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

The Jackass Thread lives! ►PLEASE READ 1ST POST◄

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 Jackass Thread lives! ►PLEASE READ 1ST POST◄

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-06-15 | 07:57 PM
  #3576  
LesterOfPuppets's Avatar
The space coyote lied.
15 Anniversary
Community Builder
Community Influencer
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,782
Likes: 11,004
From: dusk 'til dawn.

Bikes: everywhere

Originally Posted by rex615
Even has a reflector in the rear wheel, for more street cred no doubt.
It's on upside down, though.
LesterOfPuppets is offline  
Reply
Old 11-06-15 | 09:04 PM
  #3577  
rex615's Avatar
canis lupus familiaris
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,254
Likes: 1
From: North Carolina

Bikes: En plus one

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
It's on upside down, though.
I hadn't noticed. Maybe it that way on purpose, 'cause he is a rebel.
rex615 is offline  
Reply
Old 11-07-15 | 09:15 PM
  #3578  
Noli Timere's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
From: New York Metro Area
This is dumb and won't prevent a damn thing...

https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-led...b6034323945043

Plus, there's no way the light that creates the front of the line would clear the legs if a rider were actually on the bike.
Noli Timere is offline  
Reply
Old 11-07-15 | 10:46 PM
  #3579  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 516
Likes: 12
^ I wouldn't say that's totally JA. While I wouldn't be in any rush to go out and buy one it's just a regular rear light with an added feature for more visibility. I saw someone riding with on of those styled lights mounted under the saddle, his legs didn't block the light and the lines were really bright.
hardboiled718 is offline  
Reply
Old 11-07-15 | 11:51 PM
  #3580  
velofinds's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,593
Likes: 8
From: NYC
It's not a new concept.

velofinds is offline  
Reply
Old 11-09-15 | 08:50 AM
  #3581  
SpeshulEd's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8,088
Likes: 5
From: Phoenix, AZ
I saw one of those lights in person once, as a driver, i don't think I'd notice the lights on the road all that much...as a cyclists, I tried to catch up to the guy so I could ride in between the lines.
__________________
Hey guys, lets go play bikes! Strava

SpeshulEd is offline  
Reply
Old 11-16-15 | 05:24 AM
  #3582  
timtak's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,144
Likes: 92
From: Yamaguchi City, Japan

Bikes: Trek Madone 5.2 SL 2007, Scott CRI team Issue 2005, ok KG386, R022 Re-framed Azzurri Primo, Felt Z5, Trek F7.3 FX

Originally Posted by leegf
It's not a new concept.

I am not sure if I already said but, I bought one of those rear lights but the lasers were really weak (completely washed out by car headlights) and the lines far too close for car-passing comfort, even in this video. I think it might help pavement cyclists who do not want other pavement cyclists to come too close.
timtak is offline  
Reply
Old 11-16-15 | 10:09 AM
  #3583  
Noli Timere's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
From: New York Metro Area
The lines are great for draining the battery, as well.
Noli Timere is offline  
Reply
Old 11-16-15 | 10:57 AM
  #3584  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,264
Likes: 15
It's the reverse mullet of bicycles.

Originally Posted by Muffin Man
Party in the front, business in the back.
nightfly is offline  
Reply
Old 11-17-15 | 08:26 PM
  #3585  
TRac's Avatar
Boi he don did it
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 120
Likes: 1
From: San Luis Obispo

Bikes: Fuji Finest-le, Giant SPT2, Jamis Ventura Sport, Specialized Big Hit Comp, Cannondale F900, Leader 725

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
It's on upside down, though.
Increased aerodynamics duh
TRac is offline  
Reply
Old 11-19-15 | 06:41 AM
  #3586  
Senior Member
10 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,631
Likes: 328
IAmSam is offline  
Reply
Old 11-19-15 | 12:02 PM
  #3587  
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by IAmSam
anyone know what bars these are?
Guess is offline  
Reply
Old 11-19-15 | 04:44 PM
  #3588  
Regulatori's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 670
Likes: 56
I'm sending that to a friend...he owns a few older Litespeeds and is going to have a stroke.

I remember when REI used to sell them...I lusted over them so bad.

What's the deal on that chainring? It looks like the Olympic "Shimano" style but smaller like a 132bcd
Regulatori is offline  
Reply
Old 11-19-15 | 06:57 PM
  #3589  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 516
Likes: 12
it's definitely 144 BCD, from what i understand they're both made by shimano and olympic grade but the ones printed with dura ace were limited production and really rare.
hardboiled718 is offline  
Reply
Old 11-19-15 | 07:16 PM
  #3590  
johnnytheboy's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,899
Likes: 12
From: BANNED.
that litespeed sucks. but at the same time, it's also kinda rad.
johnnytheboy is offline  
Reply
Old 11-19-15 | 07:31 PM
  #3591  
Kindaslow's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 2,751
Likes: 19
From: Seattlish

Bikes: SWorks Stumpy, Haibike Xduro RX, Crave SS

Originally Posted by johnnytheboy
that litespeed sucks. but at the same time, it's also kinda rad.
The Dura Ace with that rear wheel and seat are priceless!
Kindaslow is offline  
Reply
Old 11-20-15 | 05:31 AM
  #3592  
seau grateau's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL

Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block

I still want one of those leopard saddles.
seau grateau is offline  
Reply
Old 11-20-15 | 05:54 AM
  #3593  
Senior Member
10 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,631
Likes: 328
Originally Posted by hardboiled718
it's definitely 144 BCD, from what i understand they're both made by shimano and olympic grade but the ones printed with dura ace were limited production and really rare.
It is a 130 BCD time trial ring...

Originally Posted by seau grateau
I still want one of those leopard saddles.
There is one sitting in the take-off bin at a shop around the corner from me for only $10 that I've often been tempted to grab...but I think this bike has cured me of that
IAmSam is offline  
Reply
Old 11-20-15 | 08:40 AM
  #3594  
- Soli Deo Gloria -
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia

Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix

My heart dropped into my stomach when I saw that poor Litespeed. I literally said, "Oh no!" out loud.

It reminds me of Ralphy in the movie Christmas Story when his mom dresses him up in the bunny suit and he is so embarrassed.


Take it off!!!

Last edited by TimothyH; 11-20-15 at 08:47 AM.
TimothyH is offline  
Reply
Old 11-20-15 | 08:51 AM
  #3595  
50voltphantom's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Anniversary
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,750
Likes: 149
From: SD

Bikes: Handsome Fredward, Trek 1.1

Originally Posted by TimothyH
My heart dropped into my stomach when I saw that poor Litespeed. I literally said, "Oh no!" out loud.
Same.
50voltphantom is offline  
Reply
Old 11-20-15 | 10:01 AM
  #3596  
SpeshulEd's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8,088
Likes: 5
From: Phoenix, AZ
I've seen that Litespeed before. Also, does the person have knick-knacks in a fish tank?
__________________
Hey guys, lets go play bikes! Strava

SpeshulEd is offline  
Reply
Old 11-20-15 | 11:43 AM
  #3597  
Cyril's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 958
Likes: 1
From: Southwestern, Ontario
He DOES have knick-knacks in his fish bowl.
AND his pool table felt is red.
There's a lot of evidence in this picture that the owner of the litespeed has questionable taste.
__________________
Fixed Gear Randonneur
A cult within a cult
Cyril is offline  
Reply
Old 11-20-15 | 01:18 PM
  #3598  
- Soli Deo Gloria -
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia

Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix

I would show that frame so much love if it were mine.
TimothyH is offline  
Reply
Old 11-20-15 | 07:14 PM
  #3599  
jlafitte's Avatar
Pirate/Smuggler
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,184
Likes: 7
From: Marigny/Leucadia
It's jack to us but y'all know it takes all kinds...
jlafitte is offline  
Reply
Old 11-21-15 | 03:26 AM
  #3600  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 516
Likes: 12
Originally Posted by IAmSam
It is a 130 BCD time trial ring...
I stand corrected, thanks
hardboiled718 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.