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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-07, 09:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By asymptotic

So you're looking for a normal FG/SS hub laced to...

So you're looking for a normal FG/SS hub laced to a 27" rim. I've got one, but it's a spectacularly crappy hub (Quando loose ball that I've already had to repack twice) and isn't worth the cost of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-07, 06:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 933
Posted By asymptotic

Besides, if you're really giving it all you've...

Besides, if you're really giving it all you've got against the wind, you should be pulling on your bars just to hold on.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-07, 12:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,862
Posted By asymptotic

I know that some dudes ride fixed offroad, but...

I know that some dudes ride fixed offroad, but we're talking about an extremely hardcore subset. I wouldn't want to attempt to navigate the woods without the ability to position my feet independently...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-07, 10:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,862
Posted By asymptotic

I just want to point out that most of the...

I just want to point out that most of the objections, like the above, seem to based on the posters' assumptions about why everybody else rides these damn bikes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-07, 08:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,862
Posted By asymptotic

I actually like the idea. It would probably be...

I actually like the idea. It would probably be pretty expensive, but would be worth it if it was designed to be rugged enough for offroad use.

I can imagine something like this appealing to the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-07, 01:40 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 13,677
Posted By asymptotic

I once proclaimed that I'd never own a fixed-gear...

I once proclaimed that I'd never own a fixed-gear bike, because they seemed silly and inefficient to me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-07, 11:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 682
Posted By asymptotic

Wait. Am I looking at the top picture wrong, or...

Wait. Am I looking at the top picture wrong, or did xg43x grind the *inside* of his road double?

That's dedication, dude.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-07, 09:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,726
Posted By asymptotic

The Rob Roy has fender mounts. You could get in...

The Rob Roy has fender mounts. You could get in on the group buy going on, but you'll have to wait half the winter before you get your bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-07, 12:57 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,543
Posted By asymptotic

In the kickball league I play in, all steals are...

In the kickball league I play in, all steals are illegal. You can't even lead off.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-07, 12:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,182
Posted By asymptotic

I'm not advising anybody to spend a lot of money,...

I'm not advising anybody to spend a lot of money, just to be a little choosy about which old road bike (to be picked up at a garage sale, etc.) to convert.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-07, 08:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,182
Posted By asymptotic

Hey, I'm not knocking made-all-from-junk fixed...

Hey, I'm not knocking made-all-from-junk fixed conversions. I just wouldn't recommend one as a person's first foray into this type of riding.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-07, 07:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,182
Posted By asymptotic

In addition to the above, hold out for an old...

In addition to the above, hold out for an old road bike with nicer tubing. No need to jump on the first gas pipe bike you find with horizontal dropouts.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-07, 06:53 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 41,928
Posted By asymptotic

Renny, you're almost the same dimensions as I am,...

Renny, you're almost the same dimensions as I am, and after a great deal of deliberation, I just decided to plunk down for the 60. I didn't use any fancy fit arithmetic to make this decision -- I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-07, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By asymptotic

So, do they fit? I'm thinking of going with the...

So, do they fit? I'm thinking of going with the same combo.

IRO's got aeroheads for $50/pair, and the nashbar hubs are $70 (minus 15% off). Any better deals out there?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-07, 06:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,226
Posted By asymptotic

Apparently, a new shipment will be in on Oct. 1. ...

Apparently, a new shipment will be in on Oct. 1.

I was thinking of going for it, but since it makes more sense to concentrate my efforts on a bike that'll take fenders and knobbier tires for the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-07, 08:28 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 41,928
Posted By asymptotic

Thanks for clarifying, Adam. And thanks again for...

Thanks for clarifying, Adam. And thanks again for your hustle.

I'm almost happy to hear this, since it makes a formerly difficult decision easier. I knew that there was no way I could beat $190...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-07, 11:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,602
Posted By asymptotic

Ah, I see the secret:...

Ah, I see the secret: http://www.arkel-od.com/panniers/accessories/hookkit.asp. But $40 just for the hooks? Sheesh.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-07, 09:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,602
Posted By asymptotic

I was thinking of using a big bucket, but I'd...

I was thinking of using a big bucket, but I'd prefer a bag since I'd be able to cinch it down to size, or keep it flat when not in use. Besides, my cat would be pissed if I switched brands on him.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-07, 08:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,602
Posted By asymptotic

Carrying heavy loads any distance on foot using a...

Carrying heavy loads any distance on foot using a messenger bag is horrendous. Since my no-name mess. bag is the largest bag I have, I find myself doing just that every once in a while, and I always...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-07, 11:11 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 41,928
Posted By asymptotic

inseam (inches) * 2.54 (centimeters per inch) *...

inseam (inches) * 2.54 (centimeters per inch) * 2/3 (a unitless ratio that people decided gave a good top tube length for a given inseam)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-07, 01:16 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,780
Posted By asymptotic

Unless I buy a winter specific cycling shoe, I...

Unless I buy a winter specific cycling shoe, I plan to rock a powergrip setup this winter w/ my boots.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-07, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By asymptotic

I believe that standard practice is to put the...

I believe that standard practice is to put the spacers between the cone and locknut.



For starters, the dropouts won't be parallel.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-07, 04:45 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,892
Posted By asymptotic

Looks like dudes are talking about colors in the...

Looks like dudes are talking about colors in the cyclocross thread, just in case any SSFG peeps missed it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,405
Posted By asymptotic

Here...

Here (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ba-n.html#belt) is an entry in The Glossary.

I didn't even think about the issue of looping the belt through the chainstays.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-07, 03:35 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,892
Posted By asymptotic

I was about to post a color-choice poll, but then...

I was about to post a color-choice poll, but then I realized it's probably best done via e-mails to Adam, if only because it will keep people who aren't actually buying one from choosing a color for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-07, 04:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,882
Posted By asymptotic

Speaking of ****, ****, ****, and *****, is there...

Speaking of ****, ****, ****, and *****, is there a way to turn off this feature? It's been driving me nuts (Arr!) since I joined the forum, and is much more obnoxious to me than any profanity.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-07, 03:16 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,892
Posted By asymptotic

Assuming this deal goes through, I'm planning on...

Assuming this deal goes through, I'm planning on running this thing as a double-duty bad-weather fixed commuter/SSCX bike. As such, it would be my first go with cantilever brakes.

I assume that I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-07, 04:35 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,892
Posted By asymptotic

Nothing (save aesthetics, perhaps) is stopping...

Nothing (save aesthetics, perhaps) is stopping you from using a mountain stem.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-07, 03:37 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 41,928
Posted By asymptotic

I'm totally calling dibs on one of the...

I'm totally calling dibs on one of the already-built frames!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-07, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 635
Posted By asymptotic

I'm feeling the improvised stack bolts.

I'm feeling the improvised stack bolts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-07, 12:15 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,868
Posted By asymptotic

If people keep being this happy with them, the...

If people keep being this happy with them, the prices will go up. Please refrain from posting positive comments until I've bought mine (in a month or so).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-07, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,347
Posted By asymptotic

Yes. Also, if it's new and steel, hit the insides...

Yes. Also, if it's new and steel, hit the insides with framesaver, linseed oil, or something similar.

If the bottom bracket doesn't have a drainage hole, you might want to drill one, but that's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-07, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By asymptotic

If I'm ever photographed riding my bike without a...

If I'm ever photographed riding my bike without a shirt, it's going to wind up in this thread.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-07, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By asymptotic

Right now, CHIFG is making fun of this thread.

Right now, CHIFG is making fun of this thread.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-07, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By asymptotic

I'm a n00b over there, and assumed that I was...

I'm a n00b over there, and assumed that I was booted.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-07, 07:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,518
Posted By asymptotic

It's silly to use a negative rise stem only to...

It's silly to use a negative rise stem only to pull it up (if its a quill) or add spacers below it (if it's threadless). It makes sense to minimize the amount of metal between ones headset and bars.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-07, 11:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,386
Posted By asymptotic

What kind of stem is that?

What kind of stem is that?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-07, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,162
Posted By asymptotic

My biggest gripe about aerospokes is that you...

My biggest gripe about aerospokes is that you can't tape them, and are therefore unable to complete the scraper bike look.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-07, 01:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,112
Posted By asymptotic

Makes sense to me; I assumed that BD gets cheap...

Makes sense to me; I assumed that BD gets cheap steel track frames from Taiwan, and sells then as "track bike with brakes" and "track bike without brakes", i.e, the Messenger and Hour, respectively. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-07, 12:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,112
Posted By asymptotic

It is the exact same frame though, right? Also...

It is the exact same frame though, right? Also used on the Fuji Track?

Somebody (else) should compile a list of all the various re-brandings of common components, e.g., this frame and Formula...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-07, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,102
Posted By asymptotic

Are they sold as "track" bikes? I mean, besides...

Are they sold as "track" bikes? I mean, besides the dozens being offered by this seller.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-07, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5,107
Views: 342,557
Posted By asymptotic

To that end, when you want to unload a...

To that end, when you want to unload a conversion, what's the best course of action: restoring the original drive train, etc., and possibly offering to throw in the fixed wheel/hub you were using, or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-07, 11:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,166
Posted By asymptotic

For the sneakers and clips camp, what's the...

For the sneakers and clips camp, what's the stiffest-soled shoe you've found? IME, Sambas aren't bad, while Tigers and Chucks are about as sturdy as socks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-07, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 493,346
Posted By asymptotic

Just got back from this year's Pitchfork. Lots of...

Just got back from this year's Pitchfork. Lots of bikes there. I made a bet, and managed to go the entire weekend without saying the 'H' word.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-07, 05:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,191
Posted By asymptotic

If I was going to do something like that, I'd...

If I was going to do something like that, I'd weld/loctite on one of those Miche splined cog adaptors.

Of course, after you've spent $25 for that and $25 for your first cog, you could have been...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-07, 06:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,110
Posted By asymptotic

Whenever I start to feel smug about the fact that...

Whenever I start to feel smug about the fact that I ride my bike everywhere, I remember that I live within two miles of... well, pretty much everything in town. When I can't ride, I usually walk.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-07, 04:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 831
Posted By asymptotic

It's an empirical question (my 14mm socket wrench...

It's an empirical question (my 14mm socket wrench works on every crank on which I've used it).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-07, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By asymptotic

And by "the bearing", of course he means "all...

And by "the bearing", of course he means "all bearings". :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-07, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By asymptotic

MIN nails it. This is especially true for newish...

MIN nails it. This is especially true for newish brakes, which are typically designed for recessed mounting.
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