Somec Track...so far....
02-08-06 | 10:35 PM
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Dirty Fingers
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From: Seattle, WA
Bikes: Motobecane Super Mirage Fixie, Somec Track Bike, Univega Supra Sport 14 sp
Somec Track...so far....
Here it is...PERFECT BIKE!!!! For me...after testing no toe overlap even with a tight geometry..might have been solved with 165 Track Cranks and track pedals and Size S Clips...But I am super happy about that. Test drove also brakeless without any scary moments...although I'm not sure when I'm going to try SUPER steel hills.
So Far is equiped with:
Formula track hubs on Mavic rims (wish I got the Suzue Promax with glitter just $80bucks more..damnit)
Dura-Ace Aero seat post (not installed yet)
Brooks Special b-17
Sakae Stem w/ chopped drops
Gipiemme(sp?) 165 Special Track cranks
MKS Sylvan Track pedals
christophe clips and straps
So Far is equiped with:
Formula track hubs on Mavic rims (wish I got the Suzue Promax with glitter just $80bucks more..damnit)
Dura-Ace Aero seat post (not installed yet)
Brooks Special b-17
Sakae Stem w/ chopped drops
Gipiemme(sp?) 165 Special Track cranks
MKS Sylvan Track pedals
christophe clips and straps
02-08-06 | 10:38 PM
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King Among Runaways
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Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
Very nice.
You can get one of those snap-on front brakes until you feel more comfortable brakeless.
You can get one of those snap-on front brakes until you feel more comfortable brakeless.
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02-08-06 | 10:39 PM
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From: where i lay my head is home.
Bikes: bianchi pista workhorse, cannondale r1000, mountain bike fixed conversion
nice...its geometry is tight but it looks like a bit longer wheelbase than some...the reason i find that important is handling in traffic. how's that gone?
EDIT: one second thought, it's not that big a difference. and it's a very nice bike...i realize i didn't emphasize that enough at first. purty.
EDIT: one second thought, it's not that big a difference. and it's a very nice bike...i realize i didn't emphasize that enough at first. purty.
02-08-06 | 10:57 PM
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Dirty Fingers
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Bikes: Motobecane Super Mirage Fixie, Somec Track Bike, Univega Supra Sport 14 sp
Originally Posted by hyperRevue
Very nice.
You can get one of those snap-on front brakes until you feel more comfortable brakeless.
You can get one of those snap-on front brakes until you feel more comfortable brakeless.
02-08-06 | 11:00 PM
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King Among Runaways
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From: MKE
Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
Here ya go:
https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...achmentid=6123
and
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...t=keirin+brake
https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...achmentid=6123
and
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...t=keirin+brake
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02-08-06 | 11:24 PM
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Dirty Fingers
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Bikes: Motobecane Super Mirage Fixie, Somec Track Bike, Univega Supra Sport 14 sp
Originally Posted by hyperRevue
02-09-06 | 12:25 AM
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DROOL!
That thing is gorgeous! now chop that saddle! Quick before the seatpost explodes!!!
That thing is gorgeous! now chop that saddle! Quick before the seatpost explodes!!!
02-09-06 | 12:50 AM
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or tarckeemoon, depending
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From: the pesto of cities
Bikes: Davidson Impulse, Merckx Titanium AX, Bruce Gordon Rock & Road, Cross Check custom build, On-One Il Pomino, Shawver Cycles cross, Zion 737, Mercian Vincitore, Brompton S1L, Charge Juicer
Hot! What's the gearing?
02-09-06 | 04:30 AM
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d-damn, seaden, that somec turned out great! what bars are those exactly?
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what the hell are you talking about?
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Originally Posted by DownRodeo
dang man, I think fixed gear (not to mention brakeless) for the street is rather silly...
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02-09-06 | 07:20 AM
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From: Suburbia, CT
Bikes: Old-ass gearie hardtail MTB, fix-converted Centurion LeMans commuter, SS hardtail monster MTB
That bike is niiice. It's refreshing to see a pair of track cranks that aren't 75's. Adds a bit of uniqueness to it. Plus I dig that pixelated design on the logos. Very hot bike.
02-09-06 | 07:56 AM
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and you wanted to put RDs on that bike.
It looks like it might explode... you should let me test ride it... send it out to me and I'll check so you won't get hurt. We are very concerned about your wellbeing...
It looks like it might explode... you should let me test ride it... send it out to me and I'll check so you won't get hurt. We are very concerned about your wellbeing...
02-09-06 | 08:24 AM
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bikes: Crappy but operational secondhand Motobecane Messenger
Looks like my buddy's bike .... exact same frame. I am jelous ...
Congratulations.
Congratulations.
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02-09-06 | 09:55 AM
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that is ****ing hot. i want it. can your bike and i go on a date?
humancongereel, maybe you think it has a longer wheelbase because short bikes tend to look like that, because of their general length-to-height ration is bigger than taller bikes.
short bikes are Le Hot. usually other people's bikes don't turn me on, but this is an exception.
well done seaden.
humancongereel, maybe you think it has a longer wheelbase because short bikes tend to look like that, because of their general length-to-height ration is bigger than taller bikes.
short bikes are Le Hot. usually other people's bikes don't turn me on, but this is an exception.
well done seaden.
02-09-06 | 10:36 AM
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From: Bucktown, Chicago
Bikes: Raleigh conversion (hours spent making it look like a Pista); Porter Track, Samson Track, Leto Roadie.
Originally Posted by hyperRevue
Very nice.
You can get one of those snap-on front brakes until you feel more comfortable brakeless.
You can get one of those snap-on front brakes until you feel more comfortable brakeless.
02-09-06 | 11:30 AM
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Dirty Fingers
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Bikes: Motobecane Super Mirage Fixie, Somec Track Bike, Univega Supra Sport 14 sp
Originally Posted by raygunner
Very nice!
I'm still sad it was too small for me.
I'm still sad it was too small for me.
02-09-06 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by seaden
I was sad when I overslept and missed out on that Vivalo you got...but now I'm not
But that thing is small for me, I mean way to small! I was gonna throw a super long stem/seatpost on but I doubt if it would of worked.
Congrats, it's a beautiful frame!
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