Official Fixed Gear Thread

October 23, 2010 @ 02:33 AM
julian.

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Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: LA.

Julian, you trick or naww? Whatchu riding right now?


Not really, just the occasional barspin or whatever.
I've got a Pista, but i never ride anymore.

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October 23, 2010 @ 02:41 AM
whoRichard?

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Join Date: Jul 2009

Location: 714

Why not mannn?
October 23, 2010 @ 06:38 PM
BomberPro

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Join Date: Oct 2010

you guys realize there is no benefit of a deep rim over a box rim right? of course a deep rim is more solid than a stock wheel, but if your going to get wheel built box rims are more sturdy and light
October 23, 2010 @ 06:44 PM
wowdamelms

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Join Date: Dec 2006

getting high and biking in the cold weather is cool
October 23, 2010 @ 10:51 PM
Koven

Post: 3491

Join Date: Aug 2009

getting high and biking in the cold weather is cool


lol i dont even ride with headphones.

all I do is sip espressos and listen to AZ -mrelllis.tumblr.com

October 24, 2010 @ 11:46 AM
Stuntastic14

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Join Date: Dec 2006

you guys realize there is no benefit of a deep rim over a box rim right? of course a deep rim is more solid than a stock wheel, but if your going to get wheel built box rims are more sturdy and light



Shorter spoke length = Strength. Can't beat me.

Deep rims are all about aesthetic. Simple as that. Plus they come in a shit ton of colors, so that's the appeal of them. Mixing and matching.

If low profiled rims came in several colors, people would buy instantly. The colors that they're made in, are only appealing to a few. I do love some hard ano. But I haven't tried tracking down a mis-matched set that I need (32/36hole.)
October 24, 2010 @ 04:24 PM
BomberPro

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Join Date: Oct 2010

They do come in lots of colors but they do not appeal to anyone.
October 24, 2010 @ 04:32 PM
babyshoe

Post: 1414

Join Date: Aug 2008

Location: Downtown LA

cf deep wheels have a purpose.
October 25, 2010 @ 12:51 PM
NelsS

Post: 799

Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: BK

still no roadie thread so here's an update on my '73 Viscount
October 25, 2010 @ 08:53 PM
Ryon

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Join Date: May 2008

Location: 818

If youre gonna ride a road bike at least have the brakes on the drops
October 25, 2010 @ 08:54 PM
Stuntastic14

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Join Date: Dec 2006

They do come in lots of colors but they do not appeal to anyone.


Right. That's why people buy em. Right. Cool.
October 25, 2010 @ 10:53 PM
hools

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Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: California

can anyone refer me to a brand that sells a insulated light shell like this Ralpha one, preferrably cheaper?
October 26, 2010 @ 01:02 PM
NelsS

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Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: BK

If youre gonna ride a road bike at least have the brakes on the drops


i purposely took the brakes off the drops, but thanks for the input
October 26, 2010 @ 01:27 PM
BomberPro

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Join Date: Oct 2010

cf deep wheels have a purpose.


obviously we are not talking about these. And if someone was to ride this on the street they would be stupider than riding b43s
October 26, 2010 @ 01:27 PM
BomberPro

Post: 170

Join Date: Oct 2010

still no roadie thread so here's an update on my '73 Viscount


take off that u lock holster, get brifters, get a new saddle/tape. then itll be cool
October 26, 2010 @ 01:45 PM
babyshoe

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Location: Downtown LA

obviously we are not talking about these. And if someone was to ride this on the street they would be stupider than riding b43s


you made a general statement that deep wheels have no purpose. Zipps and other deep cf wheels aren't that bad unless you're riding in the city. Why is riding with a set of cf wheels dumb? There isn't anything that makes a cf hoop weaker than a aluminum one.

The only thing that makes b43s/h+son's/deep v's useless is how much they weigh.
October 27, 2010 @ 07:26 PM
Koven

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Join Date: Aug 2009

can anyone refer me to a brand that sells a insulated light shell like this Ralpha one, preferrably cheaper?


No clue but the H and M wind breakers are pretty good. Went riding the other day in very cool temperatures and got home sweating. I was just wearing a t shirt under. Pretty good for 30 bucks.

all I do is sip espressos and listen to AZ -mrelllis.tumblr.com

October 27, 2010 @ 08:42 PM
&y

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i need a new crankset and fork for my mercier kilo tt sad any ideas on what to get?
October 27, 2010 @ 09:32 PM
eebs7eez

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Join Date: Oct 2010

if you get pake, don't go riding without tightening your chainring bolts first. suppose that's true for any crankset though
October 27, 2010 @ 10:06 PM
Stuntastic14

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Join Date: Dec 2006

obviously we are not talking about these. And if someone was to ride this on the street they would be stupider than riding b43s


Since you're probably an LA kid who thinks he's dope cuz he's got NJS and shit, I'll end any further talk/debate with you, for everyone...

1) You're only reasoning for disliking Deep Vs or B43s, is because you got the cool tip that box rims are cool, and deep Velocity rims are for herbs.
2) If you want to bring weight into things...

- Weight matters nothing when you're riding a bike in the streets. Why?
1) Wind resistance.
2) Tire drag.
3) Surface conditions.
4) Uneven leveling for the streets.
5) It's a fuckin track bike on the streets. It's already redundant.

3)You can't say they're weak, because every single rim/wheel has been broken. Whether it was on the street or track. There's no completely bomb proof wheel/rim.

What would be a pretty fuckin "bombproof" wheel?

A rear Chub Hub with Sapim or Phil Wood spokes laced to a B43 with brass nipples. Why?

Already, the hardware is tough. But together, shit's a tough combo. Break that combo.

And there's nothing stupider than riding a SPRINT TRACK frame on the streets. There's no way getting around that one. Should've bought a "regular" track frame, instead of a sprinting frame. Your setback Thomson ain't helping shit.













BOOM HEADSHOT.

Stop feeding the troll now.
October 27, 2010 @ 10:18 PM
Koven

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Join Date: Aug 2009

Got my show lace tangled in my pedal today.



Wow, very scary feeling.

all I do is sip espressos and listen to AZ -mrelllis.tumblr.com

October 27, 2010 @ 11:32 PM
Suraj

Post: 1513

Join Date: Nov 2008

Location: Buena Park,CA

Got my show lace tangled in my pedal today.



Wow, very scary feeling.


Definitely. It's happened to me twice. I'm glad I wasn't mashing down a street, just cruising. I tuck my shoe laces in my shoe now when riding.
October 28, 2010 @ 12:40 AM
BomberPro

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Since you're probably an LA kid who thinks he's dope cuz he's got NJS and shit, I'll end any further talk/debate with you, for everyone...

1) You're only reasoning for disliking Deep Vs or B43s, is because you got the cool tip that box rims are cool, and deep Velocity rims are for herbs.
2) If you want to bring weight into things...

- Weight matters nothing when you're riding a bike in the streets. Why?
1) Wind resistance.
2) Tire drag.
3) Surface conditions.
4) Uneven leveling for the streets.
5) It's a fuckin track bike on the streets. It's already redundant.

3)You can't say they're weak, because every single rim/wheel has been broken. Whether it was on the street or track. There's no completely bomb proof wheel/rim.

What would be a pretty fuckin "bombproof" wheel?

A rear Chub Hub with Sapim or Phil Wood spokes laced to a B43 with brass nipples. Why?

Already, the hardware is tough. But together, shit's a tough combo. Break that combo.

And there's nothing stupider than riding a SPRINT TRACK frame on the streets. There's no way getting around that one. Should've bought a "regular" track frame, instead of a sprinting frame. Your setback Thomson ain't helping shit.













BOOM HEADSHOT.

Stop feeding the troll now.


to respond to you, first off no i do not live in LA. Second off no i dont think i am cool because i have njs, i do not really have anything that is njs. Next up yes weight does matter on a bike no matter what. Oh you think i meant because its slowing me down from running red light on the streets? No. weight matter when i have to carry my bike up four flights of stairs to get to my apartment, or when i am using it every day for work. The last thing i want is a heavy bike. Obviously there is no "cool tip" going around box rims are cool, then why wouldnt everyone be riding them like you say? its just pointless to sacrifice looks over performance. That can be said about everything and it is. ANd of course everything has been broken. I don't even understand why you said that, or what it has to do with anything. Finally, like you said riding a track bike on the streets is stupid enough, who care if i have a sprint track frame? (which i do not) Are we all trying to pretend we ride for days on our track bikes? i sure don't thats what my road bike is for. That is no head shot you said it your self, riding a track bike on the street is silly, so who cares what kind of track bike it is, they are all silly. Also maybe you should learn more about why people use a thomson set back post, it does not have to do with trying to fix a bikes geometry.

I will agree to disagree with you, there is not point in trying to post to make your self sound smart.
October 28, 2010 @ 12:41 AM
BomberPro

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Join Date: Oct 2010

i need a new crankset and fork for my mercier kilo tt sad any ideas on what to get?


omniums. messengers/pake/origin 8/ ect. are all the same and really are not good cranks.
October 28, 2010 @ 08:50 AM
babyshoe

Post: 1414

Join Date: Aug 2008

Location: Downtown LA

just bought a bike. I got it for $500 its just a conversion though. Is that a good deal for a conversion? it has road bike cranks and stock kilo wheels and no name chopped bars and nylon straps


high performance bike right here.

I used to ride my bike 300+ miles a week on cf rims. I hit a dog and they still spin true.
October 28, 2010 @ 01:27 PM
BomberPro

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Join Date: Oct 2010

According to Stuntastic14, since your from LA you you suck at bikes sad
October 28, 2010 @ 03:09 PM
Koven

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Join Date: Aug 2009

Definitely. It's happened to me twice. I'm glad I wasn't mashing down a street, just cruising. I tuck my shoe laces in my shoe now when riding.


I was about to head down a hill when i noticed my shoe getting tighter and tighter till eventually my foot was stuck to the pedal. I had to practually half-jump off and walk the bike to the sidewalk with my foot still attached to the pedal. Basically i was hopping on one leg carrying the bike to the sidewalk. It was scary as fuck....If this happened a minute later I dont know where id be right now.

all I do is sip espressos and listen to AZ -mrelllis.tumblr.com

October 28, 2010 @ 06:20 PM
babyshoe

Post: 1414

Join Date: Aug 2008

Location: Downtown LA

According to Stuntastic14, since your from LA you you suck at bikes sad


i don't have an njs bike? I also haven't made dumbass comments repeatedly
October 29, 2010 @ 12:25 AM
BomberPro

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im not hating on you, i'm just saying according to him since your from LA you cant know what your talking about
October 29, 2010 @ 02:37 PM
eebs7eez

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Join Date: Oct 2010

scary stuff koven, my laces are tucked in after reading that.
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