I prefer the Pro because it doesn't have bottle mount holes, and has a threadless fork.

Sorry I haven't visited in a while. That shot on the porch is stock except for my post and saddle. I paid for the Nitto bullhorns and the front brake and MKS pedals, so it was like 540 plus shipping which to SF was around sixty, so total out the door was 600 give or take a couple dollars. Since then I swapped stem and put on the Riv 28 gumwalls.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XHnCj4GtmZs/TJ...4/DSC_6879.JPG

I'm not sure if I'm supposed to post something like this in here, but if anyone is interested in a 53cm IRO Mark V complete with a lot of upgraded components, you may want to check out my Mark V that I just put up on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/2009-IRO-Mark-V-...item19bf9ba890 Feel free to reply or PM me if you have any questions or if you are interested. Sorry to hijack the thread, I've absolutely loved my Mark V but just looking to change things up and do my first build.

Mark V came in today!
 

So my Mark V single speed arrived today. I noticed when I assembled the bike and hopped on, the spokes were a little loose and were making some popping noises! So I did a quarter turn on all the spokes and tried riding again... hah I repeated this process about 4 times and it seems pretty good now. Took it for a quick test spin probably around 2-3 miles and I was trying to ride hard.... It's my first single speed (aside from BMX). I am very pleased with the bike, the only thing I don't really like about the stock components, which is probably just preference, is the bar tape. It's not very comfortable or soft (does it just have to break in?). Here are some pictures...
http://i55.tinypic.com/20z89hj.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/5oef43.jpg

doesnt that saddle angle hurt you?

Heh, I fixed it.

Hey thats close to 19th.....isnt it? I might be mistaken. But i could swear that street either runs perpendicular or paralell a few streets away from 19th. XD

man i dont know how people ride fixed gear in san fran...
i would be so tired going up and down all the hills, must be a great work out though

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=171009

crappy cellphone pic.

I eventually plan on getting a Surly Crosscheck but could I replace the Mark V fork with a Crosscheck fork to solve the front tire width restriction? Would there be any issues I would need to be aware of?

did you overnight that stem from Japan?

Doesn't look like the sunset to me. In fact, judging by the houses, I'd say it's a more outside district.

But my guess is as good as yours...

don't like the stem, rest is nice
what saddle is that?

Near Cliff House / VA Hospital. [Sold IRO to my brother in law.]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/...90f1627e_b.jpg
Just got mine recently, love it.

I like it.. Stem and all. It's good to see someone still have fun with bike builds rather than copy the same old boring stuff.

Risers, carbon tripsoke, super deep rear wheel. Yeah, no copying.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/2450536450.html

is this a good deal?

Subtract $25 for each time the seller used the word "fixie". I counted 7 times, including the title. Looks pretty beat up, worn out and cobbled up to me.

that's what i was thinking, but i can deal with a few paint chips, but lets see how willing he is to go down in price.

I just like to see people spend money(even on a budget frame) rather than hide all their pennies up their butt. I like riced out bikes. It takes me back. You keep doing you though.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/...ed338d3e_z.jpg Sorry, link died :P

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/...44fd8ca9_b.jpg
new since June.
IRO Angus complete. with a few upgrades.

currently in the market for a small bike (Iro Heidi) but can't seem to track one down. ANyone have a lead?

Iro said they would have them stocked by the middle of this year but I guess not.

Can someone take a picture of their Mark V Pro seat stay bridge?

My frame is supposed to be a MVP (Tony even "confirmed.") but it's drilled for a rear brake, idk.
MVP aren't drilled for a rear brake right?

According to their website you are correct.

From their website

"A "fixed only" take on our most affordable frame. Reynolds 631 steel tubing. Fixed only. 1 1/8" threadless fork. Front brake mount. No cable stops, no bottle mounts. 120mm rear drop-outs. Accepts up to 700x28cc tires. Bottom Bracket 68mm shell. Seatpost 27.2. Frame weight 3.9lb size 56cm. "

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/iro-squir...le-1728_23.jpg

I've never posted my bike here, so here it is.

Useless post is useless.