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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,993
Posted By danielmolloy

here's the yelp review: "If you buy a bike...

here's the yelp review:

"If you buy a bike that doesn't have 'history'-- that is, from craigslist, and they suspect that it's stolen, the folks will call the police to check, without your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-09, 01:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,993
Posted By danielmolloy

The bike that came in was equipped with all 8...

The bike that came in was equipped with all 8 speed sora equipment (entry level bicycle), but had oem wheels from a different brand of bicycle, and a 10 speed ultegra cassette. Because of the much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-09, 03:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,993
Posted By danielmolloy

Bike Shop Ethics re. stolen bikes

Is it right for a bike shop to call the police to check if a bicycle is stolen when a customer brings it in to have it fixed?

I was faced with a real ethical dilemma today, with a very...
Forum: Touring
10-30-06, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By danielmolloy

I have a set of Marathon Racers, and they ride...

I have a set of Marathon Racers, and they ride well. They feel supple at about 80psi in the 700x35 size. I haven't put enough miles on them to be able to testify for their durability, but they grip...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-27-06, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,233
Posted By danielmolloy

If you can go bigger, go at least 32mm. I have a...

If you can go bigger, go at least 32mm. I have a set of Schwalbe Marathon Racer tires that are 700x35, but measure out to 32mm, and they are plenty fast enough. The extra volume will only benefit...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-05, 04:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,243
Posted By danielmolloy

rivendell sells their rambouillet and atlantis...

rivendell sells their rambouillet and atlantis frames in a size 68cm, which should be tall enough for just about anybody.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-05, 06:39 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,333
Posted By danielmolloy

I also think that the skidstrong name is pretty...

I also think that the skidstrong name is pretty weak, and it overshadows the fact that they have a really well designed fixed gear frame. Come on, fender eyelets, decent tire capacity and a threaded...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 01:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,901
Posted By danielmolloy

I just purchased a centaur groupset, and the...

I just purchased a centaur groupset, and the veloce groupset is quite similar, but the prices are also very close. The main thing for me was the introduction of the centaur alloy compact crankset...
Forum: Touring
08-02-05, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,365
Posted By danielmolloy

I love my new fuji touring, I replaced everything...

I love my new fuji touring, I replaced everything from the top tube up (nitto noodle bar w/bar end shifters, technomic stem, brooks saddle) and it is an extremely smooth and reliable setup. Much...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-05, 12:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,971
Posted By danielmolloy

Adams Avenue Bike shop is really great. They...

Adams Avenue Bike shop is really great. They carry a bunch of high end stuff, and they sell a lot of track bikes and equipment and single speed mountain bike stuff. The shop organizes rides almost...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-08-04, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By danielmolloy

Yeah, I love it as well, but I have like 3 bags...

Yeah, I love it as well, but I have like 3 bags right now, and I only ever use my PAC designs.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-04, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By danielmolloy

chrome backbone

I've decided to sell my chrome bag. It's in great shape and is olive/black. I thought I would give the people on the forum first shot at it before I offer it to ebay. It was $150 plus tax and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-04, 02:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,516
Posted By danielmolloy

I'm a lefty.

I'm a lefty.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-04, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By danielmolloy

I've been using performance tape for the last...

I've been using performance tape for the last couple of years, mostly because it is always on sale, but I've noticed that they have changed the product 2 of 3 times. The newest stuff has the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-04, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By danielmolloy

that bike is too pure to punch a hole through the...

that bike is too pure to punch a hole through the fork. If they meant you to mount a brake on the bike it would have come with one. Learn to ride on a cheap bike and get all the dumb stuff out of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-04, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,418
Posted By danielmolloy

no comment.

no comment.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-04, 05:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,418
Posted By danielmolloy

Ich hOre das vom alle. Keine Bremsen? Sind sie...

Ich hOre das vom alle. Keine Bremsen? Sind sie veruckt?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-04, 08:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,418
Posted By danielmolloy

Well, I'm leaving Munich tomorrow morning and I'm...

Well, I'm leaving Munich tomorrow morning and I'm so happy, because my new Merckx Pista arrived this afternoon just in time. I have a couple pics but they're too big.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-04, 07:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,962
Posted By danielmolloy

Yeah, with canvas soaked in floor varnish,...

Yeah, with canvas soaked in floor varnish, wouldn't that be just a tiny bit flammable as hell? The bag does look interesting though. Is there a cross strap for stability? And could you please post...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-04, 03:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,418
Posted By danielmolloy

The old people still say GruB Gott, but the young...

The old people still say GruB Gott, but the young people say Servas, pronounced Sehrvoos.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-20-04, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,418
Posted By danielmolloy

so, here's a rough translation: A top track...

so, here's a rough translation:
A top track race bike from Albuch Kotter.
Frame size 56cm center to center. Dura Ace components. Top tube 53.5cm center to center. The bike was only used twice and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-20-04, 05:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,418
Posted By danielmolloy

If there's anything cooler, I haven't found it

Yeah, so check this out and pardon the different language. The pictures should speak for themselves.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-20-04, 08:00 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 27,328
Posted By danielmolloy

I did that ride as well on my fix with some...

I did that ride as well on my fix with some friends of mine also on fixes. I didn't see any others. What a fun ride! I'm doing the next one for sure.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-19-04, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By danielmolloy

Park Tool makes one that is a combination headset...

Park Tool makes one that is a combination headset wrench and lockring tool. I can't recall the name, but it's on their site probably on headset tools.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-04, 04:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,462
Posted By danielmolloy

Definitely Paul hubs on either deep V's or Rigida...

Definitely Paul hubs on either deep V's or Rigida DP18. I think it's rigida, it might be sun. Black butted spokes would make them totally stealth.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-04, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,134
Posted By danielmolloy

Just put your balls on the stem and stop pedaling.

Just put your balls on the stem and stop pedaling.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-04, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,013
Posted By danielmolloy

I don't know about you guys, but I really do love...

I don't know about you guys, but I really do love the Suzue basic. It's by far the best hub ever produced. I mean, it's totally multi-purpose. There are all sorts of fun things you can do with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-04, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,679
Posted By danielmolloy

yeah, 165 cranks have come on all the bikes that...

yeah, 165 cranks have come on all the bikes that I've bought except one. 175mm was really great for pushing a bigger gear, with the bigger lever arms.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-04, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By danielmolloy

two teeth in the back is approximately the same...

two teeth in the back is approximately the same as 6 teeth in the front. That's a pretty big gear for hilly areas. I ran a 44x16 in San Diego, which has some pretty big hills and that worked pretty...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 09:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 985
Posted By danielmolloy

Unfortunately, a chain tensioner would not work...

Unfortunately, a chain tensioner would not work on a fixed gear bike. Backpedaling would rip it off.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 985
Posted By danielmolloy

Yeah, none of the options is fun. Even more...

Yeah, none of the options is fun. Even more motivation to check the chain regularly to ensure proper line, lubrication, wear and tension.

I had a chain break in three places while sprinting up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-04, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 866
Posted By danielmolloy

exactly

exactly
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-04, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 866
Posted By danielmolloy

Yeah, well so is blowing stop signs and riding...

Yeah, well so is blowing stop signs and riding drunk, so why not listen to music at the same time at night with no lights?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 07:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,679
Posted By danielmolloy

However, the bigger gear combinations are...

However, the bigger gear combinations are heavier, and also require more chain. Everybody should just ride around on 11x28 and be super light.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 05:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,679
Posted By danielmolloy

chains are cheaper than chainrings and cogs.

chains are cheaper than chainrings and cogs.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 05:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,679
Posted By danielmolloy

I used to run a 44x16 in hilly San Diego, and now...

I used to run a 44x16 in hilly San Diego, and now I run a 52x18 in flat Munich. The new gear is taller, but not by much. It works well for me. I can go fast enough, and stop relatively quickly. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,013
Posted By danielmolloy

I've gone through several good sets of hubs: ...

I've gone through several good sets of hubs: Surly's, Promax SB, Campy high flange (sheriffs star and 6 window), and now I'm working on a set of pauls and a set of suntour superbe. So far for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By danielmolloy

Ok, okay I think I understand now. It's kind of...

Ok, okay I think I understand now. It's kind of like if your pedals are too close together or too far apart, then your joints will be out of alignment and your heels will be angled in or out to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 02:55 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,600
Posted By danielmolloy

I could do the same thing with about a hundred...

I could do the same thing with about a hundred bikes here in Munich. I see these abandoned bikes everywhere with this wire thin rusted locks around them. The chains are all rusted and the tires are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 12:13 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,600
Posted By danielmolloy

If I get to it first would that be considered...

If I get to it first would that be considered stealing from you?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By danielmolloy

Never done that before. I assume you mean on the...

Never done that before. I assume you mean on the non drive side? Do you hit the very back, at the dropouts?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By danielmolloy

I got lucky with this bike, I have about 2mm...

I got lucky with this bike, I have about 2mm clearance between the end of my clips to the front tire when it is turned. I dont' think I could get any closer without toe overlap.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By danielmolloy

Mine is pretty darn tight. You can't even fit a...

Mine is pretty darn tight. You can't even fit a credit card in the gap. Probably about 1mm. I love it!
23mm tires.
Post your pictures too!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-04, 10:32 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 11,152
Posted By danielmolloy

I tried looking on the internet for those bars,...

I tried looking on the internet for those bars, and I couldn't find any info about them. Does anybody know where I can get a set?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-04, 11:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 11,152
Posted By danielmolloy

My thoughts exactly! Those really look good. ...

My thoughts exactly! Those really look good. I'd love to put some on my brand new merckx.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-04, 10:56 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,232
Posted By danielmolloy

Yeah, it's 7am, but I don't care.

Yeah, it's 7am, but I don't care.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-04, 10:52 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,232
Posted By danielmolloy

Okay, good night.

Okay, good night.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-04, 10:51 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,232
Posted By danielmolloy

yeah, I know she has a langster

yeah, I know she has a langster
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-04, 10:51 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,232
Posted By danielmolloy

Okay, I'm going to call Em...I mean I'm going to...

Okay, I'm going to call Em...I mean I'm going to bed now. I'll talk to you later.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-04, 10:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,232
Posted By danielmolloy

Is she racing it?

Is she racing it?
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