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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-10, 07:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,491
Posted By blasternot112

I ride geared and SS mountain. Geared is nice if...

I ride geared and SS mountain. Geared is nice if the terrain is super variable, like if you have a 5mile dirt road leading up to a trailhead or you want to ride from your house to the trail or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-10, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,784,374
Posted By blasternot112

Asian manufacturing is crap, the USA is the only...

Asian manufacturing is crap, the USA is the only real country. Get your head out of your buttocks, you traditional fuddy-duddy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-10, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,784,374
Posted By blasternot112

its a bicycle that costed you around 100 dollars ...

its a bicycle that costed you around 100 dollars and its made in china.
don't expect a good chainline unless you know how to make it good yourself.

if the chainwheel is more outside than the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-14-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,010
Posted By blasternot112

what size chain you running?

what size chain you running?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-09, 08:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,970
Posted By blasternot112

ersatz is one of my favorite words; I hardly see...

ersatz is one of my favorite words; I hardly see anyone it though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-09, 07:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,883
Posted By blasternot112

There are two main types of patches. There are...

There are two main types of patches. There are ones like postage stamps that you just peel and stick; these I would deem temporary but are great to keep in the back pocket on long trips. Then you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-09, 07:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,199
Posted By blasternot112

Ts-2

Ts-2
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-09, 07:06 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,940
Posted By blasternot112

Moral of the story: Don't rip those uncool...

Moral of the story: Don't rip those uncool brakes off until you learn how to mount a rear wheel to the frame properly, especially if your going to galavant around with only your chain as a "brake"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-09, 05:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,231
Posted By blasternot112

get a old scrungy pair of drops, flip them upside...

get a old scrungy pair of drops, flip them upside down, trim as needed =-D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-09, 11:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By blasternot112

woot

woot
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 26,919
Posted By blasternot112

All of them, except those who make their frames...

All of them, except those who make their frames in USA
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,167
Posted By blasternot112

just finished a century last week, running...

just finished a century last week,
running shoes + power grips FWT
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 317
Posted By blasternot112

Sigh

So, the revered CAAD frame design: elegant, popular, beautiful, fast, strong, light, American.
There's always your craft builders and still some production steel and carbon frames in the U.S.

BUT...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-09, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By blasternot112

elaborate on the problem please

elaborate on the problem please
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-09, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By blasternot112

aha! stepdown ferrule, thanks Never knew they...

aha! stepdown ferrule, thanks
Never knew they existed.
Yea Panther, I got the cutters, and the file and the really little snips =)

I'm done after that and will be selling, so pictures will arise!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By blasternot112

Yessir, compressionless silver Jagwire 5mm shift...

Yessir, compressionless silver Jagwire 5mm shift housing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-09, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By blasternot112

Housing Fit Drama

I have a old steel Marinoni Corsa that im building from "scratch".
The shift housing from the RD won't fit into the metal guide on the chainstay.
I probably have 5mm housing.
Anyone in the know if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,365
Posted By blasternot112

have you tried bending it back steel frames are...

have you tried bending it back
steel frames are beastly in that respect

they way it is now, it looks like it might crumple under stress
but if you can str8en it out, should be okay until it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,587
Posted By blasternot112

I get this issue all the time, most common cause...

I get this issue all the time, most common cause is improper tightening in the first place
-this loosens them up
-this rounds them off
-this makes them worthless
-this means you need to replace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,718
Posted By blasternot112

you are correct, the bicycle you are looking at...

you are correct, the bicycle you are looking at will not have fender/rack eyelets.
Some multi-point racks are 'strappable' to the seatstays.

Also, you are turned off of the singularly seatpost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,888
Posted By blasternot112

you can also purchase inline adjusters, just...

you can also purchase inline adjusters, just splice the housing anywhere you want and presto! there ya go
see QBP
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,444
Posted By blasternot112

old athena

old athena
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-09, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By blasternot112

as previously stated, fine-tune the barrel...

as previously stated, fine-tune the barrel adjuster...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-09, 10:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,659
Posted By blasternot112

lol stoof

lol stoof
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,659
Posted By blasternot112

dude, purchasing a product that has an intrinsic...

dude, purchasing a product that has an intrinsic value of patriotism is preferable to many than purchasing a product of irrelevant quality difference, lower cost to the consumer, but somehow less...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,659
Posted By blasternot112

http://www3.cannondale.com/bikes/10/cusa/caad8s.ht...

http://www3.cannondale.com/bikes/10/cusa/caad8s.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-09, 09:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,659
Posted By blasternot112

1800 for a bike with hardly any parts on it, what...

1800 for a bike with hardly any parts on it, what a joke.
It aint even made in this country.

Just to clarify with yall:
-Cannondale is moving ALL production overseas by 2010
-Right now...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-09, 09:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,141
Posted By blasternot112

you said it man!

you said it man!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,617
Posted By blasternot112

girls are definitely impressed with speed ...

girls are definitely impressed with speed

and bright colors apparently
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,070
Posted By blasternot112

Cannondale just killed my loyalty. Knowing that...

Cannondale just killed my loyalty.
Knowing that you were supporting a blue collar in a neighboring state was what mattered more than price for me.

Some Trek/Fishers are here and there are plenty...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-09, 09:19 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 13,545
Posted By blasternot112

not aluminum

not aluminum
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 433
Posted By blasternot112

Cannondale's out, who's left?

So, the revered CAAD frame design: elegant, popular, beautiful, fast, strong, light, American.
There's always your craft builders and still some production steel and carbon frames in the U.S.

BUT...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 13,545
Posted By blasternot112

I was just about to purchase a CAAD CX9-5, not...

I was just about to purchase a CAAD CX9-5, not anymore.
Sorry, I love my country, not Canada, not Taiwan.
I will be saving my money for a Gunnar now.
I know half the components are foreign but its...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,219
Posted By blasternot112

Where a frame is assembled is important to many. ...

Where a frame is assembled is important to many. There is more authenticity in a frame build in the country that you have patriotism toward, also, you are keeping your money domestic, which is also...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-08, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By blasternot112

Lemond fitness is up and running, just revmasters...

Lemond fitness is up and running, just revmasters tho....
Forum: Commuting
06-12-08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,376,014
Posted By blasternot112

Hey fellow commuter! I noticed the front tire...

Hey fellow commuter! I noticed the front tire tread is reversed, if you flip the wheel around on the fork it will help out with traction/rolling resistance.

Ride on!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By blasternot112

Thanks, yeah thats the biggest I was allowed to...

Thanks, yeah thats the biggest I was allowed to upload from computer (100kb)
Forum: Commuting
06-11-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,217
Posted By blasternot112

Problem with motorized bi-wheels is their lack of...

Problem with motorized bi-wheels is their lack of emissions control. A standard 250cc motorcycle emits about 7-9 times more pollutants per gallon (citation needed, haha) than your average car, so it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By blasternot112

Anybody recognize this???

I'm trying to identify my Peugeot...

What do I have?

My best guess is a 86-87 PH10LE Tourmalet but soo much was modified when I bought this (100bucks) that it makes it difficult.

First is...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-08, 07:33 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,376,014
Posted By blasternot112

Hey, I could be wrong, but i think the brake...

Hey, I could be wrong, but i think the brake cable should engage the brake swing-arm's bolt in a clockwise manor (referencing your second picture), so as you tighten that bolt, it strengthens the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By blasternot112

Good for biting the loose ground

anyone have anything to say about Panaracer smoke/dart opposed to WTB velociraptor?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-08, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 937
Posted By blasternot112

Where have my balls gone?

I now have a new Fisher Hi-Fi. I now have a larger frame bike (opposed to my old hardtail) and now use clipless pedals.

I just cant seem to hop over the fallen trees that I could on my entry-level...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-08, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By blasternot112

dialed in? I have fork open full swing because...

dialed in?
I have fork open full swing because there are alot of roots and i usually turn the propedal lever on halfway.
The guy at the store pumped up the rear shock according to the rider weight...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By blasternot112

also, I upgraded from a 17inch frame to a 20inch

also, I upgraded from a 17inch frame to a 20inch
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By blasternot112

Stick of butter between my tires and the ground?

I have a new Fisher Hi-Fi and have been riding the same trails my old trek hardtail used to ride. I now have bontrager jones tires. When i corner, I am more likely to slip wether it be my front or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,645
Posted By blasternot112

reality check

if there was no sign of damage, the buyer straight up lied to you
Forum: Northeast
11-07-07, 10:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 943
Posted By blasternot112

Well, I wouldnt ever buy a bike from...

Well, I wouldnt ever buy a bike from Performance(perring parkway), they are slobs who dun give a shiz about quality of product or quality of service. My friend got a bike from there and they gave it...
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