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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-04-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

wow i really miss my spectrum. beautiful bike....

wow i really miss my spectrum. beautiful bike. did you get this second hand or is this custom for you?

one of the best riding bikes i owned was my spectrum, better than my merckx or landshark. if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 742
Posted By iloveboston

57' frame. that bike is freakin huge!

57' frame. that bike is freakin huge!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-08, 05:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,780
Posted By iloveboston

i think the op was possibly referring to the...

i think the op was possibly referring to the product fix-a-flat, but i could be way off.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-08, 05:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,013
Posted By iloveboston

loosen up man, most of the people here were...

loosen up man, most of the people here were amused. not only that youve been a member for what a whole 5 months? you havent even read enough b.s. to patrol a single thing around here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-08, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By iloveboston

i really dont think there are enough folks here...

i really dont think there are enough folks here that make a living on a bike to warrant a whole section for this. coming from someone who does make a living riding for a living.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,244
Posted By iloveboston

is this in a controlled environment or live...

is this in a controlled environment or live traffic? honestly i dont know. i dont skid to stop. in emergency situations gut reaction takes over and inevitably you try to find a way around rather than...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

badbalance that saddle angle makes you a good...

badbalance that saddle angle makes you a good candidate for a sleepy peepee. level that sucker out!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,875
Posted By iloveboston

i really enjoy the versatility of the karate...

i really enjoy the versatility of the karate monkey, ya know? i like what surly is all about as a company. down to earth dudes that enjoy riding, beer, and wool. karate monkey...buy it complete as a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-08, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,875
Posted By iloveboston

karate monkey complete ss

anyone else amazingly stoked on this? ive been wanting a ss mtb and just read surly will be producing the karate monkey complete in 09 as a ss. just wondering what the pricepoint will be. assuming...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 25,468
Posted By iloveboston

amen brother. no pubes is the way for a smooth...

amen brother. no pubes is the way for a smooth ride.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,003
Posted By iloveboston

go to the double deuce and ask for dawson. he...

go to the double deuce and ask for dawson. he will help you out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-08, 09:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,654
Posted By iloveboston

selle italia flite. perfect. on every one of my...

selle italia flite. perfect. on every one of my bikes. i can ride it for work with no camois and be comfortable of go on an 80 mile ride and be fine. fits my undercarriage just right*

*your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-08, 08:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,105
Posted By iloveboston

if you only hit when youre trying to track stand,...

if you only hit when youre trying to track stand, youre doing it all wrong. the foot you have forward should be the foot your front wheel is turning in to. try it out. otherwise just lean more when...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-08, 06:49 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 25,468
Posted By iloveboston

dork. just ride your damn bike.

dork. just ride your damn bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-08, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 996
Posted By iloveboston

well the poor quality steel the frame is made of...

well the poor quality steel the frame is made of is probably the main culprit here
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-08, 05:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 926
Posted By iloveboston

for that type of wheel, aerospoke is the least...

for that type of wheel, aerospoke is the least expensive, but also the heaviest and in my opinion would be a downgrade to the wheel you have on there. i will admit that i like the look of them...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,234
Posted By iloveboston

my buddy has a set on a singlespeed roadbike and...

my buddy has a set on a singlespeed roadbike and says they are downright scary to ride. extremely slick and very poor ride quality. riding in the rain is not an option, nor is hard cornering.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 15,869
Posted By iloveboston

wow fishtail skid coming up to 4 stopped cars and...

wow fishtail skid coming up to 4 stopped cars and a clear intersection WOOOOOOW
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-08, 06:27 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

jaynev your pic didnt work

jaynev your pic didnt work
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-08, 06:07 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

love the orbit. great bike and in such good...

love the orbit. great bike and in such good condition. a buddy of mine rides this for work and its still kickin after years on beat up boston streets. very nice find.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,626
Posted By iloveboston

wow seriously? the one on the left looks huge!

wow seriously? the one on the left looks huge!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,626
Posted By iloveboston

well dan, i dont have any pics, but i would...

well dan,

i dont have any pics, but i would just like to say, after viewing your myspace i really like your bmx and your dogs are adorable. are they purebred terriers? what does that bmx bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,626
Posted By iloveboston

youre better off with plastic clips. the soma...

youre better off with plastic clips. the soma clips break rather easily
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 926
Posted By iloveboston

ah dont sell your fuel. just build a mighty...

ah dont sell your fuel. just build a mighty stable of fine steeds
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

the cat is beautiful

the cat is beautiful
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-08, 05:40 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

so with that train of though, one shouldnt ride a...

so with that train of though, one shouldnt ride a track bike on the street and you should only ride a bmx bike on a dirt track eh? thats silly.

her bike is fine. it fits her right. im sure she can...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-08, 05:25 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

while it is a cross bike, isnt it illegal to race...

while it is a cross bike, isnt it illegal to race sanctioned raced with disc brakes? so i guess its probably a light weight good for everything ride.

either way, its pretty slick
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,732
Posted By iloveboston

schlitz can has never done me wrong and is always...

schlitz can has never done me wrong and is always handy
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-08, 03:43 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

did you piece that chain together yourself?

did you piece that chain together yourself?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,894
Posted By iloveboston

if youre checking out refurbished bikes at all or...

if youre checking out refurbished bikes at all or just want the best help around, make sure to check out revolution in jamaica plain. ben will treat you right. super nice and really knowledgeable....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,176
Posted By iloveboston

yea i checked out the site. id really like to...

yea i checked out the site. id really like to take on out. i bet you can get that thing moving pretty well
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,732
Posted By iloveboston

ive been using beer can shims for years with no...

ive been using beer can shims for years with no problems. i say go for it and dont worry.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,528
Posted By iloveboston

nice wide risers. 22" perfect for work. easy to...

nice wide risers. 22" perfect for work. easy to carry boxes on em, keeps the lungs open, comfortable for climbing, fine in traffic (pulling up for your bars to clear a mirror is an art form)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-08, 01:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,176
Posted By iloveboston

that carvX bike looks like a blast

that carvX bike looks like a blast
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,309
Posted By iloveboston

there is nothing wrong with tensioners, but...

there is nothing wrong with tensioners, but knowing how to get good tension without them is a decent skill to have
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,309
Posted By iloveboston

youre right, its not. take that tennis ball and...

youre right, its not. take that tennis ball and jam it right up your bum. learn to get tension without a tennis ball or walking your wheel. pracitce makes perfect. pull that fahker back till its...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

ill fitting top tube?

ill fitting top tube?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

dougland ill take more pics for you when i can...

dougland ill take more pics for you when i can get the lady's camera for a few. she has a clean drive and a new chain i swear.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 08:46 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

ah they arent bar ends mate. lock on mtb grips....

ah they arent bar ends mate. lock on mtb grips. secure as hell and dont pose any threat to the mid section, throat, or thigh.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By iloveboston

is this like one of those chicken before the egg...

is this like one of those chicken before the egg questions?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 595
Posted By iloveboston

thanks for the response fivehoursfree. the lady...

thanks for the response fivehoursfree. the lady and i are looking at buying a home in the south austin area. any opinion on that particular area?

the fratboy/******bag bar crowd doesnt really...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 719
Posted By iloveboston

remove the old tape. i stretch the tape and try...

remove the old tape. i stretch the tape and try to overlap the tape at the point where the glue part contacts the bar.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 05:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,883
Posted By iloveboston

just angle your heel down so your toe is pointing...

just angle your heel down so your toe is pointing up and lean into the turn a bit more. you will get used to it, just dont over think it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 595
Posted By iloveboston

4 years. this is coming up on boston winter...

4 years. this is coming up on boston winter number 5. heh i dont really want to do much else.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 595
Posted By iloveboston

ive heard rumors of $1 beers and 25 cent well...

ive heard rumors of $1 beers and 25 cent well shots. that pretty much sold me right there. i look forward to the hot weather. i can happily give up riding in 35 degree rain.

however i cant find...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,723
Posted By iloveboston

not worth it

not worth it
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 595
Posted By iloveboston

time for a change of scenery. im born and raised...

time for a change of scenery. im born and raised here. austin has a huge music scene, and thats the lady's career ya know? we are weighing out the options.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,772
Posted By iloveboston

embrace the smell of your disgusting messenger...

embrace the smell of your disgusting messenger bag. it gives it character!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 595
Posted By iloveboston

ot: Yo Austin, Tx!

Tell me a bit about your city. The lady and I are coming to visit in march (its in the running of where we want to move when she is done with school).

Tell me the good stuff, the bad stuff, the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-08, 10:36 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,596
Posted By iloveboston

yes i do

yes i do
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