it was generated in the 50s...I believe.

Those pics are sick. I'm hip.

isn't saying something is hipster, hipster in itself?
I love the deep conversations we have on BF.

no, you suxorz!11one

i think you're right.
something about lots of jazz musicians always saying hip or hepcat and then the people that didn't really know what was up but thought they did were labelled hipsters...then the hippies...which seem to be even worse...and it's all came back around now...

i think i had an experience with a hipster once, he looked the part. i saw this guy ride by on a bike that looked like a fixed gear (i was still in my parking lot, had to lock my door, put my keys in my bag and mount my steed)...it was i found out once i caught up to him at a light...he could barely track stand, we were going down a fast and large lengthy hill i never once saw him skid, skip/hop or anything, NO brake, he DID do a trackstand for about 20 seconds...he was a dick too. it was real windy so i commented to him on that once he rolled up to the next light (i got there first), he just looked at me, then looked at my bike and didn't say a word so i ****ed with him after that. i let him get ahead of me so i could watch his ass gyrate on the seat because he had it up too high and he was trying to drop me :D so i hop up to a trackstand at the next light right next to him and look at him, he puts his foot down and waits for it to get clear...after that he started blowing through the lights. it was funny, he was on a very clean Gios Torino track frame with black plastic pedals with reflectors...atleast he had some straps, jeez.
maybe he was scared of me because i have a conversion and it says Faggin on it ;)

Whew that's a relief. The pronounciation you are describing sounds a lot classier than "Chawch", although that would be funnier.

HA

SEE-ok.

Here are some terrible pictures of my GT.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/DSC00894.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/DSC00895.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/DSC00897.jpg
Cane Creek Volos Track Wheels
Suntour Superbe Pro Cranks
Thomson stem and post
Specialized Alias saddle
terrible old shimano pedals
Campangolo Record Headset
Ritchey Carbon Comp Fork
Specialized S-Works Carbon Straight Bar

i'm into it
ps. careful with those pedals. I have those pedals on my beater and the clip broke.

i have two.. annd for the most part find that people dont even attempt it or the first thing they ask is how to pronounce it

Yeah, the pedals are real poopsicles. I will probably end up with track sylvans or something less turdlicious.

Don't be so quick to judge. The Shimano 105 is a mighty fine pedal. Those clips are great: they're stiffer and sturdier than your average plastic clip (and miles stiffer than any alloy clip), and they won't destroy your shoes the way alloy or steel clips will. Also, the ability to adjust your fore/aft position is a godsend that you won't find on traditional clip n' strap combos. The Dura-Ace version sells for astronomical prices and the 105s aren't too far off performance-wise for a fraction of the cost.

No, seriously, turdcupcakes of poop. I have already broken a clip. Also the locknut(if you could call it that) is aluminum, so it is a huge pain overhauling them without stripping the flats. My experience has been less then stellar. Maybe with metal clips and a better spindle they would work better. New pedals are in the works.

Nah, I took it off because it's uggs. I don't think I ever
had it on, in fact. Might look alright on a black stem,
though. In any event, I don't know if they're still making
these stems anymore, because Nashbar seems to be
getting rid of the few 130s that they have left. Any other
source for these?

borrachobandito...what's the width of your bar? That defeinately looks like a slicing traffic bar.

He's got REAL skinny shoulders and hips too!

I forget how stupidly short they are, it is totally pointless to have them so narrow. But even with them cut like that it is still comfortable being on the bike all day.

they are nice pedals but worthless without cleats. judging from the bar/tire setup this bike isn't going to be used with cleats.

Worthless without cleats? I placed midpack as a uscf junior using those pedals without cleats.

Eventually I got some cleats and continued to place in the middle of the pack.

good for you.

With cleats that is a really nice pedal design. Without it is probably the worst non-clipless design I have ever ridden on. The create horrible pressure spots, lack good lateral support due to the narrow front, don't hold your foot down well do the wiggle room this lack of support allows.

That is what I was reffering to by worthless without cleats.

How are those volos wheels holding up for you?

The wheels are great, stiff and light. Trued them when I got them and haven't had to touch them since.

wow...all beautiful machines.
m getting quite the inspiration for my project.