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03-22-13 | 11:13 PM
#626
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
03-22-13 | 11:20 PM
#627
Painfully average.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,304
Likes: 4
Bikes: Caad10 / All-City SP
03-24-13 | 02:36 PM
#628
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,852
Likes: 14
From: Ithaca, NY
Bikes: Click on the #YOLO
Finally got my steamroller how I want it. I actually bought some parts specifically for this one. First time in a LONG time using silver parts by choice.
Polished the stem (cheapo origin-8) on the polishing wheel at work. While I was on the clock. Gotta learn somehow.
I love this PRO tape you can get at cambria for $10. Nice texture and a great price. I try not to ride with gloves when the weather allows.
Polished the stem (cheapo origin-8) on the polishing wheel at work. While I was on the clock. Gotta learn somehow.
I love this PRO tape you can get at cambria for $10. Nice texture and a great price. I try not to ride with gloves when the weather allows.
03-24-13 | 02:52 PM
#629
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 907
Likes: 13
From: Portland / ME
Bikes: CAAD10/Wabi
Me likey
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03-24-13 | 03:55 PM
#630
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 286
Likes: 0
From: Beantown
Bikes: Fuji S12-S, Puegeot Tour De Monde, Maruishi Road Ace 303, Raleigh Wyoming Touring
She a oldie but goody
03-24-13 | 07:46 PM
#631
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
From: Long Beach, CA
Bikes: Scott CR1 Pro, Eimei
03-24-13 | 09:57 PM
#632
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 0
From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
drive side pics are to bikes as ______ are to _______
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03-24-13 | 11:26 PM
#634
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
From: Jakarta, Indonesia
Bikes: Bridgestone NJS
my baby 'Sparky'
03-25-13 | 12:57 AM
#635
queen of the savages
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: vancouver, bc
Bikes: leader 725 fixed; vintage apollo 10-speed.
^ Nice wraps! Where from?
03-25-13 | 12:58 AM
#636
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
03-25-13 | 03:48 PM
#637
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
I just received this 2009 GT Gutterball this morning (new old stock). I got a pretty good deal on it and its a size L.
I'm 5'10 and the stand over clearance seems ok - I have about 1/2 inch or so between my boys and the top tube.
I took it out for a quick spin after I assembled and checked everything. I could probably raise the seat up a little bit - not much though. The reach is not as far as my road bike, but it doesn't feel cramped. I could alwyas get a longer stem I suppose.
I know I do not have have any foot retention yet - I have Hold Fast pedal straps on order to fit the platform pedals I put on.
This is my first fixie and I think it may take some getting used to.
I'm 5'10 and the stand over clearance seems ok - I have about 1/2 inch or so between my boys and the top tube.
I took it out for a quick spin after I assembled and checked everything. I could probably raise the seat up a little bit - not much though. The reach is not as far as my road bike, but it doesn't feel cramped. I could alwyas get a longer stem I suppose.
I know I do not have have any foot retention yet - I have Hold Fast pedal straps on order to fit the platform pedals I put on.
This is my first fixie and I think it may take some getting used to.
03-25-13 | 04:07 PM
#638
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
03-25-13 | 04:12 PM
#639
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Thanks for the feedback! I was thinking about replacing the stem and seat post with silver ones as well. I think those are just red caps in the pedals - maybe I can pop them out.
03-25-13 | 04:29 PM
#640
Cool Guy
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 796
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Jamis Sputnik, Leader 722 Heritage Edition, Brompton, Bianchi Via Nirone, Robinson SST, Diamondback Sorrento
03-25-13 | 11:08 PM
#641
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 818
Likes: 74
From: In a van down by the river
Bikes: Bridgestone
i know its not a whole bike, but im psyched on it. all the parts for it are coming in the mail soon. its my first fixed gear and first complete build.
cleaned it up the best i could, it was pretty grimy. regular bar soap and warm water made my 531 fork decals start ghostin but not the seat tube one for some reason. oh well.
cant wait to show you guys when its done.
cleaned it up the best i could, it was pretty grimy. regular bar soap and warm water made my 531 fork decals start ghostin but not the seat tube one for some reason. oh well.
cant wait to show you guys when its done.
Last edited by bro; 03-25-13 at 11:14 PM.
03-26-13 | 12:45 AM
#642
Full Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 319
Likes: 105
From: Vancouver
excellent picture
03-26-13 | 02:02 AM
#643
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
From: Jakarta, Indonesia
Bikes: Bridgestone NJS
available in Red/Black and Black/White colours, go grab 'em
03-26-13 | 07:49 AM
#644
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
i think im in love.
03-26-13 | 11:32 AM
#646
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 818
Likes: 74
From: In a van down by the river
Bikes: Bridgestone
^word. great color too.
03-26-13 | 11:42 AM
#647
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
From: Redding, CA.
Bikes: 1985 Vitus Carbone 3, 1982 Raleigh Super Record
That Eimei is just gorgeous! Real nice job.
bro - is that a vintage frame? Not familiar with Kitching, figured you wouldn't mind telling me about it
bro - is that a vintage frame? Not familiar with Kitching, figured you wouldn't mind telling me about it
03-26-13 | 12:55 PM
#649
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
From: Redding, CA.
Bikes: 1985 Vitus Carbone 3, 1982 Raleigh Super Record
03-26-13 | 03:22 PM
#650
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
GT Gutterball - ok, I got rid of the black seat post but not the stem. Instead I replaced the black handle bars with silver ones and I think this gives me a good balance of black and silver. I think it makes the bike look "lighter" so to speak. I have my foot retention in place and even bought a crane bell and some new oury grips. I cannot seem to get those red caps out of the peddles so I will just leave them.
I am quite happy with how it looks and rides!
Before shot:
I am quite happy with how it looks and rides!
Before shot:
Last edited by spoiledone; 03-26-13 at 07:14 PM.