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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-04-09, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By maldekai

Tour of Qatar 2009 coverage?

I've been searching for a while but so far I can't find any video coverage in English.

There are some youtube videos in French. I don't speak French.

Anyone know where else to find some English...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-09, 11:19 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,142
Posted By maldekai

Started riding Jan 15 and got 350 miles in. We...

Started riding Jan 15 and got 350 miles in. We can get silly and say I did 700 miles if you pretend I had a bike at the beginning of January.

But I live in Hawaii so I should have 1400 :(
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 11:33 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,832
Posted By maldekai

Everyone has pretty valid, respectable points and...

Everyone has pretty valid, respectable points and are keeping things very civil. Cool to see. Threads containing anything remotely inflammatory on SSFG are usually met with a wide range of scathing...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-08, 02:51 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,230
Posted By maldekai

i see lance wearing earbuds all the time. is he...

i see lance wearing earbuds all the time. is he listening to music or are those for a team radio or something?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-08, 02:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,886
Posted By maldekai

35 miles with some nice climbing. 75F when I...

35 miles with some nice climbing. 75F when I left, 75F return, although I had a headwind for the first half. Endurance pace broken by some minor climbs. We just got over a big rain so it was dry...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-08, 02:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,403
Posted By maldekai

http://www.jnsunsports.com/servlet/StoreFront ...

http://www.jnsunsports.com/servlet/StoreFront

Just got the men's bib. Its pretty low quality with synthetic chamoix and the stitches are pretty rough, but still, its $20. Pretty comfy but as I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By maldekai

by urban capabilities do you mean that it would...

by urban capabilities do you mean that it would look cool against a wall covered with graffiti and can quickly and nimbly weave in and out of midtown taxi traffic?

my honest suggestion is to go to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By maldekai

I had the same problem on my peugeot conversion....

I had the same problem on my peugeot conversion. I really don't think its just the chainstay flex that causes the problem. There are lots of other factors like worn out gears, flexy chainrings, or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-08, 09:29 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,339
Posted By maldekai

Some people put those on in the unlikely event of...

Some people put those on in the unlikely event of chain slip. If that happens, which it shouldn't to begin with, the chain can really chew up the chainstay, especially if it stays meshed to the rear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-08, 03:45 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,339
Posted By maldekai

The paint job is the sparkle orange from Alien's...

The paint job is the sparkle orange from Alien's guy at PC studios. The job on the frame is pretty nice but the fork looks a little rough as you can see. It almost seems intentional, like a fade or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-08, 05:57 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,339
Posted By maldekai

My first track build. Alien Frame, fork and...

My first track build. Alien Frame, fork and headset. Various other goodies new/used and I just put on the velo-orange clip leathers :) I have been riding around on a Peugeot conversion for the last 6...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 11:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,371
Posted By maldekai

yep. i realized that only after i made the...

yep. i realized that only after i made the post...sometimes it helps to think before you do things.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-08, 10:15 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,280
Posted By maldekai

out of sheer lazyness I only rolled the right leg...

out of sheer lazyness I only rolled the right leg up for the longest time until the left cuff of my semi-baggy jeans somehow got caught between the teeth of the lockring on my bb and partially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,371
Posted By maldekai

+1 Yeah, **** kids who have money! Same thing...

+1
Yeah, **** kids who have money! Same thing goes for kids who are born black or mexican, whats the deal you know?!? And screw talking to rich kids! If you did that you'd quickly find out how...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,718
Posted By maldekai

Not to mention they're drilled for brakes AND...

Not to mention they're drilled for brakes AND have bottle bosses. Who the hell wants that? ****, I threw away all my jeans because I never use the pockets.

Also, to those who probably don't give a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,327
Posted By maldekai

poozh-Oh. the zh sounds like Zsa as in the...

poozh-Oh. the zh sounds like Zsa as in the actress Zsa Zsa Gabor.

it has been answered before. i just like the was her name is spelled.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-08, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 816
Posted By maldekai

Recipe for Ridicule: Ingredients: Dumb...

Recipe for Ridicule:
Ingredients: Dumb Questions, SSFG, Snotty OP Responses, 10tbs Pretension

1. Add one thread of Dumb Question to SSFG, and let sit for 5 minutes
2. Once Dumb Question has...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-08, 05:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,718
Posted By maldekai

What does greater geometry mean to you? If your...

What does greater geometry mean to you? If your conversion is more comfortable then rad, but it doesn't make it look nicer.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-08, 05:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,718
Posted By maldekai

I agree. I'm actually more offended by seeing the...

I agree. I'm actually more offended by seeing the stars! It's like the program assumes I can't handle what's being said...It's so presumptive. Who's php to decide what I can and can not see?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-08, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,517
Posted By maldekai

Keep in mind you're asking for advice, then...

Keep in mind you're asking for advice, then saying you can prove you know exactly what your asking about.

Also, keep in mind that SSFG will give you advice in any way, shape or form. Expect both...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,718
Posted By maldekai

Thanks for slapping me with reality. I've never...

Thanks for slapping me with reality. I've never spent that much money on something before so sue me if I go a bit woody allen. That said, I really shouldn't have immediately assumed the worst. This...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-08, 03:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,718
Posted By maldekai

Frames take a long time to ship huh?

*Just stressing for no reason over how long my frame is taking. Didn't realize how long frames take to ship, so I changed the title. Stupid mistake. Sorry to Alien for the wrongful criticism.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-08, 09:03 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 18,614
Posted By maldekai

How long did it take you to get your frame? ...

How long did it take you to get your frame?

**btw I love andre nickatina... saw him in sf back in 05 when I was 16 lol

YAY AREA REPRESENT (415/510)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 18,614
Posted By maldekai

All of my components have come in and are sitting...

All of my components have come in and are sitting in my room without a frame. It is absolute torture for them and me. :0 I'm kind of frustrated because I have been waiting a lot longer than Joseph...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-08, 02:27 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 18,614
Posted By maldekai

Those sparkle colours are really pretty and I'm...

Those sparkle colours are really pretty and I'm excited they look so sharp. I ordered an alien and blindly choose sparkle orange because I couldn't find any high resolution pictures of the different...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-08, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By maldekai

Any word on Torelli Corsa Pistas?

Saw these down on thebikebiz and was wanted to see what bf riders thought. Seems like a nice alternative to the bareknuckle if you want a midrange Italian steel bike. I can't find too much on Torelli...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-15-08, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By maldekai

alright. will do.

alright. will do.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-14-08, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By maldekai

Fixie riders on Maui?

I'm coming home for the first half of summer and want to ride with some people on Maui. I live in Haiku just of the Hana Hwy. I often wonder if anyone rides a fixie out there...

Im a 20yr old...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,843
Posted By maldekai

+1 for don walker. it really is amazing to me how...

+1 for don walker. it really is amazing to me how seemingly subtle differences in the geometry of a frame can have such an impact on the handling. We're talking about a few centimetres and a few...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-08, 07:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,869
Posted By maldekai

yep. for me its a matter of handling. who cares...

yep. for me its a matter of handling. who cares about a sweaty back if you're going on errands or working?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-08, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 995
Posted By maldekai

just jam your foot inbetween the seat stays and...

just jam your foot inbetween the seat stays and the tire and then you're ready to bombXskid
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-08, 10:56 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

So I guess my kind is hated by all! Must be the...

So I guess my kind is hated by all! Must be the cool thing to knock on newbs :thumb: If you had read before posting, you would have seen this link.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-08, 04:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,815
Posted By maldekai

Whatever. If you don't have anything helpful to...

Whatever. If you don't have anything helpful to say, why post?

I had some trouble on my first conversion mainly because of chain tension, but it can be any number of things. Sheldon's site helps a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-08, 02:44 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,067
Posted By maldekai

What is a mUni? It sound cool...

What is a mUni? It sound cool...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-08, 02:35 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

Thanks for the suggestion. I did a bunch of...

Thanks for the suggestion. I did a bunch of research on these frames and was initially impressed by the look of these frames. However, things seem a bit sketch with these frames such as the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-08, 02:25 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

OK! So I just found out that my LBS (a bianchi...

OK! So I just found out that my LBS (a bianchi distro) just got a shipment of 2008 concepts with a bunch in my size!!! That pretty much settles it, because although they are selling it (with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-08, 01:39 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

thats creepy... do you happen live on UH campus?...

thats creepy... do you happen live on UH campus? There is a Giant Hybrid in the bike rack of my dorm building with a child seat on it :twitchy:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-08, 12:53 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

do you ride w/ ASS or aloha fixed?

do you ride w/ ASS or aloha fixed?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-08, 12:25 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=373125&...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=373125&page=3
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-08, 11:51 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,067
Posted By maldekai

hahaha! Thank you for the most comprehensive...

hahaha! Thank you for the most comprehensive hypothetical build yet.

Don't you think that the leather on the brooks might be a problem? They do require a bit of maintenance to keep them together....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-08, 11:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

Ok, I really wish people would stop attacking...

Ok, I really wish people would stop attacking each other over this stupid, stupid thread. I was looking for suggestions, not arguments and criticisms. I thank those of you who made helpful...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-11-08, 04:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,332
Posted By maldekai

I've always had an affinity for old leather...

I've always had an affinity for old leather tanker helmets. I see them sometimes on ebay. I highly doubt they would do anything in the event of a crash, but you'd look cool until you bust you head...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-08, 04:12 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

They have drill outs, but have a beautiful...

They have drill outs, but have a beautiful geometry. Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-08, 04:06 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

DUDE? DUNKS? Did you read my mind or something?...

DUDE? DUNKS? Did you read my mind or something? Olympic edition ftw! They will go well with the custom BAPE jeans I had made and the butt-ton of Obey and stussy t-shirts I just bought. That way, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-08, 03:36 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,067
Posted By maldekai

beautiful bike. it would look nice covered in the...

beautiful bike. it would look nice covered in the grit and grime of a burned out city and loaded down with food, water and ammunition. what kind of panniers are those on the back?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-08, 06:32 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

I missed that, thanks. There are no bosses on...

I missed that, thanks. There are no bosses on them, however I'd still like the bridge to be solid. I really don't think I am asking too much here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-08, 06:20 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

Damn! So much hate! For those of you who think I...

Damn! So much hate! For those of you who think I am a sensitive princess, I ride a thirty four year old trash Peugeot, to and from work every day, rusty cottered cranks and all. I built the thing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,067
Posted By maldekai

Thats what I am imagining. The sunsets will be...

Thats what I am imagining. The sunsets will be breathtaking when there are millions of tons of radioactive particles suspended in the upper atmosphere!

Also, if you ever wanted to test the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-08, 11:48 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

Yeah, I totally understand what you mean......

Yeah, I totally understand what you mean... Although, in my accidental duplicate thread (sorry) someone linked me to http://www.alienbikes.com/index.html

I don't think they are being distributed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,267
Posted By maldekai

I know what I want so yeah, I'm a bit demanding....

I know what I want so yeah, I'm a bit demanding. I'm not going to throw my money at something unless I'm satisfied by the way it looks and performs.
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