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wood grain biatch! (haven't done the front fork yet but i got sick of working on it.)

it should look slightly less absurd when i swap out the stem, handlebars, seatpost, saddle, and wheels for white components. but, looking absurd is sorta the point i guess.

THAT ROCKS.

Gurgus

08-09-07 10:38 PM

Funny, my Paddywagon didn't come with any reflectors at all. I think I was ripped off.

Tyler M

08-09-07 11:09 PM

Do professional keirin riders ride their fancy-shmancy NJS bikes in the street? Is there anyone on the forum who actually rides keirin? Has anyone here met a keirin racer? I'm actually curious, not being snarky.

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Originally Posted by paulwwalters (Post 5037001)

I find [the Kona Paddy Wagon's reflectors] pointless seeing as there's no front or rear reflectors. But it's one sweet bike!

I agree it's a sweet bike. I don't think the reflectors are pointless, as they are for situations when one might be crossing a street perpendicular to the path of a car. On several occasions, I have seen bicyclists crossing in front of a car I was driving from much further away than I would have seen them without. So, I keep mine on. They're not as pointless as the front and rear reflectors, which I hear are not very effective.

skanking biker

08-10-07 01:05 AM

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1695/1001670dt8.jpg

nateintokyo

08-10-07 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gbarchus (Post 5038618)

Here's an update on my bike with the temporary brake that keirin riders use for training on the street or getting to the velodrome. It sure beats drilling holes!

How effective is it? I don't know. I haven't used it in a month of riding. But, it's there for emergencies.

....don't you think it'd be good to see if it works? I mean just in case you just in case have to just in case actually use it?

lvleph

08-10-07 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Civilian.D (Post 5037278)

I really want a Calfee Bamboo. I think I am going to save up.

kylen721

08-10-07 11:47 AM

before:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...1/DSC01780.jpg

durring:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...1/DSC01893.jpg

Decided to paint it and went for something I have not seen done before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...1/DSC01898.jpg

yes it is now a chalkboard.... still needing wheels brake lever and cranks, but I am happy with the progress

rando

08-10-07 12:40 PM

that is cool. I may copy.

lvleph

08-10-07 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rando (Post 5043299)

that is cool. I may copy.

Reminds me of the old Dog Town Chalkboard Skate I had in 1992.

bmike

08-10-07 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kylen721 (Post 5042893)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...1/DSC01898.jpg

yes it is now a chalkboard.... still needing wheels brake lever and cranks, but I am happy with the progress

cool. where did you find exterior grade chalkboard paint?

deathhare

08-10-07 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bmike (Post 5043639)

cool. where did you find exterior grade chalkboard paint?

Krylon makes it.
I know someone who painted their whole car with it.

eMwolB

08-10-07 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by deathhare (Post 5043719)

Krylon makes it.
I know someone who painted their whole car with it.

That is exactly what I plan on doing...everything on the car will be painted Matte Black (not sure about chalk).

LtCmdrJoel

08-10-07 02:33 PM

Whoa, who's Paddywagon was that? I think it took over my soul.

kylen721

08-10-07 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bmike (Post 5043639)

cool. where did you find exterior grade chalkboard paint?

I got it from home depot. It was rustoleum brand and seems to be holding up well

dzinehaus

08-10-07 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Civilian.D (Post 5037278)

Thank you for showing me the follies of my ways. I thought woodgrain would look cool on a bike. I think you are right.... absurd.

ryanlovesyou

08-10-07 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by deathhare (Post 5043719)

Krylon makes it.
I know someone who painted their whole car with it.

best idea ever. i might actually do that.

wake6830

08-10-07 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Civilian.D (Post 5037278)

How did you do this? Vinyl sticker?

Rajer

08-10-07 07:02 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...lkills/fix.jpg

im gonna repaint it soon cause the frame is pretty old and pretty scratched.

andre nickatina

08-10-07 07:11 PM

still can't say i understand wrapping bandanannas around your bike. atleast things like top tube pads have some kind of function...

Rajer

08-10-07 07:12 PM

well i used that bandana to tie pliers to my bike

function over fashion

roughrider504

08-10-07 08:08 PM

http://www.mcphailscycle.com/documen..._thumb_369.jpg

? Then use the bandanna to wrap your bars.

fix.	08-10-07 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by skanking biker (Post 5040151)

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1695/1001670dt8.jpg

are those deep v's? and what bars? Like this.

chase.

08-10-07 08:12 PM

a bandana does make a nice kit wrap if you roll up all your tools like a burrito and use an old toestrap to cinch it to the saddle rails.

skanking biker

08-10-07 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fix. (Post 5045938)

are those deep v's? and what bars? Like this.

No, those are Velocity Aeros. So far I like the Aeros better than the Deep Vs. They are lighter, dont catch a crosswind, and are not as "stiff." The bars are the Deda track bars that came w/ my Pista

Rajer

08-10-07 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by roughrider504 (Post 5045913)

http://www.mcphailscycle.com/documen..._thumb_369.jpg

? Then use the bandanna to wrap your bars.

or can i save 10$ keep using a bandanna?

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