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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-10, 11:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,745
Posted By soul05

my first conversion was made from a uo-8 frame...

my first conversion was made from a uo-8 frame that i picked up from craigslist for 25 bucks. biggest piece of **** evar! get a frame with parts that are readily accessible to save yourself the...
Forum: Northern California
05-10-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 765
Posted By soul05

you can get a fully built kilo tt for $350 on...

you can get a fully built kilo tt for $350 on bikesdirect.com. i personally have not dealt with these guys, but there is a lot of discussion about the company within the fg/ss forum. they have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By soul05

no there are no bike shops in sf...... check...

no there are no bike shops in sf......
check out sffixed.com
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,693
Posted By soul05

as a user of the sfbay cl, there are also a lot...

as a user of the sfbay cl, there are also a lot of inflated crap. 30+ year old hiten frame pieces of crap bikes for over 200 bucks...no thanks.
i sold my fixed gear to my coworker for 150 and she...
Forum: Northern California
08-27-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 40,090
Posted By soul05

hey guys, not to be nit-picky, but please keep...

hey guys, not to be nit-picky, but please keep this as a pay it forward thread. this is definitely not a want to buy thread.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,681
Posted By soul05

haha brand new ourys are 10 dollars. and it...

haha brand new ourys are 10 dollars.
and it looks like he took a giant rattle can to it before putting on the used ourys
Forum: Northern California
08-14-09, 03:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 828
Posted By soul05

omg i bike past there all the time to get to the...

omg i bike past there all the time to get to the other side of 101
Forum: Northern California
08-03-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,663
Posted By soul05

they have great reviews on yelp. i know aj there...

they have great reviews on yelp. i know aj there because he comes into my work place a lot. he does great work, very friendly.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-09, 02:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By soul05

these questions are getting dumber each day

these questions are getting dumber each day
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-09, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By soul05

if you look on zappos.com, you can filter...

if you look on zappos.com, you can filter sneakers by how wide you want them. they range from super narrow to 6E!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-09, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,038
Posted By soul05

why not convert a mtb frame? they have enough...

why not convert a mtb frame? they have enough clearance to run fenders and you can probably run racks on them as well.
Forum: Northern California
07-10-09, 12:17 AM
Replies: 839
Views: 131,752
Posted By soul05

Hi guys, I decided to check out whats going on in...

Hi guys, I decided to check out whats going on in my region. did not notice this thread before so I though I'd post. Well, my name is Tony. I am 25 y/o, turning 26 in August. I'm a student at SF...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,566
Posted By soul05

165 probably

165 probably
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,014
Posted By soul05

i'd get the second bike...the leader bike is 4130...

i'd get the second bike...the leader bike is 4130 chromoly....i'd just get one of those eighthinch scramblers for 150 if youre going with 4130
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 05:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,566
Posted By soul05

47/18 for flat and hills

47/18 for flat and hills
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,657
Posted By soul05

pedal strike....

pedal strike....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 820
Posted By soul05

im from the bay area....ive seen people in the...

im from the bay area....ive seen people in the city wear t-shirts that say "the sco" like short for the frisco...sounds ******** to me...or maybe it should be "arded"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 961
Posted By soul05

terrible idea considering the riding position is...

terrible idea considering the riding position is much different than on a road bike. you will be wasting a lot of energy biking since you cannot extend your legs and you'll definitely get tired a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,759
Posted By soul05

i have a 47t sinz chainring thats still in good...

i have a 47t sinz chainring thats still in good shape. been running it for about half a year with no problems.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,786,521
Posted By soul05

if it does have a powerspline...then you need a...

if it does have a powerspline...then you need a park tool bbt-22.
i had to remove a powerspline bb from a bianchi pista the other day for my friend. had to use a crankpuller as well. i used the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-09, 11:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,331
Posted By soul05

you pretty much described every bike on the...

you pretty much described every bike on the market with a flip flop hub.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,625
Posted By soul05

only machined sidewalls?

only machined sidewalls?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-09, 12:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,565
Posted By soul05

once you see it....you should understand if you...

once you see it....you should understand
if you dont, then i wont feel sorry for you
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-09, 12:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 772
Posted By soul05

why would she give you more reasons to not to...

why would she give you more reasons to not to bike to see her?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-09, 11:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 926
Posted By soul05

80s peugeot? you might have a swiss bottom...

80s peugeot? you might have a swiss bottom bracket......
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 159,470
Posted By soul05

haha i had to read it twice

haha i had to read it twice
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,494
Posted By soul05

i got 5 lightly used gatorskins at a local garage...

i got 5 lightly used gatorskins at a local garage sale for 12 dollars for all! and a free armadillo....they are 28c, but its better than paying 20+ dollars on 1 tire
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-09, 12:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 975
Posted By soul05

velo-orange.com has french threaded bb's from...

velo-orange.com has french threaded bb's from 103mm and up
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 866
Posted By soul05

get some new handlebars....the previous owner...

get some new handlebars....the previous owner seemed to be some kind of hipster.....
ive seen sakae cx cranksets on ebay for pretty cheap...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,664
Posted By soul05

lol i just started reading this thread....i...

lol i just started reading this thread....i thought you were crazy nic
then i realized after your comment that posts were deleted haha
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,027
Posted By soul05

what kind of cranks are those?

what kind of cranks are those?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-09, 01:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,273
Posted By soul05

http://sheldonbrown.com/video/tire-folding.html ...

http://sheldonbrown.com/video/tire-folding.html

this is how i got my tires from performance bike last time i bought tires.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-09, 01:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
Posted By soul05

or you can go to velo-orange since they finally...

or you can go to velo-orange since they finally released their french threaded bb
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
Posted By soul05

you should keep the existing cranks to avoid...

you should keep the existing cranks to avoid french bottom bracket woes.
same with the headset/stem because they use french sizing. the seatpost as well, but if you remove the shim from inside the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-09, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By soul05

it is not too difficult to get around the one...

it is not too difficult to get around the one piece bottom bracket.
many stores online sell bb conversion kits which make the bb shell smaller. this allows you to use modern sealed bottom brackets...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,418
Posted By soul05

the steerer tube on the fork is too long...you'll...

the steerer tube on the fork is too long...you'll need to trim it down or use more spacers.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,911
Posted By soul05

reminds me of when i was in high school and we...

reminds me of when i was in high school and we had to dissect a pig fetus in biology
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-09, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,872
Posted By soul05

just get a new bottom bracket like the man...

just get a new bottom bracket like the man says.....it will be much easier to replace with a sealed bb than to track down a shorter spindle.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,909
Posted By soul05

ive got a bell alchera that i got from...

ive got a bell alchera that i got from performance bike...its only 50 bucks and it fits very comfortable.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,153
Posted By soul05

thats like saying...dude youre in japan...buy a...

thats like saying...dude youre in japan...buy a honda
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 776
Posted By soul05

i would keep the paint as is...a rattle can paint...

i would keep the paint as is...a rattle can paint job will be less durable
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,609
Posted By soul05

you should ask the people at classic and...

you should ask the people at classic and vintage...you'll probably get more info from them. but i wouldn't convert that bike either.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,984
Posted By soul05

i thought single speed kits with washers and...

i thought single speed kits with washers and whatnot are for wheels with cassettes?
but based on the pic..it looks like you have a freewheel hub. in which case you just need to remove the existing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-09, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By soul05

i've seen used pistas for about 400 on craigslist...

i've seen used pistas for about 400 on craigslist in my area.
i'd consider that a pretty good deal consider the bay area has some ridiculous ads. people selling conversions for $400+...stupid...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 881
Posted By soul05

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html

sheldon brown has some great articles on conversions. you should start there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 403
Posted By soul05

we picked up my gf's cuiser bike from our local...

we picked up my gf's cuiser bike from our local sports authority. came out to be a little over 100 out the door. it was like a 50% off deal.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,639
Posted By soul05

i use jasco/aircraft remover...then i scrape as...

i use jasco/aircraft remover...then i scrape as much of the paint off then i use a wire brush on a bench grinder. gets it down to the bare metal quick and easy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 78,905
Posted By soul05

rode*

rode*
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-09, 12:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 778
Posted By soul05

yes...i replaced my 107mm bb for a 103mm one. ...

yes...i replaced my 107mm bb for a 103mm one. was able to move my spider from inside to outside after that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-09, 12:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,388
Posted By soul05

whats up with that seat angle...... and foot...

whats up with that seat angle......
and foot retention?
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