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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-12, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By vbwstripes

Cool, thanks guys I'll just get a susp corrected...

Cool, thanks guys I'll just get a susp corrected one
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By vbwstripes

I need a 1" threadless fork with disc tabs

I need a 1" threadless fork with disc tabs.

Do these exist without suspension corrected legs?

I am putting it on my 2000 schwinn panther. I can't seem to find anything on amazon or google. All...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-19-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By vbwstripes

What happened to rstmtbstore.com

I need an RST M-29 100mm travel and I can't seem to find one online. It looks like people on the mtbr review found the 100mm travel at rstmtbstore.com, but that site is not working for me. Any body...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-05-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 752
Posted By vbwstripes

The RST website seems to be down, based on...

The RST website seems to be down, based on reviews this seems like the fork for me. Also, renting might not be a bad way to go either, especially if it's me riding.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-05-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 752
Posted By vbwstripes

I have been a bmx rider for about 8 years, and...

I have been a bmx rider for about 8 years, and have been riding mountains for about 2 years, so I'm nothing special, but everyone likes to think they are pretty good. I'm thinking that I will be good...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-04-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 752
Posted By vbwstripes

Moab question, what bike to take?

I have a bone stock redline monocog that I was planning on taking, but based off of some things I've read and heard from people who have been there I should definitely have suspension. Should I buy a...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-14-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By vbwstripes

I agree, maybe it was just a lot icier than I...

I agree, maybe it was just a lot icier than I have ever ridden on. Gotta get studs, or turn the nubby into a DIY studded tire.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-13-09, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By vbwstripes

Tire question

I bought a nokian mount and ground 160 for my front, but I couldn't get one for the back because I bought the last one through Ben's. I guess I planned on getting two, but the bike seemed to do...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,220
Posted By vbwstripes

Originally Posted by JackD Cromoly IS steel. ...

Originally Posted by JackD Cromoly IS steel.

THANK YOU!



Chromoly steel is not some kind of super light alloy. If his steel bike is the common 4130 Chromoly, then it is over 98% Fe, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,644
Posted By vbwstripes

How long did it take to get your tomicog? I feel...

How long did it take to get your tomicog? I feel like I've been waiting forever.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-31-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,838
Posted By vbwstripes

woops I'm dumb, it's on redline's site: 110mm

woops I'm dumb, it's on redline's site: 110mm
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-31-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,838
Posted By vbwstripes

2008 redline monocog bottom bracket size?

Does anybody know what the 2008 redline monocog bottom bracket size is? Thank you.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,869
Posted By vbwstripes

Isn't Ted Shred dead?

Isn't Ted Shred dead?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-08, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 722
Posted By vbwstripes

Chain derails = fall on your face in front of a...

Chain derails = fall on your face in front of a car
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-08, 02:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By vbwstripes

Does anybody know what the frametubes are made...

Does anybody know what the frametubes are made out of on the bike in that article? I wonder if that company actually thinks that is beneficial. I don't think i like it
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 526
Posted By vbwstripes

khs solo one for 550?

Hey I was looking for some insight on whether or not a khs solo one for 550 is a good deal. It is an older bike, 2007, at a LBS in new condition. It looks like the only wear is from sitting around...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-08, 09:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,233
Posted By vbwstripes

Chromoly steel means that the steel mixture has...

Chromoly steel means that the steel mixture has chromium and molybdenum added to it to give it corrosive resistance. The amount of chrome added to chromoly is such a small amount that you would...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-08, 01:26 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,568
Posted By vbwstripes

Check this link out. This would easily work if...

Check this link out. This would easily work if you wanted to retrofit or build a frame around a belt drive, well, maybe not easily work. You would have to do some major measuring, cutting, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 28,892
Posted By vbwstripes

89 gti, it's a high roller right now, but I'll...

89 gti, it's a high roller right now, but I'll change that soon.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-08, 08:42 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,801
Posted By vbwstripes

My favorite is Stranahan's Colorado whiskey, made...

My favorite is Stranahan's Colorado whiskey, made by the same people who brew flying dog beers. Apparently you can pick it up in 30 states, but for me it is a little pricey ~50$. I think it is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-08, 08:15 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 10,103
Posted By vbwstripes

1 yes 2 mark v 3 black 4 frameset

1 yes
2 mark v
3 black
4 frameset
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-08, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By vbwstripes

awesome! thanks

awesome! thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By vbwstripes

I'm well aware that straight guage spokes are...

I'm well aware that straight guage spokes are inferior, but I was not aware that they were only a little bit more. I only did a quick google search on dt double butted spokes and found a website that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By vbwstripes

wheelbuilding parts websites

I want to build some wheels and I was wondering where I can get this stuff the cheapest:

velocity deep vs
formula track hubs
straight guage spokes
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-08, 11:13 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 28,892
Posted By vbwstripes

This is just gross, I thought that this was a vw...

This is just gross, I thought that this was a vw only and fg thread?!?!?!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-08, 11:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By vbwstripes

I live right by a dog park and my dog always...

I live right by a dog park and my dog always chases rabbits on our way there. I also have clipless pedals on my bike, so it usually ends up with my knees in the dirt, or other dogs running into me in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 55,981
Posted By vbwstripes

Can you please post some pictures as attachments?...

Can you please post some pictures as attachments? My computer sometimes has trouble seeing the pasted pictures. I really want to see this awesome bike!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,990
Posted By vbwstripes

Actually, I know that powder coating can chip or...

Actually, I know that powder coating can chip or crack. The powder is simply applied to an oppositely charged surface before baking and 'melting' the resin particles together while bonding to the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,990
Posted By vbwstripes

Nobody has powdercoated rims?

Nobody has powdercoated rims?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,990
Posted By vbwstripes

powdercoated rims

Has anybody powder coated their aluminum rims?? To me it would seem like they would have slight cyclical deflectionsover time and I was wondering if the powder coat would crack off over time. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-11-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By vbwstripes

68, english frames, is your bb shell width...

68, english frames, is your bb shell width parallel to the spindle, and 103 is your spindle length.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,332
Posted By vbwstripes

So, how can the 107 and 110 both give me a 42mm...

So, how can the 107 and 110 both give me a 42mm chainline? Wouldn't there be a 3mm difference in the chainline between the two spindle lengths?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,332
Posted By vbwstripes

So am I correct in assuming that the pake...

So am I correct in assuming that the pake chainring can be mounted to either side of the crank? I can't quite tell from the pictures.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,332
Posted By vbwstripes

Pake crankset chainline

Hey does anybody know what size bottom bracket spindle I would need to get a 42 mm chainline? I searched and emailed and I didn't get a reply. I think soma recommends getting a 107mm for most...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-08, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By vbwstripes

Name That Fork!!!

Hey can anybody tell me what model rock shox this fork is?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-08, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By vbwstripes

No name rock shox questions

First of all thanks for any help. I realize that without pictures these questions could be hopeless.

I bought a used bike off of cl that has a rock shox fork on it, however the only sticker on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-08, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1,459
Views: 353,644
Posted By vbwstripes

What size do you think I should get? I am 6'0 and...

What size do you think I should get? I am 6'0 and I have a 35.25 in. inseam. Thanks for any help!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By vbwstripes

That's what I'm talking about right there. ...

That's what I'm talking about right there.

Wouldn't these wheels creak and groan? How can the spokes support compression?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By vbwstripes

weird spokes

Hey I saw a bike on the fixed gear gallery that had some unique spoke work. It appeared that they had just twisted up a few spokes, so there were large gaps in the wheel. How do you do this and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 522
Posted By vbwstripes

componet questions

Can any body tell me the difference between the FSA head set and the Chris king head set offered by iro cycles?

Why is the Chris King headset 100 dollars more?

Also why are there difference...
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