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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,718
Posted By halfro

106831 edit: As close as I can come to the...

106831

edit: As close as I can come to the real thing.

106832

edit: okay last one.

106833
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-09, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,580
Posted By halfro

2010 Steel Langster

Just saw this thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=544868) over in Track Cycling.

Here is the pic



edit: Pic doesn't want to show up: here is a link...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-09, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,185
Posted By halfro

Sheldon's Lock Strategy...

Sheldon's Lock Strategy (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 492,771
Posted By halfro

I did it by using my wife's hair dryer. Get the...

I did it by using my wife's hair dryer. Get the stickers nice and hot. Use a razor blade and gently scrape them off. It took about an hour to get them off. I also used "Goo Gone" to clean off and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,422
Posted By halfro

I couldn't resist. Yeah, not a FG or SS. ...

I couldn't resist. Yeah, not a FG or SS.

photo credit to howtoavoidthebummer.com

http://www.howtoavoidthebummerlife.com/weblog/archives/whateversclever.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,925
Posted By halfro

My new steamroller has a front brake and I see no...

My new steamroller has a front brake and I see no reason to remove it unless on a track.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,200
Posted By halfro

Are you buying it at a Local Bike Shop (LBS)? ...

Are you buying it at a Local Bike Shop (LBS)? They should be able to measure your inseam. Again, inseam is not everything. If you haven't ridden many bikes it probably will not be the end of the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,097,942
Posted By halfro

To tell you the truth I wasn't sure about the...

To tell you the truth I wasn't sure about the color when I ordered it. When it arrived I was stoked! The maroon is an awesome color. I do like the creamrollers, but I like the Maroon more. The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,097,942
Posted By halfro

Actually I got a great deal on the 2007 maroon...

Actually I got a great deal on the 2007 maroon steamroller.

This weekend I spent about an hour stripping all the stickers and badge off the frame. Looks nice a clean. Also got a set of SKS...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,200
Posted By halfro

Did the reach to the handlebars while sitting in...

Did the reach to the handlebars while sitting in the saddle feel good? Your buddy might be shorter than you, but your torsos might be the same length. Standover height is important, but not the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,664
Posted By halfro

haha

haha
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,564
Posted By halfro

Completely agree, but it seems like they are...

Completely agree, but it seems like they are doing their tricks on track frames, 650b front wheel, and rigid mtb fork.

When the fad is over there will be great deals though. I can't wait...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 6,507
Posted By halfro

They call me a Systems Administrator but really...

They call me a Systems Administrator but really I'm a digital janitor.


But I work at a cool place (they do forensic science).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 586
Posted By halfro

Sometimes small pieces of glass,wire,etc can get...

Sometimes small pieces of glass,wire,etc can get lodged in the tire. Every time you get a flat you should run your fingers down the inside of your tire to check for these small pieces of glass,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-09, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,097,942
Posted By halfro

Actually purchased a new bike (Surly...

Actually purchased a new bike (Surly Steamroller)and it showed up today! Got a Trixie too and some Phil grease.
Forum: Commuting
05-01-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,205
Posted By halfro

I built a cross check as a commuter. Part list...

I built a cross check as a commuter. Part list if it will help:

Lever: Cane Creek Drop V
Brakes: Cane Creek SCX-5
Seat Post: Thomson Elite (27.2x330mm)
Headset: Chris King
Stem: Thomson...
Forum: Northern California
04-30-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,699
Posted By halfro

One day I need to take a picture of the dude I...

One day I need to take a picture of the dude I see on BART all the time. If I had to classify somebody as Fred it would be this guy. I'll try to snap a picture on of these days with my phone.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-09, 03:42 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,200
Posted By halfro

5'6" Langster = 52CM (Effec TT not sure. ...

5'6"

Langster = 52CM (Effec TT not sure. Anybody know?)
CrossxCheck = 46CM (Effec TT 528.8mm)
Steamroller = 49CM (Effec TT 529.5mm)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,056
Posted By halfro

Front Wheel: Black Surly 32h Hub Black DT...

Front Wheel:
Black Surly 32h Hub
Black DT Champion spokes
Black Alloy Nipples
Black Salsa Delgado Rim

Rear Wheel:
Black Surly 32h Hub (Free/Free) 135mm spacing
Black DT Champion spokes ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 10:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,452
Posted By halfro

I own a Langster too. I'd say try to ride both...

I own a Langster too. I'd say try to ride both and see what feels best. My langster has over 4500 miles and it's been a great bike (rear wheel exploded at 4300 and hoods finally shredded). I also...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-09, 04:45 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 492,771
Posted By halfro

I was going to buy a Kilo TT when they were back...

I was going to buy a Kilo TT when they were back in stock at BD because of the price, but after going from this thread to the Kilo TT thread I'm so glad I pulled the trigger on a Maroon Steamroller! ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,149
Posted By halfro

Completely agree. Turning 16 and having car was...

Completely agree. Turning 16 and having car was huge. In College I road a bike almost everyday, but it wasn't fixed. When my only car exploded in college (same one when I was 16) I got a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By halfro

Check your "beefy" thread.

Check your "beefy" thread.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 864
Posted By halfro

Hey Fullcollapse. Velocity is coming out with a...

Hey Fullcollapse. Velocity is coming out with a new rim called the Chukker (stronger/wider deep V). Basically a rim design for Polo, freestyle fixie or in your case a a big dude. Not sure if they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 29,908
Posted By halfro

Great looking Bike! I've been thinking about...

Great looking Bike! I've been thinking about getting a steamroller, but I'll wait a little longer.

Thanks BD...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-09, 02:00 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,136
Posted By halfro

eight inch dot com huh? It ain't gunna spin...

eight inch dot com huh?

It ain't gunna spin itself

Julian mash it
Forum: Commuting
04-17-09, 12:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,309
Posted By halfro

Yeah, most of the ride has a posted speed limit...

Yeah, most of the ride has a posted speed limit of 35mph. The first mile is actually posted as a 25mph (before my first turn) but everybody goes about 35 or 40 unless the police are out on their...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,309
Posted By halfro

Yeah, picture number one is not pretty. I know...

Yeah, picture number one is not pretty. I know many roads like that, but that's life. 2 and 3 are small bike lanes for sure.
Forum: Commuting
04-17-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,309
Posted By halfro

Thank you. I didn't post the video for...

Thank you. I didn't post the video for criticism. I posted it to share my commute and how great the little go-pro camera is. cheers.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,309
Posted By halfro

Going back to the lane splitting. What you...

Going back to the lane splitting. What you cannot see in the video is the pauses. I actually edited them out (whenever my foot touched the ground). Also, the camera is not on my head so you do not...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,309
Posted By halfro

Degnaw. Got it! I ride over this one...

Degnaw. Got it! I ride over this one...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,309
Posted By halfro

Yeah, it might be "unprofessional" but it is...

Yeah, it might be "unprofessional" but it is legal in California.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,309
Posted By halfro

Hi duke_of_hazard. I'll ride where I'm...

Hi duke_of_hazard. I'll ride where I'm comfortable. As you can see there is a section with no bike lanes so I'll stay as far over as possible. I'll take the lane when the lane is not wide, but the...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,309
Posted By halfro

Degnaw: Cloverleaf? Not sure what you mean. ...

Degnaw: Cloverleaf? Not sure what you mean. Maybe you're referring to a place? The video was taken in Hayward CA.

BA Commuter & Dlester: Wind was at my back so I was going about 20-22MPH the...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,309
Posted By halfro

Commute by Bike Video

I purchased a new Go-Pro video camera and for testing a thought I'd record my commute from the office to BART.

http://www.vimeo.com/4171729

Enjoy

My favorite part: passing guy on electric...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 69,927
Posted By halfro

Anybody know if the U-lock dimensions on...

Anybody know if the U-lock dimensions on Kryptonite's website are the overall length/width or the length/width inside the U.

Thanks in Advance.
Forum: Commuting
09-24-08, 01:01 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,998
Posted By halfro

31, Male, 10 mile commute, year round. I've...

31, Male, 10 mile commute, year round.

I've been doing it for 2 years at my current job. Wife and I decided to live a car free lifestyle after returning from the Peace Corps. We live in the San...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-04-08, 12:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,655
Posted By halfro

It's been awhile since this thread has been...

It's been awhile since this thread has been touched. I'm curious what crank you used. I cannot tell from the pictures. I'm also building and all black Crosscheck. My build is very similar, but...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-08, 12:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,997
Posted By halfro

I'm actually in the process of building a Cross...

I'm actually in the process of building a Cross Check right now. I picked the CC because I can run it as a single speed. The LHT as you probably know has a vertical dropout and the CC has a...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,233
Posted By halfro

I just got a Surly Crosscheck frame and King...

I just got a Surly Crosscheck frame and King headset from WebCyclery (http://www.webcyclery.com/home.php) out of Bend Oregon. I did not ask, but they emailed me to see if I'd like the headset put on...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-08, 12:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By halfro

5 miles 1 KFC 1 Jack in the Crack 1 MD...

5 miles

1 KFC
1 Jack in the Crack
1 MD McDonald's
1 Little Caesars
4 or 5 Taco Trucks (Roach Coach)
Forum: Living Car Free
08-25-08, 03:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,377
Posted By halfro

They had those bikes when I was in the Peace...

They had those bikes when I was in the Peace Corps (Tonga). I looked at them and moved on rather quickly to a standard beach cruiser. The beach cruiser was a better choice, but the Pigeon had a lot...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,427
Posted By halfro

3,000 miles on one set of tires? That's amazing!...

3,000 miles on one set of tires? That's amazing! Around where I commute, I'm lucky to get 500. I actually changed my tires this morning to another set and pulled out my Mr.tuffy liner to see a...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-08, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By halfro

I had to look at my bike to see how many I broke....

I had to look at my bike to see how many I broke. I'm at 6. Five in the rear and one up front. Rims have 3700 miles on them. I think a few of those were because the tension was to high (I don't...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-24-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,464
Posted By halfro

That would be a disaster waiting to happen. I...

That would be a disaster waiting to happen. I doubt we will ever see those in America. Just getting people to ride a bike is hard. To have people haul their own stuff. Yeah right. 99% of people...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-23-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,464
Posted By halfro

Ikea Offering Bike Trailer To Get Stuff Home

Thought you all might find this interesting.

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/06/bike-fleet-to-bring-home-ikea-flatpacks.php#c201053
Forum: Commuting
06-19-08, 10:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,874
Posted By halfro

I'm also thinking of a cyclocross bike for an all...

I'm also thinking of a cyclocross bike for an all round bike. I wouldn't commute on it until my langster explodes (only has 3600 miles). I also want to spend under $1000. I'm probably going to get...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-19-08, 12:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,920
Posted By halfro

Why would you say property taxes will go up? I...

Why would you say property taxes will go up? I know prop 13 in Contra Costa County probably will not be touched for a long time. It's political suicide...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-08, 12:14 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,591
Posted By halfro

Best: Shasta Bottling plant. Worst: dead...

Best: Shasta Bottling plant.
Worst: dead animal or sewage smell during low tide
Forum: Living Car Free
06-18-08, 05:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,920
Posted By halfro

My wife and I talk about this all the time: there...

My wife and I talk about this all the time: there will be an implosion back to the city centers. Any real estate near a train station will be worth a lot more in the coming years. We are looking...
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