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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-03-08, 12:34 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/942938785.html...

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/942938785.html

He's back, and he realized $850 was $50 too much.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-08, 12:55 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

My first impression is that if you pedal that...

My first impression is that if you pedal that thing forward you will be going backwards. Or am I confused?

Another $800 fixed gear conversion with aerospoke and no clips or brakes. Yes!
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-08, 10:28 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/923414731.html...

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/923414731.html

I haven't been on bikeforums for months but this ad made me return. As far as I'm concerned this bike wins, or loses, depending on how you view...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-08, 01:47 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,759,491
Posted By shasta

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j29/shastarc/CIM...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j29/shastarc/CIMG1102.jpg

Blue jay
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-08, 06:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,322
Posted By shasta

Its not like he can't just put the 700c back on...

Its not like he can't just put the 700c back on in under a minute anyways. We are all riding track bikes on the street which is a little strange to begin with.

48/20 is super low gearing. That...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-08, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 971
Posted By shasta

Sounds like a fit problem. Mess around with the...

Sounds like a fit problem. Mess around with the configuration on your bike before you run out and buy a new one. Also, depending on how achey you are it might just be that you are using new muscles....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,375
Posted By shasta

I'm talking about daypacks. And if you get one...

I'm talking about daypacks. And if you get one that fits right they are great. There are plenty of packs that fit you in cycling position for cheap. My small north face was like $40 2 years ago....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 558,162
Posted By shasta

Want: 650c front wheel/tire/tube. Have:...

Want: 650c front wheel/tire/tube.

Have: Forbidden item, front 700c dp-18 black, random stuff
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-08, 02:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,375
Posted By shasta

Backpacks for me. Messenger bags feel...

Backpacks for me. Messenger bags feel asymmetrical and it bothers me. Also, I am afraid of looking hip, not willing to pay the $ for a decent messenger bag, and my backpack fits me great. Unless you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-08, 02:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,397
Posted By shasta

Pitsa?

Pitsa?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,397
Posted By shasta

The comma is used like a decimal point. The bike...

The comma is used like a decimal point. The bike costs about a thousand bucks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-08, 01:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By shasta

I'd say neither of those are a good option. There...

I'd say neither of those are a good option. There has to be some big cromo frames out there...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-08, 12:45 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,759,491
Posted By shasta

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j29/shastarc/CIM...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j29/shastarc/CIMG1073.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-08, 10:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 583
Posted By shasta

Here is my 2 cents: You are probably never going...

Here is my 2 cents: You are probably never going to see your bike again. Get a job or pick up extra hours at your current job. Spend the extra money on a new bike. Always lock up the new bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,747
Posted By shasta

I've got risers for cruising around town with...

I've got risers for cruising around town with friends because they are comfortable for going slow and weaving through traffic. I use my base bars when I'm trying to go fast because they allow me to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,710
Posted By shasta

I will probably never buy any saddle but a brooks...

I will probably never buy any saddle but a brooks ever again. They are absurdly comfortable after a couple hundred miles. The next best saddle I have tried is not even close to being as comfortable. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-08, 05:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,843
Posted By shasta

The only reason to not go for 36 is a little...

The only reason to not go for 36 is a little weight. If the weight doesn't bother you then you might as well go for 36. I was looking for 36 wheelset but someone made me a good deal on the 32.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,843
Posted By shasta

I have formula hubs to deep v rims with 32 spokes...

I have formula hubs to deep v rims with 32 spokes front and back. I weigh about 150. I beat the crap out of the wheels and they stay straight. This is the wheelset I used to learn how to bunny hop up...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-08, 03:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,441
Posted By shasta

Epic parody and guido pics in the same thread!...

Epic parody and guido pics in the same thread! Instant classic.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-08, 12:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,382
Posted By shasta

yes. I've been pulled over stoned and had to use...

yes. I've been pulled over stoned and had to use my card. They gave me the drunk test. If you manage to do it as well as someone blowing below .09 then you get to drive away. If you can't you spend...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

I wonder if all of these bikes come from people...

I wonder if all of these bikes come from people who just haven't been riding long enough to know any better. If you would have seen my bike (brakeless, crappy, mtb pedals with no clips, crappy seat...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,314
Posted By shasta

lol. A roadie yelled "gears rule" at me and a...

lol. A roadie yelled "gears rule" at me and a buddy the other day. It was sweet.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,205
Posted By shasta

When a driver flips me off I usually smile and...

When a driver flips me off I usually smile and give them the thumbs up. At least that way they don't get the satisfaction of knowing they pissed me off.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-08, 07:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,314
Posted By shasta

Lol. Is this serious? How many times is this guy...

Lol. Is this serious? How many times is this guy going to say the same thing?

If you think you are such a badass you should go out to the next race in your area and see what happens when roadies...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,382
Posted By shasta

Damn, I guess that means I'm a danger to society....

Damn, I guess that means I'm a danger to society. Watch out I might run over a baby or something while riding high on my brakeless death machine from hell.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-08, 11:43 PM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 110,842
Posted By shasta

Its probably all the pot.

Its probably all the pot.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 948
Posted By shasta

I've got 3 bars that I really like right now. I...

I've got 3 bars that I really like right now. I have chopped down easton low rise alloy bars for my dicking around bike. I switch back and forth between deda pista drops and profile t2 wing base bars...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By shasta

The relative durability of those kind of wheels...

The relative durability of those kind of wheels is debatable as far as I am concerned. All you hear is anecdotal evidence. The one thing I am confident about is that when a regular wheel fails its...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-08, 12:36 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

If you have never lost anything you probably...

If you have never lost anything you probably haven't done too much work on your bikes. It happens to the best of them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 110,842
Posted By shasta

Thats how I look everyday. I'd say my style is...

Thats how I look everyday. I'd say my style is closer to 70s/80s tennis player. The rest of them are wearing headbands to make fun of me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-08, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By shasta

I got high flange hubs because most of the riders...

I got high flange hubs because most of the riders at the local track had them. Figured they wouldn't all have them if they didn't serve some purpose. Later on sheldon told me stronger spokes made...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-08, 11:59 PM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 110,842
Posted By shasta

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j29/shastarc/l_1...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j29/shastarc/l_14039ca10f0a4ea4e1c473f94aa63738.jpg

I'm the angry looking one with the green bandana. The other people are friends and strangers pretending they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 600
Posted By shasta

My steel beater is about 25 pounds. My track pro...

My steel beater is about 25 pounds. My track pro is about 15 pounds.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-08, 11:24 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,208
Posted By shasta

I used to think I was cool for passing roadies...

I used to think I was cool for passing roadies then I found out that half of them are exercising their self control by maintaining a predetermined pace on a training ride. Personally, I don't have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-08, 10:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,106
Posted By shasta

Don't doubt peoples stupidity.

Don't doubt peoples stupidity.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-08, 10:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,106
Posted By shasta

I posted this in the jackass thread and from what...

I posted this in the jackass thread and from what I could gather the general opinion was that I was the jackass for doing so.

I agree with you. You need a brake to stop a 40 pound fixed gear with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-08, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

I'm not talking about that guy on his bike, he is...

I'm not talking about that guy on his bike, he is gnarly. I'm talking about the fact that he is now marketing them at ordinary joe shmoes. I found that link through a craigslist ad where he is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

I'm usually hesitant to post up a bike in this...

I'm usually hesitant to post up a bike in this thread but I think this **** is truly jackass. Fixed gear cruisers, no brakes, and no foot retention. Have fun stopping that tank.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

Well, I ride for the right reason so if you ride...

Well, I ride for the right reason so if you ride for a different reason you must be wrong.

On a serious note, the entire point of recreational activities is to have fun. That guy would not be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-08, 04:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,386
Posted By shasta

I've got a plain no camera no internet cell...

I've got a plain no camera no internet cell phone, an oldschool swiss army watch, and a red blinky.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-08, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

Does that bike have a balls to the bars skid pad?

Does that bike have a balls to the bars skid pad?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,469
Posted By shasta

When it stops being fun or crosses the line from...

When it stops being fun or crosses the line from living on the edge to deathwish.

Personally, I don't see any reason to go over the mid 70s if you live in the city. In city traffic your stopping...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

The same can be said for half of the people that...

The same can be said for half of the people that post in the ssfg section.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-08, 01:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,302
Posted By shasta

There is no difference between my shimmed 1 inch...

There is no difference between my shimmed 1 inch steerer and my non shimmed 1 1/8th. The stem doesn't see heavy side to side loads so I doubt shimming your steerer has much of an effect. I suppose...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-08, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

lol. You just took it to another level. ...

lol. You just took it to another level.

Thank god that bike ended up belonging to ted shred. I thought it belonged to a ted shred groupie. Still ugly though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-08, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 756
Posted By shasta

If your hubs are as nice as phil's you can...

If your hubs are as nice as phil's you can distribute them however you want. I doubt many people are going to not buy them just because they can't buy them straight from the source.

They probably...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-08, 11:43 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,744
Posted By shasta

Looks like ted shred has a stalker. Am I even...

Looks like ted shred has a stalker. Am I even seeing a T and S combined into some sort of ted shred badge?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-08, 08:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,363
Posted By shasta

My friend is getting rid of his 52ish peugeot...

My friend is getting rid of his 52ish peugeot right now in the south bay. I guess thats a little big though. The thing has been nothing but a complete pain in the ass for us to put together. Getting...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-08, 08:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,841
Posted By shasta

This is awesome. You never know what random...

This is awesome. You never know what random argument you will find in any given thread.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,049
Posted By shasta

When I was in middle school someone stole my dice...

When I was in middle school someone stole my dice valve caps.
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