Wish I had seen this yesterday before my first real ride :/ totally lost a chain and had to walk from the exact furthest distance I could be on the planned route. About 15 mi to be exact

i wonder who won that photo contest. or if it was just dissolved due to complete lack of participation lol

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ontest-results

I just got my Windsor timeline and had a question. The bike came as a singlespeed with a 16T freewheel. Does that need to be tightened adjusted in any way before I ride it? I've already got everything else in order and am hesitant because I know things can be stripped with a fixed cog and lockring.

If you were really paranoid you could remove the freewheel, grease the threads, and then spin it back on. But you probably don't have the tools to do that. And it's not really necessary. Any tightening that needs to happen will occur the first time you climb a hill.

You should be fine.

Alright now I've got a loose hub on my rear wheel. All I need to do is tighten it a bit with a cone wrench and regular wrench right?

i have 700Cx18/23C wheels, so what size tires should i get?
thanks.

700x23 is the correct choice.

thanks!

Noob here. I want to buy a FG and really dig my friends Langster. It's a 2009, aluminum model. Seems like Steel is the favored frame material, though. I'm not entirely opposed to steel, I just really enjoy the feel of aluminum. Any reason I should consider one material over the other? I was going to pull the trigger on a Dawes SST AL, but didn't want to make any hasty decisions. I'd like to spend no more than $400 since it will be an errand runner, campus cruiser, and downtown rider when I don't feel like taking out my Trek. The IRO Mark V looks sweet, as does the Pista. Are drop style brakes expensive? I know the Langster comes with Tektro brakes with drop levers. I'd definitely like to put those on whatever bike I get since I really enjoy riding on the hoods.

I like my langster. But if your streets are really bumpy, steel will be a softer ride. The mark v, pista, sstal, kilo tt, are all common choices. Hoods are pretty sweet.

I rode a Globe Roll 1 one and really enjoyed it. Steel frame was faster than I imagined.

Just got a fixed gear and have a couple of questions.

-Where is the nearest Urban Outfitters, and do they have skinny jeans on sale?

-Do I have to grow a ridiculous mustache, or will a beard suffice?

-Keys on a caribiner. Do I wear them on front or in back?

-PBR or High Life?

-How do I bar spins?

(the preceding questions are all me being a complete smart ass, but feel free to answer them. i have recently acquired an inexpensive fg in hopes to lose some weight and keep my ticker in shape. i'm and old punk rocker and skater and the only real question i have after riding my first 15 miles is, "is my abc (ass-ball connection) supposed to hurt this bad?". thnks)

Philthy - welcome. I'm also an old punk rocker (with emphasis on old). Your taint will be sore at first but it should pass. It also depends on what kind of saddle you've got and its position.

Oh...and btw - keys on the side for easy access is fine but never keys in front (unless you're from Michigan, love Bob Seger AND Kid Rock and drive a Camaro). High Life FTW.

****, I have my keys in the front..

Hahaha

random newb question.

Would it be a waste to rattle can a Velocity deep V black?

It's $100, 17T EAI cog with Durace Lockring on Formula hubs.

What color are they now? Spray painting rims very rarley ends up being a good idea or turning out well.

They are white now.

I could prep them with a light sanding. Rear wheel obviously so it'd probably not see a brake.

is an Omnium crankset worth $150 used? it comes omnium crankarms/BB + Soma Hellyer 46T chainring.

BikeIsland have them for $15 more.

http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ls&ProdID=1371

How use are those cranks though?

good question, and if they are 165 Im going to try and get a discount. I really want some new cranks too.

also, anyone have experience with any of the following seats? Im looking to replace my san marco Lux(I think) which is extremely uncomfortable after about 15 miles. I've been searching CL and i recognized some of the names from posts i've read.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...939557331.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...942204721.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...942090064.html

Hmm, they are all really cheap compared to their MSRP.

I'd love to try out the Arione for $59, the $80 is the same but different colour.

You could snag the Regal too and give it a try and I bet you could sell it for a higher price if you end up not liking it.

Regal already responded, might drop by after work and check it out. My ass cant handle my asshatchet anymore. Gotta buy a bib or something. Any recommendations on a place to get cheap cycling underoos?