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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-15, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 434,317
Posted By bike manhattan

Love it!

Love it!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-15, 10:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,113
Posted By bike manhattan

Rip op

Rip op
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

TejanoTrackie - Dropping the knowledge as usual. ...

TejanoTrackie - Dropping the knowledge as usual.

Didn't know that, thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-15, 07:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

Oh snap! I should email them as well and see if...

Oh snap! I should email them as well and see if they will reimburse me. It's seriously bull**** to have to drill out bolts to change the chainring on a brand new bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-15, 07:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

Crank is still stock Kilo. TruVativ Touro. I...

Crank is still stock Kilo. TruVativ Touro. I only replaced the chainring with a Sugino.

Haven't messed with it but I believe moving forward I'll be able to remove the chainring with the Park...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-15, 05:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

Well, problem solved. Took it to my LBS and they...

Well, problem solved. Took it to my LBS and they ended up having to drill out all the bolts.

Heads up to anyone trying to change the chainring on their Kilo TT bought from Bikes Direct. They...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-15, 06:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

Whole situation is super frustrating. Legit...

Whole situation is super frustrating. Legit spent 4 hours trying to get the bolts off. I think Bikes Direct uses Loctite. Drilling just left a big hole in one of my bolts but the top never came...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-15, 06:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

Yup.

Yup.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-15, 05:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

OK so I tried to drill the bolts off. I've...

OK so I tried to drill the bolts off. I've drilled the **** out of the head of one of the bolts and its not coming off. This sucks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-15, 04:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

Awful tool. Spent 2.5 hours and could not even...

Awful tool. Spent 2.5 hours and could not even loosen a single bolt. They are on there WAYYY tight and the tool does nothing. Even had it held down with a clamp.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-15, 10:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,154
Posted By bike manhattan

I love mine! Just got it a month ago after my...

I love mine! Just got it a month ago after my '05 Langster, which I rode for 8.5 years, was stolen.

I guess geometry, response and ride quality is a big part of why I dig it. Seems light for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-15, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 953
Posted By bike manhattan

Makes sense. Maybe I'll rock a 5mm spacer on top...

Makes sense. Maybe I'll rock a 5mm spacer on top until I can pick up a new stem top cap. Kind of want to get the one VO sells as it will match the stem and look all perrtty but they are currently...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-15, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 953
Posted By bike manhattan

Thanks man. Feel free to tweet my post and...

Thanks man. Feel free to tweet my post and subscribe to my Instagram.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 953
Posted By bike manhattan

Thanks. The top cap will go directly on...

Thanks.

The top cap will go directly on top of the stem without a spacer (at least that's how I'm running things now and I doubt I'll want to change that with the new stem). So, I guess I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-15, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 953
Posted By bike manhattan

1" to 1 1/8" Threadless Stem - Do I Need a New Stem Top Cap?

Got a new stem coming from Velo Orange. It's 1 1/8". I'll be using the 1" to 1 1/8" stem shim Velo sells as my headset/fork size is 1" (Kilo TT).

My question is, since I'm switching from a 1"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-15, 06:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

Seriously! You want those things on tight! ...

Seriously! You want those things on tight!

Anyway, ordered the Park Tool chainring wrench. Also ordered the Flying Wheels titanium silver chainring bolts and the Park Tool Y-design hex wrench to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-15, 05:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

Cool, will buy. And yeah, I just read one...

Cool, will buy.

And yeah, I just read one guy say he had this very same tool and couldn't get two of the 5 bolts off of his Kilo TT crank with it no matter how hard he tried. He ended up taking...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-15, 05:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,334
Posted By bike manhattan

Chainring Nut Wrench for stock Kilo TT Stripper Crank?

Got a new chainring. Did not realize I need a special tool to take the old one off and put the new one on. Can anyone recommend a chainring nut wrench that will work with a stock Kilo TT Stripper's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-15, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,211
Posted By bike manhattan

Thanks guys. Just ordered.

Thanks guys. Just ordered.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-15, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,211
Posted By bike manhattan

Chainring "upgrade"?

Is there anything to be gained by upgrading to a more expensive chainring? Not talking about changing gear ratio, just buying a more 'high end' chainring.

My current chainring is the stock Kilo...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-15, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By bike manhattan

Philadelphia Bikesmith at 19th and Spring Garden....

Philadelphia Bikesmith at 19th and Spring Garden. My first time there. Used to go to this dude Jay in Fishtown, small one man shop at the time but he relocated downtown with a bunch of employees...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-15, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By bike manhattan

Correct. A fixed cog (not freewheel). ...

Correct. A fixed cog (not freewheel).

Here is the exact cog I bought (in 17t):

Euro Asia Imports Deluxe Steel Track Cog 1 8" Single Speed EAI Made in USA | eBay...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-15, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By bike manhattan

Cog and hub thread mismatch?

I bought a new EAI 17t cog recently for my Kilo TT Stripper.

Dude at my LBS said the threads were a different format. Got a second opinion from another guy working there and we installed it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-15, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,708
Posted By bike manhattan

Big fan of my Charge Spoon! Still breaking mine...

Big fan of my Charge Spoon! Still breaking mine in but so far really enjoy it. It's kind of grippy with jeans on but I consider that a good thing. On my last bike I had the Charge Bucket. Also a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-15, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 434,317
Posted By bike manhattan

Looking good. Why such a huge drop between...

Looking good. Why such a huge drop between saddle height and bar height though? Mega long arms?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-15, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,557
Posted By bike manhattan

Gotcha. Just looked at some pics and I could see...

Gotcha. Just looked at some pics and I could see how they could be uncomfortable.

I really love my MKS Sylvan Touring pedals. The fact that they have traction (on both sides) is nice. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-15, 11:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,557
Posted By bike manhattan

I've been riding MKS Sylvan Touring pedals for...

I've been riding MKS Sylvan Touring pedals for nearly a decade (on my second pair) with clips and double straps. My feet never hurt. Great pedal IMO.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-15, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By bike manhattan

I just cut them down to 18" and put on some Oury...

I just cut them down to 18" and put on some Oury grips. 16.54" would have been to small for me anyway. My shoulders measure about 17.5" so 18" is perfect. It's so weird though. Here are the bars...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-15, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By bike manhattan

20" = 50.8cm - which is how wide they are. ...

20" = 50.8cm - which is how wide they are.

Description said "42cm wide". They are 50.8cm wide. Again, am I missing something?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By bike manhattan

How are handlebars measured?

I think I may be a ****** but seriously can't find a solid answer in any of my searches..

I got some new riser bars online that were listed as "42cm". Ok so 42cm = 16.54 inches. They are 20...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By bike manhattan

right. thought about that. does a 30 pack fit...

right. thought about that. does a 30 pack fit well without cans spilling out of the bag when riding home?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-11, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By bike manhattan

Chrome Metropolis - Beer Hauling Question

I bought a Chrome Metropolis a little while back (great bag btw). So far I have been hauling back 24 can case without issue from my local beverage distributor (the narrow cases that look kinda like...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,084
Posted By bike manhattan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJTBPdVpdMc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJTBPdVpdMc
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-11, 11:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 42,704
Posted By bike manhattan

48/17 for life

48/17 for life
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,531
Posted By bike manhattan

EAI 17t cog. Was riding a 16t before. Wanted to...

EAI 17t cog. Was riding a 16t before. Wanted to drop to a slightly lower gear ratio and thought i might as well get a great quality cog at the same time. Loving 48/17t.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,294
Posted By bike manhattan

3/32 cog, 1/8 chain and chain ring?

am i gonna die or what?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-11, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,084
Posted By bike manhattan

The seat post was for aesthetic reasons. Wanted...

The seat post was for aesthetic reasons. Wanted silver instead of black. I just got a cheap one that was silver...

How is the Sugino 75? Already got my gear ratio locked in at 17/48 after...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-11, 04:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,084
Posted By bike manhattan

Crank and Chain Ring "Upgrade". Any Point?

So I realized that I have upgraded every single component on my original stock 2005 Langster outside of the headset and the Crank/Chain Ring. Some of these were do to parts breaking over time...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-11, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 437
Posted By bike manhattan

Buying a wheel set online?

Probably a dumb question but what do I need to know about buying a wheel set online? I'm looking to get this set of Deep V's:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-21-11, 01:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,396
Posted By bike manhattan

still happening! went 4 months without problem,...

still happening! went 4 months without problem, then one day i am sitting in my living room, where i keep my bike and "psssssssssssssssstttttttttt". another flat, same exact spot. replaced the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,743
Posted By bike manhattan

48/16 i can skid for days. although i don't...

48/16 i can skid for days. although i don't anymore, totally 2006. gonna grab a 17t cog soon too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By bike manhattan

back from the LBS (well one of them), $8. it was...

back from the LBS (well one of them), $8. it was the locknuts that i broke. $4 each and away i go. the locknut part can be pictured here:

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cone-adjustment.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 11:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,396
Posted By bike manhattan

already did this.

already did this.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 10:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,396
Posted By bike manhattan

i just checked the tube again. the hole is...

i just checked the tube again. the hole is pretty much dead center. it did align perfectly with the drain hole that was partially exposed though. however i took your advice, i just deflated my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 10:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,396
Posted By bike manhattan

mrville, thanks for your response. i have been...

mrville, thanks for your response. i have been using the valve nut as you described. almost 100% the problem is these tiny little holes as i described above. the tube is getting punctured right...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,396
Posted By bike manhattan

i also wanted to add i just ordered some 22mm...

i also wanted to add i just ordered some 22mm velox. i have the 17mm on there now. the electrical tape is a temp fix until the 22mm stuff arrives. but yea, this is a total defect with dp18's. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 09:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,396
Posted By bike manhattan

well i took the tire off and matched the hole. ...

well i took the tire off and matched the hole. same spot it usually is. there is a defect with my dp18. there are a total of 8 small holes on the side of the rim. not spoke holes, just these...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By bike manhattan

you are right. it is not the lockring, also not...

you are right. it is not the lockring, also not part of the axle hex nuts, definitely spacers. thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By bike manhattan

What did I break now (lockring?)?

well you might have caught my thread about flats i just posted. i think i fixed that. my stupid DP18 has these little holes on the side of the rim (not spoke holes, it has to be a defect), i...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,396
Posted By bike manhattan

yea done that a bunch. most of the holes have...

yea done that a bunch. most of the holes have been kinda close to the tube stem. i have checked the rim extensively. lightly sanded rough spots. carefully applied velox rim cloth, etc. there is...
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