Those are 32 spoke wheels:

http://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/32-36-40.jpg
Source: Sutherland's 4th Edition

At 150#, 32 spokes should be plenty, but practically speaking you aren't going to notice any difference with the 36 spoke wheel, which is less expensive. I'm 145# and use 36 spoke wheels.

It probably is a faulty frame, I either have to yank it out of the frame full force, and to put it back in i need to lift the frame above the wheel's axle then let gravity help me out to push the wheel into the dropouts. My 725 is a breeze to remove the rear wheel.

The leader also has some extra space when i put the wheel in before i tighten the nuts whereas the kilo is a snug fit.

You could cold set your frame. Sheldon Brown has some great tips on that.

Sorry I keep doing this, people--this is the only resource I have for ascertaining whether a bike is a good deal or not, and as I mentioned, I don't know ****. What do y'all think of a Raleigh Rush Hour at $360?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4069967496.html

Unfortunate decals, but whatever.

There's a craigslist thread.

Saw it, this seemed like a more appropriate place to ask for advice. thanks doe bruh

really, the "craigslist" thread didn't seem more appropriate to ask about a craiglist ad? Oh internet, you never cease to disappoint my expectations of people.

Assuming you're talking about this thread, it's all people posting stuff they find on Craigslist for other people to potentially buy. I want to know, "Should I" buy this bike that I happened to find on Craigslist...so this seemed better.

At least I didn't start a new thread.

I can't argue with that comment, at all. Cheers to that.

It's not just the internet. I spend about 85% of my waking hours in a perpetual state of bewilderment.

yes and yes

should I put fenders and a pletscher rack on this bike? http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps73c5b461.jpg

No. You should trade it with me for my much larger Vilano.

you wouldn't like it it's a classic mountain bike conversion with 27 inch wheels and I can't imagine it would fit a much shorter rider very well since you would need to configure the bars so that steering would be squirrely again

New guy here. Looking for a cheapish single speed to cruise around town and do the occasional commute. Went to the LBS and rode a Pure Fix. Not impressed. Then rode a used 2010 Jamis Beatnik that he had. Was a bit worn, nothing major though, just a few years worth of use on the bike. Bike felt pretty nice. I'm completely new to these types of bikes. Guys is asking $360. Any thoughts on the bike or price? I liked the way it rode, but that was just coming off the pure fix, so maybe that's why it felt nice.

The 2010 Jamis Beatnik is roughly equivalent in quality to the standard Kilo TT, which sells new for about that price, so that's a bit high for a used bike. I wouldn't pay more than $250 for it, but it is a decent bike and much better than the Pure Fix.

Thanks for the help. I tried searching prices of Beatniks and it seems that the new ones list for cheaper than the older ones so I was kinda confused.

The newer Beatniks were dumbed down a lot, which is why they are cheaper. They went from quality Reynolds 520 butted tubing to cheap and heavy Hi-Ten.

OK, after hours and hours of trying to educate myself, I'm checking out used bikes in hopes of finding anything that looks good, but have narrowed my specific searches down to a Wabi Classic or a Specialized Langster. Found this langster locally. Guy doesn't know what year it is. Seems kinda pricey, but again, I'm new to this world, so WTF do I know. Any thoughts?http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/4096738195.html

Anytime you buy on craigslist you need to haggle on the price, and the Langster is overpriced at $650, which is the new price, but might be worth up to $450 or so. The seller is trying to price in accessories, which you need to separate from the price of the bike. The Wabi Classic is a fantastic bike, and well worth the $695 new price, so if you can swing it you'll have a bike for life. Also, you can customize the Wabi for no extra cost with choice of gearing, crank, stem and bar size, and choice of saddles, bar and brake type and color. The only minor detail is that the Wabi does not include pedals in the base price.

Again, thanks. I appreciate the help. My mountain bike that I bought two years ago was my first bike since I was a kid (im 43). I'm trying to learn the ins and outs of street bikes (single speeds specifically) and am learning that I have a lot to learn :)

I am getting tired of the sloping top tube on my bolt. I got offered a 2011 super pista frame set for my bolt frame set. Should I trade?

Yes.

Only if it's celeste, the "Italian flag special" one is hideous.

1. Cut your top tube off.
2. JB Weld it back on level.
3. Profit.

You always give the best advice.

It is celeste.

Don't hate on the mexitalian pizza/ christmas bike plz.

I can go for either. But if I was in your shoes, I would go for the bianchi with some normal geometry as opposed to unmerited faux pursuit. Only thing going for it is looks and hype.

Hello everybody.

Ended up going with a Specialized Langster...been riding it for a few days, and am digging it. But, I'm finding that my arms are getting a bit tired with the bullhorns on anything longer than a 5-10 minute ride. Will I get used to it, or should I switch them out for drops or something?

Pics? (preferably of you on the bike) Could be a fitment issue.