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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,680
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Well Biked, that was well said ! I'll be giving...

Well Biked, that was well said ! I'll be giving Jamis some money for a new Satellite or Quest in a few months ! LOL
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-10, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,359
Posted By Fixie Flyer

I remember back in 1988-89 Brigestone had the...

I remember back in 1988-89 Brigestone had the No#1 entry level racing bike on the market. It had a full Shimano 105 drivetrain. The frame was all chromoly and it beat out both Trek and Cannondale...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,680
Posted By Fixie Flyer

For The Love of Steel !

Let's face it, the once dominating material of choice almost seems to be scarce these days.
However, there may be a big resurgence on the way. Almost every major and not so major bike companies...
Forum: Introductions
05-12-10, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 219
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Hello !

I love this sight ! I would have done this sooner, but I got caught up reading all the cool subjects and posts as soon as I joined ! Hello all, keep crankin! From the awful broken, busted, lousy...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,024
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Nice Beefy 29 ! Good Luck ! That's the only...

Nice Beefy 29 ! Good Luck ! That's the only thing I don't have a 29'er !
Must waste money and get one ! LOL !
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By Fixie Flyer

If the bike has the old style rear dropout, just...

If the bike has the old style rear dropout, just pull the rear wheel towards the rear and make sure the chain is taught.
The mark should still be there from all the years of riding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,885
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Pick Your Poison, Steel, Alumminum, Carbon, or Titanium ?

After all these years I still prefer Chromoly Steel !:D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Sorry About That !

I missed it, I have beeen having trouble with my eyes hurting and tearing lately. Probably the pollen.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,076
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Not worth it. For another 20 bucks you can get an...

Not worth it. For another 20 bucks you can get an Ultegra !
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By Fixie Flyer

The cash you spent on the bike and now the parts...

The cash you spent on the bike and now the parts for conversion, bikes directs would probably be the ticket ! You could have got a full chromoly frame and fork fixie between $300-$400 !!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,743
Posted By Fixie Flyer

I personally like town tube shift levers better...

I personally like town tube shift levers better than the brifters, but yes the front derailluer does take a swift lever movement ! You gotta push that thing pretty fast and hard to get a clean shift...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,457
Posted By Fixie Flyer

How old ? If its pre index no ! If index what...

How old ? If its pre index no ! If index what speed ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,229
Posted By Fixie Flyer

You could use 105, Ultegra , or Dura ace as long...

You could use 105, Ultegra , or Dura ace as long as they are the right speed. 9speed, 10 speed.....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Conversion Hub

+1, You are better off with a new 9speed conversion hub and kit. A lot easier!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,357
Posted By Fixie Flyer

If the thin spacer helped a bit, try a thiker...

If the thin spacer helped a bit, try a thiker one. If that don't work go with Shimano XT dude !
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-10, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Suguino makes some colors as well for twice the...

Suguino makes some colors as well for twice the price as an Origin 8. They are lighter but not as pretty !
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,657
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Bars.......

It may not be the bars aqs much as the stem. If you don't care about the {pure track look}, try a stem with a thirty degree rise instead of changing the bars ? That seems to be a comfortable angle...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,664
Posted By Fixie Flyer

get the f***k out of here !!!!

get the f***k out of here !!!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-10, 11:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,664
Posted By Fixie Flyer

What the heck, why not go with at least a "C"...

What the heck, why not go with at least a "C" ??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-10, 11:52 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,664
Posted By Fixie Flyer

A fixed gear will teach you how to correctly...

A fixed gear will teach you how to correctly spin, also they are more efficient. Once you get the crank going, the bike moves itself. All you have to do is relax you legs and go with the flow. They...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-10, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,504,810
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Yep! Im 5'11 and a solid 275 ! My prime weight...

Yep! Im 5'11 and a solid 275 ! My prime weight is 230-240. Im big but have a lot of stregnth ! At 275 most folks think im 240, at 240 people think im 200 ! Last time I was under 190 was when I was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-10, 11:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,688
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Try a Touring Bike ! Jamis and Raleigh put out...

Try a Touring Bike ! Jamis and Raleigh put out great tourers that are very strong, but quick enough to keep up with road bikes. Tourers are built to hold up to 360 lbs !
They cling to the road and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 10:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,024
Posted By Fixie Flyer

Is this a new Acera Derailluer ? If so it's...

Is this a new Acera Derailluer ? If so it's probably it ! The new Acera is junk, Altus works better with Alivio or higher shifters. Also it sounds as if the shifters are not compatible with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 10:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,024
Posted By Fixie Flyer

+1, This is true the Dura-Ace bar ends are good...

+1, This is true the Dura-Ace bar ends are good reliable shifters if you like the ergonomics. You can still get dura ace downtube shifters as well which
would be easier to install and provide...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,306
Posted By Fixie Flyer

The problem could be something as simple as...

The problem could be something as simple as replacing a cable, and/or greasing it, to the caliper itself. Sounds as if the caliper is sticking and causing the rotation.
Try lubing the caliper in...
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