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Search: Posts Made By: SykkelSpruce
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Forum: Southeast
07-29-15, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,230
Posted By SykkelSpruce

What about winter riding? Is it unheard of? I...

What about winter riding? Is it unheard of? I know Richmond gets some snow but from what I was told it melts quick so ice is more of a concern.
Forum: Southeast
07-06-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,230
Posted By SykkelSpruce

I did make my trip. It was a lot of fun and RVA...

I did make my trip. It was a lot of fun and RVA was a cool place for sure. Thank you for the info also. I'm seeing myself living more in the downtown area if I move there (Jackson Ward, Careytown,...
Forum: Southeast
06-06-15, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,230
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Thanks a lot for the info, it is a big help. I...

Thanks a lot for the info, it is a big help. I understand going back to the east coast can defiantly change riding habits as I haven't seen a thunder storm in years now. I can get by without bike...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-15, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,140
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Richmond, VA. Bicycle only commuting?

I did try to post this in the regional thread but I'm yet to get a response so I thought this might be a better forum to ask in.

So as the title says, I'm looking for some insight on Richmond,...
Forum: Southeast
05-29-15, 01:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,230
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Info & insight about Richmond, VA. Bicycle only commuting.

So as the title says, I'm looking for some insight on Richmond, VA. I'm going to be visiting Richmond in a few weeks to check it out for a possible relocation. I know that I'm going to get a first...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-19-11, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Yeah, I think frame mount is the way to go, I may...

Yeah, I think frame mount is the way to go, I may be having a friend make me a baker's rack style frame mount rack in the future so I can handle serious loads on the front.
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-16-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By SykkelSpruce

i ended up going with a temp basket which is a...

i ended up going with a temp basket which is a 19" milk crate i covered in material. In time i'll replace it with somthing a bit nicer looking.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-12-11, 02:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Not exactly. The front end lifts up quite easily...

Not exactly. The front end lifts up quite easily not sure if that is due to the 20" wheels but it did it before the new trunk was installed with no weight so it is definitely rear heavy.

As far...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-10-11, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Handlebar or frame mounted rack?

So I recently picked up a Worksman Port-O-Trike and I'm in the process of building it up. I just put a new trunk on the back replacing the old milk crate. But, since I'm rolling on 20" wheels I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By SykkelSpruce

This thread can probably be deleted.

This thread can probably be deleted.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By SykkelSpruce

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-11, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By SykkelSpruce

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By SykkelSpruce

are the inclines that bad? Its hard to tell from...

are the inclines that bad? Its hard to tell from that photo since im on my phone. I would be moving from seattle which has some pretty steep climbs so im not too worried about it not being flat. My...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-11, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Anyone commute by bike in San Diego

Probably not the best spot for this post but I threw it here cause im thinking about moving to san diego and I would only be commuting by bike which is a track bike. Saw some stuff online about it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 06:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,179
Posted By SykkelSpruce

I guess we shall see. No bike I've ridden has...

I guess we shall see. No bike I've ridden has stayed the same as the initial setup but I like the feel right now. Who knows maybe I'll change it in a week, month, or not. I'm not tellin anyone else...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,179
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Yeah the all day ride will give me a more clear...

Yeah the all day ride will give me a more clear idea but I'll keep it as this setup for tomorrow
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 03:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,179
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Anyway, just got back from the first test ride...

Anyway, just got back from the first test ride through downtown, had to cut it short cause of work but should be going out all day tomorrow. So despite the look of it, it's actually a comfortable...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 01:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,179
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Yeah I get it, you guys don't dig the color...

Yeah I get it, you guys don't dig the color scheme. We all got different styles, It doesn't really matter to me tho, we all just gotta like the bike we ride i guess. I don't have any plans on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,179
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Yeah I'm going to take it for a spin and adjust...

Yeah I'm going to take it for a spin and adjust the setup according to feel, mainly it's just setup like this cause this is how I had my setup on my Kilo. I plan on getting a new stem at some point,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 02:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,179
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Just got it built, had to cut about 3" off the...

Just got it built, had to cut about 3" off the fork and pick up a new chain but ill be going on the first ride tomorrow.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 02:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,179
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Thanks man, I'm really happy with how it turned...

Thanks man, I'm really happy with how it turned out. But yeah I'm sure everyone won't dig the style.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 02:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,774
Posted By SykkelSpruce

I think the point may be to barspin 700c? Doesn't...

I think the point may be to barspin 700c? Doesn't really matter when you bike looks like that. You can bar spin all day long but at some point you'll get off your bike and look at it and think...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 01:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,774
Posted By SykkelSpruce

No idea how they ride but in my opinion (which...

No idea how they ride but in my opinion (which looks to be the general thought anyway) it's just a straight out ugly frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 01:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,179
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Got my Motobecane Team Track. Thanks everyone who helped with the decision (PHOTOS)

Thanks again everyone who contributed to my "Motobecane Team Track Vs. Leader 725tr" post. If you were part of it obviously you know I went with the Moto. Anyway here is a photo of her...I'll be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-10, 01:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By SykkelSpruce

+1

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Hell yeah dude will do

Hell yeah dude will do
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 10:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Just ordered the frame. Went with the motobecane...

Just ordered the frame. Went with the motobecane team track 56cm. If anyone wants to know I got it from bikes direct but they are sold out of most sizes and you can only buy the frameset in white or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 06:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

I do appriciate the help everyone!

I do appriciate the help everyone!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 06:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Honnestly my main choice would be a FTP but since...

Honnestly my main choice would be a FTP but since budget doesn't permit me to buy one I think I should probably just go with the comp rebrand. Plus I've ridden the actual fuji track pro so i know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 05:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

I think I'll make the final decision tonight an...

I think I'll make the final decision tonight an make the order.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Yeah it has always felt like actual frame flex to...

Yeah it has always felt like actual frame flex to me. The cranks are pretty beefy and I couldn't imagine they would flex but I think the frame is kinda thin (maybe) since it was dented from a lock up...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 05:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Scrodzilla, do you get any flex from them?

Scrodzilla, do you get any flex from them?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 04:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Touros? Maybe I just never noticed the model but...

Touros? Maybe I just never noticed the model but I have truevative's on mine. I have the first series of kilos that came out before they went threadless or are they the same cranks?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 03:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

To WMGREEN About the MASI: It's a dope bike but...

To WMGREEN About the MASI: It's a dope bike but out of my price range (MAX $400) I have been looking for a used one around here but no luck, and ebay is still too high for me right now.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

No I've changed out everything except the cranks...

No I've changed out everything except the cranks and chain ring. It feels like it flexes during climbs mostly. It handles good, just has that flex. Or mine does at least.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 03:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

I road my friends 56cm Fuji Track Pro and it was...

I road my friends 56cm Fuji Track Pro and it was a pretty good fit.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-10, 01:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Yeah the Kilo isn't a bad bike by any means, but...

Yeah the Kilo isn't a bad bike by any means, but I want to upgrade just to have a nicer ride. The kilo seems to have some flex to it which is why I want a stiffer bike. Also the Kilo was my first...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 11:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Oh I also ment jacked as in getting stolen

Oh I also ment jacked as in getting stolen
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 11:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Yeah I've seen that visp on eBay but I would...

Yeah I've seen that visp on eBay but I would rather keep my kilo than the visp as the kilo isn't a bad bike. As far as the top tube pad I have actually been looking into getting one (dented the kilo...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 10:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Thanks guys. The team does look like it will...

Thanks guys. The team does look like it will supply the most weight loss and it's actually a cheaper option. I doubt either is more or less likely to get jacked but I try to stay pretty smart about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By SykkelSpruce

My girl rides an sst al. It's a hood bike but it...

My girl rides an sst al. It's a hood bike but it won't fit Full fenders or at least the ones a had. Kinda a pain so I don't know about racks but they may also be a pain. I font know 100 % just a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 08:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

You can get in orange if you buy a complete but I...

You can get in orange if you buy a complete but I want the white. Even if I go with leader I'm goin white.

I'll look at the barspin possibilities but I ride drops anyway so I'm not too worried...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Will either of them really "fall apart" when...

Will either of them really "fall apart" when riding? Or is it just kinda the bad rap alum. Frames get? I'm not doing tricks on this bike or any bike so I couldn't imagine either the leader or moto...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

You know the leader frameset weight off hand?

You know the leader frameset weight off hand?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 06:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

But yeah bigger muscles would be the best route...

But yeah bigger muscles would be the best route ha.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 05:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

Yeah all I've found so far is that the moto built...

Yeah all I've found so far is that the moto built up minus pedals is 17.1 and the kilo tt frame only 19lbs not sure about the acuracy on the kilo that was from a forum. I'm riding velocity deep v's I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

By the way we both use the same saddle on our...

By the way we both use the same saddle on our kilos. Good lookin bike man.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,245
Posted By SykkelSpruce

The main reason for the switch to Alum. is...

The main reason for the switch to Alum. is weight. we have vicious hills here and it starts to piss you off the heavier the bike is. Or it's doin it to me. I used to live in a place where it was...
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