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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-16, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,752
Posted By Hyperbole

http://i.imgur.com/t6Aksgn.jpg New wheels...

http://i.imgur.com/t6Aksgn.jpg

New wheels and chainring day
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-15, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,127
Posted By Hyperbole

477156 Took my bike upstate this past...

477156

Took my bike upstate this past weekend. Had a 50 mile ride around the Adirondacks.
Forum: Commuting
12-17-14, 11:17 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,186
Posted By Hyperbole

I feel the same way with people riding bike with...

I feel the same way with people riding bike with loose fenders banging over each imperfection in the road. It drives me up the freaking wall!

I ride fairly quick, even when I'm tired. I only have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-14, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,428
Posted By Hyperbole

I'm running the stock fork. Thanks guys!

I'm running the stock fork. Thanks guys!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,428
Posted By Hyperbole

This may be unanswerable without seeing my bike...

This may be unanswerable without seeing my bike in person but...What size recessed nut do I need to fix my (rear) brake to the fork on my stock Kilo tt?
Forum: Commuting
11-19-14, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,926
Posted By Hyperbole

Cold and hostile Last evening on my commute...

Cold and hostile

Last evening on my commute home after I reminded a honking maniac that I was riding in the bike share lane and not in his lane, I was threatened with being punched in the face by...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-14, 12:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,298
Posted By Hyperbole

That guy looked about how I expected.

That guy looked about how I expected.
Forum: Commuting
11-10-14, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,926
Posted By Hyperbole

I feel like I've been damn lucky with flats....

I feel like I've been damn lucky with flats. Queens isn't what I'd call hilly. But, it's not totally flat either. My worst climb is over the Williamsburg or 59th Street Bridge on my commute. There...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-14, 10:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,688
Posted By Hyperbole

This thread is awesome and that photo-shop is...

This thread is awesome and that photo-shop is amazing!
Forum: Commuting
11-10-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,926
Posted By Hyperbole

I have been commuting for nearly 1,200 miles, got...

I have been commuting for nearly 1,200 miles, got my first flat. Pulled out a piece of green glass embedded in my tire.

http://i.imgur.com/rtpM0lg.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-14, 12:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,013
Posted By Hyperbole

nega pls

nega pls
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,013
Posted By Hyperbole

Level out that saddle

Level out that saddle
Forum: Commuting
11-07-14, 11:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,142
Posted By Hyperbole

Chug a glass of water 30 min - hour before your...

Chug a glass of water 30 min - hour before your commute. Always gets the guts moving for me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-14, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 602
Posted By Hyperbole

My neighborhood and work area are relatively bike...

My neighborhood and work area are relatively bike theft free. A little bit of piece of mind but they won't catch me slippin.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,177
Posted By Hyperbole

I'm rocking 25s on my Kilo with the SKS Raceblade...

I'm rocking 25s on my Kilo with the SKS Raceblade fenders. I'm fairly certain 28s would not fit with the fenders.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-14, 01:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,388
Posted By Hyperbole

When the longest hill on your commute seems...

When the longest hill on your commute seems shorter than normal.
Forum: Commuting
11-04-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,718
Posted By Hyperbole

On my commute I always wear lycra cycling...

On my commute I always wear lycra cycling shorts/pants with mountain bike style shorts on top. No underwear. Don't forget to tuck up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-14, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,127
Posted By Hyperbole

SKS Raceblades. Perfect for tight clearances or...

SKS Raceblades. Perfect for tight clearances or bikes with no fender eyelets.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-14, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,127
Posted By Hyperbole

I was actually looking into that when i was...

I was actually looking into that when i was editing the video because I realized how choppy it looks. However, it's not available yet. But, Instagram does have an app that allows you to do pretty...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-14, 06:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,010
Posted By Hyperbole

Great, hopefully this thing doesn't continue to...

Great, hopefully this thing doesn't continue to stain my shorts for the next half a decade.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-14, 10:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,010
Posted By Hyperbole

Reviving this old thread. I have about 1,200 mile...

Reviving this old thread. I have about 1,200 mile on my black Turbo saddle and it still continues to stain my shorts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 834,597
Posted By Hyperbole

That's it. Beautiful day for a ride yesterday!

That's it. Beautiful day for a ride yesterday!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 834,597
Posted By Hyperbole

My dirty Kilo TT ...

My dirty Kilo TT

http://i.imgur.com/RwJZihll.jpg
Forum: Commuting
09-26-14, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,926
Posted By Hyperbole

Today was one of my most frustrating commutes....

Today was one of my most frustrating commutes. Today is Rosh Hashana, so I assumed traffic would be at a minimum. Boy, was I wrong. What seemed like every 1/8th of a mile or so I had to go around...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-14, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,926
Posted By Hyperbole

The UN is in session here in Manhattan and I...

The UN is in session here in Manhattan and I completely forgot. As I was commuting up First Avenue it was total grid-lock for a few blocks and 10-20 cops on every corner. As I debated which route I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-14, 06:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,161
Posted By Hyperbole

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http://i.imgur.com/nswLp9N.gif"]nswLp9N.gif
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-14, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,505
Posted By Hyperbole

Nothing for my bike specifically but I bought...

Nothing for my bike specifically but I bought some gear to help with riding in the winter (long tights, long sleeve performance wicking shirts, etc).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-14, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,127
Posted By Hyperbole

This is more like 2,500 pics. A time-lapse I put...

This is more like 2,500 pics. A time-lapse I put together from a ride from Queens into Brooklyn over to Manhattan, uptown and then back to Queens.


https://vimeo.com/104236795
Forum: Commuting
09-19-14, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,926
Posted By Hyperbole

Today was nice ride in. It was a little chilly...

Today was nice ride in. It was a little chilly though which I didn't expect. But, I did hit two milestones today.

1. Rode to work 5 days this week
2. Have commuted exactly 800 miles since I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-14, 10:45 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,161
Posted By Hyperbole

Unrelated rant outta ****ing nowhere.

Unrelated rant outta ****ing nowhere.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-14, 01:21 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,946
Posted By Hyperbole

Good call, I was just thinking it may actually be...

Good call, I was just thinking it may actually be allergies. I have the low grade headache as well. Off to druggist.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-14, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1,447
Views: 238,971
Posted By Hyperbole

http://i.imgur.com/U0gjM.gif Too bad...

http://i.imgur.com/U0gjM.gif



Too bad it's too big...and too spendy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-14, 01:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,161
Posted By Hyperbole

I pity the fool who disagrees with Mr. T ...

I pity the fool who disagrees with Mr. T

http://i.imgur.com/prbh3T6.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,279
Posted By Hyperbole

Because if I have to ride the train anymore to...

Because if I have to ride the train anymore to work I'll end up punching someone.

In all seriousness, I enjoy the freedom it affords me and all that fruity hippy-ness.
Forum: Commuting
09-17-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,926
Posted By Hyperbole

With my commute it seems to have correlated with...

With my commute it seems to have correlated with kids going back to school. Parents, perhaps getting up earlier than normal dropping their kids off at school and not really paying attention. Packs of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-14, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,946
Posted By Hyperbole

Rode into work despite feeling like I may be...

Rode into work despite feeling like I may be coming down with a cold. I'm probably going to regret that later when I have to ride home.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-14, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,505
Posted By Hyperbole

Ohh, I likey. What color is that? Hard to tell...

Ohh, I likey. What color is that? Hard to tell from the photo.
Forum: Commuting
09-17-14, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,926
Posted By Hyperbole

Great weather on the ride in. Nice and cool....

Great weather on the ride in. Nice and cool. However, I think I'm coming down with a cold. I was debating whether to make it in to work today. But, as soon as I jumped on the bike I felt better...I...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-14, 09:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,069
Posted By Hyperbole

I'm about medium speed and look about medium...

I'm about medium speed and look about medium speed. Oddly enough that means everyone shoals me. I don't mind if it's a roadie who's going to tear-ass as soon as the light turns green or the...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-14, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,926
Posted By Hyperbole

Rainy. Was only supposed to be overcast today but...

Rainy. Was only supposed to be overcast today but 10 minutes into my ride it started raining. I wasn't prepared, I don't run fenders and my backpack and blinky lights aren't water proof...

Anyway,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By Hyperbole

That may have been part of my problem. I kept my...

That may have been part of my problem. I kept my right strap looser since I'm often coming to a stop at lights and getting back into tight straps was a pain.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By Hyperbole

I just switched from clips and straps to clipless...

I just switched from clips and straps to clipless and skidding is MUCH easier clipless. The front leg helps tremendously when standing and pulling up to skid.

I've never tried skidding with only...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By Hyperbole

yes it does

yes it does
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By Hyperbole

*ding ding ding*

*ding ding ding*
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By Hyperbole

Try to learn skip stopping first and once you...

Try to learn skip stopping first and once you have that mastered move on to skidding. That's how I did it anyway.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 10:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,376
Posted By Hyperbole

I have been commuting to work (about ~8 miles...

I have been commuting to work (about ~8 miles each way) this summer about 4 days a week. I started off packing all of my stuff (work clothes, food and documents) into a big Chrome somethingorother...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-14, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 922
Posted By Hyperbole

Clogs? High-heels? Rain boots?

Clogs?
High-heels?
Rain boots?
Forum: Commuting
09-15-14, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,926
Posted By Hyperbole

Gave my bike a good cleaning and once over this...

Gave my bike a good cleaning and once over this weekend. My steed (fixed gear) was dead silent. Guess I was way overdue for a clean/lube.

Anyway, had a great ride in. Weather was in the mid-50's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-14, 08:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 39,538
Posted By Hyperbole

Attention is attention brah

Attention is attention brah
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-14, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,862
Posted By Hyperbole

I just picked up a UVEX Race 3 when Nashbar had...

I just picked up a UVEX Race 3 when Nashbar had it on sale for $80. It's doesn't make my head look too stupid, is lightweight and offers good ventilation.
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