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Search: Posts Made By: benoist
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Forum: Touring
04-07-09, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 839
Posted By benoist

Sizing a CrossCheck

Friends, I need some help: I'm looking to swap out my Smoothie ES for a CrossCheck and I want to make sure I get the best fitting bike I can. My Smoothie ES is a 56 and feels a bit too big and after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-08, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By benoist

Attaching Vintage Aero Brake Levers to 31.8 Bar

Is it possible to get appropriate clamps for a 31.8 bar so I can attach a pair of vintage shimano 105 brake levers? I love the levers, but would also love to use a modern bar/stem setup. I imagine it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-08, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 767
Posted By benoist

Anyone know the process involved? What kind of...

Anyone know the process involved? What kind of epoxy is being used?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-08, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 767
Posted By benoist

Repairing a Bonded Titanium Miyata

My classic titanium miyata has finally begun to separate at one of the "lugs". Is rebonding the tubes possible? The separation is clean and at the junction of the headtube and the downtube. Any...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 408
Posted By benoist

Miche Hub to Mavic Aerohead Rim Spoke Length

So I've calculated the spoke length for a miche rear hub to an aerohead rim to be 292mm for a 3-cross. Anyone care to prove me wrong before I order? I'm absolutely thrilled about this wheel, but I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-08, 02:53 PM
Replies: 747
Views: 27,631
Posted By benoist

Philip Roth - Exit Ghost Michael Pollan - In...

Philip Roth - Exit Ghost
Michael Pollan - In Defense of Food

Both are absolutely amazing. I love Roth in this book.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-08, 02:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,618
Posted By benoist

So um-- yeah-- about cycling? I didn't mean for...

So um-- yeah-- about cycling? I didn't mean for this to become a candidate pissing war. I was just passing along a fun cycling related article. Did anyone even read the article?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-08, 01:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,618
Posted By benoist

Cyclists Back Obama

He's pro-fixed gear (according to the banner atop the article).

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/01/obama_gets_a_bo.php
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-08, 11:00 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,813
Posted By benoist

^ What route do you take?

^ What route do you take?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,652
Posted By benoist

They work if you do in fact have a track frame...

They work if you do in fact have a track frame with track ends (not horizontal drop outs). A tug-nut (chain tensioner) sits on your track ends and pulls the axle back.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-08, 05:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,471
Posted By benoist

I know this has been said a hundred times, but...

I know this has been said a hundred times, but fit is not just stand over height. Top tube length is very important for fit and lowering the frame isn't going to change that a bit. Save some money...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-08, 02:40 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 21,456
Posted By benoist

cream with wine red details would be amazing.

cream with wine red details would be amazing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-08, 11:42 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,801
Posted By benoist

not to jump on what has become an increasingly...

not to jump on what has become an increasingly large bandwagon, but... mac too. (G4 Pbook)

Mac + Fixed Gear == ?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-30-07, 02:04 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,813
Posted By benoist

+1. I grew up in the Fort Lauderdale area-- the...

+1. I grew up in the Fort Lauderdale area-- the place is a blight on the world. If you're there, though, check out All Books and Records on Broward, the Galaxy Theater on Sunset, or the Las Olas...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-07, 12:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,301
Posted By benoist

mks gr9s mks alum clips (m) alpha leather...

mks gr9s
mks alum clips (m)
alpha leather strap.

perfect.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,823
Posted By benoist

Its on his blog and not on the website for some...

Its on his blog and not on the website for some reason. This site: http://seagullbagsohio.blogspot.com/ has what you're looking for. I'm pretty sure they are closing down in January though to retool,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-07, 09:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,823
Posted By benoist

+1 -- I just received mine and its already proved...

+1 -- I just received mine and its already proved itself in the rain.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-07, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By benoist

This will work fine. I really like set ups with...

This will work fine. I really like set ups with only a rear derailleur as they make for great commuters and still give a wide range of gears with about 1/2 the trouble of a dual derailleur set-up....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-07, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By benoist

My cycle-ops fluid is fairly quiet and works just...

My cycle-ops fluid is fairly quiet and works just fine with my fixed. No part swapping, etc... the clamp fits the track nuts without any trouble. I had trouble finding elastomeric dampers, but found...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-27-07, 04:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By benoist

It depends on use. I love the B17 on my touring...

It depends on use. I love the B17 on my touring rig, but I wouldn't put one on my daily commuter (my fixed). I don't want to worry about rain/damage/etc.. on my daily commute. With that said, after a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-26-07, 04:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,138
Posted By benoist

got myself a seagull black bag and some speedez...

got myself a seagull black bag and some speedez fenders for the GB-IRO. i can't believe the difference between the new bag and my timbuktu. thanks seagull.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-08-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By benoist

Because it couldn't possibly just be a ****ty...

Because it couldn't possibly just be a ****ty hub. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-08-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By benoist

The only quando I ever used was on my first...

The only quando I ever used was on my first conversion and it was rough as hell out of the box. Cogs never tightened properly, it was heavy, and it rolled like ****. Then again my quando never looked...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-07, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,819
Posted By benoist

^ they don't sell that-- the $450 is just for the...

^ they don't sell that-- the $450 is just for the frame. Its just a build up to show off the frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-07, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By benoist

+1 I got up for an exam today and felt like...

+1

I got up for an exam today and felt like throwing something at the sky... hard. After a few minutes of riding around, though, snow becomes my new/old best friend. Its riding in the rain, but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-07, 09:28 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 23,994
Posted By benoist

oh blacksburg. what do you ride/whos you?

oh blacksburg. what do you ride/whos you?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-07, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By benoist

same goes for the rails-- greasing the rails took...

same goes for the rails-- greasing the rails took away my squeak.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-07, 01:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,004
Posted By benoist

Why all the frame cutting and welding? Why not...

Why all the frame cutting and welding? Why not just stack two frames with two weld points. Top BB -> bottom seat post and top headtube to bottom headtube connected with some tubing. The cut off the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-07, 09:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,004
Posted By benoist

its not tough-- you start with one leg on the...

its not tough-- you start with one leg on the peddle take a hop or two and swing your other leg over. its a bit easier on a freewheel, but its just a matter of committing right away and continuing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-07, 06:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,004
Posted By benoist

bike **** where do we have gentle suburbs...

bike ****

where do we have gentle suburbs like that-- philly this weekend right?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-07, 12:52 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,464
Posted By benoist

It already is. Petroleum, in the U.S., is HEAVILY...

It already is. Petroleum, in the U.S., is HEAVILY subsidized through tax breaks for producers both on federal and state levels. The real cost of petroleum far exceeds $5 or $6 a gallon, but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-07, 12:30 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,521
Posted By benoist

"plus an internally geared hub and disc brakes...

"plus an internally geared hub and disc brakes for unimpaired urban performance. "

That part.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-30-07, 08:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,270
Posted By benoist

What Alum Moto frame has horizontal drops or...

What Alum Moto frame has horizontal drops or track ends that would allow for a conversion? You have to be able to move the wheel laterally to adjust chain tension or be stuck with some bizarro...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-24-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,193
Posted By benoist

Screen Printing on Mess Bags

I've done a good deal of printing on shirts, but want to know if anyone has tried to screen print on condura. Any special precautions? Different inks? Results? I want to spice up some bags for a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-24-07, 10:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,553
Posted By benoist

The blacksburg bike collective has started much...

The blacksburg bike collective has started much the same way as some of the ones listed above. We have two dedicated mechanics (both of them also work at local shops), two shop days (hours in the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-07, 10:37 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 4,934
Posted By benoist

gizeh silver tips ftw-- tops if you're in a bind.

gizeh silver tips ftw-- tops if you're in a bind.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-07, 08:06 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 4,934
Posted By benoist

While I recently quit (said that before), I've...

While I recently quit (said that before), I've mostly smoked rollies-- fresh virginia tobacco is delicious. I prefer dutch blends and european shag.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-07, 05:26 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,321
Posted By benoist

bathed in wd-40? why?

bathed in wd-40? why?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-07, 09:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,326
Posted By benoist

I hit 54mph going down hill on a touring bike on...

I hit 54mph going down hill on a touring bike on the blue ridge while fully loaded. If it hadn't been for the excruciating and repetitive climbs I would have never done anything so stupid, but it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 994
Posted By benoist

its the brake-- i rode a pedicab with the same...

its the brake-- i rode a pedicab with the same exact set-up. its a horrible, horrible, horrible brake.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-19-07, 04:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,004
Posted By benoist

skillzz

skillzz
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-07, 11:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,115
Posted By benoist

+ ∞

+ ∞
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-07, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,185
Posted By benoist

Does anyone make a stem like that for 1 1/8"--...

Does anyone make a stem like that for 1 1/8"-- its ****ing gorgeous.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-07, 09:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,046
Posted By benoist

I rode for almost a year with no brake and now I...

I rode for almost a year with no brake and now I feel like I couldn't live without it. My knees are so amazingly thankful since I installed a front brake and I can ride so much faster now with little...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-07, 11:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,599
Posted By benoist

To fix lateral play just tighten the cones down.

To fix lateral play just tighten the cones down.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-07, 02:18 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,302
Posted By benoist

I concur with most of the above, but I'd also...

I concur with most of the above, but I'd also consider grabbing a cleaner stem, something with out so much positive raise and ugly blockiness.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-07, 08:32 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,064
Posted By benoist

I was planning on throwing a new fork up front--...

I was planning on throwing a new fork up front-- is there no way to adjust the canti's down to a 26" in the back? maybe a disk in the back? I want to be able to hit trails, but I feel like a 35 on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-07, 07:56 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,064
Posted By benoist

Would this frame be suitable for a SS MTB? I'm...

Would this frame be suitable for a SS MTB? I'm thinking about throwing a shock on the front and riding it as a sweet hard tail-- with 26" wheels will I get enough clearance?

-Erik
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-07, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,870
Posted By benoist

I had my GB frame completely prepped at my LBS...

I had my GB frame completely prepped at my LBS (raced and chased). I'm going to take her apart again tonight and take a look at the BB-- I have a suspicion that the splines might have some wear in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-07, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,870
Posted By benoist

I ripped out the BB, regreased the threads,...

I ripped out the BB, regreased the threads, cleaned out the shell, and re-installed (making sure everything was quite snug). Is that what you mean by servicing the BB? I can't think of what else I...
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