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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-09, 10:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,991
Posted By hmarcks

Sorry to awaken this thread, but I am interested...

Sorry to awaken this thread, but I am interested in the Phoenix. Despite the concerns about the bike in this thread, I haven't found a better complete bike option that's similar in price and quality....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By hmarcks

The beauty about Merino wool (among many other...

The beauty about Merino wool (among many other things) is that it regulates your body temp in warm or cold weather. I tried a pair of Merino wool socks a couple years ago and have since replaced all...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-09, 01:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By hmarcks

I think I'm leaning more towards keeping it as is...

I think I'm leaning more towards keeping it as is now.

Thanks for all of the tips, but I don't think this one is ideal for my first conversion. I'm sure this thread will be helpful to others...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,067
Posted By hmarcks

Thank you! Anyone else? I am yet to...

Thank you!

Anyone else?

I am yet to decide if I want to convert it to a single speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,067
Posted By hmarcks

Hosteler ID

I would like to know if anyone could give me some information on this bicycle. I havn't been able to come up with much at all about Hosteler.

Here are some specs:

Wheels: Samir Saminox 27 x 1...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By hmarcks

Well I was wanting to get rid of the bent steel...

Well I was wanting to get rid of the bent steel rear wheel, but maybe I'll just have to see if it can be trued. With the ring I have the chain on now, the front chainline is about 39mm. Do you think...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-09, 10:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By hmarcks

Shedding a little weight was my main reasoning,...

Shedding a little weight was my main reasoning, and would the current cranks work with a newer chainring?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-09, 10:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By hmarcks

Thanks for the replies! I'll post it on the...

Thanks for the replies!

I'll post it on the classic & vintage forum tomorrow once I get back to my place and can give more details about the frame. I don't think it will turn out to be anything...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-09, 10:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By hmarcks

French SS Conversion Help

Hello, I'm looking to convert an old French bicycle (Hosteler - seems to be somewhat of a mystery bike) to a singlespeed. I was riding it with most original parts for a while, but I think it's time...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,061
Posted By hmarcks

Calling Internal Hub Users : Clicking

I have a Swobo Otis with a SRAM i-Motion 3 hub. I just had it serviced because the shifting cable pulled right out of the hub (I must have tightened it too much).

It was in the shop for a while,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-08, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,934
Posted By hmarcks

SRAM i-MOTION 3 cable problems

I was adjusting the cable tension to my SRAM i-MOTION3 (it was skipping around and getting stuck in 2nd gear) and the cable actually came out of the hub (not the link).

Could this be repaired by...
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