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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-17, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,284
Posted By b-ride

I know this was a long way back in the thread,...

I know this was a long way back in the thread, but I rode one of these once. A guy was selling locally on CL before he went back home, after finishing school.

The price wasn't too bad, but I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-17, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,930
Posted By b-ride

You'd rather cart around 8lbs of chain than get a...

You'd rather cart around 8lbs of chain than get a decent u-lock and remove your front wheel to lock up?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-17, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,400
Posted By b-ride

Help me with my Silca pump

Hey all, either reassure me I'm not an idiot, or crush my delusions of competence and explain to me how this Silca pump chuck works on a Presta valve.

The brass tip threads beautifully on to a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,676
Posted By b-ride

Oh boo. Don't be such a grump.

Oh boo. Don't be such a grump.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-13, 09:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 824
Posted By b-ride

Yes, foot retention is great if you want to spin...

Yes, foot retention is great if you want to spin for efficient power. All I'm saying is that if your bike has both front and rear brakes, you do not need foot retention. If you have some very steep...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-13, 09:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 824
Posted By b-ride

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 824
Posted By b-ride

You actually don't need foot retention at all, if...

You actually don't need foot retention at all, if you are running brakes (front and rear).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-13, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,058
Posted By b-ride

Those seem like nice enough cranks, but 151 bcd?...

Those seem like nice enough cranks, but 151 bcd? Don't know how easy it's going to be finding new rings to go with that, especially since it comes with a 50t ring which is fine if you're riding on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-13, 08:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 824
Posted By b-ride

Link is borked, but it looks like you bought a...

Link is borked, but it looks like you bought a Masi. Solid bikes that seem to be quite popular in my city. Shouldn't give you any problems and you can feel good about upgrading your parts here and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,262
Posted By b-ride

Hmm... I actually didn't take anything off of my...

Hmm... I actually didn't take anything off of my bike. But you're right, I'm getting out the drill when I get home.

Also, love the smug and superior "brah". You're like the guy that trolls the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-13, 03:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,262
Posted By b-ride

Y'know, I don't wanna be "that guy", but...

Y'know, I don't wanna be "that guy", but seriously? What happens when your wheel collapses dropping off a curb? What happens when you bust a crank? What happens when your handlebar breaks?

These...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,826
Posted By b-ride

I couldn't tell you how much actual distance ride...

I couldn't tell you how much actual distance ride in any given time period, but I commute to and from work four days a week, but the ride is only about 15 minutes. Some of those days I detour to the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-13, 02:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,826
Posted By b-ride

What are you on about? Are you just here to rag...

What are you on about? Are you just here to rag on people, because the words you strung together don't even make sense.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-13, 03:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,826
Posted By b-ride

I'll address your cons first: Foot position...

I'll address your cons first:

Foot position just becomes natural. You'll either learn to lengthen your line with some gentle and aware weaving/carving or you'll learn to unweight your back wheel...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,683
Posted By b-ride

I suppose not, but perhaps he can get a free...

I suppose not, but perhaps he can get a free rebuild out of them and then take it to the new shop and get it properly trued.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,683
Posted By b-ride

These are not satisfactory answers. These are...

These are not satisfactory answers. These are garbage answers. I've been riding a wheelset for about 8 or 9 years now, Mavic rims, Miche hubs and a quality build by a friend with a shop who spent...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-13, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 834,566
Posted By b-ride

Nice, clean ride, but from a purely aesthetic...

Nice, clean ride, but from a purely aesthetic standpoint the angle of your bars drives me mad.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-13, 07:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,800
Posted By b-ride

Is it common to go without a lock ring on the...

Is it common to go without a lock ring on the track? I rode my local 'drome a couple times back in the day, but I just used my street rig with the proper drops and some fresh rubber.

(Actually,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-13, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 264,716
Posted By b-ride

Bontrager and Giant stems are ugly, imo. I'd go...

Bontrager and Giant stems are ugly, imo. I'd go with the VO. I guess it depends on if colour or form is more important for your build.

Then again, what do I know? Five out of my six bikes have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-13, 04:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,800
Posted By b-ride

"The lock ring is now unnecessary." Too be...

"The lock ring is now unnecessary."

Too be fair, when posting this link you should add the disclaimer that only in the velodrome, where skid stops are not used, all riders are travelling the same...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By b-ride

Whatever that pin is holding your chain together...

Whatever that pin is holding your chain together does not belong there. Find the correct pin, take out that link and put a new one in, or buy a new chain. The noise you're experiencing may be that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-13, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 834,566
Posted By b-ride

Just came to stay with me the other day. Was a...

Just came to stay with me the other day. Was a buddy's, he hasn't ridden it in four years so he sold it to me. He built this up at the same time we were both really getting in to fixed gear back in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-13, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,425
Posted By b-ride

That's a damned delightful looking bike. You must...

That's a damned delightful looking bike. You must be tall, based on that head tube and the length of your stem/bar/lever combo.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-13, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 940
Posted By b-ride

Personally I would avoid the eggbeaters. I tried...

Personally I would avoid the eggbeaters. I tried them out way back, when I was still riding SPDs and I found that, while they are lovely pedals and give you nice float, that float means it's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,861
Posted By b-ride

I see your dilemma. Good luck.

I see your dilemma. Good luck.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-13, 04:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,861
Posted By b-ride

Why not hit a few of the your LBSes, talk to the...

Why not hit a few of the your LBSes, talk to the staff, try on a few and see what you like? Hands on with different shoes is going to be miles more helpful than internet chatter, no matter how well...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,242
Posted By b-ride

Go to your LBS and ask for a new freewheel. They...

Go to your LBS and ask for a new freewheel. They run around $15 to $20 and unless they have a manufacturing defect it should run fine until you wear the teeth out. A hundred dollar, or even $75...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,401
Posted By b-ride

I'm voting chain too tight as well. What you want...

I'm voting chain too tight as well. What you want to do is loosen your hub bolts and pull the hub back as far as you can by hand then lightly snug the bolts down. Then slowly rotate the wheel,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,743
Posted By b-ride

It's going to be cheaper and faster to buy a...

It's going to be cheaper and faster to buy a pre-built wheel and slot it in there, rather than chopping out the old hub and building up a new hub into the old rim. The only reason to do that would be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-13, 02:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,710
Posted By b-ride

Decide what's more important, I guess. Riding a...

Decide what's more important, I guess. Riding a bike now(ish)? Then get one of the readily available pre-builts. The Maze looks perfectly serviceable.

If you don't mind waiting til October, then...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-13, 02:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By b-ride

Go for it! I love having more than one bike.

Go for it! I love having more than one bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-13, 02:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 761
Posted By b-ride

Wow, the prices on those are so cheap compared to...

Wow, the prices on those are so cheap compared to what I expect to see in my city. In Vancouver all three of those bikes would probably be listed at minimum $450 or $500!

Anyway, that Motobecane...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 834,566
Posted By b-ride

Maybe a black saddle one day, when I have to...

Maybe a black saddle one day, when I have to retire my current one, but I'll stick with my Oury grips thanks. The blue ones are almost done, but I've got a green pair ready to go next. I like a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-13, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 834,566
Posted By b-ride

Took the Kashimax off, as it's a real choad...

Took the Kashimax off, as it's a real choad blaster unless I'm wearing ye old chamois. Just rolling with my sparkly white no-name seat that's surprisingly comfortable. Plus, it gets all sorts of love...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-13, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 764
Posted By b-ride

I dunno man, not to be a downer or anything, but...

I dunno man, not to be a downer or anything, but I think it looked better in the before picture. A good cleaning, some new rubber, new grips and maybe a nice leather saddle of some sort probably...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-13, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,096,649
Posted By b-ride

Got a new set of silver Sugino 75s, plus new...

Got a new set of silver Sugino 75s, plus new Sugino ring, Sugino 75 BB and Izumi chain. It all goes on this week to replace the Miche Primatos that I've had since 2005 or so (seven years on those...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,650
Posted By b-ride

personally i would size the bars so that you...

personally i would size the bars so that you could use a plastic shim to prevent the stem gouging out the wood. that would also give you a little bit of wiggle room for the wood to expand and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,845
Posted By b-ride

i love my pac ultimate deluxe. the x-strap is...

i love my pac ultimate deluxe. the x-strap is beautiful when i have a heavy load and it's always comfortable no matter what.

as another poster noted, messenger bags are designed to be most...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,438
Posted By b-ride

speaking of things that people don't like on...

speaking of things that people don't like on bikes, i guy at work one time told me- in regards to my track bike which i switch between risers and drops at my whim- that he never understood risers on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,438
Posted By b-ride

there's no way that this old, stretched out frame...

there's no way that this old, stretched out frame style can be comfortable with those drops. please put on some old cruisers or uprights or mustache bars or something. the bike will look nice,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-09, 05:54 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,699
Posted By b-ride

who takes a pic from the non-drive side? and then...

who takes a pic from the non-drive side? and then gets a tattoo of it? gauche, man. :innocent:



when i have a pair of bars taped up on a quill stem or some ourys nicely installed, i often just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-08, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,235
Posted By b-ride

i have a blue kashimax that that i picked up mad...

i have a blue kashimax that that i picked up mad cheap on ebay, just because it was the perfect blue. put it on my silver zunow track bike and used it at work one day, just for kicks. i don't think...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-08, 07:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,474
Posted By b-ride

i have a brodie unibomber. it's an SS specific...

i have a brodie unibomber. it's an SS specific mtb frame, with horizontal drops. it's one of my favourite bikes. i used to have it set up like a dirtjumping hardtail, but now i've got a pair of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 929
Posted By b-ride

i wouldn't tell your wife you compare her to a...

i wouldn't tell your wife you compare her to a "hardtail", unless she's really into working out. also, i married a fixed gear- it's just like marrying a woman ten years younger than you. (which i...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,984
Posted By b-ride

yeah, but that was back before smoking was bad...

yeah, but that was back before smoking was bad for you. :rolleyes:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-08, 01:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,143
Posted By b-ride

you really need to ask this? just choose some...

you really need to ask this? just choose some tires at the right price with a colour you like.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-08, 06:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,953
Posted By b-ride

there's always gotta be someone who busts out a...

there's always gotta be someone who busts out a comment like this. :50:

i usually wear jeans because they're comfortable. as long as i wear some properly fitting gonch underneath i don't have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-08, 05:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,225
Posted By b-ride

i'm glad that there's usually at least one person...

i'm glad that there's usually at least one person per thread that gives teh correct advice. :thumb:

as jp said, toe overlap is due to frame geometry, not toe clip/strap/pedal choice. yes, you can...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-08, 05:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,669
Posted By b-ride

i do use one on the drive side, and for the...

i do use one on the drive side, and for the record, my chain is not too tight, i just like it because it doubles as a bottle opener. :p it's the surly one. it looks nice too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-08, 05:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,930
Posted By b-ride

just throwing my oh two in: back when i used to...

just throwing my oh two in: back when i used to mess, we had a couple of big gas hikes in the summers, and it generally didn't make a huge difference. there were definitely stretches where the bikes...
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