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Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,756
Posted By colintdesign

This was my guess as to the location before you...

This was my guess as to the location before you mentioned. That area is notoriously bad, even though it looks scenic and UR is there, the ghetto is close as well. I used to live in the south wedge...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,578
Posted By colintdesign

That rear wheel looks like it's touching the seat...

That rear wheel looks like it's touching the seat tube, but then I noticed they have the wheel all the way forward in the dropouts with a taught chain—bad idea and leaves no room for adjustment. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,010
Posted By colintdesign

I have the exact same bike in size and color,...

I have the exact same bike in size and color, though my decals are different, I think mine is from late 70's. The original paint was in rough shape and I just finished painting it a deep gloss brown....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,570
Posted By colintdesign

I work on the 10th floor of an office building in...

I work on the 10th floor of an office building in soho. I go up the freight elevator in the morning, and down the 10 flights of stairs at the end of the day. Bike goes over my shoulder. When the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-08, 12:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,801
Posted By colintdesign

you are annoying.

you are annoying.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-08, 09:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,801
Posted By colintdesign

'sike' is annoying internet speak, just like...

'sike' is annoying internet speak, just like using zeroes instead of the letter O.


From merriam webster:
1psych http://www.merriam-webster.com/images/audio.gif...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 23,150
Posted By colintdesign

I think you should go back on your meds...

I think you should go back on your meds...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 06:09 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 23,150
Posted By colintdesign

I live and work in NYC. Commute every day by...

I live and work in NYC. Commute every day by bicycle from Brooklyn into lower Manhattan. Really surprised at the majority of the responses by fellow bikers here. Unfortunately the stereotypes about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,151
Posted By colintdesign

Do you mean the stem diameter? .833" (21.15 mm)....

Do you mean the stem diameter? .833" (21.15 mm). I have a 70's windsor that has this odd size. A previous owner filed down a 22.2 road stem to get it to fit. I just repacked the headset bearings so I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 952
Posted By colintdesign

Why do you even bother posting here? I'll also...

Why do you even bother posting here? I'll also bet $100 you are not a female.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 562,671
Posted By colintdesign

Wanted: Right in-line cross lever. Have: lots of...

Wanted: Right in-line cross lever. Have: lots of stuff. Vintage colnago saddle, tektro dual front brake, much more. Thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 562,671
Posted By colintdesign

Want: Looking for a rear 700 wheel with...

Want:

Looking for a rear 700 wheel with flip-flop hub (only running single speed). This is for a budget/beater build and hopefully someone in NYC has something that they upgraded. A freehub 700...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-08, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1,799
Views: 438,114
Posted By colintdesign

Here is my 83 or 84 Batavus competition. I...

Here is my 83 or 84 Batavus competition. I purchased the frameset a few months ago from member JunkYardBike, finally got around to taking a pic. Pretty much a budget build for me with a real mix of...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 718
Posted By colintdesign

I rode, it was bitter, but not bad with face...

I rode, it was bitter, but not bad with face fully covered with a scarf. Williamsburg to soho - 20 minutes
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-10-08, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,683
Posted By colintdesign

Gyeswho, French stems here:...

Gyeswho, French stems here: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/handlebars_stems_and_tape?page=2#product=none

And this one fits, I just put in my 80's motobecane:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-08, 05:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,248
Posted By colintdesign

Well this thread got pretty stupid. This is...

Well this thread got pretty stupid.

This is the only vague info I could find about putting a british BB into a swiss shell. I can get a shimano BB for $10 so I am going to at least try it on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,845
Posted By colintdesign

Here you go: ...

Here you go:

http://shop.vendio.com/benscycle/item/879976536/index.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 01:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,248
Posted By colintdesign

Hi Reckon, Thanks for the info. I have an 82...

Hi Reckon,
Thanks for the info. I have an 82 motobecane mirage and have been trying to figure out if it is swiss or french. And now I know its Swiss. Can you tell me more about how you fit a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-08, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,021
Posted By colintdesign

Headset for 82 Motobecane Mirage sport

I need to get a new headset for my mirage sport, and am a little confused about sizing. The top cup that presses into the frame is loose and the bearings are in rough shape. So I likely just need new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-08, 02:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,093
Posted By colintdesign

I swapped a pair of tight fitting fortes for...

I swapped a pair of tight fitting fortes for vittoria zaffiros and those went on very easy and are much better tires. This was for a 27 wheel however.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 25,672
Posted By colintdesign

I didn't know danzig was a roadie! :p

I didn't know danzig was a roadie! :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-08, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By colintdesign

Well I managed to take it apart, clean all the...

Well I managed to take it apart, clean all the dirt, grime and filth and relube. I did notice however that the part of the headset that sits into the top of the headtube of the frame was loose. Could...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-08, 07:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By colintdesign

Not at all. I rode in this morning at 14 degrees...

Not at all. I rode in this morning at 14 degrees and it was fine. I bundled up more than usual and it was too much, I got very hot. I just read this today, good read:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-08, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By colintdesign

I have no idea. I bought the bike about 6 months...

I have no idea. I bought the bike about 6 months ago and haven't touched the headset. Probably due for a refresher. It ran smooth throughout the summer and fall. Does that sound like the best place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By colintdesign

Steering stiff when cold on motobecane mirage sport

I have a 82 motobecane mirage sport and when riding in the cold (under 30) the steering gets real stiff. In normal temps it feels almost a little loose, though the headset is seemingly properly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-08, 05:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,284
Posted By colintdesign

I just bought a pair of Vittoria Zafirro's to...

I just bought a pair of Vittoria Zafirro's to replace the 6.99 forte's from performance and they are great. I like the fortes at first, but once winter hit and the roads had more rocks, salt and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 11,557
Posted By colintdesign

How old are you and what do you do for a living?...

How old are you and what do you do for a living? Also what is your passion that you are chasing?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 66,788
Posted By colintdesign

[QUOTE=Iser@n;5960797]Something different: ...

[QUOTE=Iser@n;5960797]Something different:

http://www.groningerarchieven.nl/cms/upload/hv-13-4-2004.jpg


Cool, Groningen is nice place. I spent 3 days there in an old hospital a couple of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 705
Posted By colintdesign

These seem like good options: ...

These seem like good options:
http://www.nycbikes.com/item.php?item_id=253
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-07, 06:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,447
Posted By colintdesign

They are a good company to work for if you can...

They are a good company to work for if you can stomach retail. I know lots of people in their corporate office started out in the retail stores - they like to promote within which is good. Probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-07, 04:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,254
Posted By colintdesign

Want to post a follow up on those performance...

Want to post a follow up on those performance forte 6.99 tires. I have come to the conclusion that these are cheap and unstable for riding unless you have really clean and clear road conditions. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-07, 06:30 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 20,470
Posted By colintdesign

Yikes, a beating and robbery is one thing, but...

Yikes, a beating and robbery is one thing, but when a knife is involved I would hand them whatever they wanted. Glad you made it out ok. I was robbed at gunpoint when I lived in Rochester right...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-07, 05:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,289
Posted By colintdesign

Being a commuter myself in NY I don't thing there...

Being a commuter myself in NY I don't thing there is a helmets=dorkie stigma that there might be in other places. I wear one myself, and see lots of others with them, but I see a good number of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-07, 06:19 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 32,179
Posted By colintdesign

Now thats an ending! PS, nice avatar, is...

Now thats an ending!

PS, nice avatar, is that bed & breakfast? I watched the whole truffaut series last fall.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-07, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,795,147
Posted By colintdesign

They are new for $109 here, free shipping too:...

They are new for $109 here, free shipping too: http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=588


I am thinking about these for a cheap conversion, come with tires and tubes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-07, 10:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,194
Posted By colintdesign

It just looks odd is all, and seems like you...

It just looks odd is all, and seems like you might be working against yourself. Since you seem to have to lean forward quite a bit to reach the brakes, hence the seat position. Have you thought of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-07, 08:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,254
Posted By colintdesign

I like that paint job. I think it will only look...

I like that paint job. I think it will only look goofy if you add more color in the components. My vote:
black cork bar wrap, black saddle (brooks maybe?), black tires and white brake cable housing....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-07, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,088
Posted By colintdesign

You might want to replace the rear brake cable...

You might want to replace the rear brake cable and housing. It should not be that taught. In fact it looks like you wouldn't be able to turn the handlebars at all! though that could just be the pics....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-07, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 461,543
Posted By colintdesign

Looks nice. What kind of bar tape is that?...

Looks nice. What kind of bar tape is that? Leather or cork?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,851
Posted By colintdesign

pics ...

pics ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,851
Posted By colintdesign

Backwards Bullhorns?

You might think me crazy, but has anyone else done this? I recently bought an 80s motobecane with the stock drops. I cannot ride drops, very uncomfortable for me, especially in city riding. So what I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-01-07, 11:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,148
Posted By colintdesign

These are probably not what you are looking for,...

These are probably not what you are looking for, but I recently purchased these: ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-07, 06:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,866
Posted By colintdesign

I recently bought a Selle San Marco Ischia and...

I recently bought a Selle San Marco Ischia and have been riding it about a week. I like it a lot - light, and comfortable. It is not super padded, but the ergonomics make it fit well. The first 2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-07, 12:03 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 23,488
Posted By colintdesign

I have used oil on a chain and won't use it...

I have used oil on a chain and won't use it again. Not because it won't lube or damage it, but because the sticky oil picks up dirt, sand, road grit and leaves black streaks on your inside pant leg....
Forum: Commuting
11-25-07, 09:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,136
Posted By colintdesign

Living in NYC, I had the idea to do this as well,...

Living in NYC, I had the idea to do this as well, but with really dramatic b&w shots. More detail shots, so they look like grizzly war pics. I need to get started on this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-07, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,431
Views: 184,645
Posted By colintdesign

Have: Dimension alloy moustache bars. These were...

Have: Dimension alloy moustache bars. These were mounted once and I decided the reach was too long for me and I decided to go with more upright cruiser style bars.

Want: A good pair of side-pull...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 12,638
Posted By colintdesign

You make a lot of assumptions and you don't know...

You make a lot of assumptions and you don't know me. What exactly is your problem with my critique? I grew up skating and hate to see all those old graphics I loved being poorly ripped off. And...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-07, 09:35 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 12,638
Posted By colintdesign

My critique is their re-appropriating of other...

My critique is their re-appropriating of other companys graphics, slapping their logo on it and selling for profit. I understand the attempt at low-brow homage but it is brand theft. I actually think...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-07, 06:00 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 12,638
Posted By colintdesign

So lame. They are re-appropriating old graphics...

So lame. They are re-appropriating old graphics from powell, vision, body glove (! not skate), etc. and putting their brand on it. Can you say copyright infringement? Not to mention completely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-07, 02:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,254
Posted By colintdesign

I bought a pair for a recently acquired 82...

I bought a pair for a recently acquired 82 motobecane mirage sport. I have about a month on them and like them a lot, no complaints. They are a better quality tire than the cheapy kenda 27's as far...
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