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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-11, 11:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,005
Posted By bentchamber

I thought this was going to be a scariest fixed...

I thought this was going to be a scariest fixed gear bikes you have seen thread...
like old hipster pugeots with no brakes and rusty chains (my roomate is an idiot)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By bentchamber

I will try to get some better pictures the next...

I will try to get some better pictures the next day we have sun in cloudy vancouver.
It`s a bike bike, I am 6`4`.
The thing on the TT in the second picture is my lock.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-11, 10:33 PM
Replies: 1,154
Views: 62,868
Posted By bentchamber

Its for the track: If you crash then your drops...

Its for the track: If you crash then your drops won`t dent your TT. Or thats what it is attempting to do.

my confession: I see dead people.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-11, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By bentchamber

My New Geared Bike

Picked this up on CL for 600. It came with a matching red Silica Pista floor pump.
I took it for a nice long ride today and it by far is the best fitting bike I have had, very stiff and well built,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-11, 09:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,508
Posted By bentchamber

really, you are a true temper guy? reynolds...

really, you are a true temper guy?

reynolds 953 is the ****, because it has all the properties of the highest end steel tubings, but is stainless and way more resistent to denting. And it rides...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-11, 11:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,508
Posted By bentchamber

oh man, eff titanium, Its all about reynolds...

oh man,
eff titanium, Its all about reynolds 953 for durability and weight, and its stainless! no rust
check anderson custom cycles
for a 56cm road frameset weighs about 1400g

you can get this...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-11, 11:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By bentchamber

**** imma save the $$ and go bikesdirect

**** imma save the $$ and go bikesdirect
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,128
Posted By bentchamber

you should get the omniums not the DA.

you should get the omniums not the DA.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-11, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By bentchamber

oh I have a set of araya red non tubular rims...

oh I have a set of araya red non tubular rims just waiting for that.
All the parts seem in good shape
the frame has a frew little spots of surface rust, so I plan on re-doing it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-11, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By bentchamber

Is it a good deal?

Im looking at buying a miyata track bike
has Bolt on suntour track hubs laced to araya red tubulars
tange nova headset
miyata stem
Nitto Olympiade handlebars
SR laprade seatpost
Sugino mighty...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-11, 12:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,762
Posted By bentchamber

If you have time: Order a nice set of hubs: I...

If you have time:
Order a nice set of hubs: I suggest getting the Arvon hubs, advertised on the buysell, for riding around the city they are light and will last forever.
Rims: If you like the DT...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-11, 10:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,645
Posted By bentchamber

I Have a nice Stanley Toolbox that fits all my...

I Have a nice Stanley Toolbox that fits all my tools, extra parts are all in a closet in a box.
Once I have some real money (and an apartment I will stay for more than a year) I will get a big...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-11, 12:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,707
Posted By bentchamber

metallic purple, somthing with some silver or...

metallic purple, somthing with some silver or gold flake in it
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-11, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,398
Posted By bentchamber

that vintage marinoni sounds nice! Argon18 used...

that vintage marinoni sounds nice!
Argon18 used to get their bikes made by builders at marinoni.

Get the marinoni 1000x over.
Handmade in canada and assembled there.

All the mass market...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-10, 01:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,102
Posted By bentchamber

I actually found an Old pro-team mechanic to put...

I actually found an Old pro-team mechanic to put on my tubular on that trispoke- he told me that it is actually kevlar and balsa wood and that the Western teams used to buy them off of the Russian...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-08-10, 08:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,102
Posted By bentchamber

an old black zipp came up on Craigslist in...

an old black zipp came up on Craigslist in vancouver- 100 bucks with a new tire and 15t cog.

but discs are stupid unless you are on the track
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-10, 11:36 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 13,596
Posted By bentchamber

the chromed bike just needs these cranks: ...

the chromed bike just needs these cranks:
http://www.thebikebiz.com/v/vspfiles/photos/TRK-CR-MER01-2.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-10, 10:50 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,846
Posted By bentchamber

I wouldn't buy from bikes direct because I am...

I wouldn't buy from bikes direct because I am anti-golbalization.
I would rather pay more and support somewhere local then let the LBS wither away.

I have been told the Brodie FG offering is a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 11:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 759
Posted By bentchamber

I actually how you can be that tall with that...

I actually how you can be that tall with that short legs. you must wear your pants short. I am 6'3" and 34 inseam barely fits, I have pants with a 38 inseam that fit like pants should
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 11:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By bentchamber

examined it very carefully- no cracks, not big...

examined it very carefully- no cracks, not big gouges, a few scratches from normal wear but nothing deep. It is made from carbon fiber as well, very light.

whoever glued the last tubular must have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 09:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By bentchamber

Lololol

Lololol
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,846
Posted By bentchamber

no, chromoly is a type of steel. there are lots...

no, chromoly is a type of steel.
there are lots of different types of steel tubing too.
If you are on that severe a budget, I would advise you to just find an older decent steel frame, invest in a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,116
Posted By bentchamber

my standard response: get cxp22s or cxp33s....

my standard response:
get cxp22s or cxp33s. Mavic makes a nicer rim.
Heck, you send me shipping money, I will send you a black rear 32 hole formula for free.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,846
Posted By bentchamber

get a khs flite. (my 2cents) It is reynolds...

get a khs flite. (my 2cents)
It is reynolds steel and is cheap.

steel is way more forgiving, and for fixed gears weight is not really something that is important.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By bentchamber

Will do- I will make sure it is not cracked, If...

Will do- I will make sure it is not cracked, If it is in good working order I will pick it up. Even if I don't use it, I am sure I can find someone to buy it from me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,966
Posted By bentchamber

私も日本語を話す。

私も日本語を話す。
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By bentchamber

Should I buy this Trispoke

http://velospace.org/files/KHSBIKEMINE!.jpg

Offered for sale at 100 bucks. Used trispoke, a russian brand tpomka
Im not sure if it is carbon or not, I am going to take a look at it tommorow.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-03-10, 11:48 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 31,005
Posted By bentchamber

I have a really nice Proctor-Townsed Mini Velo,...

I have a really nice Proctor-Townsed Mini Velo, it was built years ago, It is a beatiful frame and a speedy little bike.

20" tires are great for commuting over short distances, acceleration is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By bentchamber

I want a set of fat straps and BMX pedals. Single...

I want a set of fat straps and BMX pedals. Single Straps do not have enough foot retention for me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-10, 05:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,248
Posted By bentchamber

Scrod I want that Raleigh- the ti ones in that...

Scrod I want that Raleigh- the ti ones in that color scheme, soooo nice.

Other bikes would be a cinelli Laser- the keith harring one....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-10, 05:13 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 16,919
Posted By bentchamber

It wasn't a dispute- I just don't want that to...

It wasn't a dispute- I just don't want that to happen, which eventually they will be found out.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-29-10, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,194
Posted By bentchamber

it is an '84. I will probably just finish up...

it is an '84.
I will probably just finish up the group, find a set of EX brakes and an EX headset.
From there, the only EX I could finish it with would be stem, seatpost and pedals.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,074
Posted By bentchamber

can you build wheels yourself? I would get a...

can you build wheels yourself? I would get a cheap formula hubset and a pair of open sports, I think Harris Cyclery sells them, and they are about in your price range, or CXP22s laced to formulas...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-10, 08:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,197
Posted By bentchamber

Do you have a frame? I would invest in a nice...

Do you have a frame?
I would invest in a nice wheelset, anything mavic (open pro, or cxp 33) laced to nicer hubs, DA, Pauls, Phils.
For Cranks I like the Omniums.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-28-10, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,194
Posted By bentchamber

1984-5 Apollo Imperial, DA Ex Group

I am wondering what my Apollo imperial is worth,
It has a full EX group that is in VG-minty condition, with exception of:
Dia Compe GranCompe Brakes and Levers that have a bit of road rash,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 16,919
Posted By bentchamber

http://i.imgur.com/YnZyp.jpg This is Sal ...

http://i.imgur.com/YnZyp.jpg
This is Sal

http://i.imgur.com/T11CQ.jpg
This is the newest addition, I found him on a ride. His name is Tim Rechner, he is a munchkin breed.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-10, 12:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,233
Posted By bentchamber

I think that you can get different sizes, I just...

I think that you can get different sizes, I just like the chrome and the lugwork.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,233
Posted By bentchamber

Just wanted to know if anyone knew anything on...

Just wanted to know if anyone knew anything on the quality of framebuilder, and I post most often here so I wanted SSFG's opinion.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-10, 02:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,943
Posted By bentchamber

loook for sales, I got my two crumpler bags for...

loook for sales, I got my two crumpler bags for 12 and 17 dollars. I flipped them though, I cannot stand messenger bags.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-10, 01:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,662
Posted By bentchamber

I knew a guy who had an old KHS track frame,...

I knew a guy who had an old KHS track frame, higher end than the flite it was steel. It was nice, he got it for free. This however, is not so cool. I scored my minty Pista Concept for about the same...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-10, 01:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,233
Posted By bentchamber

Slide Away Bike Frames?

Saw this on ebay, the lugwork sure is pretty, and they are spirit tubing, pretty nice too. Anyone know anything about them?
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-14-10, 06:14 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,212
Posted By bentchamber

all I can say is thank god she didn't try to ride...

all I can say is thank god she didn't try to ride a fixie
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-10, 09:50 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,212
Posted By bentchamber

wasn't that one of the people at the G20 and...

wasn't that one of the people at the G20 and Vancouver Olympics Smashing ****... the black bloc?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-10, 12:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,287
Posted By bentchamber

get some open pros or CXP33s. but thats just...

get some open pros or CXP33s.

but thats just me, I <3 mavic.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-10, 08:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By bentchamber

if you are going to be okay, let him get you a...

if you are going to be okay, let him get you a new bike. If he delivers on that no harm no foul.
Call me old-fashioned but before I go ****ing some apologetic cab driver over I would rather just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-10, 11:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By bentchamber

I think the leader is a much better built frame...

I think the leader is a much better built frame than the scrambler. I had a scrambler and after riding it for a while the tracking not great at all.
i guess that said, I have never owned a leader...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-10, 11:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,954
Posted By bentchamber

okay, I only have single straps, and I dont think...

okay, I only have single straps, and I dont think I have enough foot retention.
Im not going clipless. but should I go with a double strap, or should I go with the fat strap that scrod was hawking...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-10, 11:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 73,841
Posted By bentchamber

52/15 Until I changed cranks. 46/15 Its...

52/15
Until I changed cranks.
46/15
Its okay.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-10, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,397
Posted By bentchamber

you should just get a bike for the winter. find...

you should just get a bike for the winter. find an old cx or touring frame and build it up p.h.a.t.
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