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05-17-18 | 03:54 PM
#751
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Veteran Racer
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
So, I decided to use my old pursuit bars instead of my road bars with TT extensions, but now I have to figure out how to mount a brake lever. Any ideas ?
05-17-18 | 04:15 PM
#752
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From: TX Hill Country
So, I decided to use my old pursuit bars instead of my road bars with TT extensions, but now I have to figure out how to mount a brake lever. Any ideas ?
Looks like the plug style TT levers, if they fit the open end on the lowers, would be at a weird angle, but perhaps not.
-Bandera
05-17-18 | 04:59 PM
#754
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Veteran Racer
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
05-17-18 | 07:34 PM
#755
- 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
Do Campy Pista cranks come in 135 mm BDC or does Chain Reaction have them incorrectly listed?
Campagnolo Pista Chainset | Chain Reaction Cycles
-Tim-
Campagnolo Pista Chainset | Chain Reaction Cycles
-Tim-
05-17-18 | 09:12 PM
#757
Clark W. Griswold
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 18,248
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From: ,location, location
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
05-18-18 | 12:14 PM
#758
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From: TX Hill Country
[MENTION=168526]TejanoTrackie[/MENTION],
Have you checked out the British website devoted to the FG TT?
Wonderful stuff, these guys are Way Fast:
Fixed Wheel
-Bandera
Have you checked out the British website devoted to the FG TT?
Wonderful stuff, these guys are Way Fast:
Fixed Wheel
-Bandera
05-18-18 | 12:31 PM
#759
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
[MENTION=168526]TejanoTrackie[/MENTION],
Have you checked out the British website devoted to the FG TT?
Wonderful stuff, these guys are Way Fast:
Fixed Wheel
-Bandera
Have you checked out the British website devoted to the FG TT?
Wonderful stuff, these guys are Way Fast:
Fixed Wheel
-Bandera
05-18-18 | 01:13 PM
#760
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From: TX Hill Country
No, I didn’t even know about it. I agree that this is way cool, so thanks a lot ! Interesting that what they call “medium gear” is 72 gear inches maximum, which is right in my wheelhouse of what I typically ride on the road.
PS: What make, model & approximate year of production is your frame-set?
A CF frame w/ track-ends and F&R brake fittings? Hmmmm.....
That is seriously having at it.
-Bandera
Last edited by Bandera; 05-18-18 at 01:22 PM.
05-19-18 | 04:11 PM
#764
Newbie
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From: Edelman Pa
Bikes: Salsa Vaya, Jamis ,,Cannondale 2
Thanks
Might try that i got a free set drop bars . Nice to hear some ideas without the
Loosen the bar clamp bolts on the stem and the brake lever clamps. Rotate the bar 90 degrees or so and try a Reversed Chop and Flop.
Here's the entire thread, enjoy.
Reversed Chop & Flop Handlebar
05-22-18 | 10:02 AM
#767
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From: The Dalles, OR
Bikes: State 4130 Matte Black 6, Artic White Wabi Classic
So I'm new to the single speed world, but have dipped my feet in by the way of a State 4130 Core Line. I am asking if it is worth upgrading this frame (so far I've just done contact points and a 17t halo clickster) But im looking at a new wheel set soon and then a new crank set. Should I just save up to buy a better complete or is this frame ok to upgrade? Thanks
05-23-18 | 09:12 AM
#768
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
So I'm new to the single speed world, but have dipped my feet in by the way of a State 4130 Core Line. I am asking if it is worth upgrading this frame (so far I've just done contact points and a 17t halo clickster) But im looking at a new wheel set soon and then a new crank set. Should I just save up to buy a better complete or is this frame ok to upgrade? Thanks
05-23-18 | 10:30 AM
#769
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From: Los Angeles
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So I'm new to the single speed world, but have dipped my feet in by the way of a State 4130 Core Line. I am asking if it is worth upgrading this frame (so far I've just done contact points and a 17t halo clickster) But im looking at a new wheel set soon and then a new crank set. Should I just save up to buy a better complete or is this frame ok to upgrade? Thanks
05-23-18 | 11:32 AM
#770
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From: The Dalles, OR
Bikes: State 4130 Matte Black 6, Artic White Wabi Classic
I've been riding for the past 5 years consistently for the last 3. I'm coming from halfway serious mountain biking and have learned a whole lot about geometry, good components and everything that goes along with that. I commute every day and was using my mtb, but wanted something more efficient. I'm loving the State and have fun, but I know it could be much smoother and lighter with the right bits. I will try not to upgrade too much right away, but the upgrade bug is strong. Thanks.
Last edited by WesleeC; 05-23-18 at 11:38 AM.
05-23-18 | 11:35 AM
#771
Fresh Garbage
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From: Los Angeles
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05-23-18 | 11:43 AM
#772
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From: The Dalles, OR
Bikes: State 4130 Matte Black 6, Artic White Wabi Classic
Sounds like I can't go wrong with a set of H+ Son with decent hubs so I'll be on the lookout for those.
05-23-18 | 05:33 PM
#774
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Does anyone know of a carbon hoop that could be built up with whatever hubs one would want to use? It seems like most carbon wheelsets are prefabs? Anyone have any insight on this one? Built up my first pair last summer (paul+archetype) and kind of feel like a nice set of carbon wheels would be great to have but would like to build them myself if possible. Thanks in advance.
05-23-18 | 05:43 PM
#775
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: NWNJ
Bikes: Road bike is a Carbon Bianchi C2C & Grandis (1980's), Gary Fisher Mt Bike, Trek Tandem & Mongoose SS MTB circa 1992.
First road ride on fixie
Wow, what a learning experience almost died twice. The transition in mindset from geared bike ti fixie was slow and nearly knee explosion. Any tips hills were hard enjoyed it but took alot out of me 9 miles with hills