XianRL

Deleterious, go with the Eighthinch black crankset. It's only $50, perfect for a commuter/beater. They just got a shipment last week.

Scrodzilla

deleterious - just so you know, that's one of Crosslake Sales' house-brand frames, not one of the older Pake frames they sell. Bottle bosses, non-integrated seatpost collar and threaded setup give it away. Nice job, though.

Rhinosaurusrex

I know this bike doesn't have the best rep around here, but I personally really like it, especially now that I've got tweaked just right and is it supremely comfortable. I ride SS 99.9% of the time, which is why there is no foot retention (and two brakes).

Gyeswho

I kinda like this angle. I know, non-drive side

LupinIII

don't think the eighth inches would be very different from what he has now. I'm using some no-name "driveline" branded cranks (came on the frame i bought, which is funny since he spent the money on a CK headset) and they're holding up fine. I just don't like them because they're too long.

oh man that saddle setup

jdgesus 

your bike always reminds of: (in a good way)



also, you're valve stem on the rear is trying to become a 6th spoke!

Rhinosaurusrex

What's wrong with it?

XianRL

Yeah, I have a Driveline set too! At first I thought the inside of the left (non-drive side) crank arm said "Drivetrain," which didn't make sense because it didn't have a spider for the drive side! Then I read more carefully. I need new chainring bolts. All of them get loose after a week. Then again, it's just a beater.

You may be right that Eighthinch isn't any better, but if he needs a lateral replacement at some point, they'd be suitable.

LupinIII

at first it looked like you had the saddle slammed forward on a setback, but i forgot brooks have really short rails to scoot it back (which is why VO made that seatpost with tons of setback, whereas the bent thomson has some of the lowest setback of...setback seatposts)

must just be the angle of the shot. looked at first like the saddle is absurdly far forward

Rhinosaurusrex

Oh, no it's pretty far back, only scooted forward a few smidgens worth, I had originally had a straight post on there but it just was not cutting it even with saddle crammed as far back as possible.

nuhtowel

I think that seat just looks awkward no matter what on that bike.

Rhinosaurusrex

I think its just a goofy looking saddle to begin with, but its comfortable, and thats all I really care about.

cc700

It does the Kessel run in under 6 parsecs.

evilcryalotmore

Squirrelli

vid of being slapped plz

kthnxbai

PeDDeR27

Samsies.

And why is almost every picture you post a non-drive side picture?!

yummygooey

4 srs br0 sum drv sde pl0x

Will gladly trade drive side pic for a slap video, though.

evilcryalotmore

Oh **** the video. I forgot. i'll just upload a gif too busy. I'll do it asap.


I don't like my non drive side. my other crank arm's powder coat is wearing off and the finish on the dura ace crank arm is really nasty, trying to powdered again.

okdecay

Here is my 84 Gitane Kilo
Work in progress...
New wheelset soon!

Retem

new bike still waiting for cranks and tires
I know the seat is way high I don't put the post in any further than minimum until final assembly

LupinIII

got around to cutting my bullhorns

NateRod

fully backing the chop job on them horns.

Das Stig

I don't care what anyone says, B43's are still boss.

91MF

that looks rad[i hate your blue chain tho plz change to shiny]

Lilcphoto

do you not notice the blue headset that ties it all together?