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05-14-08, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,107
Posted By maddix

Performance bike had the SE Lager on sale for...

Performance bike had the SE Lager on sale for $399.00 last week in Columbus, OH. http://www.sebikes.com/2008/images/popups/Lager.jpg
03-27-08, 05:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,644
Posted By maddix

I said fixed gear related. I was tuned out and...

I said fixed gear related. I was tuned out and caught a glimpse of a track bike before they went to commercials.
Would be cool to see a story on the fixed scene.
03-27-08, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,644
Posted By maddix

East coast, watch ABC nightly news ASAP

They are going to show something fixed gear related in a few minutes.
02-20-08, 08:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,819
Posted By maddix

Good friend wore thick glasses and had lasik...

Good friend wore thick glasses and had lasik done. Has 20/25 now and is happy. I was tested in high school and have 20/15. I can peak over and read others emails... easy.
02-12-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 932
Posted By maddix

A local Schwinn shop had two white ones, med and...

A local Schwinn shop had two white ones, med and large, and I test rode both. Neither size seemed to fit me as the med was too small, and the large a bit big. They offered to sell me one at $475. I...
01-26-08, 12:13 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 11,696
Posted By maddix

Nashville auto diesel college. Im going to go...

Nashville auto diesel college. Im going to go back to school to learn about the new diesel catalyst systems equipped on the newer trucks.


Am I the only diesel truck mechanic in america who...
12-15-07, 09:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,770
Posted By maddix

I know someone who has made an RFID killer.

I know someone who has made an RFID killer.
11-29-07, 06:34 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,816
Posted By maddix

BTW, I do it with no clips and just cheap ole...

BTW, I do it with no clips and just cheap ole pedals.
11-29-07, 06:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,816
Posted By maddix

When I first got my fixed gear bike, I wondered...

When I first got my fixed gear bike, I wondered how they did it, too. You gotta get over the initial fear, then lean forward as others say and put your nuts in the stem area and use your dominate leg...
11-18-07, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 863
Posted By maddix

Bianchi san jose. Not sure if it comes with a...

Bianchi san jose. Not sure if it comes with a flip/flop hub?
11-11-07, 05:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,022
Posted By maddix

What's it take to learn that? Is 34 too old to...

What's it take to learn that? Is 34 too old to learn this?
11-05-07, 12:16 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,811
Posted By maddix

Me, because the beautiful simplicity of the ride....

Me, because the beautiful simplicity of the ride. It's nice just to ride the bike for the fun and not keep my brain occupied about "what gear" to be in.
10-28-07, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,445
Posted By maddix

Spell proper english, tire's not tyres.

Spell proper english, tire's not tyres.
10-27-07, 05:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By maddix

The motobecane messenger for $349.00 is a good...

The motobecane messenger for $349.00 is a good bike. Im 5'11" and have the 56cm frame, and it fits perfect. I did buy a bullhorn handlebar to replace the drops that were too wide for me. I took my...
10-21-07, 06:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,531
Posted By maddix

I have the orange 56cm motobecane messenger from...

I have the orange 56cm motobecane messenger from bikes direct and I love it. The handlebar that came with it was too wide, so I bought a bullhorn and tektro rx 4.1 levers. I put a 18 tooth rear cog...
10-15-07, 07:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,518
Posted By maddix

They are sticky indeed compared to the kenda k191...

They are sticky indeed compared to the kenda k191 that was on before. The ultra sport also seems to have a thicker tread then some tires.
10-13-07, 04:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,122
Posted By maddix

Bianchi makes a bike in a 49 cm frame size. Bikes...

Bianchi makes a bike in a 49 cm frame size. Bikes direct also has a few 49 cm frame sized fixed gear bikes.
10-13-07, 09:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,518
Posted By maddix

Are most Continental tires a bear to install/remove?

I bought a new rear tire for my bike, a continental ultra sport, size 700x23. It was about impossible to install using tire levers. In fact, this was the first time I had to use levers since the...
08-29-07, 05:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,448
Posted By maddix

The 07' madison's doesn't have a water bottle...

The 07' madison's doesn't have a water bottle braze on like the 08' now has. I wanted to buy a 07 madison months ago, but sizing was an issue with what my lbs had in stock. I have a motobecane...
08-05-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By maddix

I test rode a bianchi fremont. It is a very light...

I test rode a bianchi fremont. It is a very light and beautiful, but has an integrated headset which is disliked by many. The bike itself has a better ride then say a giant bowery I once rode, but...
07-14-07, 07:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,101
Posted By maddix

I commute 2.4 miles one way. Im the only person...

I commute 2.4 miles one way. Im the only person who usually rides to work with about 250 people on my shift. 46x16 fixed.
07-12-07, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By maddix

I forgot to say the universal chain I bought was...

I forgot to say the universal chain I bought was a schwinn chain. Cheap bike parts are sold under their name at some dept stores. It did have the rivet sticking out to make it easy to align the chain...
07-12-07, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By maddix

It's 1/8th. Wally-world might sell the type of...

It's 1/8th. Wally-world might sell the type of chain your looking for. I bought a cheap chain at a meijer dept store, and it had no master link. I did have to buy an el-cheapo chain tool.
07-12-07, 07:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,909
Posted By maddix

I can tell from the photo's a saw didn't cut it.

I can tell from the photo's a saw didn't cut it.
07-03-07, 04:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 740
Posted By maddix

56cm, Im 5'11". Decals are clear coated. It has a...

56cm, Im 5'11". Decals are clear coated. It has a rear brake with cable stays, which they should drop. The seatpost IS 27.2 btw. Thinking out loud, the one thing that bothers me a tad is the old...
07-02-07, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 740
Posted By maddix

I might be able to shoot a few more on tuesday. I...

I might be able to shoot a few more on tuesday. I have the bike put up and the wrx blocking it in the garage. The kilo looks like a nice bike. I would have bought it instead, except for the size and...
07-02-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 740
Posted By maddix

I used a label maker and made the sticker and cut...

I used a label maker and made the sticker and cut it down to size. Im going to replace it with a fabrique en france sticker.
07-02-07, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 740
Posted By maddix

The bike is kinda nice. It weighs in at 21 pounds...

The bike is kinda nice. It weighs in at 21 pounds without reflectors and the toe straps. The bottem bracket is junk, and Im getting better pedals. The rims need trued which sucks, but I can do that...
07-02-07, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 740
Posted By maddix

Bought a motobecane messegner

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w102/columbusoh07/motobecane.jpg And Im making it better already!
06-30-07, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By maddix

I had a giant perigee with biopace rings that...

I had a giant perigee with biopace rings that seemed to tear up a BB in short order.
06-28-07, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 850
Posted By maddix

I pity the fool who thinks stereotypes dont exist.

I pity the fool who thinks stereotypes dont exist.
06-27-07, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 457
Posted By maddix

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/571.html ...

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/571.html
(http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/571.html)
06-24-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By maddix

There is the schwinn 26" 1 3/8 which is bigger...

There is the schwinn 26" 1 3/8 which is bigger then the huffy..... bikes that also took a 26" 1 3/8 tire. You may have bought somw schwinn sized tire's.
06-23-07, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,697
Posted By maddix

Im thinking about buying a KHS flight 100. The...

Im thinking about buying a KHS flight 100. The sizing it comes in wasn't thought out imo. 50,53,57 and 60cm.
06-23-07, 04:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 958
Posted By maddix

KHS flite 100 sizing

Looked at a KHS Flite 100 at a lbs today. They had a 50 cm one in stock and that was it. Looking at their sizes, I dont know if they make one that would fit me correctly. They have a 53cm, and the...
06-15-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,415
Posted By maddix

Was down in tampa a fews years ago to visit...

Was down in tampa a fews years ago to visit family. You are very much correct about tampa.
06-13-07, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,578
Posted By maddix

I live in grovetucky, and am not really familiar...

I live in grovetucky, and am not really familiar of that area. I think it's kinda between the two.
06-13-07, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,578
Posted By maddix

Straders garden center on riverside dr in...

Straders garden center on riverside dr in Columbus, OH. The guy said he would even knock off $40.00.
06-12-07, 07:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,578
Posted By maddix

Schwinn madison, is it an O.K. bike?

I found a dealer who has two madisons in stock. A medium and a large. Rode both yesterday to see which one fits me best. This bike has a very nice feel and ride to it. The brakes are also very good....
06-05-07, 08:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,998
Posted By maddix

I live in columbus, and see alot of single speed...

I live in columbus, and see alot of single speed and or fixed riders on north high every time Im in the area. Im 34 years old and am looking at getting a new single speed this week. I have had no...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-07, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By maddix

NOS panasonic custom build at lbs. Should I buy it?

Well it's not local, I was outta town on business and ran across a bike shop and paid a visit. I went in and spotted a panasonic dx5000. The shop basically only repairs bikes and sells a few used...
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