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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-18, 06:21 PM
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Posted By jtbadge

I've definitely pored over those old Bridgestone...

I've definitely pored over those old Bridgestone catalogs, great stuff in there.

I don't really need any parts, except maybe a front derailleur or some wheels, presuming they can fit a ten speed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-18, 12:22 AM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

Today I picked up this RB-1 frameset and started...

Today I picked up this RB-1 frameset and started building.

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/bridgestone-rb-1-37061_5.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

BSA. Minimal frills. Besides the entire...

BSA.

Minimal frills. Besides the entire concept of getting a custom fillet brazed canti cross bike in 2018.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-22-18, 04:39 PM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

TIL my fillet brazed cross frame is headed to...

TIL my fillet brazed cross frame is headed to paint!

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4609/25946368888_9e8301ee62_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FwMVvJ)
DSC_1430 (https://flic.kr/p/FwMVvJ) by Thrive...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-04-18, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

I agree that the Marin you posted isn't really an...

I agree that the Marin you posted isn't really an improvement over what you have.



Tried out Record 10, didn't care for the ergonomics - I've gotta have Shimano, or even SRAM.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-03-18, 01:54 PM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

Geared cross bike + SS cross bike is a great way...

Geared cross bike + SS cross bike is a great way to live life. That said, I'd just look for a CAAD10.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-18, 08:21 PM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

Here's help: you should get one. What are...

Here's help: you should get one.

What are you looking at?

Want a legendary steel frame with a modern groupset?

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/eddy-merckx-mx-leader-29250_28.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-17, 09:21 AM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

That's not a thing that exists. 7800 was standard...

That's not a thing that exists. 7800 was standard only.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

I like the teflon tape. Makes things really snug.

I like the teflon tape. Makes things really snug.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder134/500x...

https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder134/500x/65595134/why-not-zoidberg-why-not-both.jpg

Also: brakes vs. none, gumwalls vs. black sidewalls
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-17, 07:28 AM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

Last night I had my first flat on my original set...

Last night I had my first flat on my original set of WTB Nano 40c Race tires. ~2500 miles across 4 different bikes, and a tiny little shred of wire stabbed right through into the tube. Definitely...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Started building up the Macho Man. ...

Started building up the Macho Man.

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/all-city-macho-man-33505_3.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-17, 03:29 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Aerobars have been a fixture at DK for years. The...

Aerobars have been a fixture at DK for years. The wind can be brutal out there, especially riding alone. Anything helps.

Nico rode aerobars on his NB853 this year. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

I'm only a couple of frames away from the top of...

I'm only a couple of frames away from the top of the queue for one of these. Super stoked.

Thrive Cycles | Fillet Brazed Custom Steel Bicycle Frames (http://thrive-cycles.com/)
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-17, 07:48 AM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

They used to be black, but have probably 1500...

They used to be black, but have probably 1500 miles on them between my Merckx and old Space Horse. The braking surface is machined before the black or grey finish is applied.

I have both...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/cannondale-caad10-32766...

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/cannondale-caad10-32766_3.jpg

Finished the CAAD 10 build last night. Super stoked on this bike. Proper pics when it's sunny out and the fit is dialed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-17, 11:15 AM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

Won this CAAD10 frame for next to nuffin' on...

Won this CAAD10 frame for next to nuffin' on eBay. Planning on a 5800/6800 combo build with wheels and cockpit I have lying around. Maybe some Zipp Service Course SL if I can scrounge it up cheap.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-17, 07:20 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Welp, seller backed out. Still looking for a 56cm...

Welp, seller backed out. Still looking for a 56cm CAAD or SuperSix.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-17, 03:41 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Sold the Space Horse last week. Bought a...

Sold the Space Horse last week.

Bought a CAAD12 with 6800 and Hollowgrams today.

Putting the Lemond back up for sale.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-17, 08:42 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Panaracer Gravel King.

Panaracer Gravel King.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-17, 08:22 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

I'm jealous of the black and gold Nature Boy...

I'm jealous of the black and gold Nature Boy Zona. Definitely wanted one of those when I ended up with my red/white/blue.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-17, 06:26 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

...started buying Dura-Ace 7800 parts to build...

...started buying Dura-Ace 7800 parts to build the Lemond back up. Have a crank, STIs, derailleurs, and a cassette so far.

I decided with less setback (my Ritchey post had 25mm setback) and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-17, 02:54 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Those stems are great. I have a black one on my...

Those stems are great. I have a black one on my MX Leader. Pretty stiff, and the shaping/tapering matches the shaping of the frame tubing nicely.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-17, 01:04 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Today I'm considering swapping my Space Horse...

Today I'm considering swapping my Space Horse frameset for my friend's Surly Troll.

27.5" monster cross is the craze right now, right? I'd put my Cowbells and Gevenalle shifters on there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-17, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

1) Steel road bike with 11 speed Dura-Ace/Ultegra...

1) Steel road bike with 11 speed Dura-Ace/Ultegra blend
2) Steel SSCX
3) Steel gravel/****around bike with 10 speed Shimano/Gevenalle
4) Steel SS 27.5+ MTB

All of the above with beefy ass steel...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-16, 04:51 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Definitely get a 1x road crank. You can use it SS...

Definitely get a 1x road crank. You can use it SS or geared.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-16, 11:29 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Today I am strongly considering selling a buddy...

Today I am strongly considering selling a buddy my 6800 group so I can go Chorus on the MX Leader. Seems like the right thing to do.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-16, 09:20 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Reinstalled the steel fork and Bruce Gordon Rock...

Reinstalled the steel fork and Bruce Gordon Rock 'n' Roads on my Nature Boy Zona. Done with cross. Ready for winter.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-16, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Today I started pricing out a potential Log Lady...

Today I started pricing out a potential Log Lady build. LBS has had a Large frameset in stock for months.


So much this.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-16, 07:25 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

They're carried by QBP. Should be pretty easy to...

They're carried by QBP. Should be pretty easy to find one. Go to your All-City/Surly dealer. Or any bike shop.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-03-16, 12:15 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

+1 Mine's been great.

+1

Mine's been great.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-31-16, 01:32 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

The Boone looks really good dirty.

The Boone looks really good dirty.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

The grip, even with sweat, is fantastic. ...

The grip, even with sweat, is fantastic.

Those Oury grips, on the other hand, awful without gloves. Gotta switch them out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-16, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Rigged up the following parts for a flat bar...

Rigged up the following parts for a flat bar conversion on the Space Horse:
-Salsa Salt Flat 3
-Suntour XC Pro brake levers
-Paul Thumbie
-Dura-Ace 7900 bar end shifter

Still need a longer...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-16, 12:05 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Yass. I also have a set of RevoX coming in...

Yass.

I also have a set of RevoX coming in today. Hopefully we have good luck.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-16, 10:21 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Noice. #cantis4life, I hope

Noice.

#cantis4life, I hope
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Rode the MXL 45 miles today. So beautiful...

Rode the MXL 45 miles today. So beautiful outside.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/merckx-mx-leader-29250_16.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Took the Merckx on its first shop ride last...

Took the Merckx on its first shop ride last night. PR'ed the whole route and medaled a **** ton of segments. This bike crushes. And it fits better than the Lemond.

Also got burritos.

Also one...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-16, 09:12 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

The MX Leader fork is a ******' work of art.

The MX Leader fork is a ******' work of art.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Took the MX Leader for its first cruise tonight....

Took the MX Leader for its first cruise tonight. Feels incredible. Still gotta tweak the derailleurs/shifting a bit.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/merckx-mx-leader-29250_15.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-16, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

I gained weight this weekend, so many damn snacks...

I gained weight this weekend, so many damn snacks on the century.

Still down 30 overall from 245 in January 2015 when I decided to go whole hog on cycling. Would like to be closer to 200.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-16, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By jtbadge

Rode my first century last weekend. The Lemond...

Rode my first century last weekend. The Lemond was the perfect ride.

Also, got the MX Leader built up. Borrowing a 27.0 Ritchey seatpost, but have a Thomson Elite coming in the mail. Next I will...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-16, 05:03 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Hot.

Hot.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-16, 02:08 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Put my Reynolds 853 decal on the Lemond. ...

Put my Reynolds 853 decal on the Lemond.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/lemond-maillot-jaune-27995_12.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-16, 12:49 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

As expected, the 'too good to be true' $10 repair...

As expected, the 'too good to be true' $10 repair stand turned out to be a scam.

On the other hand, finally got pics of my Lemond after the refinish. SO stoked.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-16, 03:48 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

The paint/powder/graphics on my Lemond is finally...

The paint/powder/graphics on my Lemond is finally done and paid for. It's being delivered to the LBS tomorrow. Can't wait!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-16, 08:08 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Finally finished the 1x conversion on the Space...

Finally finished the 1x conversion on the Space Horse. Wolftooth 38t ring on a Rival crank. Kept the 11-32 10-speed XT cassette. Removed the left hand shifter from the Gevenalle/Retroshift CX setup....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-16, 06:19 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sxsn5Tk3RS0/URqbHup6ISI/...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sxsn5Tk3RS0/URqbHup6ISI/AAAAAAAAAQI/JWkb1SDSZOw/s1600/what.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-16, 05:55 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Considering throwing down for some...

Considering throwing down for some Fairweather/Nitto Bullmoose bars for the Space Horse. Thoughts?

http://store.fairweather.cc/uploads/2/8/3/8/28383519/s742416045302756216_p2_i17_w600.jpeg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,460
Posted By jtbadge

Forester XT is definitely on the short list after...

Forester XT is definitely on the short list after I run my Mk6 GTI into the ground.
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