The New New Post Your SS/FG Photos (2011/2012)
03-11-12 | 02:27 PM
#6952
Utilitarian Boy
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,235
Likes: 5
From: Bronx, NY
Bikes: Check the sig to find out
Some sunnier snaps of the fixed burly one. Gotta decide if I'll give the synthetic a chance or banish it away and replace with a good ol' Brooks.
Travel Agents double as a noodle or a cable pull boost for mixing caliper levers with linear pull brakes
Travel Agents double as a noodle or a cable pull boost for mixing caliper levers with linear pull brakes
03-11-12 | 04:03 PM
#6954
Just smang it.
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,295
Likes: 1
From: Bellingham
Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye
Thanks! I don't think I've tried enough frames out to know how this compares for stiffness. I've only had two MTBs, a road bike, and this since I've gotten in to riding.
03-11-12 | 04:05 PM
#6955
Schwinn Magnet
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 458
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
I got it because of the u-brake mount and relatively short (for a MTB) 1020mm wheelbase. It is heavy cro-mo that I won't worry about abusing. Seatpost, stem, and bars in the pic are place-holders ONLY, I have not decided what I want yet. Some parts are on order. Cranks and BB will be the turbines from the Caloi in the pic.
The Caloi and Centurion in the pic are on the list for sale or part-out. The Centurion doesn't quite fit me at 47cm ST and 53cm TT. I only rode the Caloi twice last year, I think it is a bit too long for me. I'm trying to reduce to about 6-8 bikes that I will actually ride.
03-11-12 | 05:46 PM
#6957
Riding Heaven's Highways: In Memoriam
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 678
Likes: 2
From: It is North.. of Florida
03-11-12 | 06:27 PM
#6958
Utilitarian Boy
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,235
Likes: 5
From: Bronx, NY
Bikes: Check the sig to find out
03-11-12 | 07:17 PM
#6960
Goes to 11.
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
Likes: 4
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
Made a couple changes. I start commuting to the new job tomorrow, hope I don't kill myself.
03-11-12 | 07:36 PM
#6962
Senior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 412
Likes: 1
From: STL
Bikes: trek 560, specialized langster, specialized stumpjumper, felt bmx, GT pro series
Late 1980s Specialized HardRock:
I got it because of the u-brake mount and relatively short (for a MTB) 1020mm wheelbase. It is heavy cro-mo that I won't worry about abusing. Seatpost, stem, and bars in the pic are place-holders ONLY, I have not decided what I want yet. Some parts are on order. Cranks and BB will be the turbines from the Caloi in the pic.
I got it because of the u-brake mount and relatively short (for a MTB) 1020mm wheelbase. It is heavy cro-mo that I won't worry about abusing. Seatpost, stem, and bars in the pic are place-holders ONLY, I have not decided what I want yet. Some parts are on order. Cranks and BB will be the turbines from the Caloi in the pic.
-connor
03-11-12 | 10:32 PM
#6963
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
loltrackmode (borrowed parts)
03-11-12 | 11:00 PM
#6964
i smell bacon
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,574
Likes: 1
Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
I spy mucky's bar setup.
03-11-12 | 11:10 PM
#6965
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
03-12-12 | 12:19 AM
#6966
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 383
Likes: 1
From: Sheboygan, WI
Bikes: 2010 Windsor The Hour, 1982 Fuji Supreme
03-12-12 | 12:22 AM
#6967
Would you just look at it
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,554
Likes: 5
From: Denver
Bikes: good ones.
I agree with you. I ride a kmc on the street because quality vs price I think its a better deal than an izumi or vertex chain. But I'm not completely against njs parts either. I love dura ace njs cogs, simple, strong, and very affordable. I'm tired of the people that buy njs because of the stamp, then argue til their blue in the face that njs parts are the highest quality, with their only argument being that they are stamped, and that some skinny little Asian races on them.
-connor
-connor
To stay relevant, a new bike in my place (roommate who doesn't post):
03-12-12 | 12:25 AM
#6968
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
03-12-12 | 12:39 AM
#6969
Senior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 412
Likes: 1
From: STL
Bikes: trek 560, specialized langster, specialized stumpjumper, felt bmx, GT pro series
I love watching you and Toph get into NJS debates. It's like watching a tennis match. I love the fact that I have totally bought into NJS romanticism and I'm fully aware that I'm overpaying for a stamp as well as a quality part.
To stay relevant, a new bike in my place (roommate who doesn't post):
To stay relevant, a new bike in my place (roommate who doesn't post):
Ya, I saw his new bike on fb. Did he PhotoShop out the dent on the down tube? Or is the pic just crappy enough you can't see it? I like the wheelset
-connor
03-12-12 | 06:28 AM
#6970
Would you just look at it
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,554
Likes: 5
From: Denver
Bikes: good ones.
The dent is still there, you just might need to upgrade your prescription (oh snap!). I like my wheelset better. You can actually see the logos (DADADADADADADA).
I love how he tries to justify his NJS obsession. I have none for mine, nor do I want/need one. Sweet parts with hipster tax: I'll live.
I love how he tries to justify his NJS obsession. I have none for mine, nor do I want/need one. Sweet parts with hipster tax: I'll live.
03-12-12 | 03:51 PM
#6971
Just smang it.
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,295
Likes: 1
From: Bellingham
Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye
If we chip in and buy one of these for Carleton, do you think we could get him to put it on his Tiemeyer?
03-12-12 | 04:37 PM
#6972
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
I like the way you think
03-12-12 | 04:58 PM
#6973
Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Quebec
Bikes: Pake 2009, Giant OCR2
03-12-12 | 05:02 PM
#6974
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
03-12-12 | 05:06 PM
#6975
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
