Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
Reload this Page >

The "Should I..." Thread

Search
Notices
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear "I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!"-- Henri Desgrange (31 January 1865 - 16 August 1940)

The "Should I..." Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-28-12 | 11:14 PM
  #1076  
adriano's Avatar
*
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 6,876
Likes: 1
From: Baltimore

Bikes: https://velospace.org/node/18951

i wouldnt, but its not too bad if thats what you want.
__________________

α
adriano is offline  
Reply
Old 03-29-12 | 01:08 AM
  #1077  
hairnet's Avatar
Fresh Garbage
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles

Bikes: N+1

Some day I will own a Langster, if only in spite of this forum's hate of the Langster.
hairnet is offline  
Reply
Old 03-29-12 | 02:07 AM
  #1078  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
I've been looking at road bikes and I wanted to ask: should I shop new or used? I'm looking to stay somewhere inbetween $1000-$1500, but I'd like the most bike for my buck. As far as used models go, I've been looking at used Specialized S-Works E5s, which fall into my price range (complete) . For anyone who has knowledge of road bike models, are there any entry level bikes that are comparable to an older S-Works E5?
dk2ck is offline  
Reply
Old 03-29-12 | 03:07 AM
  #1079  
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: rome, italy
should i dog pile on the internet ass kicking that evilliealotmore and his crew are taking over in the post a pic of your sled sticky? the only way for the youngsters to learn, the internet hard way, though i miss the days when your mates just punched in the face for being a ******. virtual face punches just don't educate the way a good stinger does
nite train is offline  
Reply
Old 03-30-12 | 12:57 PM
  #1080  
SSbalt's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
From: Baltimore MD
Should I : Get "pursuit" style bullhorns for my Hour, or stick with the ugly drops it comes with?
SSbalt is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-12 | 03:08 PM
  #1081  
Stezzy's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by SSbalt
Should I : Get "pursuit" style bullhorns for my Hour, or stick with the ugly drops it comes with?
i got some nitto rb002s and i love em.

also im posting here for more of a "why should i", im curious to why people upgrade cranksets, is it just for aesthetics or is there functionality other than changing gear ratios. if i have the proper length cranks and i enjoy my gear ratio would there be any reason to upgrade the stock crankset on my Hour?
Stezzy is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-12 | 03:15 PM
  #1082  
yummygooey's Avatar
Thread Starter
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

Nah.
yummygooey is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-12 | 03:16 PM
  #1083  
yummygooey's Avatar
Thread Starter
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

Well, if you have money to burn. That's always a good reason.
yummygooey is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-12 | 03:18 PM
  #1084  
TMonk's Avatar
Not actually Tmonk
Titanium Club Membership
15 Anniversary
Community Builder
Community Influencer
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,246
Likes: 6,056
From: San Diego, CA

Bikes: road, track, mtb

Originally Posted by dk2ck
. For anyone who has knowledge of road bike models, are there any entry level bikes that are comparable to an older S-Works E5?
in that price range?


nope.
__________________
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
TMonk is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-12 | 03:27 PM
  #1085  
TheRealFaux's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
Originally Posted by Stezzy
i got some nitto rb002s and i love em.

also im posting here for more of a "why should i", im curious to why people upgrade cranksets, is it just for aesthetics or is there functionality other than changing gear ratios. if i have the proper length cranks and i enjoy my gear ratio would there be any reason to upgrade the stock crankset on my Hour?
Crankarms like omniums/75s/DAs will be of higher quality and in turn have increased functional/performance qualities (stiffness/weight/etc). Though others may use aesthetic/vanity value alone as reason to "upgrade", oohing and ahhing at their newly acquired Nitto/Thomson/DA part as their perceived street cred increases.

It is up to your opinion to determine if the "upgrade" is worth while. You can be perfectly satisfied with your Kalloy seatpost and feel that a Thomson post is not necessary.
TheRealFaux is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-12 | 07:23 PM
  #1086  
hairnet's Avatar
Fresh Garbage
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles

Bikes: N+1

?
hairnet is offline  
Reply
Old 04-02-12 | 07:38 PM
  #1087  
Banned.
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,287
Likes: 837
That's a weird picture. I wouldn't.
Spoonrobot is offline  
Reply
Old 04-04-12 | 05:59 PM
  #1088  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Vallejo, CA
Should I: Get an alpina fork for my IRO mark v pro? Rake is the same, just dropping some weight and increasing the comfort?
Entrymax is offline  
Reply
Old 04-04-12 | 06:51 PM
  #1089  
Scrodzilla's Avatar
Your cog is slipping.
Titanium Club Membership
Sheldon Brown Memorial - Titanium
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA

Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle

Scrodzilla is offline  
Reply
Old 04-04-12 | 07:03 PM
  #1090  
jdgesus's Avatar
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 0
From: seattle, too many links

Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike

yes
__________________
Originally Posted by yummygooey
crabon/campy/rapha/roadie-bro.

next step is recumbent.




my bikes | bike blog | beer blog | work 1 | work 2
jdgesus is offline  
Reply
Old 04-04-12 | 07:11 PM
  #1091  
Stezzy's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by TheRealFaux
Crankarms like omniums/75s/DAs will be of higher quality and in turn have increased functional/performance qualities (stiffness/weight/etc). Though others may use aesthetic/vanity value alone as reason to "upgrade", oohing and ahhing at their newly acquired Nitto/Thomson/DA part as their perceived street cred increases.

It is up to your opinion to determine if the "upgrade" is worth while. You can be perfectly satisfied with your Kalloy seatpost and feel that a Thomson post is not necessary.
alright sounds like ill be saving the cash. lol thanks
Stezzy is offline  
Reply
Old 04-04-12 | 10:03 PM
  #1092  
Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Should I get... the Masi Uno Riser or the Felt Brougham? OR should I spend a little more money and get the Pinarello Lungavita?
naan617 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-05-12 | 08:40 PM
  #1093  
FakeFuji's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 656
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Entrymax
Should I: Get an alpina fork for my IRO mark v pro? Rake is the same, just dropping some weight and increasing the comfort?
I don't know why but when i rode my bike with a carbon fork i was always worrying as i went downhill if that time would be the time it failed and i had to spend time having my beautiful face reconstructed. So now its in the parts pile.

Should i convert my kilo to threaded, i already have a threaded fork,headset and stem.
FakeFuji is offline  
Reply
Old 04-05-12 | 08:40 PM
  #1094  
FakeFuji's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 656
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Entrymax
Should I: Get an alpina fork for my IRO mark v pro? Rake is the same, just dropping some weight and increasing the comfort?
I don't know why but when i rode my bike with a carbon fork i was always worrying as i went downhill if that time would be the time it failed and i had to spend time having my beautiful face reconstructed. So now its in the parts pile.

Should i convert my kilo to threaded, i already have a threaded fork,headset and stem.
FakeFuji is offline  
Reply
Old 04-05-12 | 10:47 PM
  #1095  
xavier853's Avatar
.
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,027
Likes: 0
From: Columbus

Bikes: Pegueot UO8, Tommaso Augusta

psh. whateves. carbons forks are still strong.
xavier853 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-06-12 | 08:03 AM
  #1096  
m4rx12's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Canada

Bikes: Peugot 1980 Road FG Convert

Should I buy my next frame or do another conversion? I live in Canada so many distributors don't ship here.
m4rx12 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-06-12 | 09:19 AM
  #1097  
Nagrom_'s Avatar
Fixie Infamous
Titanium Club Membership
10 Anniversary
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
Originally Posted by m4rx12
Should I buy my next frame or do another conversion? I live in Canada so many distributors don't ship here.
How deep in Canada? Canada Canada? Or like near the border?
__________________
Originally Posted by seau grateau
No offense but you're an idiot.
PedalRoom
Nagrom_ is offline  
Reply
Old 04-06-12 | 10:18 AM
  #1098  
Leukybear's Avatar
THE STUFFED
Titanium Club Membership
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA

Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8

Trade in my DA 7600's for suntour superbe's?
Leukybear is offline  
Reply
Old 04-06-12 | 10:32 AM
  #1099  
jdgesus's Avatar
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 0
From: seattle, too many links

Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike

yes
__________________
Originally Posted by yummygooey
crabon/campy/rapha/roadie-bro.

next step is recumbent.




my bikes | bike blog | beer blog | work 1 | work 2
jdgesus is offline  
Reply
Old 04-06-12 | 10:54 AM
  #1100  
adriano's Avatar
*
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 6,876
Likes: 1
From: Baltimore

Bikes: https://velospace.org/node/18951

sure if it costs zero or less.
__________________

α
adriano is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.