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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-13, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Which would you recommend between the Turbo...

Which would you recommend between the Turbo reissue and the Brooks Team Pro Classic?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-13, 04:58 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Scrod, What are your thoughts on the Selle...

Scrod,

What are your thoughts on the Selle Italia Turbo Reissue saddle? I saw on pedalroom that you have one on at least one of your bikes and was hoping I could get some insight on how you liked...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-12, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Gotcha, thanks.

Gotcha, thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-12, 08:11 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Does the increased size of the Urbans affect what...

Does the increased size of the Urbans affect what size/brand toe clip I should get? It seems as though i'd need XL clips, which would rule out the All-City nylon ones since they come in only M or L,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-12, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Scrod, I'm looking at getting new pedals,...

Scrod,

I'm looking at getting new pedals, and think I've narrowed it down to either the MKS GR-9 or the MKS Urban Platforms. Which would you recommend between those two? Main differences I can see...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-12, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Gee, thanks...

Gee, thanks...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-12, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

As I mentioned, I wear the shoes I wear at work....

As I mentioned, I wear the shoes I wear at work. Another reason I went the BMX pedal route was I didn't think it mattered as much what shoes I wore. Obviously I was wrong...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-12, 07:18 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Ahh, ok. I'll give that a shot.

Ahh, ok. I'll give that a shot.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I'm going to try tightening them down the next...

I'm going to try tightening them down the next time I ride. I think another issue may be the shoes I'm wearing. I wear Merrell Tough Gloves when I commute since those are the shoes I wear at work....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Yes, which is why I asked you about toe clips. I...

Yes, which is why I asked you about toe clips. I was explaining the logic behind my original decision to go with bmx pedals and straps. Now I'm starting to question my decision since my feet have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I've never found it uncomfortable, in fact I kind...

I've never found it uncomfortable, in fact I kind of liked the feeling of having my foot pressed against the pedals. I usually only ride my geared bike on bike trails though, so rarely have to deal...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

On my road bike that has toe clips/straps I keep...

On my road bike that has toe clips/straps I keep the straps loose when not riding. When I put my foot in the pedal I reach down and pull the straps nice and tight. When I'm done riding or have to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Good to know, thanks.

Good to know, thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

The reason why I haven't tried them is I've...

The reason why I haven't tried them is I've always adjusted/tightened my straps when my foot is in the pedal, which seems like it might be hard when you can't stop pedaling.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 09:31 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I don't adjust my retrogression straps much...

I don't adjust my retrogression straps much (obviously never when riding), but that's why I went that route. On my geared bike that has toe clips and straps I usually tighten and loosen them before I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Is there a specific reason, or is it just what...

Is there a specific reason, or is it just what you've always used? I originally chose to build my bike with bmx pedals and straps because I find myself constantly having to adjust the straps on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Do you prefer pedals & straps or toe clips?...

Do you prefer pedals & straps or toe clips? Why?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-12, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I have Odyssey Twisted pedals and Retrogression...

I have Odyssey Twisted pedals and Retrogression straps on my bike. I've recently noticed that, after riding for a mile or two, my foot has slid forward in the pedal a bit. Slightly past the ball of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I have the 25.4 bars in both the pursuit and non...

I have the 25.4 bars in both the pursuit and non pursuit version. I like both quite a bit, still trying to decide which I want to run full time. Leaning towards putting the pursuits on my geared road...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-12, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I'd like to piggyback my question on this one. I...

I'd like to piggyback my question on this one. I need to get a new pair of shoes that are pretty much solely going to be used for bike riding. When not on my bike I'm either in dress shoes (work) or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-12, 08:36 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I probably spend more time TALKING about fiddling...

I probably spend more time TALKING about fiddling with my stem than I do riding. I've been told I have a tendency to overanalyze everything, so I don't do as well in situations where there isn't one...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-12, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

That's what I thought. I find that, when I have...

That's what I thought. I find that, when I have the 40mm of spacers below the stem, the horn section of the pursuit bars are more comfortable than those without a drop. It seems silly to run all...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-12, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

This is more of a request for confirmation than a...

This is more of a request for confirmation than a question. If I'm running 40mm of spacers under my stem and have pursuit bullhorns w/ a 40mm drop, would that give me the same height on the horn...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-12, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Do you recommend I put a 5mm spacer above my...

Do you recommend I put a 5mm spacer above my stem, even if I have a steel fork and already have the stem as high as is safely recommended (40mm spacers below stem)? Only reason I could see to have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-12, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Wasn't aware that was a rule. Once again, was...

Wasn't aware that was a rule. Once again, was only trying to be helpful...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-12, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Right, and then he asked about any other steep...

Right, and then he asked about any other steep rise stem w/ a 25.4mm clamp. I don't know his exact situation, but I figured a 15 degree stem might be better than no stem.

Regardless, why do you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-12, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I apologize. I considered 15 degrees to be a...

I apologize. I considered 15 degrees to be a pretty steep rise, which is what he asked for. Was attempting to be helpful. Now I know better...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-12, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

You can still find them in select sizes fairly...

You can still find them in select sizes fairly easily though. I know Amazon has a pretty good selection with free shipping.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-12, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I think the Thomson Elite 25.4 stem comes in a...

I think the Thomson Elite 25.4 stem comes in a +/- 15 degree vesion. /notscrod
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-12, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I know they're just spacers... I also know the...

I know they're just spacers... I also know the ones I have seem to be thicker in diameter than my stem, which I don't like. Since it doesn't seem like other people have this issue, I was hoping you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-12, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Know of any that are known to have a smaller OD?

Know of any that are known to have a smaller OD?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-12, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

This may seem like a dumb question, but do all 1...

This may seem like a dumb question, but do all 1 1/8" headset spacers have the same outer diameter? The ones I have now (some generic brand) are a bit wider than my stem (Thomson Elite 25.4). It's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-12, 07:22 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I test drove one at my LBS this past summer. I...

I test drove one at my LBS this past summer. I wouldn't say it was bad, just different. The main downsides I noticed were that it was pretty loud and it was VERY heavy. Switching gears was kind of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-12, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

This...

This (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Spring-Valley-Glucosamine-Chondroitin-Orange-Cream-flavor-Dietary-Supplement-50-ct/10324586) is what I've been taking for the last month or so. Not sure I've been...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-12, 07:00 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-12, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

Actually, a new stem would be more than a new...

Actually, a new stem would be more than a new helmet. Helmet cost me about $60 and stem was about $80. That being said, I could flip my stem to have more of a rise. I could also raise the stem since...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-12, 05:58 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,746
Posted By smurray

I have a Bern Brentwood helmet, and have...

I have a Bern Brentwood helmet, and have discovered a bit of an issue recently. While I love the look and fit of the helmet, I've discovered that the built in visor is causing more of a hinderance...
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