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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-03-14, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,577
Posted By Singlespd

The only thing I would consider upgrading are the...

The only thing I would consider upgrading are the front forks. Its just a spring fork that you have and in my opinion they work against you. Pick up a nice air fork and you will have control over...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-14, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 820
Posted By Singlespd

For me personally I never look for weight savings...

For me personally I never look for weight savings in the saddle, I look for the most comfortable saddle first. If I had a saddle that fit perfectly over one that was lighter, I would choose comfort...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-14, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,974
Posted By Singlespd

If they are still available then I would suggest...

If they are still available then I would suggest the Specialized Armadillo, if not then the Conti Gatorskins
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-14, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By Singlespd

If you arent going to ride it then you would be...

If you arent going to ride it then you would be able to part out the bike and sell the individual components on eBay and make well over 1200. The downside would be waiting for everything to sell in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-14, 06:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,035
Posted By Singlespd

For $300 you can get yourself a really nice used...

For $300 you can get yourself a really nice used bike with good quality components on your local online classifieds. Dont waste your money on box store garbage. They arent worth the box that they...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-14, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By Singlespd

Is the saddle one of those super padded gel...

Is the saddle one of those super padded gel saddles? Those are the worst for a mountain bike. They will cause chafing and if you are wearing jeans or pants or shorts with heavy seams down the middle...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-14, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By Singlespd

It may very well be the fit/position of the...

It may very well be the fit/position of the saddle first. When you are sitting on the bike and the crank arm is at its lowest, your foot should be flat/level on the pedal and your knee only slightly...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-14, 07:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,233
Posted By Singlespd

Sounds like there is play in the cable tension....

Sounds like there is play in the cable tension. You can usually adjust it at the lever on the handlebar or undo the setscrew at the rear derailleur, pull the cable tighter and then re-tighten the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-16-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,330
Posted By Singlespd

Looks like a great deal to me, hopefully it isnt...

Looks like a great deal to me, hopefully it isnt stolen being that cheap
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,003
Posted By Singlespd

Nice looking bike. First thing I would do is ride...

Nice looking bike. First thing I would do is ride down to your local bike shop and have them fit you to the bike so that you are in the proper riding position. ie, saddle height, saddle angle, bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-14, 07:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,612
Posted By Singlespd

Whats wrong with Suntour/Dia Compe/Sugino? I have...

Whats wrong with Suntour/Dia Compe/Sugino? I have some Suntour Superbe and Sugino 75 components that I would put up against Campy and Dura-ace anyday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-14, 10:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,211
Posted By Singlespd

I live out in the country so if I want to ride I...

I live out in the country so if I want to ride I have to drive somewhere. Its just piece of mind in case something happens if we are eating somewhere after a ride, at the LBS or at a community ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-14, 08:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,211
Posted By Singlespd

Yes there is lol

Yes there is lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-14, 09:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,211
Posted By Singlespd

Thats what I thought too but then a few good...

Thats what I thought too but then a few good responses above got me thinking about labor costs as well
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,211
Posted By Singlespd

I have original receipts for everything and piece...

I have original receipts for everything and piece by piece it all adds up to $1447.69 in parts alone. Crap, didnt know I had that much into this thing lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,211
Posted By Singlespd

I dont agree with your quote at all but thats ok,...

I dont agree with your quote at all but thats ok, im open to all opinions. Keep in mind that a set of used Phil hubs on a bad day still go for over $200 themselves and mine are in near perfect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-14, 03:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,211
Posted By Singlespd

Thanks guys for the replys, it looks like I have...

Thanks guys for the replys, it looks like I have some homework to do
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-14, 01:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,211
Posted By Singlespd

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/offrdmania/...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/offrdmania/iphonepics348_zps35f7449f.jpg

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-14, 01:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,211
Posted By Singlespd

Please help me evaluate Worth for Insurance

Please help me evaluate the current worth of this bike for insurance. Single speed converted 1985 Focus RT-550 frame. 63CM

Sugino vintage 170mm long crank arms with a Sugino 42T chainring
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-14, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,018
Posted By Singlespd

Scrod, we always talk about the Kilo TT being the...

Scrod, we always talk about the Kilo TT being the best bang for the buck in regards to a fixed gear bike. I'm in the market for a decent component single speed mountain bike and I was hoping that you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-14, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,280
Posted By Singlespd

I'm not comparing exact components. Sheesh,...

I'm not comparing exact components. Sheesh, everyone is being so literal. I'm going to go ask Scrod so that I can get some quality abuse lol
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,280
Posted By Singlespd

Let me update this thread. A single speed...

Let me update this thread. A single speed mountain bike which is the best bang for the buck like the Kilo TT is the best bang for the buck.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-14, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,280
Posted By Singlespd

Kilo TT is to road bikes as what is to mountain bikes?

Everyone raves about the Kilo TT for a great overall road bike but what would its equivalent be for a mountain bike that is hand down the best choice?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-14, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By Singlespd

I am starting to think brochures never existed...

I am starting to think brochures never existed for these bikes. I have searched for days and my web-fu came back with nothing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By Singlespd

Looking for Original Brochure, Put your Web-Fu to the Test

This forum always amazes me in what can be found. I have a very low production run Japanese bike from the mid-80's. It is a Focus RT-550 from 1985ish from what I can find in my own searches but not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-14, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 970
Posted By Singlespd

Yes, handling means packing materials and your...

Yes, handling means packing materials and your time. Not everyone has a shipping department at their disposal. oddjob2 is exactly right and has a perfect idea. I agree that if it is disclosed and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-14, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 902
Posted By Singlespd

That price was assuming that the crankset is...

That price was assuming that the crankset is Campy but without detailed pics like I asked for we really cant tell being that far away
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-14, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,266
Posted By Singlespd

Its all about scuffing the chrome and then using...

Its all about scuffing the chrome and then using a self etching primer. The same way you would paint a chrome bumper on a car
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-14, 04:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 902
Posted By Singlespd

It is a bare bones bike. I would say no more than...

It is a bare bones bike. I would say no more than $200 max for it. I just dont see anymore worth to it than that
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-14, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 602
Posted By Singlespd

For a first bike the Tiagra will suit you just...

For a first bike the Tiagra will suit you just fine. The 105 is just lighter and you wont notice much of a difference in the 50 or so grams, maybe just a lighter wallet
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-14, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,018
Posted By Singlespd

When talking grams I only buy a gram at.... Oh...

When talking grams I only buy a gram at.... Oh $h!t, never mind
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-14, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 902
Posted By Singlespd

Over easy or scrambled? My mouth is watering

Over easy or scrambled? My mouth is watering
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 902
Posted By Singlespd

It is worth what someone is willing to pay. You...

It is worth what someone is willing to pay. You need to post more info or some very detailed pictures if you want a better assessment. Your description isnt enough to go off of.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-14, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,170
Posted By Singlespd

Holy fat crank arms Batman!

Holy fat crank arms Batman!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-14, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,538
Posted By Singlespd

Sold, ill take it!

Sold, ill take it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-14, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,289
Posted By Singlespd

I would assume that tubing is welded into each...

I would assume that tubing is welded into each hole. If it is actually solid it would weigh a ton
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,273
Posted By Singlespd

Usually when someone says prewar in bicycle terms...

Usually when someone says prewar in bicycle terms they mean WWII. At least that is what ive caught on to
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-14, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,170
Posted By Singlespd

What tires are those? Robofunc

What tires are those? Robofunc
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-14, 08:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,365
Posted By Singlespd

I cant im sorry, but those lugs are fantastic,...

I cant im sorry, but those lugs are fantastic, love the gussets. Can we get a pic of the whole frame and a closeup of the rear dropouts?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-14, 07:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,349
Posted By Singlespd

Super clean bike for $15. Im jealous! Put new...

Super clean bike for $15. Im jealous! Put new tubes and tires on it. Give it a tune up and ride it. It looks like it is a survivor and in great original condition. I wouldnt change a thing on it. And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,273
Posted By Singlespd

It doesnt look pre-war to me. Closer to Vietnam...

It doesnt look pre-war to me. Closer to Vietnam war era im guessing. Like Rhenning said, you will put 5 times what its worth to restore it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,172
Posted By Singlespd

Heat gun for sure but dont leave the heat on it...

Heat gun for sure but dont leave the heat on it too long because you can hurt the paint
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-14, 11:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,431
Posted By Singlespd

My inseam is 33 and I ride a 62cm very...

My inseam is 33 and I ride a 62cm very comfortably. But yeah, rule of thumb is to always ride and and see if you like it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,117
Posted By Singlespd

You have to keep in mind that most of the east...

You have to keep in mind that most of the east coast is still under snow and ice. Once the sun comes out and the roads clear of snow then I can almost guarantee that the prices will go up again as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-14, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,431
Posted By Singlespd

Same here. Im 6'2 and I cant ride anything...

Same here. Im 6'2 and I cant ride anything smaller than a 60cm frame. My current ride is a 63cm. This one would be a great bike for you:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-14, 09:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By Singlespd

That is a nice elegant bike for only $75

That is a nice elegant bike for only $75
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-14, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By Singlespd

It will work, just the steerer tube will be...

It will work, just the steerer tube will be longer most likely
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-14, 02:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,903
Posted By Singlespd

Because thats what people do in this day and age

Because thats what people do in this day and age
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-14, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By Singlespd

Speaking of bottom brackets, what do you have...

Speaking of bottom brackets, what do you have planned for the Phil I sent you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-14, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By Singlespd

Looks like a KHS express. Most likely with...

Looks like a KHS express. Most likely with Suntour 7 components. Im guessing 7 series because of the stem mounted shift handles. Probably only worth in the 150-175 range on a good day. Probably a...
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