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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-08, 09:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,709
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

I'd invest in a rear wheel with one cog asap, and...

I'd invest in a rear wheel with one cog asap, and the handlebars look mighty large. But if it makes you happy and you have fun riding it then thats all that matters. Go out there and kill it
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-08, 05:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,400
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

out of curiousity, what was it locked up with?

out of curiousity, what was it locked up with?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,259
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Bike looks awesome man, almost identical to mine....

Bike looks awesome man, almost identical to mine. I'm going to post up later cause I made a bunch of changes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Ok cool, thanks so far. So if I'm getting a new...

Ok cool, thanks so far. So if I'm getting a new BB and a new crankset, both are IRO and from pricepoint.com, they'll most likely be perfectly compatible with each other, correct?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 314
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

BB Size

I would like to know the correct sizing for a bottom bracket on an 1983 Schwinn World Sport. If I could get an answer, it'd be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-08, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

BB Size

I'm posting this in here cause I figured many of the people who work on bikes may know the proper size. I would like to know the correct sizing for a bottom bracket on an 1983 Schwinn World Sport. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-08, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Vintage-ish schwinn

I have an older schwinn (dont know if I can consider it vintage) Its a World Sport. I'm trying to figure out the year of it, and in turn which bottom bracket size because it needs replacement. The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,561
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

About 4-5 months. I never found foot retention...

About 4-5 months. I never found foot retention comfortable even on my road bike, which I've been riding for 5 years. I guess its safer to ride a bike being uncomfortable though

Are my pictures...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-08, 11:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,561
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

I dont want cages because I feel uncomfortable...

I dont want cages because I feel uncomfortable with them. and bw286, youre just an obnoxious ***** who cant use a camera, and if thats your bike it looks like garbage
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,561
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Schwinn - Zebrakenko Photoshoot

Go Phillies
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,600
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Bike looks good bro, clean work. bdfresh- yes...

Bike looks good bro, clean work.
bdfresh- yes they are the same wheels. I have em too. Redline and I did our builds at about the same time and I can say that the wheels have held up great...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Lots of tracks dont allow biking on them. It...

Lots of tracks dont allow biking on them. It doesnt sound like the whole operation is going to be legal anyway, but if anyone important sees you they'll boot you from the track
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,370
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

THat bike is nasty man, sick job "but you cant...

THat bike is nasty man, sick job
"but you cant have those stripes on there, youre not a world champion"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-08, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,480
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

what bike are we talking about here?

what bike are we talking about here?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,496
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Haha thanks middy you nailed it. I always shoot...

Haha thanks middy you nailed it. I always shoot on the lowest ISO possible, usually with the lowest f stop as well. And yes, it was gloomy. *high five
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,496
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Thanks for the positive comments from the more...

Thanks for the positive comments from the more mature people. I'm used to riding my road bike without clips or straps and once I started riding this I really didnt see the need to have clips either,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,480
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

haha way to repost my bike asshat. I guess anyone...

haha way to repost my bike asshat. I guess anyone who rides a bianchi poses too. oh BTW, is that Pre as your avatar
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,496
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

haha I dunno, stupid ones that were on there when...

haha I dunno, stupid ones that were on there when I bought the bike at a garage sale. Work fine for me i guess
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-08, 04:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,496
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

New Camera = New Pix

Finally got around to getting a new camera. I've posted this before after I initially converted but have made some minor changes in the meantime. I chopped the bars a little more, corked the ends,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-08, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

My tektro clamp was too small too so i improvised...

My tektro clamp was too small too so i improvised and bored it out. Get a drill or dremel or something and get to work
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,563
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Hit the nail on the head

Hit the nail on the head
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,054
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Valet at a country club and mix paint

Valet at a country club and mix paint
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-08, 07:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,476
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

I bought a set of the Vueltas when I put together...

I bought a set of the Vueltas when I put together my project little less than a month ago. No problems so far AND they come with tubes and tires but honestly if I had to do it all over again Id...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-08, 09:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,766
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

always thought TT protectors were ghey. its like...

always thought TT protectors were ghey. its like a bra on the front of a car. if you put it on yeah it protects your paint but if its always on nobody can see your perfect paint AND it looks hideous
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-08, 09:49 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,309
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

I think a SS/FG bike looks simple and clean, but...

I think a SS/FG bike looks simple and clean, but its also very practical where I live. I like to use my SS as a beater that I really dont have to worry about and not lock up my road bike going to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,436
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

I run only a front on my SS and I dont feel...

I run only a front on my SS and I dont feel worried at all. I ride in traffic too and the bike can still stop on a dime. It takes a little getting used to not to lift the rear end up but after that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-08, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,735
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

I think hes referring to mine, how I chopped off...

I think hes referring to mine, how I chopped off the larger of the two rings and only having the small clean one...... aka goofy
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,735
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Thanks for all the responses guys. I had a blast...

Thanks for all the responses guys. I had a blast riding it today. Ill clean up the stripes eventually. I'm not too keen on getting straps or clip ins yet though. Its more of a commuter bike so I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,735
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

haha thanks bro. i got my car when i was a junior...

haha thanks bro. i got my car when i was a junior in high school when i didnt care about them. ill take a brand new reliable car regardless of what it looks like
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,735
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

ill paint the stripes once the electrical tape...

ill paint the stripes once the electrical tape starts to peel off. it looks fine from more than 3 ft away for now.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,735
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

I cut off the larger ring that was attached...

I cut off the larger ring that was attached because I didnt want to run two chainrings especially since I could obviously only be running one of them. We cut them off just past the brackets to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,735
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Schwinn World Sport SS/FG Build

After a long process the bike is finally up and running. Took it for a spin down main street after I got the chain on with the biggest grin on my face. All said and done I'm pretty sure I kept the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-08, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 765
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

id say be confident that you want a fixed before...

id say be confident that you want a fixed before you actually commit to buy one. make sure youre confident riding one in traffic and also your girl is too if you want her riding it. a front brake...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-08, 11:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

good work zebra power bro

good work
zebra power bro
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

haha thats badass edit: not worth 35...

haha thats badass

edit: not worth 35 :notamused:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-08, 07:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,637
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

it was mere speculation bro. I see nice bikes...

it was mere speculation bro. I see nice bikes locked up all over the place with cheap twine-like cables simply because people say its easier to carry around a coil cable. Id rather be "troubled" by...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Do you run stock cog/lockring/tire setup as well?

Do you run stock cog/lockring/tire setup as well?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,637
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

That is a shame but in the thing it says that...

That is a shame but in the thing it says that "they CUT through two locks" This leads me to believe that she had some cheapo cable lock that was incredibly easy to cut through with standard bolt...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,546
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

Nobody mentioned pricepoint or bikeisland? Are...

Nobody mentioned pricepoint or bikeisland? Are they bad>?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,295
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

I guess I wouldnt really call it an LBS then

I guess I wouldnt really call it an LBS then
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-08, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,149
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

I dont understand this aspect though. I mean if...

I dont understand this aspect though. I mean if its horizontal or semi horizontal, of course you have the capability to adjust the wheel so that the chain is completely taut between the rear cog and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-08, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,149
Posted By IonSpeedMaster

I'm also converting an old schwinn with 27 inch...

I'm also converting an old schwinn with 27 inch tires to fixed, or at least trying. I was looking at the same wheels as well. However, the model in question is a Schwinn Voyageur which has vertical...
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