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#276
Why are OURY grips not acceptable? I have used those since my mountain biking days on all of my bikes. All lock ons, none of this slip on business. Currently have them on my Cinelli bars on my TK2.
#277

I like these pretty good fine. Nice and tacky, last a while. You can get them from Retrog...
https://www.retro-gression.com/colle...t-x-vans-grips
#279

I dunno. I like these a lot. Between the comfort and durability it is hard to find something better out there.
I think that this is why people hate how they look. Not proper for this guys set up.
Last edited by TenSpeedV2; 08-01-17 at 12:04 PM.
#280
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
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From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
It's the big flange MTB grips on road or townie or mustache bars that kills me. On MX bars? OK.
#282
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
I have two Crane stem mount bells as pictured in the link, one gold/brass and another silver/alloy.
You can have one no charge because you are a good guy, not mean to people.
PM me your address and your preference. I'll get one to the post office this week.
Just let me know.
-Tim-
You can have one no charge because you are a good guy, not mean to people.
PM me your address and your preference. I'll get one to the post office this week.
Just let me know.
-Tim-
#284
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
Likes: 41
From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
#287
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 15
From: las vegas
Bikes: purty blue undefeated II 57cm
hi folks been awhile.
I haven't really thought about bikes much but been poking around and saw that throne is putting out a new complete called phantom and was wondering your thoughts. looks decent but who knows and I've been out of the loop.
I haven't really thought about bikes much but been poking around and saw that throne is putting out a new complete called phantom and was wondering your thoughts. looks decent but who knows and I've been out of the loop.
#288
Looks about average, carbon fork with aluminum steerer is a nice touch at that price. Saddle looks horrendous. The rest seems about par for a $400ish fixed gear.
#289
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 15
From: las vegas
Bikes: purty blue undefeated II 57cm
that's kind of what I was thinking and the wheelset seems decent.
I don't know if I'll be getting a bike anytime soon just poking around. citygrounds does some sort of monthly payment system through someone now too.
I don't know if I'll be getting a bike anytime soon just poking around. citygrounds does some sort of monthly payment system through someone now too.
#290
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Any recommendations for good portable pumps? Been using CO2's for a bit, and honestly I'm not too keen on them. Probably looking for something that has a hose, pressure gauge, and can get a tire up to 90-100 psi without being a major pain in the ass.
#292
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Get one of these and the pressure gauge hose. I still prefer to use a CO2 for speed, but the Lezyne is nice.
#293
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,414
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From: Arlington, TX
Bikes: 2008 Surly Cross Check, 2010 Fuji Track Comp
#294
As y'all know my bikes got flooded in Harvey - a friend took them and is currently trying to clean them up a bit. They were all standing up on their rear wheels against the wall, with the front wheel in a hook. So the water came up over the seats. All the stuff in the rear is shot. He said he greased the mother out of my rear hub, and it'll last a little while.
Long story short - I need to get a new wheel(s). Right now I'm just looking for a set for my SS Raleigh commuter that I've posted here many times. I've wanted to ditch the deep fixie style rims anyway, so here's the perfect excuse.
So I need some suggestions for decent, INEXPENSIVE regular wheels. Notice I said inexpensive, and not cheap. I'm obviously on a super tight budget since I have to rebuild the entire first floor of the house.
Silver wheels preferred. Single speed.
thanks for suggestions. (I try to look for this stuff myself but there's so many options it just frustrates me)
Long story short - I need to get a new wheel(s). Right now I'm just looking for a set for my SS Raleigh commuter that I've posted here many times. I've wanted to ditch the deep fixie style rims anyway, so here's the perfect excuse.
So I need some suggestions for decent, INEXPENSIVE regular wheels. Notice I said inexpensive, and not cheap. I'm obviously on a super tight budget since I have to rebuild the entire first floor of the house.
Silver wheels preferred. Single speed.
thanks for suggestions. (I try to look for this stuff myself but there's so many options it just frustrates me)
#295
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Formula/Sun Rim sets from Velomine are the best value I know of: Sun CR18 silver rims Fixed Gear Track Bike Wheelset 36 Hole Sun CR18 silver rims flip flop fixed gear Formula hubs wheelset [71186] - $109.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
edit- Could save some more change by just getting a rear.
edit- Could save some more change by just getting a rear.
#296
Sci Guy, I've an extra rear wheel you can have. PM me your address and I'll send it to you.
It's an Alex ACE-19 rim in silver, with silver spokes and a silver generic hub. Fixed on one side and SS on the other. It's in great shape. Not the lightest wheel, but not a boat anchor.
You said you ride SS? If you can use a 16 tooth freewheel cog, I'll put one on it.
It's an Alex ACE-19 rim in silver, with silver spokes and a silver generic hub. Fixed on one side and SS on the other. It's in great shape. Not the lightest wheel, but not a boat anchor.
You said you ride SS? If you can use a 16 tooth freewheel cog, I'll put one on it.
#297
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
#298
Sci Guy, I've an extra rear wheel you can have. PM me your address and I'll send it to you.
It's an Alex ACE-19 rim in silver, with silver spokes and a silver generic hub. Fixed on one side and SS on the other. It's in great shape. Not the lightest wheel, but not a boat anchor.
You said you ride SS? If you can use a 16 tooth freewheel cog, I'll put one on it.
It's an Alex ACE-19 rim in silver, with silver spokes and a silver generic hub. Fixed on one side and SS on the other. It's in great shape. Not the lightest wheel, but not a boat anchor.
You said you ride SS? If you can use a 16 tooth freewheel cog, I'll put one on it.





