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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 03:44 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,389
Posted By chowmeen

Agreed. Will post when upgraded, though it has...

Agreed. Will post when upgraded, though it has sentimental value due to the grime buildup I produced.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 03:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,062
Posted By chowmeen

http://www.mememaker.net/static/images/memes/72214...

http://www.mememaker.net/static/images/memes/72214.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 03:14 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,389
Posted By chowmeen

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg85/A_o_E/IMG_...

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg85/A_o_E/IMG_20120802_115523.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 03:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,062
Posted By chowmeen

Or you could tape over the machined walls with...

Or you could tape over the machined walls with black tape. You probably won't be running brakes anyway, you kewl fixied KiD
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 03:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,208
Posted By chowmeen

Stop buying bike parts made out of latex.

Stop buying bike parts made out of latex.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 02:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,735
Posted By chowmeen

Jizz on some elmer's glue and pray for your life.

Jizz on some elmer's glue and pray for your life.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 02:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,927
Posted By chowmeen

Why not save money and just grind down the speeds...

Why not save money and just grind down the speeds from a cassette? File them down just enough to slip them on tightly and loctite that sucker. No need for a lockring.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 02:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,205
Posted By chowmeen

http://files.sharenator.com/Thread_Crap_Wont_Die-s...

http://files.sharenator.com/Thread_Crap_Wont_Die-s300x371-97014.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 02:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,543
Posted By chowmeen

Don't forget the hoodie under direct 90 degree...

Don't forget the hoodie under direct 90 degree sunlight with raybans, no socks, and pr0 level tatz
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 02:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,205
Posted By chowmeen

Do you live in the Sahara Desert? Take it to your...

Do you live in the Sahara Desert? Take it to your LBS, numpty.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 02:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,973
Posted By chowmeen

A simple technique is to buy a couple rolls of...

A simple technique is to buy a couple rolls of colored electrical tape and just wrap the entire rim.

It's cheap, easy, and you can even use it as rim tape.

Not to mention it might even...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 02:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,543
Posted By chowmeen

Practical level over 9000!!!!! ...

Practical level over 9000!!!!!
http://cdn.memegenerator.net/images/300x/2607897.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 02:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,379
Posted By chowmeen

Flip your drop bars upside down: ...

Flip your drop bars upside down:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 02:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,839
Posted By chowmeen

I had a friend who broke his seat tube on a TK2....

I had a friend who broke his seat tube on a TK2. But then again, he was doing tricks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 01:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,295
Posted By chowmeen

That's the only reason why I got my components...

That's the only reason why I got my components white. Personally I hate the color and can never keep it maintained. Why would anyone choose a color they personally like?
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
08-17-12, 01:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,827
Posted By chowmeen

Turn your saddle around.

Turn your saddle around.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 01:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,894
Posted By chowmeen

Why don't you just get clips?

Why don't you just get clips?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 01:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,543
Posted By chowmeen

Riding in Allen Edmonds? What a clown.

Riding in Allen Edmonds?

What a clown.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-12, 01:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,050
Posted By chowmeen

Go to your local home depot and buy a power...

Go to your local home depot and buy a power drill. Insert threadless nail into chainring, connect to BB opening, and drill it secure. Also use locktite just to be safe.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-12, 02:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,733
Posted By chowmeen

Serfa Secas: Tubular or Clincher?

I'm contemplating on the idea of switching from clincher tires to tubular. I ride on mostly flat asphalt in suburbs, and I've been wanting to improve my overall speed.

I have a wheelset handed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 11:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

eight-inch Julian V2 rims. priced at $175 ...

eight-inch Julian V2 rims.

priced at $175

42mm deep.

http://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Products/EighthInch-Julian-V2-Wheelset-in-White__Eighthinch_Julian_V2_White.aspx
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,315
Posted By chowmeen

^ perfect results.

^ perfect results.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 10:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

what about an affinity lo pro?

what about an affinity lo pro?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

i'd recommend that too if the OP was purchasing a...

i'd recommend that too if the OP was purchasing a complete.

apparently he just wants to buy parts, probably even throw in some old parts from his dawes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 09:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

aggresive and tight? sounds like a cinelli mash...

aggresive and tight? sounds like a cinelli mash to me. by tight, i hope you mean toe overlap. the slanting toptube of the mash should give you an aggressive (but twitchy) ride.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 09:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

^ that works too.

^

that works too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 09:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

i've been using surlys for a while now. from my...

i've been using surlys for a while now.
from my own experience, i'd say get a surly cog with a dura-ace lockring.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 09:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/tea...

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/team_track.htm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 09:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

i approve. as long as your crankset is a sugino...

i approve.
as long as your crankset is a sugino messenger.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 09:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

^ lawls.

^ lawls.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&expIds=17259,18167,27...

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&expIds=17259,18167,27342,27415,27744&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=vittoria+randonneur&cp=11&qe=dml0dG9yaWEgcmE&qesig=NkHK2ZSfnLv_aTZ4xK8rMQ&pkc=AFgZ2tkXZWiZjX4rntYzF07O1YG7OL8sjm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,838
Posted By chowmeen

either a SS or FG. hard to tell, since he has...

either a SS or FG. hard to tell, since he has brakes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

if you run 48x16, you'll have 3 skid patches. ...

if you run 48x16, you'll have 3 skid patches.

if you skid, i say avoid it. if you dont skid, go for it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 08:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

he might be running a front brake. he said...

he might be running a front brake. he said something earlier about it knocking out of place.

anyhows, carleton is right about having such a big ratio. i tried 53/18 and almost died of overworking...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

he said he wanted to go higher D:

he said he wanted to go higher D:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

a 51 17 gear ratio leaves you with only 3 skid...

a 51 17 gear ratio leaves you with only 3 skid patches. just do the chainring divided by the cog to get the number of skid patches.

i'm assuming you're getting that 170mm crank WITH a chainring....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

if you have the money, get Soma Everwears....

if you have the money, get Soma Everwears. they're 5mm thick, which is great for skid-heavy folks or just ppl who want to ride something smooth.
if you dont have the money, get Randos. i hear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By chowmeen

run a 51 17 or 53 17 if you want to go higher,...

run a 51 17 or 53 17 if you want to go higher, though i dont suggest going any higher than what you already have if you're riding in the city.

what size are your tires?

why would you need...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,315
Posted By chowmeen

make sure the surface is nice and clean before...

make sure the surface is nice and clean before you start doing anything.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 05:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,582
Posted By chowmeen

http://virtuallyamy.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/to...

http://virtuallyamy.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/toe-shoes-2.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 04:50 AM
Replies: 718
Views: 137,642
Posted By chowmeen

in a strange city, where all poles look alike.....

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg85/A_o_E/fail.jpg

*not drawn to scale*
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 02:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 814
Posted By chowmeen

@xkillemallx16 bear my children.

@xkillemallx16

bear my children.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 02:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 814
Posted By chowmeen

@xkillemallx16 let me get a taste of that...

@xkillemallx16

let me get a taste of that frame.
i promise not to stain the clearcloat.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 02:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,523
Posted By chowmeen

risers are called risers for a reason.

risers are called risers for a reason.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 01:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,900
Posted By chowmeen

if not for the hype... I would've stopped...

if not for the hype...

I would've stopped riding a bike at the age of 7

the hype is what made me realize that I love to ride
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 01:46 AM
Replies: 446
Views: 58,020
Posted By chowmeen

FYI there's a hole in the front fork (just...

FYI

there's a hole in the front fork (just in case anyone is still wondering).

@MysticRats

i only bought the frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 01:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,182
Posted By chowmeen

neat-o, love the bike. you shouldn't worry...

neat-o, love the bike.

you shouldn't worry about weight of your rims if you're not racing with the pro's.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 01:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 814
Posted By chowmeen

any 700c tire will work on any 700c rim (though...

any 700c tire will work on any 700c rim (though some are harder to put on than others).

may i suggest craigslist?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 01:37 AM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 493,472
Posted By chowmeen

anything not on the radio.

anything not on the radio.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 01:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,169
Posted By chowmeen

I went from risers -> bullhorns -> risers. ...

I went from risers -> bullhorns -> risers.

Bullhorns are great for going uphill and what not, but risers SEEM more comfortable to ride with. The rise allows for an upright posture that takes less...
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