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 07-12-11 | 08:38 AM
  #101  
hamfoh's Avatar
hamcycles.com
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Likes: 2
for mah 725. parts + labor for the wheel is like $270 - the hub obviously being the pricey part

Last edited by hamfoh; 07-12-11 at 08:42 AM.
hamfoh is offline  
Reply
Old 07-12-11 | 09:49 AM
  #102  
TejanoTrackie's Avatar
Veteran Racer
Titanium Club Membership
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,854
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas

Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels

__________________
What, Me Worry? - Alfred E. Neuman

Originally Posted by Dcv
I'd like to think i have as much money as brains.
I see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel keeps getting longer - me
TejanoTrackie is offline  
Reply
Old 07-12-11 | 10:52 AM
  #103  
hamfoh's Avatar
hamcycles.com
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Likes: 2
just spent way too much money on wheels

should I...

sell my sperm, sell plasma or sell my body
hamfoh is offline  
Reply
Old 07-12-11 | 10:57 AM
  #104  
Kayce's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,846
Likes: 0
From: St Louis
Plasma is cheap, sperm requires a college degree, body is illegal. go with god.
Kayce is offline  
Reply
Old 07-12-11 | 11:11 AM
  #105  
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

Agreed. Sell God.
Scrodzilla is offline  
Reply
Old 07-12-11 | 11:19 AM
  #106  
TejanoTrackie's Avatar
Veteran Racer
Titanium Club Membership
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,854
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas

Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Agreed. Sell God.
__________________
What, Me Worry? - Alfred E. Neuman

Originally Posted by Dcv
I'd like to think i have as much money as brains.
I see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel keeps getting longer - me
TejanoTrackie is offline  
Reply
Old 07-12-11 | 11:20 AM
  #107  
Robofunc's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,044
Likes: 0
From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: Schwinn, Bottecchia, Miyata, projects

WTF. How am I supposed to get a college degree for my sperm? There's thousands of them--I'll be paying back loans for ever.
Robofunc is offline  
Reply
Old 07-12-11 | 12:44 PM
  #108  
hamfoh's Avatar
hamcycles.com
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Likes: 2
how much can I get for god?
hamfoh is offline  
Reply
Old 07-12-11 | 01:22 PM
  #109  
OASAASLLS
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
From: Orlando FL

Bikes: Pake, Surly Pacer, Kilo TT, Giant XTC, SE Stout, 853 Ritchey MTB

Originally Posted by Kayce
Starting from the position of you know your kilo pretty well. What would you change about it for your "commuter"?
Get rid of the clipless pedals, I only have a 3 miles commute and spend all day on campus, probably add risers or rb021s and get rid of the water bottle holders. Which I can do easily, but having to add them back every time I want to ride a longer distance is a pain.
UCF Eric is offline  
Reply
Old 07-12-11 | 02:05 PM
  #110  
Kayce's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,846
Likes: 0
From: St Louis
I ment frame wise, is there anything you would want different? Alternatly, say you make your kilo your campus bike what would you want different for your trekking bike?
Kayce is offline  
Reply
Old 07-13-11 | 12:02 AM
  #111  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,014
Likes: 1
Should I buy a Catlike Whisper Plus?
hamish5178 is offline  
Reply
Old 07-13-11 | 12:29 AM
  #112  
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

Originally Posted by hamish5178
Should I buy a Catlike Whisper Plus?
Yes by far the best ventilated helmet I've ever owned and as a roadie to begin with, I've sported specialized, bell, giro, and lazer; but the whisper plus takes the cake by a long shot. It's so ventilated that often times I forget that I'm actually wearing a helmet! Ventilation is one of it's key selling points and a reason people are willing to fork down big bucks for one. Sure it's on the pricey side but you shouldn't mind considering you're going to wear a helmet more often because of it and in term protecting your life.
__________________
¿pɐǝɹ oʇ sᴉ sᴉɥʇ ƃuᴉʎouuɐ ʍoɥ ǝǝs

Originally Posted by veganbikes
Pound sign: Kilo TT
Leukybear is offline  
Reply
Old 07-13-11 | 05:36 AM
  #113  
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

I'm satisfied with my Lazer O2.

CWP is a cool looking helmet, though. Kinda looks like maggot holes. I'd get one if I had cash/found a deal.
yummygooey is offline  
Reply
Old 07-13-11 | 11:59 AM
  #114  
OASAASLLS
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
From: Orlando FL

Bikes: Pake, Surly Pacer, Kilo TT, Giant XTC, SE Stout, 853 Ritchey MTB

Originally Posted by Kayce
I ment frame wise, is there anything you would want different? Alternatly, say you make your kilo your campus bike what would you want different for your trekking bike?
I like the frame, just with it was a tiny bit stiffer I suppose. When I sprint it kind of feel a little flimsy, though that may all be in my head.
UCF Eric is offline  
Reply
Old 07-13-11 | 12:17 PM
  #115  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Soo it turns out my Kilo Pro is probably ~1 size too big for me (thanks to my body type being the short arms / long legs variety).

I've replaced the wheelset, bars, stem, and pedal arrangement since I bought it.

Should I buy a smaller Kilo frame (Bike Island probably) and sell mine, or should I go for a different frameset (with a shorter top tube) all together? I don't know what slacker geo would be like..
molimo140 is offline  
Reply
Old 07-13-11 | 01:03 PM
  #116  
hamfoh's Avatar
hamcycles.com
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Likes: 2
It would have to be noticeably/uncomfortably too big for me for me to go through that trouble. If you can't get comfortable riding your bike: yes
hamfoh is offline  
Reply
Old 07-13-11 | 01:33 PM
  #117  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,976
Likes: 0
From: im, hungary
Originally Posted by Leukybear
Yes by far the best ventilated helmet I've ever owned and as a roadie to begin with, I've sported specialized, bell, giro, and lazer; but the whisper plus takes the cake by a long shot. It's so ventilated that often times I forget that I'm actually wearing a helmet! Ventilation is one of it's key selling points and a reason people are willing to fork down big bucks for one. Sure it's on the pricey side but you shouldn't mind considering you're going to wear a helmet more often because of it and in term protecting your life.
ive used both the ionos, prolight, and whisper plus.

i own the whisper myself, and i will say it's not spectacular by a long shot - though ventilation is great, weight is somewhat low (i have the 260g european version) and it came in a nifty case. sizing is a bit weird, my head usually measures ~56cm but the medium (54-58) fits only tightened all the way (retention systems pretty good, too). however, if i had to do it again, i wouldn't have paid 200 for mine. retails like, 280 so i'd definitely pass.

the ionos on the other hand weighs a bit more @~340g though ventilation (and comfort) is phenomenal. the newest rocloc system is simple and easy to use (similar to the specialized ones) and in general the helmets great. competitive cyclist was selling them for 120 a few days ago - which is a pretty damn good price. the prolight was 100, though i don't particularly like the rocloc SL system (or maybe i didnt have enough time to get used to it) - though i know a bunch of friends who love it. the straps are stretchy elastic to save weight.

take a look at the aeon too. ventilation (is supposedly) improved over the ionos but still keeping a weight close to the prolight at 230g i think. i havent seen one in person yet.

go to your lbs and try them out for yourself - and you can save the trouble of getting the wrong size!
xkillemallx16 is offline  
Reply
Old 07-13-11 | 01:43 PM
  #118  
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

Originally Posted by xkillemallx16
ive used both the ionos, prolight, and whisper plus.

i own the whisper myself, and i will say it's not spectacular by a long shot - though ventilation is great, weight is somewhat low (i have the 260g european version) and it came in a nifty case. sizing is a bit weird, my head usually measures ~56cm but the medium (54-58) fits only tightened all the way (retention systems pretty good, too). however, if i had to do it again, i wouldn't have paid 200 for mine. retails like, 280 so i'd definitely pass.
har har har, stop downplaying it's glory.
My medium fits me perfectly; in relation, the fit and feel of the fit is similar to that of my lazer helium, which is also a medium. Through I can't say what helmet will fit someone's head other than mine best.
__________________
¿pɐǝɹ oʇ sᴉ sᴉɥʇ ƃuᴉʎouuɐ ʍoɥ ǝǝs

Originally Posted by veganbikes
Pound sign: Kilo TT
Leukybear is offline  
Reply
Old 07-14-11 | 08:58 AM
  #119  
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

All City New Sheriff to H Plus Son TB14 Prototypes (no badge/machined brake surface) for $150?
yummygooey is offline  
Reply
Old 07-17-11 | 07:10 PM
  #120  
EpicSchwinn's Avatar
Just smang it.
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,295
Likes: 1
From: Bellingham

Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye

I have Nitto RB-021's on my bike but there's a set of Sakae Road Champion drops in my garage. Should I buy a roll of bar tape and wrap me up some drops for a change of pace or keep the Arby 21's on?

FWIW they both are already on their own quill stems so I won't have to ruin the tape job on my pursuit bars to switch.
EpicSchwinn is offline  
Reply
Old 07-17-11 | 07:16 PM
  #121  
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

I say do it, especially since you have nothing to lose except for the dough on bar tape. Drops and horns are among my most favorite handle bars due to the amount of hand positioning they afford. And nothing beats experimenting with different bars.
__________________
¿pɐǝɹ oʇ sᴉ sᴉɥʇ ƃuᴉʎouuɐ ʍoɥ ǝǝs

Originally Posted by veganbikes
Pound sign: Kilo TT
Leukybear is offline  
Reply
Old 07-17-11 | 08:49 PM
  #122  
EpicSchwinn's Avatar
Just smang it.
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,295
Likes: 1
From: Bellingham

Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye

...which leads me to a second scenario.

I like the looks of drops with just the lower part wrapped but i don't know if i'll be kicking myself for doing it that way later.

Should I fully wrap them or just the tips? Just for a little bit. Just to see how it feels.
EpicSchwinn is offline  
Reply
Old 07-17-11 | 09:05 PM
  #123  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,014
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn
Should I fully wrap them or just the tips? Just for a little bit. Just to see how it feels.
Everyone knows that once you start, you finish.
hamish5178 is offline  
Reply
Old 07-17-11 | 09:08 PM
  #124  
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

Wrap them all... you're not always going to be riding in the drops are you?
__________________
¿pɐǝɹ oʇ sᴉ sᴉɥʇ ƃuᴉʎouuɐ ʍoɥ ǝǝs

Originally Posted by veganbikes
Pound sign: Kilo TT
Leukybear is offline  
Reply
Old 07-17-11 | 09:24 PM
  #125  
OASAASLLS
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
From: Orlando FL

Bikes: Pake, Surly Pacer, Kilo TT, Giant XTC, SE Stout, 853 Ritchey MTB

Should I buy some low flange Novatec track hubs and lace up some wheels?
UCF Eric 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.