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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-07, 11:12 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 23,230
Posted By mcatano

Hearing this news is a really sad circumstance...

Hearing this news is a really sad circumstance under which to return to bikeforums after a few months absence.

Much belated condolences to all his friends and family. I really enjoyed his...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-07, 05:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,878
Posted By mcatano

I'm pretty sure you have Nader to thank for...

I'm pretty sure you have Nader to thank for lawyer lips. I guess there were some issues with QR wheels coming off when cars were on roof racks?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-07, 10:02 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,244
Posted By mcatano

Perhaps you mean the ever-dapper Jesper Parnevik?...

Perhaps you mean the ever-dapper Jesper Parnevik?
http://img.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/0206/25/NYHETER-25s10-parnevikNY-69.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-07, 09:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,115
Posted By mcatano

Sorry, I missed this post earlier... Let's...

Sorry, I missed this post earlier...

Let's assume the OP is converting a frame w/ a 28.6mm ST. Let's, for the sake of argument, assume that it's made out of SL (which it probably isn't - it's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-07, 08:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By mcatano

Right, and we're talking about the quill version...

Right, and we're talking about the quill version here. So, actually, yes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By mcatano

The Salsa SUL is made of CrMo, not aluminum. You...

The Salsa SUL is made of CrMo, not aluminum. You can strip it and polish it, but it'll rust rather quickly.

There are a few options for open face quill stems that aren't Salsas. Deda Murex,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 08:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,115
Posted By mcatano

If your shop doesn't have a hand expansion...

If your shop doesn't have a hand expansion reamer, maybe you should get one? As far as how much time it might take, reaming a seat tube is significantly less work than cutting a crown race.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,115
Posted By mcatano

You could always just ream out your seat tube to...

You could always just ream out your seat tube to accept the extra 0.8mm. Any reputable shop should be able to do it in a matter of minutes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-07, 08:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,041
Posted By mcatano

RB-1! Free throat punch to the first person that...

RB-1! Free throat punch to the first person that suggests turning it into a conversion!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-07, 08:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,596
Posted By mcatano

In the world of BFSSFG, shoe threads are probably...

In the world of BFSSFG, shoe threads are probably second only to bag threads.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=302993
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=201389...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-17-07, 08:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 977
Posted By mcatano

Weren't velocity doing a pre-built formula/deep-v...

Weren't velocity doing a pre-built formula/deep-v gold combo last year? Is that what you're asking about? The Bike Biz probably still has gold Phils, if you want to spend a lot of money.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 493,465
Posted By mcatano

Dear Bikkhu: David Byrne? Horace Andy? Good...

Dear Bikkhu: David Byrne? Horace Andy? Good picks, good picks.

Today:
http://www.thefrogsarchive.com/images/bananimals.jpg

I've also been enjoying the new Liars record a lot.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-07, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By mcatano

Yeah, depending on where exactly you're measuring...

Yeah, depending on where exactly you're measuring from... 16-17cm.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By mcatano

I have RB18s on a different bike than the one I...

I have RB18s on a different bike than the one I rode to work today. I can measure when I get home, if no one answers your question sooner.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-07, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By mcatano

You're looking for the reach?

You're looking for the reach?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-07, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 657
Posted By mcatano

My ladypal's bike has 155s. She's 4'11" and...

My ladypal's bike has 155s. She's 4'11" and rides a 43cm frame w/ 650C wheels. They're a regular set of fluted campy pista cranks that were milled down for a jr racer... it seems to work for her.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-07, 12:54 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

Oh, I know. I wouldn't exactly say I'm being...

Oh, I know. I wouldn't exactly say I'm being serious here either... you did see that diagram, right?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

Well, I'm not trying to be a jerk. It's obvious...

Well, I'm not trying to be a jerk. It's obvious that the person who put that bike together spent a lot of money/time on making it look nice, so clearly he gives a ****. It's a pretty bike, but to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-07, 08:46 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

Maybe a chrome backbrace from riding with that...

Maybe a chrome backbrace from riding with that much saddle-bar drop?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-07, 08:26 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

Compositionally speaking, you need white straps...

Compositionally speaking, you need white straps and a silver detail above the rear triangle to pull the whole thing together.

http://ckdu.dal.ca/~mcatano/bike%20photos/pinkpan.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-07, 05:56 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,074
Posted By mcatano

When I'm on those other forums and people talk...

When I'm on those other forums and people talk crap about BF, I sometimes feel the need to stick up for the ol' guy. After reading through this shitpile, less so.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

God forbid, people riding bikes in comfort!

God forbid, people riding bikes in comfort!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-07, 09:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,700
Posted By mcatano

I mistakenly read the thread title as, "Is...

I mistakenly read the thread title as, "Is Trackstar in NYC conversation-friendly?"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-07, 05:14 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

Nice of Ceya to lend you his camera! [More...

Nice of Ceya to lend you his camera!

[More seriously, the bike looks awesome - I'm happy you found a way to keep it. Hope all is well...]
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-07, 05:11 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,303
Posted By mcatano

Remind me to not shop at your business.

Remind me to not shop at your business.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-07, 05:01 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,303
Posted By mcatano

Did you read a different post than I did? The OP...

Did you read a different post than I did? The OP clearly said that he had no doubt that Trackstar would've fixed it had he taken it back but, given his circumstances, it was easier for him to simply...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-07, 04:35 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,303
Posted By mcatano

I think I actually posted about getting the wrong...

I think I actually posted about getting the wrong sized bars and being overcharged $2 on a cog a couple of years ago. So, you know. Like, two minor eff-ups in 2 years. I say we burn them down.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-07, 01:51 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,303
Posted By mcatano

A loose hub is not the same thing as a crooked...

A loose hub is not the same thing as a crooked stem. One is easily noticed and can be easily and quickly adjusted by anyone with tools that pretty much everyone has. The other is a problem that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-07, 01:22 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

I was wondering the same thing. Also, are...

I was wondering the same thing.

Also, are those two complete sets of aerospokes or do you just swtich the same set between bikes?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-07, 07:44 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,252
Posted By mcatano

I don't think it's an optical effect - it...

I don't think it's an optical effect - it actually looks like the entire stem/handlebar set-up is offset to the left. I guess, in theory, this would help you to continually turn left?

EDIT: I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-07, 11:12 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,641
Posted By mcatano

Well, like the name implies, it's a smaller...

Well, like the name implies, it's a smaller version of a hi-wheel (which is another common name for penny farthings). Like I said above, it's a 28" wheel. So yes, it's different than a 700c.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-07, 07:36 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,641
Posted By mcatano

It's a 28" mini hi-wheel made by Rideable Bicycle...

It's a 28" mini hi-wheel made by Rideable Bicycle Replicas. It costs $150. Give them $2500 and you can have one of these:

http://www.hiwheel.com/site_graphics/antique_replicas/superior_561.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-07, 08:06 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

Well played, sir.

Well played, sir.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-07, 01:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,660
Posted By mcatano

It's not backwards - it's a Profile Fast Forward...

It's not backwards - it's a Profile Fast Forward TT/triathalon post. They are set forward like that to facilitate a more aggressive, aero position on the bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-07, 12:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,006
Posted By mcatano

Gildan shirts are the worst ever. Ugh.

Gildan shirts are the worst ever. Ugh.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-07, 12:40 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 11,589
Posted By mcatano

So good. What more can be said?

So good. What more can be said?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By mcatano

They were Sakae. Thanks - sorry to hear that...

They were Sakae. Thanks - sorry to hear that they didn't hold up!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By mcatano

Rubber toestraps?

I remember seeing laminated rubber toestraps being sold on eBay within the past year, but searching for them now yields nothing. I recall them being made by a fairly reputable manufacturer (Toshi,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-07, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2,709
Views: 396,079
Posted By mcatano

Zing! Hey, grant - email me... we're going...

Zing!

Hey, grant - email me... we're going up to the ACC in a couple weeks to ride.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-07, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2,709
Views: 396,079
Posted By mcatano

Ostensibly, it's so you don't bang your knees...

Ostensibly, it's so you don't bang your knees when you do skids/tricks.

When I first saw that I thought to myself, "I'm glad he didn't anodize the campy stuff," and then I realised that he...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-07, 10:42 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

You really haven't left yourself a lot of room...

You really haven't left yourself a lot of room for upwards mobility in ye olde bike department, have you?

That said, I love Kiyos.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-07, 09:24 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,418
Posted By mcatano

Totally awesome. Hopefully, the return on your...

Totally awesome. Hopefully, the return on your investment come father's day will be large.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-07, 01:41 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

Thanks - and yeah, those are Long Shen long point...

Thanks - and yeah, those are Long Shen long point lugs. The BB shell is Kalavinka, as are the track ends and fork tips.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-07, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By mcatano

He made lovely Ti frames and had lots of happy...

He made lovely Ti frames and had lots of happy clients. AFAIK, he's no longer building.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-07, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By mcatano

New frame, freshly painted...

I just got this back from Duane at Chestercycles yesterday:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/197/510787373_a1e4ebd7df.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/12165780@N00/sets/72157600041712338/)
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-07, 10:06 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

The first attempt was one I made for my ladypal...

The first attempt was one I made for my ladypal last year - it's still alive and well.
Chestercycles is in Libertyville, IL.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-07, 09:52 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

Painthawg - it is certainly satisfying. It's...

Painthawg - it is certainly satisfying. It's also really satisfying to have your second attempt come out a lot better than your first.

andypants - thanks! I need to save some money for a wheelset...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-07, 06:57 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,646
Posted By mcatano

I just finished making this: ...

I just finished making this:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/197/510787373_a1e4ebd7df.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/12165780@N00/sets/72157600041712338/)

(Click photo for more)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-07, 06:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,929
Posted By mcatano

I just finished making this: ...

I just finished making this:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/197/510787373_a1e4ebd7df.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/12165780@N00/sets/72157600041712338/)

(Click photo for more)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-07, 02:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,218
Posted By mcatano

I would think that a relatively longer top tube +...

I would think that a relatively longer top tube + steep angles would result in a more forward or - dare I say it? - 'aggressive' position. That said, I don't really think of tri bikes as being...
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