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07-24-06, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by LóFarkas
Jesus ****ing Christ in damned heaven, what are you talking about?
1. Has been addressed. If you flip that stem (yeah, keep the bars right side up...), it will point upwards quite a bit, so you can remove spacers. It won't look like a bumbike. it will look like a bike set up by a knowledgeable person. Having your bars a bit higher on a custom bike isn't embarrassing, You may have short arms, bad back, whatever. Having 2 inches of spacers and then the obligatory "look, I'm cool, I have a drop stem" stem on a custom is embarrassing. As I said, there is a minute stiffness and weight gain as well.
2. WTF? seriously. Just draw a little triangle for yourself (ESL q: what do you call a triangle that has 2 sides of equal length? And one that has a right angle?) The ****ing bar will be in the ****ing same position. Which part of that don't you understand?
Of course, in the end it will turn out that SC knows it's not a perfect setup and will change it once he gets everything dialed in... and here we are arguing about someone else's bike like three fools...
Edit: 32flavours: I love that thing to death. Congrats. Somehow the curvy TT works for me, and I have a soft spot for bikes with well-mounted colour-coordinated fenders anyway. I'd change the bars, stem and brake lever but the rest is lovely
1. Has been addressed. If you flip that stem (yeah, keep the bars right side up...), it will point upwards quite a bit, so you can remove spacers. It won't look like a bumbike. it will look like a bike set up by a knowledgeable person. Having your bars a bit higher on a custom bike isn't embarrassing, You may have short arms, bad back, whatever. Having 2 inches of spacers and then the obligatory "look, I'm cool, I have a drop stem" stem on a custom is embarrassing. As I said, there is a minute stiffness and weight gain as well.
2. WTF? seriously. Just draw a little triangle for yourself (ESL q: what do you call a triangle that has 2 sides of equal length? And one that has a right angle?) The ****ing bar will be in the ****ing same position. Which part of that don't you understand?
Of course, in the end it will turn out that SC knows it's not a perfect setup and will change it once he gets everything dialed in... and here we are arguing about someone else's bike like three fools...
Edit: 32flavours: I love that thing to death. Congrats. Somehow the curvy TT works for me, and I have a soft spot for bikes with well-mounted colour-coordinated fenders anyway. I'd change the bars, stem and brake lever but the rest is lovely
2. We're both wrong. By flipping the stem, the bars will stay in the same place, you were right about that, but by removing the spacers the bars will actually move forward a bit. The flex and weight are really not an issue. Neither one will change noticably. (Isosceles and right triangles, respectively). Perhaps he will change it, but I like it the way it is. The steering will feel quicker and the stem looks right.
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07-24-06, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by sivat
1.I still stand that a bike set up by a knowledgeable person will have both the look and feel the rider wants. The bike looks better with the stem parallel to the ground. They make spacers for a reason.
2. We're both wrong. By flipping the stem, the bars will stay in the same place, you were right about that, but by removing the spacers the bars will actually move forward a bit. The flex and weight are really not an issue. Neither one will change noticably. (Isosceles and right triangles, respectively). Perhaps he will change it, but I like it the way it is. The steering will feel quicker and the stem looks right.
2. We're both wrong. By flipping the stem, the bars will stay in the same place, you were right about that, but by removing the spacers the bars will actually move forward a bit. The flex and weight are really not an issue. Neither one will change noticably. (Isosceles and right triangles, respectively). Perhaps he will change it, but I like it the way it is. The steering will feel quicker and the stem looks right.
I am with farkas on this one. A parallel stem with a bunch of spacers just looks sad on a such an awesome custom bike. It irks me when people try to imitate the threaded look on a threadless setup.
It is threadless and a rising stem is totally acceptable. Figure out the right angle e and stem length needed and chop the steertube down.
Regarding strength - especially when skidding there is a good amount of force on the steertube. I have seen bent ones using this multi-spacer approach (those weren't serottas but still).
07-24-06, 10:03 PM
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Pista Concept '04
Mix of Sugino 75, Ritchey, Paul, and Mavic components with my favorite Selle Italia SLR saddle.
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Mix of Sugino 75, Ritchey, Paul, and Mavic components with my favorite Selle Italia SLR saddle.
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07-24-06, 10:45 PM
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my nipples got so hard looking at that bianchi. where did u find that frame? it's in my size. when ur ready to sell, please tell me.
07-24-06, 11:28 PM
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[/IMG]by the way. this is my new bob jackson. i know it's geared and that's the way it will stay but i felt the fixed gear forum would appreciate so much more.
07-25-06, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 32flavours
My first foray out of the monstrosity that is the Toronto Fixed thread.
07-25-06, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TedC
basicially stock...Iro rear hub, and old Champion drop bars/genaric brake handle from '88 Schwinn Worldsport found on garbage day
07-25-06, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ZachS
suicide lever FTW.
07-25-06, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by dylandom
[/IMG]by the way. this is my new bob jackson. i know it's geared and that's the way it will stay but i felt the fixed gear forum would appreciate so much more.
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Originally Posted by TedC
yes, I hadnt ridden on drops before, so I put the suicide lever on while I was learing the fixie, and wasnt confident yet to use the drop brake. I have a small brake handle by salsa Im going to throw on when I get to it.
07-25-06, 09:55 AM
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Lol new "bars"... its not for this bike, its for my future fixie, but i might as well... cost me 30eu, i know its way too much but its finalnd, and every one is an a-hole.
07-25-06, 10:21 AM
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07-25-06, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by queerpunk
32flavors that bike is ****ing rad. sell me that frame when you're ready?
07-25-06, 12:38 PM
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That is the dumbest/coolest thing I have ever seen.
07-25-06, 12:48 PM
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that seat is is like the swollen arse of a baboon.
07-25-06, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 32flavours
Not sure if I'll ever be ready, but I will if you can ride a 44 cm. Yes, I'm teeny.
07-25-06, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by queerpunk
what's the top tube?
07-25-06, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dylandom
my nipples got so hard looking at that bianchi. where did u find that frame? it's in my size. when ur ready to sell, please tell me.
Some guy bought it from a local bike shop and ended up never riding it... then I bought it. I got an unbelievable deal on what is pretty much a new bike. Couldn't be happier with it and probably won't sell until something happens to me or the bike while racing the **** out of it (sorry)
07-25-06, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by redxj
My Paramount track frame is a early '76 (2nd frame made that year) in the small 25" size. I bought it from the original owner a week ago. I bought it exactly as pictured. He sold the original wheelset to someone from his LBS. The Campy headset, BB, and crank are in great condition. As for a good price I wouldn't be exactly sure. I saw a complete Paramount track bike go for $800 on Ebay, and it was the worst listing ever. The seller had no clue what he was selling. I got a great price on mine. Actually, I got a deal of a lifetime on mine. I also got a bunch of parts and a '73 P13 Paramount from the same guy. The sorted details on the deal are on the C&V board Catch of the Day thread a couple pages back (page 68).
I am looking at two Paramounts right now, one is a '67 in good shape fully built with original parts. The other is just the frame and fork (not sure about BB and headset), still working on finding out the year. Not sure which route I prefer to take, may in fact do both.
One thing, you said "small 25", I know in 76 they came in 21" to 25", but did they also come in different sizes such as small 25, medium 25 and large 25?
Congrats on your pickup!
07-25-06, 08:36 PM
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input welcome
this is rascal
rascal is the snacks.
rascal is not finished yet, but i thought maybe the bf style police could help me. she is currently still in partial STP mode, hence the fatty handlebars and bottle cage, but the gearing is back to 47/18 from 47/16. rascal has the wheelset off my yellow conversion. i have a black paul hub which im planning on building up, but i dont know what rims to choose for the new wheelset. also need a new engine,i was thinking black 75s and goin to 1/8". and new wrap perhaps. this bike is used primarily for commuting downtown, going to school, picking up groceries, combatting terrorists, carrying laundry, running over snakes, working as a messenger, singletrack, spreading freedom and democracy, double centuries, cyclocross, working as a bike cop, racing in alleycats, keirin racing, the tour de france, fighting supervillains, and climbing 8000m peaks without supplemental oxygen.
rascal is the snacks.
rascal is not finished yet, but i thought maybe the bf style police could help me. she is currently still in partial STP mode, hence the fatty handlebars and bottle cage, but the gearing is back to 47/18 from 47/16. rascal has the wheelset off my yellow conversion. i have a black paul hub which im planning on building up, but i dont know what rims to choose for the new wheelset. also need a new engine,i was thinking black 75s and goin to 1/8". and new wrap perhaps. this bike is used primarily for commuting downtown, going to school, picking up groceries, combatting terrorists, carrying laundry, running over snakes, working as a messenger, singletrack, spreading freedom and democracy, double centuries, cyclocross, working as a bike cop, racing in alleycats, keirin racing, the tour de france, fighting supervillains, and climbing 8000m peaks without supplemental oxygen.
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07-25-06, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by nine
you are correct. i almost pulled the trigger on this bike that was on ebay a few days ago, but was scared off by the "frozen headset" in the description. how did it work out? great bike, exactly what i want right now to add some diversity to my cycling life.
07-25-06, 09:35 PM
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07-25-06, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ZachS
suicide lever FTW.
07-25-06, 10:38 PM
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My Somec - old pics. I will take new pics tomorrow.
S/F,
CEYA!
I will be posting 5 more bikes complete. RAP, UNO, ALMA PURA AND (2)MAKINO.
S/F,
CEYA!
I will be posting 5 more bikes complete. RAP, UNO, ALMA PURA AND (2)MAKINO.
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