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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-08-10, 04:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,822
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Interesting - please elaborate, billy! Are you...

Interesting - please elaborate, billy! Are you running them wide or narrow in the front?
Forum: Commuting
10-04-10, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,702
Posted By FixinInTraffic

a front buddy flap solves this problem handily:...

a front buddy flap solves this problem handily: http://www.buddyflaps.com/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-04-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,822
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Thanks for the update joejack. Your complete...

Thanks for the update joejack. Your complete weight is very impressive, nice job on this build! Your feedback on the 30lb rear load is very helpful also - I assume you had it in two rear panniers. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-10, 01:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,822
Posted By FixinInTraffic

This must be my longest delay in responding to a...

This must be my longest delay in responding to a thread ever. Ah well, it's still relevant as I haven't replaced my sub-optimal commuter, and this is a good thread so I don't mind resurrecting it.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-12-10, 02:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,822
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Thanks for the detailed feedback! I do have a...

Thanks for the detailed feedback! I do have a few specific questions:

1. why did you choose the OMM rack over, say, a Tubus cargo?

2. why was the disc front brake important to you?

3. any...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-10-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,822
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Resurrecting and oldish thread here: ...

Resurrecting and oldish thread here:

joejack, thanks for posting details and the picture of your build. What is your impression of the bike for its intended purpose, nearly 4 months in? I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-09, 02:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,751
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing this with us, a...

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing this with us, a pleasure to read.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-06-09, 09:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,139
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Mountain biking is good training. Especially DH...

Mountain biking is good training. Especially DH and/or Freeride or dirt jumping.
Forum: Commuting
11-29-06, 02:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,410
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Go for it. don't be scared. If you get the...

Go for it. don't be scared. If you get the right gear ratio for yourself you will be in good shape. I had to gear down from 46x16 to 45x17 when I moved from denver to seattle due to more and...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-06, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 850
Posted By FixinInTraffic

ha Clifton's post just beat mine, I guess great...

ha Clifton's post just beat mine, I guess great NW minds think alike ;) BTW, I have never had any luck with white lightning or similar, even in the best conditions.
Forum: Commuting
11-29-06, 02:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 850
Posted By FixinInTraffic

I am also in the Pacific NW and I really like the...

I am also in the Pacific NW and I really like the Finish Line WET Lubricant, it also says "cross country" and "extreme riding conditions" on the bottle. I bought it at REI for a reasonable price. ...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-06, 03:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,410
Posted By FixinInTraffic

If I can pedal faster, I pedal faster. If I...

If I can pedal faster, I pedal faster. If I can't, I try to keep pedaling. Fixed gear for 8 years ... may have forgotten how to shift.
Forum: Commuting
11-28-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,025
Posted By FixinInTraffic

ColorChange, I am a porsche nut, I have something...

ColorChange, I am a porsche nut, I have something much more humble, a 1978 SC for the track. Is that a GT2 or turbo based car? looks like a techart style front bumper?
Forum: Commuting
11-28-06, 02:11 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,539
Posted By FixinInTraffic

These seem like good fenders but I won't buy...

These seem like good fenders but I won't buy anything other than SKS chromoplastic after how well they have lasted and stayed adjusted for so many years. even those are only $30US at REI here.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-06, 11:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 506
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Nexus 7 skipping/clicking - tooth broken?

I have a 7 speed nexus that I broke while doing a wheelie, it is in a 700c wheel. this was years ago but now I am trying to fix it. I disassembled the whole thing and put it back together today but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-05, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,270
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-04, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By FixinInTraffic

I have one of those hubs used in the 63xc article...

I have one of those hubs used in the 63xc article but I haven't had time to convert it yet, though I have taken it apart and put it back together.

Also, the weight is ... substantial. Ain't no...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-03-04, 09:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,846
Posted By FixinInTraffic

this is like weight weenies except it's a stiff...

this is like weight weenies except it's a stiff weenie.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-03-04, 09:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,052
Posted By FixinInTraffic

... and they aren't track cranks

... and they aren't track cranks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-04, 11:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,112
Posted By FixinInTraffic

I guess it wasn't clear but I meant to indicate...

I guess it wasn't clear but I meant to indicate that high flange would make it harder to do more crosses. But I was pretty sure that you couldn't do 4x on 32.

regarding 48H:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-04, 11:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,686
Posted By FixinInTraffic

I think everybody's fine here.

I think everybody's fine here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-04, 11:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,052
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Get some track cranks powder coated black. I...

Get some track cranks powder coated black. I have some Gipemme track cranks that are dark purple metallic powder coat, done in colorado springs, probably at spectrum. I picked them up cheap at the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-04, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,935
Posted By FixinInTraffic

how often do you lube these chains if you ride...

how often do you lube these chains if you ride them in crap? I'm able to go pretty low maintenance on the PC48 and PC68 derailleur chains I've had lately.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-04, 11:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,284
Posted By FixinInTraffic

I haven't had a computer on my fixed gear in many...

I haven't had a computer on my fixed gear in many years of riding. I tend to trash them, but I crash less than I used to and I'm thinking about getting one now. But if it makes me any "less...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-04, 10:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,112
Posted By FixinInTraffic

I recall you can't do 4x on 32h, maybe just with...

I recall you can't do 4x on 32h, maybe just with high flange? I've never tried. Certainly you can do 4x on 36h though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-04, 07:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,112
Posted By FixinInTraffic

3x on the drive side. if you want to be creative...

3x on the drive side. if you want to be creative do it on the other side.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-04, 07:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,308
Posted By FixinInTraffic

I feel you on the different roads, but how often...

I feel you on the different roads, but how often do you air up your tires? it's pretty hard to pinch flat 23c tires at 120psi. I only get pinch flats when I get lazy and the tires are maybe down to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-04, 06:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,707
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Jobst's book is a good one. Follow that and it's...

Jobst's book is a good one. Follow that and it's frickin' easy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-04, 03:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,308
Posted By FixinInTraffic

It's fine. I have a brake but never use it when...

It's fine. I have a brake but never use it when it's slick.

I've used speedmaxes, other knobbies, and plain 700x23c road tires. I don't think there's really any difference on slick hard stuff...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-04, 01:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,738
Posted By FixinInTraffic

It's the 35" diameter rear tire you're...

It's the 35" diameter rear tire you're running.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-26-04, 12:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,846
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Road Cranks = Crap Track Cranks = the only...

Road Cranks = Crap

Track Cranks = the only way to go
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-04, 11:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,064
Posted By FixinInTraffic

waitwaitwait. horizontal dropouts or track ends?...

waitwaitwait. horizontal dropouts or track ends? photos would be _really_ helpful here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-04, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 829
Posted By FixinInTraffic

to dirt rag :D

to dirt rag :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-04, 03:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,443
Posted By FixinInTraffic

I think it's real. A shell like that doesn't...

I think it's real. A shell like that doesn't weigh much more than 500 lb probably.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-04, 03:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,301
Posted By FixinInTraffic

very nice, mckenna.

very nice, mckenna.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-04, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,587
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Thanks Brent, much appreciated. My hubs sure...

Thanks Brent, much appreciated. My hubs sure seem to be from the last 10 years, and They have black seals unless the seals are just really dirty, which they probably aren't because the flanges are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-04, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 868
Posted By FixinInTraffic

I ran a PC-48 For a long time, sometimes...

I ran a PC-48 For a long time, sometimes brakeless. If your chainline and chain tension are decent, you will not have issues with a derailleur chain, in my experience.

Recently I upgraded to a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-04, 05:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,665
Posted By FixinInTraffic

wow. was the bruise from the subsequent fall?

wow. was the bruise from the subsequent fall?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-04, 04:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,126
Posted By FixinInTraffic

it's an eccentric bottom bracket so you can...

it's an eccentric bottom bracket so you can tension the chain with vertical dropouts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-04, 04:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,665
Posted By FixinInTraffic

I'm really surprised that most of you don't run...

I'm really surprised that most of you don't run into this more often. I started out riding fixed on a track frame, and never had pedal strike issues, but when I moved to a fixed gear specific frame...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-04, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,587
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Brent, do you always use the dual lip, full...

Brent, do you always use the dual lip, full contact seals in your hubs, even the track hubs?

I have a set of high flange phil track hubs approx. 5-10 years old, and I want to upgrade the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-04, 12:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,718
Posted By FixinInTraffic

RE: sizing my chrome kremlin is pretty...

RE: sizing

my chrome kremlin is pretty fricking big at 3000 cu in. I guess it depends on what you carry. If you filled the kremlin full of rocks, you'd be hurting.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-14-04, 11:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By FixinInTraffic

[165] and slvoid, you guys are cracking me up!...

[165] and slvoid, you guys are cracking me up! nice.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-14-04, 11:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 911
Posted By FixinInTraffic

many open pros have been very good for me, they...

many open pros have been very good for me, they come nice and straight and stay together very well, but they are always expensive.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-04, 02:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,105
Posted By FixinInTraffic

SBL, I was with you too on the mop. :D

SBL, I was with you too on the mop. :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-04, 02:15 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,121
Posted By FixinInTraffic

that's for sure! That's just how I...

that's for sure!



That's just how I felt, well said trevor.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-04, 02:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,466
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Sir Rapscallion, What's his rationale on...

Sir Rapscallion,

What's his rationale on bumping from 650c to 700c? Just wondering.

Thanks.

Andy
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-04, 02:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,221
Posted By FixinInTraffic

that fabrege egg comment made me laugh. I...

that fabrege egg comment made me laugh.

I can't answer all the questions, mainly because I haven't had to maintain tubulars on the road.

Is there any chance of using a 650c front wheel, even...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-04, 05:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,458
Posted By FixinInTraffic

no, you throw it out :( correct me if I'm wrong,...

no, you throw it out :( correct me if I'm wrong, people, but this is what I've done... Now I have something serviceable _and_ sealed.



What kind of pedals? Any pedal strikes? 165 road cranks...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-04, 11:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,458
Posted By FixinInTraffic

Good idea. Keep in mind, though that you ought...

Good idea. Keep in mind, though that you ought to use campy cranks with campy BBs since they are ISO taper. Also, 111mm is a little on the long side for a track-ish drivetrain, but I guess that's...
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