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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-09, 01:05 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,897
Posted By pompadork

I was riding Nitto b-125aas (with delicious toshi...

I was riding Nitto b-125aas (with delicious toshi cloth~) but for street riding I found it pretty overkill to have these NJS bars where I rarely ride the drops, so I got a pair of $16 zoom risers...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-09, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,837
Posted By pompadork

The right is literally the ****tiest place here...

The right is literally the ****tiest place here with a) all the cars parked on the side of the road b) the general ****tiness of the asphalt close to the curb and c) massive sewer grates every 30...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-09, 09:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,303
Posted By pompadork

I just taped up my nitto drops with some toshi...

I just taped up my nitto drops with some toshi cloth. Pretty sadlife tape job, I must say.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 59,018
Posted By pompadork

Are most risers a standard thickness? I'm...

Are most risers a standard thickness? I'm thinking of getting a pair and using some strong v grips I have but I'm not sure what they'll fit on besides the risers that Nitto makes (which I might buy.)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-09, 11:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 959
Posted By pompadork

Toshi singles are stamped.

Toshi singles are stamped.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 996
Posted By pompadork

I kind of like those b-witch risers.

I kind of like those b-witch risers.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,876
Posted By pompadork

I ordered pedals and a lock from them once. The...

I ordered pedals and a lock from them once. The packaging was pretty haggard (the pedals were in a ripped open envelope that was in a plastic bag) but the order itself and the speed and such was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-09, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 510
Posted By pompadork

15 god damn. I'd say 54.

15 god damn.

I'd say 54.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-09, 02:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,617
Posted By pompadork

Maybe just a bad experience? Considering how...

Maybe just a bad experience? Considering how popular the bikes are, I can't imagine them having absurdly poor customer service.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-09, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,837
Posted By pompadork

Firefighter colours and mini american flags =...

Firefighter colours and mini american flags = 9/11 commemorative fixed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-09, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 324
Posted By pompadork

Oh man, so many views, so little replies. ...

Oh man, so many views, so little replies.



HOW WRONG I WAS. Well I guess either way I would be fine. I think I might get RD cranks and a Zen chainring or something.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 324
Posted By pompadork

"Help me with my build" thread v193.3

You guys are just so helpful, that's all.

So I sold my older Fuji track and got a new Iro Angus that I was eyeing, but I need some advice on drivetrain components.

Basically I was having...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 52,611
Posted By pompadork

Is the noise on the messengers as noticeable as...

Is the noise on the messengers as noticeable as people seem to say?

Also, they are 44mm chainline, correct? Would the Paul HF 44mm hubs be decent match?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-09, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,837
Posted By pompadork

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/CobraVerde1...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/CobraVerde13/jakethesnake.jpg

Just kidding, this is actually great.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-09, 07:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 52,611
Posted By pompadork

Any recommendations on track cranksets in a...

Any recommendations on track cranksets in a similar price range? Don't really want to make a new thread since I was considering the RDs as well.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By pompadork

I sold mine last week with stock bars but a...

I sold mine last week with stock bars but a better wheelset for $300CDN so it seems a bit steep, yes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 953
Posted By pompadork

I wish there was a lbs that had these in stock so...

I wish there was a lbs that had these in stock so I could be sure about sizing. My older frame was a 54cm so I was assuming I would have needed the 56cm Angus, but the measurements of the 53cm Angus...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 953
Posted By pompadork

So the June 1st restock date on the Angus is...

So the June 1st restock date on the Angus is actually JULY first.

Sad life.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-09, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 953
Posted By pompadork

The alien is a littler more pricey overall, but...

The alien is a littler more pricey overall, but with LBS' here being limited in what they carry and can order, the Alien shipping is really cheap and ends up balancing out the costs, sort of ($40...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-09, 01:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 953
Posted By pompadork

Ah, is that so. Well, maybe June then.

Ah, is that so.

Well, maybe June then.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 953
Posted By pompadork

I enjoy the better frame quality of the Angus as...

I enjoy the better frame quality of the Angus as well which is why I was looking to spend similar or a little more (and not go for something like a kilo)

Maybe I'll look more into the Alien...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-09, 07:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 953
Posted By pompadork

No, no, nothing? Maybe I'll just wait until...

No, no, nothing?

Maybe I'll just wait until June.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-09, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 953
Posted By pompadork

Threaded Iro Angus Alternatives?

So my lbs kind of screwed me on this frame order and Iro won't have the Angus size I want (56) in stock until around June 1st.

So what are some comparable threaded frame options? I don't mind...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 09:34 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,987
Posted By pompadork

Well, an approximation? What were the prices like...

Well, an approximation? What were the prices like of the last Iro group buy?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 09:13 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,987
Posted By pompadork

I was going to get an Angus frame in a couple of...

I was going to get an Angus frame in a couple of weeks actually. What would the cost be for the gb?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 05:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,390
Posted By pompadork

I don't think the comparison to cars in that...

I don't think the comparison to cars in that article is that valid. There are a considerable larger number of parts that go into a car that no doubt come from many many sources, so doing quality...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,099
Posted By pompadork

I'm about to buy an Angus over a Mark V for this...

I'm about to buy an Angus over a Mark V for this reason, actually. I heard threaded quill stems get you ladies, etc.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By pompadork

You were the one giving the camera the finger the...

You were the one giving the camera the finger the other day, huh?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 25,885
Posted By pompadork

Everyone should just ride with untaped bars and...

Everyone should just ride with untaped bars and make a top tube pad out of a towel to wipe the sweat off your hands. Trend incoming.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,280
Posted By pompadork

Is there a significant difference between Nitto...

Is there a significant difference between Nitto Technomic and Deluxe stems? I was going to get the deluxe but I might just get the tech since the clamp will fit b125s without a shim (unlike the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-09, 11:12 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 20,531
Posted By pompadork

Great thread! I wonder if there are any in...

Great thread!

I wonder if there are any in the far south. I might be going to 鳥羽市 or 鹿児島市 area sometime.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 25,885
Posted By pompadork

I mentioned that grips-on-the-drops thing in...

I mentioned that grips-on-the-drops thing in another thread a few days ago because often enough I see people riding the top of the drops (untaped) and not using the grip on the drops at all.

I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,218
Posted By pompadork

If I'm riding a 54cm now and want to buy a new...

If I'm riding a 54cm now and want to buy a new frame that comes in 53 or 56, I'm assuming it's a better idea to get the 53, correct?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,987
Posted By pompadork

I might be down for an Iro frame or something.

I might be down for an Iro frame or something.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,138
Posted By pompadork

Truly, I do think This thread will no doubt...

Truly, I do think
This thread will no doubt obtain
Hundreds of replies.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,837
Posted By pompadork

^ Those bars.. Also, off topic question -...

^ Those bars..

Also, off topic question - Riding untaped bars is frowned upon and the majority of people who have grips on drop bars have the upper part of the bar uncovered. Are all of these...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-09, 11:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By pompadork

I actually just went through old Cinelli parts...

I actually just went through old Cinelli parts listings myself and found out it's a 1R! They seem great, I'd just have to get some shims.

But the thread might still be useful!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,334,142
Posted By pompadork

Oh, my bad, I didn't even read your post. It...

Oh, my bad, I didn't even read your post. It probably seemed like a comment recommending those for you, but I was just mentioning that I thought they were nice haha.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By pompadork

SS&FG Small Questions Thread

Is this a stupid idea? It seems like a ton of threads are just a simple question that gets answered in the first or second post, so maybe it would save on some clutter?

(Also it's mainly because...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-09, 06:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,857
Posted By pompadork

Is that like other BD models where it's based off...

Is that like other BD models where it's based off another frame, or no?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-09, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,334,142
Posted By pompadork

That pake crank is really nice.

That pake crank is really nice.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,462
Posted By pompadork

Nitto B123 crmo ~ ~

Nitto B123 crmo ~ ~
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-09, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,462
Posted By pompadork

Going to get some tube levers tomorrow since I've...

Going to get some tube levers tomorrow since I've been having the ****tiest luck with bursting tubes and might as well start not being lazy and fixing **** myself.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-09, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 479
Posted By pompadork

Sounds good. They aren't too far off in price and...

Sounds good. They aren't too far off in price and the ~80g or so total extra weight in the Vs doesn't sound so bad, so I'll probably get those. Thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 479
Posted By pompadork

Mavic rims question

Is there any significant difference between the A719s and the Open Pros? Aside from Deep Vs, the LBS has those two Mavic rims but they are the exact same price - so anything notable? I may just lame...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-08, 11:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,234
Posted By pompadork

Are you guys so against building up older bikes?...

Are you guys so against building up older bikes? I have an 07 fuji track i've been riding and wanting to change a lot of the parts on but i'm thinking of just selling it right now for complete and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-08, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 449
Posted By pompadork

Why is that BB labeled 'Track only' ?

Why is that BB labeled 'Track only' ?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 104,541
Posted By pompadork

The Portland ace hotel looks pretty nice ~

The Portland ace hotel looks pretty nice ~
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-08, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By pompadork

I'll fix it for you! ...

I'll fix it for you!

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/5296/8637016xj1.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,571
Posted By pompadork

Been looking at some helmets for a while now -...

Been looking at some helmets for a while now - there needs to be more pictures of people actually wearing them, though =/
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