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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-09, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 558,650
Posted By arlahile

Yup - it's an Ahearne that I found at Topanga...

Yup - it's an Ahearne that I found at Topanga Creek Cycles. I think they have one or two more laying around, although they're slightly different than mine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 558,650
Posted By arlahile

I'm working on the pics, haven't done this...

I'm working on the pics, haven't done this before:
Full view in better light:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vyW3n7i24ow/Snchb4TTHLI/AAAAAAAAArQ/TZlWO4HjfOs/s512/DSC00120.JPG

Mr. Watanabe's bag:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,167
Posted By arlahile

I like the half-clips for my short commute or...

I like the half-clips for my short commute or grocery runs, so saying they "suck, actually", is just your opinion.

I also like clipless, and clips + straps (+1 on the Bindas!), depending on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-09, 01:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,167
Posted By arlahile

Half-clips are a nice compromise, unless you're...

Half-clips are a nice compromise, unless you're riding hard:
http://www.velo-orange.com/mkshalfclip.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-09, 01:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 693
Posted By arlahile

FWIW, Topanga Creek Cycles in the LA area had a...

FWIW, Topanga Creek Cycles in the LA area had a couple, last time I was there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 558,650
Posted By arlahile

OK, now I've got the hang of this. Here's a...

OK, now I've got the hang of this. Here's a daylight pic, pre-bell and half-toeclips:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vyW3n7i24ow/SnO7hv4GKDI/AAAAAAAAAqU/2D8FtAriwC0/dsc03843.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-09, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 558,650
Posted By arlahile

Try #3 - Aha! ...

Try #3 - Aha!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vyW3n7i24ow/SnO74sdc7II/AAAAAAAAAqY/pzyyMk_sPwM/s640/IMG_1206.JPG

Bag from Guu-Watanabe in Japan. Swallows up my work, lunch, and a few tools.

I sewed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-09, 09:55 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 558,650
Posted By arlahile

OK, let's try this again: MTA: hm, can't...

OK, let's try this again:


MTA: hm, can't get the photo link button to work...
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2ZJQub0EIF1WXSLg0OWY_g?feat=directlink
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-09, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 558,650
Posted By arlahile

Freshly-built ...

Freshly-built

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2ZJQub0EIF1WXSLg0OWY_g?feat=directlink

Arla
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,002
Posted By arlahile

The Masi seems nice. I don't like that they have...

The Masi seems nice. I don't like that they have mystery tubing, but that seems to be the thing now. Whatever happened to telling us it was some flavor of Columbus, Tange etc.? Makes it hard for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 11:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,002
Posted By arlahile

Mmmm...my old eyes don't appreciate the straight...

Mmmm...my old eyes don't appreciate the straight forks on the Luggernaut. Just me.

That Kilo WT looks like a fine option.

Looked at the Masi Speciale (LTD and standard) today, also saw the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,002
Posted By arlahile

Mr. Handsome - beautiful job on the Pink Taco!...

Mr. Handsome - beautiful job on the Pink Taco! How's Mrs. H like it? I guess you're right about my use of the term "townie" - maybe what I mean is commuter/errand-runner.

Iroguy - thanks for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-09, 06:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,002
Posted By arlahile

Sorry if it posted more than once - internet at...

Sorry if it posted more than once - internet at work is clunky. Grrr!

Arla
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,002
Posted By arlahile

Building a new townie - frame options?

I've been really enjoying my SS townie that I created from an old Bridgestone MB-1 Comp that someone gave me, basically I stripped it down, added a rack, slapped on a pair of the skinniest tires I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2,678
Views: 1,140,707
Posted By arlahile

http://picasaweb.google.com/arla.hile/Nishiki02?fe...

http://picasaweb.google.com/arla.hile/Nishiki02?feat=directlink

I've uploaded some links showing the Olympic 12 - sorry they are lousy cell phone pictures.

Notice that the "Nishiki" decal on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-09, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2,678
Views: 1,140,707
Posted By arlahile

Strange SN?

I recently picked up what I believe is a late 70s Olympic 12. It has the nice metal head badge and the chromed fork ends. Dia-compe center pull brakes. Sugino derailleurs (I think - it's at the...
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