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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,524
Posted By YK_

Completely understand that perspective and...

Completely understand that perspective and understand the brand loyalty. I've also spent more than I should have on frames/components with cheaper (but equally good) alternatives available. I'm only...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-17-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,524
Posted By YK_

Country of manufacturing matters because $1500...

Country of manufacturing matters because $1500 retail for a mass produced steel frameset made in Taiwan is overpriced. Ritchey isn't putting out bespoke MiUSA frames that would typically command that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-16-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,524
Posted By YK_

Both Surly and Ritchey frames are made in Taiwan....

Both Surly and Ritchey frames are made in Taiwan. I'm curious what you think the significant differences are in production quality
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-15-23, 12:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,524
Posted By YK_

You might need to elaborate on this

You might need to elaborate on this
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-16, 07:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,062
Posted By YK_

If you have a front brake it really isn't a big...

If you have a front brake it really isn't a big deal to do it.. Just make sure to keep your weight centered and you'll be fine. It looks stupid, sure. But I don't know why everyone in here is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-16, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 308,714
Posted By YK_

Woah, have never seen that Panasonic frame...

Woah, have never seen that Panasonic frame before! Have any details on it? I can't make out the model.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 123,949
Posted By YK_

Weird hearing about the lack of Kilo TTs in your...

Weird hearing about the lack of Kilo TTs in your necks of the woods. Any given day in Philly I see at least one or two. Even been seeing a good amount of WTs pop up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-16, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,160,682
Posted By YK_

Hey Scrod, would a Park Tool SR-1 work on 1/8"...

Hey Scrod, would a Park Tool SR-1 work on 1/8" fixed cogs or is it solely for cassettes? A buddy of mine broke my chain whip on accident and bought me an SR-1 as a replacement - but I'm thinking I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-16, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4,711
Views: 885,421
Posted By YK_

IMO Fyxation is underrated. I've used their Mesa...

IMO Fyxation is underrated. I've used their Mesa pedals daily for the last four years and it's the only component that was on my first build that has made it to my current build.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-16, 03:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,845
Posted By YK_

Get the Cellini. edit- He edited his Cinelli...

Get the Cellini.

edit- He edited his Cinelli spelling so now I look like an idiot..
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-16, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 308,714
Posted By YK_

Bare Knuckle in work mode. ...

Bare Knuckle in work mode.

http://i.imgur.com/xPu7lHJ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mo5Ifch.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-16, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1,447
Views: 246,069
Posted By YK_

Was just going to post that ^ Awesome ride.....

Was just going to post that ^

Awesome ride.. but the price seems kind of high, doesn't it? Especially with the "repaired" fork.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-16, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 952
Posted By YK_

Paint the wheels, change the bartape, and this...

Paint the wheels, change the bartape, and this thing would look awesome.

edit - also may want to shorten the brake cable unless I'm seeing the image wrong.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-16, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 157,985
Posted By YK_

I'll have to give that a shot when I'm back home....

I'll have to give that a shot when I'm back home. And yes, I do have a front brake installed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-16, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 157,985
Posted By YK_

Recently installed a cheap Origin8 front rack -...

Recently installed a cheap Origin8 front rack - it attaches to the front brake caliper hole and front axle. That being said, what could cause the bike to pull to the left when I'm riding with no...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-08-16, 11:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By YK_

Supreme at retail isn't so bad in terms of...

Supreme at retail isn't so bad in terms of price:quality. The issue is the resell market where you have people spending $100+ on an originally $32 shirt.

Supreme also still sells...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-16, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 308,714
Posted By YK_

God dammit I want a Dosnoventa so badly.

God dammit I want a Dosnoventa so badly.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-16, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,160,682
Posted By YK_

Roger that. Thanks as always

Roger that. Thanks as always
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-16, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,160,682
Posted By YK_

Hey Scrod, you ever try one of those origin 8...

Hey Scrod, you ever try one of those origin 8 cargo front racks on your bk? Got one for cheap and tried to install it tonight ... failed miserably. Not sure if it was user error or if the mount they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-29-15, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,160,682
Posted By YK_

Thanks a ton for the help with the Omniums...

Thanks a ton for the help with the Omniums question; installed them with no problems.

Do you happen to know which size the seatpost binder bolt needs to be for a Bare Knuckle/Does retrogression...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-15, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,160,682
Posted By YK_

Hey Scrod, I'm buying some Omniums (w/ GXP...

Hey Scrod,

I'm buying some Omniums (w/ GXP bb) for my Bare Knuckle which currently has Sugino RD2's. The bb/crank tools I have are a BBT-22 tool and a CCP-22C crank puller. Will I be able to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-14, 03:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,480
Posted By YK_

Where do you live that you can get away with...

Where do you live that you can get away with locking that thing up when going out at night (bars, dinner, etc.)? I have a BK too which isn't nearly as gorgeous as yours and I'm always super anxious...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 853,318
Posted By YK_

Dude that is gorgeous.

Dude that is gorgeous.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-14, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 915
Posted By YK_

All City always chooses pretty great...

All City always chooses pretty great color-schemes. Would love to build one up if finances permit.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-14, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 853,318
Posted By YK_

I use it for city riding. Not sure what you mean...

I use it for city riding. Not sure what you mean by "real cranks" but my Suginos with Mesas/Hold Fasts suit me just fine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-14, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 853,318
Posted By YK_

^ I actually just replaced the stem with a...

^ I actually just replaced the stem with a Cinelli Ant, though I may be selling off the bullhorns as much as I like 'em.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 853,318
Posted By YK_

Current Bare Knuckle set up. Though I'll probably...

Current Bare Knuckle set up. Though I'll probably be changing it up soon.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/eai-bare-knuckle-18605_2.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-14, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,160,682
Posted By YK_

Yo Scrod, You may not have an answer - but I...

Yo Scrod,

You may not have an answer - but I figured it'd be worth asking since you ride a Bare Knuckle and probably see lots of bikes through owning a shop.

Do you know of any road bikes with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-14, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 853,318
Posted By YK_

Looks good with the brown saddle IMO.

Looks good with the brown saddle IMO.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-14, 06:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,260
Posted By YK_

To each his own, but I use my Bare Knuckle as a...

To each his own, but I use my Bare Knuckle as a commuter and couldn't be happier.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-14, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,160,682
Posted By YK_

Hey Scrod, Would a brake lever with a 23.8...

Hey Scrod,

Would a brake lever with a 23.8 band fit on the Cinelli Peppers?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-14, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 700,375
Posted By YK_

After building up my Bare Knuckle I decided to...

After building up my Bare Knuckle I decided to keep my Kilo frameset and build it up as a rain/winter bike (full fender install forthcoming)

http://i.imgur.com/ZR7Gocf.jpg?1?6615
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,447
Views: 246,069
Posted By YK_

That lollipop color-scheme.

That lollipop color-scheme.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 700,375
Posted By YK_

Any of you guys run full fenders on your Kilo?...

Any of you guys run full fenders on your Kilo? I'm planning to build mine up as a winter bike now that I got a new frame; wanted to look into some options.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-14, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 853,318
Posted By YK_

I'm not sure if that was directed at me or not;...

I'm not sure if that was directed at me or not; but I like it more than the one (and only) Kilo TT I've owned.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-14, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 853,318
Posted By YK_

http://i.imgur.com/NkguVxE.jpg?1 Finished my...

http://i.imgur.com/NkguVxE.jpg?1

Finished my Bare Knuckle for the time being. I'm sure I'll still add some upgrades over time.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-14, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,160,682
Posted By YK_

Primarily street use. I don't weigh very much, so...

Primarily street use. I don't weigh very much, so I suppose I'm leaning more towards a lighter wheelset rather than a stronger one. The weight difference between the Pistards and Archetypes seems to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-14, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,160,682
Posted By YK_

Hey Scrod, I'm finishing up my BK build; The...

Hey Scrod,

I'm finishing up my BK build; The only thing left (for now) is a wheelset. I noticed you ran TB14's on yours. Any reason you chose those over a different H+Son wheelset (like the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,160,682
Posted By YK_

I know you've posted before that you really like...

I know you've posted before that you really like the ride of your 725, but I see you have a Bare Knuckle too. I can buy a used BK frameset for a little less than a new 725 from eBay. Which of yours...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-14, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 157,985
Posted By YK_

How much is a fair price for a lightly used Super...

How much is a fair price for a lightly used Super Pista frameset?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-14, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 700,375
Posted By YK_

http://i.imgur.com/hHbPDVh.png vs. ...

http://i.imgur.com/hHbPDVh.png

vs.

http://i.imgur.com/dp3j4xy.png
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-14, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 700,375
Posted By YK_

components

components
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-14, 10:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,385
Posted By YK_

Profile. I have their track hub and I like...

Profile.

I have their track hub and I like it a lot, they also offer freewheel options: http://www.profileracing.com/estore/product.php?productId=257
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-14, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,676
Posted By YK_

Great! Thanks for the information. Out of...

Great! Thanks for the information. Out of curiosity how much would you pay for the bike? I haven't seen it in person yet, but I want to have an idea of how much it would be worth.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-14, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,676
Posted By YK_

Is that on Pinarello's lower end of tubing used?...

Is that on Pinarello's lower end of tubing used? I'm not very familiar with Oria tubing. (Thanks for the information by the way)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-14, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,676
Posted By YK_

Pinarello Track Information?

Hey guys, a person who lives close to me is selling this bike and I'm heavily considering buying it. This is the only image I have for the time being.. So I know it's a bit difficult, but I was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-13, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 853,318
Posted By YK_

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/11466271826_4c6...

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/11466271826_4c6aa56c32_z.jpg

Everyday ride, 2010 Kilo TT Pro.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-03-13, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,120
Views: 397,249
Posted By YK_

I've been looking for a Super Pista or Pista...

I've been looking for a Super Pista or Pista Concept on CL for so long and I can never find anything remotely fair priced. Great grab.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-24-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,856
Posted By YK_

If you go the straps route, Fyxation Mesa's with...

If you go the straps route, Fyxation Mesa's with Hold Fast Straps have been a great combo for me. Though admittedly, HFS are the only types of straps I've used. But I went through a few different...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-23-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 853,318
Posted By YK_

I went through all of the trouble of converting...

I went through all of the trouble of converting the binary only to have it read "hashtag".
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