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Forum: Touring
06-03-07, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By BostonFixed

Pack lightly, stay in motels or with friends, and...

Pack lightly, stay in motels or with friends, and eat meals in diners or the like. That'll help you cut down on a lot of stuff.
06-03-07, 02:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,394
Posted By BostonFixed

I'm so disappointed that you didn't choose for...

I'm so disappointed that you didn't choose for some crazy neon yellow or other crazy 80's color ****. I mean really, how can you go wrong with blaring loud neon pink or whatever?
Forum: Touring
06-03-07, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By BostonFixed

Sure.

Sure.
06-03-07, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,450
Posted By BostonFixed

Decent deal, depending on condition.

Decent deal, depending on condition.
06-02-07, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,957
Posted By BostonFixed

Bah, I figured it out. The bushings on the...

Bah, I figured it out. The bushings on the derailleur mount pivot are a little sloppy, and make the derailleur sit wierdly in the largest cog, making it jump and rub a little.

I shortened the...
06-02-07, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,957
Posted By BostonFixed

Rear derailleur rubbing on largest cog- ?

Ok, I really should know this, and I feel like a fool for posting this.

On my '87 trek 520 (touring bike) the rear derailleur rubs on the largest cog on the cassette. This only happens when the...
06-02-07, 07:26 PM
06-02-07, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 523,238
Posted By BostonFixed

It's a hybrid bike. See:...

It's a hybrid bike.

See: http://www.eandsweb.com/cgi-bin/bikes.cgi?bike=BridgestoneXO-1
06-02-07, 02:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,888
Posted By BostonFixed

Yes he did. 20 eu = 26 us$ 30 eu = 40 us$

Yes he did.

20 eu = 26 us$
30 eu = 40 us$
06-02-07, 01:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,090
Posted By BostonFixed

Here's another funny bear one: ...

Here's another funny bear one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqv4IyDzB1s
06-02-07, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 523,238
Posted By BostonFixed

Neither. Nice score.

Neither. Nice score.
06-02-07, 12:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,192
Posted By BostonFixed

Smaller wheels accelerate faster. Smaller...

Smaller wheels accelerate faster.
Smaller wheels might make more room for crazy tri frame designs/geometry?
06-02-07, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By BostonFixed

NYC bikes used to sell a cheap coaster brake rear...

NYC bikes used to sell a cheap coaster brake rear wheel for $60 or so.
06-01-07, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 991
Posted By BostonFixed

Yep, a $20 durace cog or a $10 durace lockring...

Yep, a $20 durace cog or a $10 durace lockring will be the cheapest durace part you'll ever buy.
06-01-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,451
Posted By BostonFixed

I've got a high rise/deep drop threadless stem-...

I've got a high rise/deep drop threadless stem- it's silver, dimension brand- the lettering could be polished off if you like. I'd like "it gone". If you are interested, pm me. I can take pics and...
06-01-07, 09:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,803
Posted By BostonFixed

http://bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=178 ...

http://bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=178

All the messengers/fakengers seem to hang out in ss/fg.
06-01-07, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By BostonFixed

www.bostonfixed.com WTF you doing in Canton?...

www.bostonfixed.com

WTF you doing in Canton? That's kinda far out there.
06-01-07, 09:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,921
Posted By BostonFixed

I once made a ghetto set of wtb dirt drop bars...

I once made a ghetto set of wtb dirt drop bars via this method, they looked rad but I was too scared of riding re-bent aluminum drop bars. Then I scored a NOS set of wtb dirt drops.
06-01-07, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 712
Posted By BostonFixed

It's decent- most definitely not fancy or...

It's decent- most definitely not fancy or anything, but for $50, you really can't go wrong. Enjoy!
06-01-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 712
Posted By BostonFixed

That's not a "fixie".

That's not a "fixie".
05-31-07, 04:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,927
Posted By BostonFixed

Omg U-lock Justice Ftw!!!111!

Omg U-lock Justice Ftw!!!111!
05-31-07, 04:04 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,745,776
Posted By BostonFixed

Stenciled maybe?

Stenciled maybe?
Forum: Touring
05-31-07, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By BostonFixed

It appears he rode on one of giant's high end...

It appears he rode on one of giant's high end road racing bikes.
05-31-07, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By BostonFixed

Arguable..but when was the last time you heard of...

Arguable..but when was the last time you heard of flanges breaking, apart from people running the silly c-record hubs on the street?
And hubs strip because people don't know how to install a cog...
05-31-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,745,776
Posted By BostonFixed

It doesn't appear that the felt has a clear...

It doesn't appear that the felt has a clear coat..it is matte black after all.
05-31-07, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By BostonFixed

If you upgrade the bearings in any entry level...

If you upgrade the bearings in any entry level hub (formula, surly, dimension, etc) there's really no difference than phils, other than looks. Phils and other high end hubs are offered in more...
05-31-07, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By BostonFixed

Where to next?

Where to next?
05-31-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By BostonFixed

Sounds like my old boss. They had boxes and boxes...

Sounds like my old boss. They had boxes and boxes of old inventory- old rims, saddles, wheels out the wazoo, etc. They had no interest in getting rid of it- I asked if I could have some stuff, as it...
05-31-07, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,256
Posted By BostonFixed

No. That's why there were no replies to the post.

No. That's why there were no replies to the post.
05-31-07, 09:51 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,745,776
Posted By BostonFixed

http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/9232/5168960809...

http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/9232/5168960809cafa3b8dfhb1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
05-31-07, 09:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,546
Posted By BostonFixed

I believe IRO makes (made?) a teeny frame. ...

I believe IRO makes (made?) a teeny frame.

edit: the op wants a real track bike, something deidcated for the velodrome. That probably rules out iro.
05-31-07, 09:39 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,745,776
Posted By BostonFixed

Put that **** on ebay if you want a "fair"...

Put that **** on ebay if you want a "fair" price.
05-31-07, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 556,202
Posted By BostonFixed

Or you could just leave it, and cover it with a...

Or you could just leave it, and cover it with a top tube pad or a sticker and forget about it. The top tube is under anlmost no stress- and it looks to be just cosmetic.
05-30-07, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 707
Posted By BostonFixed

Freight backpack is proibably most close, but...

Freight backpack is proibably most close, but that is more than $150, and I've heard you have to wait a while.
05-30-07, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 544
Posted By BostonFixed

Well, what kind of rear hub are you using? ...

Well, what kind of rear hub are you using?

If you are using a "track" (screw-on) style hub, then you can use a bmx freewheel. If you are using a cassette hub, you need a cassette cog.

BMX...
05-30-07, 09:33 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,745,776
Posted By BostonFixed

Cut your front brake cable! If that frame...

Cut your front brake cable!

If that frame pump was painted to match or it was all brown that would be over the top. Yes, that bike is the tits.
05-29-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,938
Posted By BostonFixed

size? You can pm me.

size? You can pm me.
05-29-07, 08:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,938
Posted By BostonFixed

I have 87 and a 89 520. And a 86ish trek...

I have 87 and a 89 520.

And a 86ish trek 1500 aluminum, full 600.

And mariner fan, why does your 520 not have canti posts?
Forum: Touring
05-29-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,478
Posted By BostonFixed

A new "custom" hand built 36/40 spoke wheelset is...

A new "custom" hand built 36/40 spoke wheelset is likely going to cost over $300 alone. The OP did say that he taco'd a velocity dyad rim/wheel, granted he was heavier then. The velocity dyad is...
Forum: Touring
05-29-07, 08:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,478
Posted By BostonFixed

You're not going to find much in your range that...

You're not going to find much in your range that will suit touring and be still durable. You might get super lucky and find a screaming, screaming deal on a used touring bike, but still likely, the...
Forum: Touring
05-29-07, 07:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,478
Posted By BostonFixed

Cheap, rigid mtb. All steel or alu. Put racks and...

Cheap, rigid mtb. All steel or alu. Put racks and slicks on it and you're good to go. Something like a giant sedona. Under $300.
05-29-07, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,049
Posted By BostonFixed

I huffed gold spokes and all I got was.. ...

I huffed gold spokes and all I got was..

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/199/tribettmug1gn4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
05-29-07, 07:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,978
Posted By BostonFixed

Those old french posters are everywhere. A local...

Those old french posters are everywhere. A local bookstore has them printed up on poster paper, and also mounted on foamcore.

By typing "'bicycle" into the search box on www.allposters.com it...
05-29-07, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By BostonFixed

Perfectly advisable.

Perfectly advisable.
05-29-07, 06:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,921
Posted By BostonFixed

I got rando bars on the rando bike/light touring...

I got rando bars on the rando bike/light touring bike I'm building. I dig 'em.
05-29-07, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5,107
Views: 335,363
Posted By BostonFixed

The gutted engine of a car, with only the block...

The gutted engine of a car, with only the block or the bottom half the engine block remaining.
05-29-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,745,776
Posted By BostonFixed

Duh. That's obviously a scraper bike with spinner...

Duh. That's obviously a scraper bike with spinner wheels.
05-29-07, 03:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,648
Posted By BostonFixed

Not sure I like the yellow accents and the modern...

Not sure I like the yellow accents and the modern flashy labels on the rims.
But yes, nice.
What cages are those?
05-29-07, 02:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,648
Posted By BostonFixed

That's 80%+ of the bikes in here.

That's 80%+ of the bikes in here.
05-29-07, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By BostonFixed

Yes.

Yes.
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