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Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 02:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,042
Posted By backlyt

funny guys... good to know the mean streets of...

funny guys...
good to know the mean streets of Gotham are safe under your watch
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-10, 07:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,042
Posted By backlyt

Hey, I have a 1996 Ultimate with the curved seat...

Hey, I have a 1996 Ultimate with the curved seat tube. I'm no pro racer and I find it flexy when I get out of the saddle, but I like it. It kind of springs forward.
BTW, how's that wound up treating...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,585
Posted By backlyt

I'm a bike courier in Toronto and everyone that...

I'm a bike courier in Toronto and everyone that rides clipless, rides mountain shoes and pedals. You spend as much time on your feet as you do on a bike. I've personally used Eggbeaters (don't last)...
06-14-09, 07:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,536
Posted By backlyt

the chainline with mine was off, but I calculated...

the chainline with mine was off, but I calculated for a 42mm
it ended up being 4mm off from my quando hub with a dura ace cog.
I just spaced and re-dished my wheel, not hard if you have the...
06-03-09, 05:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,085
Posted By backlyt

I got these cranks on my FTP, look great, super...

I got these cranks on my FTP, look great, super easy to assemble.
The q factor does bother me a little since I'm kinda duck-footed and hate hitting my new cranks with my heels.
I'm used to 170s and...
06-03-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,213
Posted By backlyt

sugino's would look better on that frame

sugino's would look better on that frame
05-21-09, 06:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,474
Posted By backlyt

score it first with an xacto or olfa blade

score it first with an xacto or olfa blade
04-28-09, 10:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,495
Posted By backlyt

You summed it up pretty well buddy.

You summed it up pretty well buddy.
04-28-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,495
Posted By backlyt

Yeah I completely agree, but have no illusions my...

Yeah I completely agree, but have no illusions my friend. There is NO money in being a courier. Trust me, I know.
Oh a joke for you... "What do you call a courier without a girlfriend?"
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04-28-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,683
Posted By backlyt

Yeah that's my buddy Rhode. Her bike is seriously...

Yeah that's my buddy Rhode. Her bike is seriously tempting me to buy one.
She loves it though, no pain anywhere.
04-28-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 7,781
Posted By backlyt

couldn't agree more. Adbusters actually has a...

couldn't agree more.
Adbusters actually has a lot to say, and unlike most of you guys, they are actually trying to do something.
Besides, if you don't like an article, write in.
04-26-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 57,076
Posted By backlyt

I'm a messenger in toronto with a red shadow...

I'm a messenger in toronto with a red shadow conspiracy Interlock 2 chain.
I've never had a chain snap, and I've tried all kinds.
Most chains will last me 4-6 months with regular wear
04-20-09, 05:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,073
Posted By backlyt

I'm a bike courier in toronto and I've been...

I'm a bike courier in toronto and I've been through 2 winters so far.
What I can tell you is this:

Plastic bags suck. your feet sweat and freeze

Sealskinz suck. your feet sweat and smell like...
02-28-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 47,508
Views: 1,419,972
Posted By backlyt

yo, toronto courier here.

yo, toronto courier here.
02-24-09, 08:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,282
Posted By backlyt

What about durability? If I'm riding my bike 8...

What about durability? If I'm riding my bike 8 hours a day, 5 days a week will the ceramics last longer and stay spinning fast?
02-16-09, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,961,652
Posted By backlyt

I like this... good photographer too... ...

I like this... good photographer too...

http://velospace.org/node/4114

http://velospace.org/files/843293757_30dc51143d.jpg

http://velospace.org/files/843293013_40e1fa4a5d.jpg
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02-16-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,836
Posted By backlyt

I tend to agree with the performance aspect which...

I tend to agree with the performance aspect which is great if you have a CF or Alu bike, but when we're talking about a lugged steel bike, the only thing that should be on that is a quill stem.
To...
02-09-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,753
Posted By backlyt

I'm a courier in Toronto, and I find that oddly...

I'm a courier in Toronto, and I find that oddly enough, riding brakeless is "safer."
Safer in the way that we rely too much on our brakes being there for emergencies, so we don't learn how to...
02-09-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,836
Posted By backlyt

It seems like more went into the production of...

It seems like more went into the production of the Kazanes, although the aliens do have nicer lugs. I also don't like how long the headtube of the Aliens are.

Threadless? why? I know they're...
02-06-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,836
Posted By backlyt

huh?

Here's an idea... How much does it weigh?
just a thought.
Any could it be sold without paint? What if I want it powdercoated? or Have the lugs shined up?
Or maybe Gold plated... lol

All and...
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