I would, but my friend just sheared a 3/32 pin in half skidding. I will just feel safer with a beefier chain :D

The area where the pin meets the link isn't going to be much different on a 1/8" chain. Unless you try to use a 10 speed chain, the stress on the 3/32 will be the same as 1/8". Run what you want, but know that the strength is the same.

I guess that is the problem. The chain currently, is the stock 10 speed chain. Its pretty bad off and I need a new one anyway. I compared it to my old BMX chain. The BMX looks stronger, but that might not be the case. I will just trick myself into thinking the chain is stronger. Stupid, I know. :o

pretty sure sivat meant a ten speed chain, like off new ten speed stuff like d/a or campy. not old ten speed that should be 5 speed by todays standards.

Just seemed a bit "off" w/ the long stem and the seat really forward. The two combined together made it seem like your position on the bike might be kind of weird. Total assumption though, having not seen you on the bike. Sweet bike ... though that tt protector's looking a bit ratty. ;)

Exactly. The new 9 and 10 speed chains are made with very thin metal links to clear the small gaps between cogs. The chains made for 5/6/7 speed bikes usually have thicker links. Theres nothing wrong with 1/8" chains, but they work best when paired with 1/8" chainrings and cogs. Which means more parts to buy.

i ain't never seen me one of them fixed gears with a tow-behind lawnmower. heh, where kin' i git me one of those?

When your father collects junk lawnmowers, you just cannot find a shot without one in it. :rolleyes:

back from the ashes... newly rebuilt.
http://velospace.org/files/right_flank.jpg

I see a brake cable but no lever. That is some stealth ****. Did you paint the chainring yourself?

invisible brake levers are all the rage. i felt like a geezer for putting on a brake in the first place, so i figured i'd conceal it... the invisible calipers were way too expensive, though.
the chainring is a 1970's era suntour bmx ring, it is blue anodized. so pretty...

Did you have the seatpost anodized? or is it painted? looks nice.

tweaked it after a few rides. here are the pictarz

http://gallery.almostprofound.org/al...ntube_logo.jpg
http://gallery.almostprofound.org/al...traut_Side.jpg
http://gallery.almostprofound.org/al...rter.sized.jpg

SWEET Eisentraut!
i presume it was a custom order?

nope bought used. crashed. sent back to albert for fixin. just got it back a rebuilt it.

sweeet deal. one of albert's "limited" models was on e-bay recently, but the bidding got too high, too quick. i hear some epic things about his frames.

Eisentraut. Yes plz.

paint to match frame and clear coat. it's the little details...

haha yeah its tacky i know. the build is actually not mine, just barrowed wheels and seat.
and yeah the stem sucks. i will post pictures once i get the bike full njs here in the next month.

KHS Solo-One, circa '01? if anyone can help me out with a year, I'd love to know..
Picked it up little over a year ago, now, just now got it fully up and running (brake fit issues have been keeping it on and off the trails)

http://static.flickr.com/89/244972794_7e567f7f7d.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/80/244972796_5feed5e8cd.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/82/244972798_0faeb90b2a.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/80/244972799_6ae742d1e0.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/95/244973029_273605f362.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/98/244972801_e0e7623b95.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/88/244972800_07fcc2e5d2.jpg

and the last remaining picture I have of my miyata 512 competition fully built (god I miss this bike):

http://static.flickr.com/88/244983062_295dc3a4d1.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/92/245030659_82ba6ab6ff.jpg

in my wooden garage
note the bars -- chop 'n' flop and flop once more



http://static.flickr.com/88/245030747_e64d128709.jpg

some custom art
(wheeeeee)


(EDIT)
forgot to mention this is a 70's Nishiki International conversion, it's a 53cm, and wayyyy too small; i'm 6'1".
there's a 58cm centurion frameset coming in the mail soon (eBay special)
i'll probably post that when its done

Why would you chop the bars, only to leave them installed the way they originally were?

http://velospace.org/files/ronex_1.jpg

Son of ronex the way i finally wanted it .

added nitto steel drops
- champ grips
- kashi top tube protector
- mks royals to double sprints
- rolls seat

huge thanks to dan from shifterbikes.com he makes dreams happen check out his site for real homies .

what are those bars
and
is that a dura ace stem ?

I don't see no flop.