a replacement nut, but no luck for the stupid ring.
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Just finished my first singlespeed, a 1983 Raleigh Olympian running 27" wheels, 42-16, Modolo Flash brakes, and Gipiemme CR Sport crank. This will be a two phase project of sorts as it is only single now but I'll go to a fixed/free flip flop hub in the future.
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nickel, cadmium, and iron
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'99 (?) KHS AERO TRACK
changes to be made, but nice I think so far, and my first
changes to be made, but nice I think so far, and my first
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72 & Sunny
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nice. i love those khs aero's. what stem?
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Originally Posted by adamkell
nice. i love those khs aero's. what stem?
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i have two dimension stems. they're pretty nice for being just the basic QBP house brand....and they're pretty much the only quill stems that a shop can get anymore that are worth something...profile design still has a few, but nowehere near the selection of the dimension stems.
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Needs a bigger hammer
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Here's my newly built up Fixed/SS Crosscheck. My first fixie ride, only taken her out once so far but I'm hoping to commute on Friday and try a little offroad fixie action over the weekend
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i've seen a few bikes with rubber bands or bracelets on their hubs. is this just pride in a homemade wheel build?
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Needs a bigger hammer
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Originally Posted by adamkell
i've seen a few bikes with rubber bands or bracelets on their hubs. is this just pride in a homemade wheel build?
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maybe it's a variation of the old-school toestrap around the hub to keep it polished?
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In the sixties all bikes had oiled leather straps around the hubs to keep them clean and shiny. So yes it is old school.
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I made hemp hub cleaners for my singlespeed mtb. I meant to make more for all my other bikes, but haven't gotten around to it. They work well and save you from trying to get a rag in between the spokes to clean the hub.
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the way we get by
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Originally Posted by the_loin
The tenderloin just isn'taint the place to get accustomed to em, gotta go to GG park er somethin. k, much more than you asked...
Yea, take it slow and easy. Raise the bar as your comfort level rises.
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Originally Posted by the_loin
'99 (?) KHS AERO TRACK
changes to be made, but nice I think so far, and my first
changes to be made, but nice I think so far, and my first
Wow, Jefro, you got a pursuit angle on that one. What's your gearing?
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the_loin,
Where did you get that frame ive been lookin all over for that exact model. Those things look so f'in sick. good build
Where did you get that frame ive been lookin all over for that exact model. Those things look so f'in sick. good build
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Needs a bigger hammer
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Originally Posted by PhattTyre
I made hemp hub cleaners for my singlespeed mtb. I meant to make more for all my other bikes, but haven't gotten around to it. They work well and save you from trying to get a rag in between the spokes to clean the hub.
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Originally Posted by Mine'sAPint
I hadn't really considered that they'd maybe keep the hubs clean. I'm not convinced they'll make a lot of difference but I'll let y'all know how it works out.
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Originally Posted by chrisgraham81
the_loin,
Where did you get that frame ive been lookin all over for that exact model. Those things look so f'in sick. good build
Where did you get that frame ive been lookin all over for that exact model. Those things look so f'in sick. good build
Originally Posted by skitbraviking
Wow, Jefro, you got a pursuit angle on that one. What's your gearing?
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Originally Posted by the_loin
craigslist. I just lucked out. I was at a $500 limit and ready to start seriously looking, first morning, first page, there it was. $350, not bad. I hope you find one, someone may want to unload one here somewhere. I've been checking out pics of other peoples aeros, there's some nice bikes out there.
48 x 16. The geometry is nice to look at. If I ever get tired of the orange I'll go flat black. silver bars tho. cheesy photoshop
48 x 16. The geometry is nice to look at. If I ever get tired of the orange I'll go flat black. silver bars tho. cheesy photoshop
I like the orange, for what it's worth.
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THC Freedom Fighter
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Originally Posted by the_loin
craigslist. I just lucked out.
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Originally Posted by the_loin
If I ever get tired of the orange I'll go flat black.
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switching to guns
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the orange on that one really looks nice. I'm diggin that frame...wish I could find one around here to build on!
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dead mileage
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My new frame wearing some old gear...
Last edited by techone; 01-13-05 at 03:53 PM.