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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,492
Posted By dokushoka

Bike has been ridden daily now for about a month...

Bike has been ridden daily now for about a month and is holding up great. I know I have read that doing this type of work would render the frame dangerously weak but that is not the case.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-11, 07:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,492
Posted By dokushoka

Thanks. Perhaps I'll build myself a track bike...

Thanks. Perhaps I'll build myself a track bike later. I miss having one sometimes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-11, 09:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,492
Posted By dokushoka

The point of doing this conversion was not to say...

The point of doing this conversion was not to say that, "horizontal drop outs are bad." Quite to the contrary, my brother and I have both ridden converted road bikes extensively. The fact is, he...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,492
Posted By dokushoka

And following the same logic, horizontal drop...

And following the same logic, horizontal drop outs certainly are a superior design for a fixed hub which is why they appear on all track bikes. I don't see what you're getting at.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,492
Posted By dokushoka

It makes it far easier to properly tension the...

It makes it far easier to properly tension the chain for a fixed rear hub. I suspect my brother also wanted it for the looks, as well. :p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,492
Posted By dokushoka

Thank you for the kind words. I simply cut out...

Thank you for the kind words. I simply cut out the original drop out and extended the seat stays with some steel stock that I had. I only had to add maybe 1/2". I then just ground down the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-11, 04:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,492
Posted By dokushoka

Track Drop Out Conversion Completed

I haven't posted here on ages as I've been riding road bikes now for the past five years or so, but my brother has taken over my fixed gear interest in my absence. For years we've been slowly...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By dokushoka

This is nothing but an intermaweb myth. There is...

This is nothing but an intermaweb myth. There is no issue with painting over CF if it is done properly. Plenty of people do it all the time in situations where the carbon is put under FAR more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-09, 10:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,734
Posted By dokushoka

Mate, those are fantastic welds as in text book...

Mate, those are fantastic welds as in text book perfect. As others have said, you grind down crappy welds, not nice ones like that. Obviously, the grinding weakens the weld so its not ideal. Take...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By dokushoka

If properly prepped and painted, there is not...

If properly prepped and painted, there is not going to be any kind of compatibility issue. If someone tried to spray an etching primer or something stupid like that, things could go wrong, but other...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-09, 09:06 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,197
Posted By dokushoka

Well its probably much more complicated than...

Well its probably much more complicated than that. Alonso was a back to back champ and he came into a team where a rookie, Hamilton, ignored team orders multiple times at Alonso's expense. I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-09, 10:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,197
Posted By dokushoka

Something that both Schumi and Senna did was not...

Something that both Schumi and Senna did was not only build a car and a team around them, but they actively engaged in the politics of F1. This is something that Alonso has certainly done as well...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-06, 07:49 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

No. I had a local frame builder (whom I trust...

No. I had a local frame builder (whom I trust very much) perform the conversion for me using his special method. Its *very* strong, probably more so than it was originally...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-06, 07:47 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Yes, its a SOMA Rush with the fork threaded. It...

Yes, its a SOMA Rush with the fork threaded. It has my winter rear wheel and cranks on it right now as I commute to and from work in the rain on this bike, which also is the reason for the bit of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-06, 12:32 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Ehhhhh I think I just scanned the negative the...

Ehhhhh I think I just scanned the negative the wrong way. :rolleyes:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-06, 11:08 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

http://static.flickr.com/119/309235566_7c3a12b386_...

http://static.flickr.com/119/309235566_7c3a12b386_b.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-06, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By dokushoka

drunk?

drunk?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-06, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By dokushoka

what happened fool?

what happened fool?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-06, 12:46 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Sorry, not width, but tubing diameter.

Sorry, not width, but tubing diameter.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

What diameter are those bars?

What diameter are those bars?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-06, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Hey Fabian, what kind of camera did you shoot...

Hey Fabian, what kind of camera did you shoot this with? The bike looks KILLER.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-06, 02:14 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

That is a myth. As you pedal, even with a slack...

That is a myth. As you pedal, even with a slack chain, you're still applying torque to the bearing. Having it be more taught doesn't really change anything.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-06, 10:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,570
Posted By dokushoka

Cool, thanks! I think I'll try a set.

Cool, thanks! I think I'll try a set.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-06, 10:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,570
Posted By dokushoka

Any difficulty putting those on? Even with...

Any difficulty putting those on? Even with levers, the Michelin tires were a *****. :mad:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-06, 02:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,570
Posted By dokushoka

I just build up one of these wheels tonight. I...

I just build up one of these wheels tonight. I tried putting a rubino on it and damn, I couldn't get it to fit for the life of me. I threw on a michelin pro race tire and that went on slightly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-06, 02:43 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,346
Posted By dokushoka

Have you ridden a better frame yet? The Pista is...

Have you ridden a better frame yet? The Pista is a serious noodle.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-06, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By dokushoka

Thanks you! :)

Thanks you! :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By dokushoka

Where to find rim washers.

A while back, I built up an old aluminum Nisi rim for my brother's bike, and the generous folks at Freewheel supplied me with some little washers that went between the nipple and the rim. I live in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-06, 02:52 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 12,404
Posted By dokushoka

http://sfrecording.com/junk/desktop.jpg

http://sfrecording.com/junk/desktop.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-06, 01:44 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 12,404
Posted By dokushoka

How did you make your dock so small and...

How did you make your dock so small and transparent?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-06, 11:07 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Woah dude. That's a low seat post. What's next...

Woah dude. That's a low seat post. What's next to the beer?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-06, 11:20 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

I may be visiting my good friend in Stolkhom in...

I may be visiting my good friend in Stolkhom in the coming months. I'll be bringing my bike so maybe I could get the biking tour of the city...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-06, 02:39 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Is that an NJS flusher? And what are those drugs...

Is that an NJS flusher? And what are those drugs off to the left?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-06, 09:52 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Both.

Both.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-06, 07:15 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

:eek: Very nice! Makes me miss SF. ...

:eek:

Very nice! Makes me miss SF. Where'd you find the white rubino?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-06, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By dokushoka

Look for an older used Campy one on ebay. Much...

Look for an older used Campy one on ebay. Much prettier.

Lets see your Italvega (I've owned two).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-06, 12:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,125
Posted By dokushoka

So, can you like, not coast on that thing? ...

So, can you like, not coast on that thing?

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-06, 12:34 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

What are those things on the handlebars? :p

What are those things on the handlebars?

:p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-06, 01:21 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Thanks. All the cool stuff on it has yet to come...

Thanks. All the cool stuff on it has yet to come yet.
;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-06, 01:16 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Its a SOMA. I guess I have to say that its the...

Its a SOMA. I guess I have to say that its the "old" one now. Or, in ebay terms, "vintage soma rush..." :rolleyes:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-06, 01:15 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Just some forumla hubs. Strangely, I like those...

Just some forumla hubs. Strangely, I like those better than Suzues or Phils. Dunno why.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-06, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,329
Posted By dokushoka

Heh, yeah. That thing was a lot of pushing, that...

Heh, yeah. That thing was a lot of pushing, that is for sure. Looked badass though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-06, 12:06 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-06, 11:03 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,687
Posted By dokushoka

Got my frame back from the powder coater today. ...

Got my frame back from the powder coater today. Next up, new wheels, crank and seat post. :)

http://sfrecording.com/junk/somablack.JPG
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-06, 05:58 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 4,222
Posted By dokushoka

Remember when kept trying to go there and you...

Remember when kept trying to go there and you didn't want to? :rolleyes:

Goat Hill represent. Its all about the Pesto and Hawiian.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-06, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,329
Posted By dokushoka

I just scored a pair. I had the EAI Super Turbo...

I just scored a pair. I had the EAI Super Turbo rim before, on the back of my bike, and it was SO heavy that it wasn't fun to ride. I'm hoping these look as good but without the weight. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-06, 11:48 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 65,098
Posted By dokushoka

Awww, you're making me miss SF Judah...

Awww, you're making me miss SF Judah...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-05, 02:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,182
Posted By dokushoka

The wheel is offset in the fork for the banking?

The wheel is offset in the fork for the banking?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-05, 04:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,060
Posted By dokushoka

If the Beatles were nothing special, then what...

If the Beatles were nothing special, then what does that make you??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-05, 08:58 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,898
Posted By dokushoka

You guys should check out FixedPip's band, the...

You guys should check out FixedPip's band, the Cutouts:

http://www.tinyblueplanet.com/cutouts/
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