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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-08, 09:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,317
Posted By bombusben

Merton. The good old days. Old days.

Merton. The good old days. Old days.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 15,235
Posted By bombusben

To be fair, there are not very many steps ahead...

To be fair, there are not very many steps ahead of or equal to 3Rensho IMO.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-07, 11:10 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,959
Posted By bombusben

Man, you whine a lot.

Man, you whine a lot.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-07, 11:05 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 17,971
Posted By bombusben

Relax, it's just Jersey's way of trying to put...

Relax, it's just Jersey's way of trying to put the NJ back in NJS.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-07, 11:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,622
Posted By bombusben

awesome

awesome
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-07, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,902
Posted By bombusben

Royce hubs. Edit -> Link to the ...

Royce hubs.


Edit ->

Link to the hubs and review. IMO as well designed and engineered as Phil, with all the custom size/drilling options you could want + lower flange and Ti axles. Not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-07, 01:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,498
Posted By bombusben

they're an lbs to me, so I've never purchased...

they're an lbs to me, so I've never purchased anything over the interweb from them, but based upon their in person customer service, I wouldn't hesistate to give them online business.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-07, 08:54 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,584
Posted By bombusben

good to have you back

good to have you back
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-07, 08:39 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,918
Posted By bombusben

was lurking then, still occasionally lurking...

was lurking then, still occasionally lurking now...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-07, 02:13 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 9,265
Posted By bombusben

Currently a chemist in a division of a European...

Currently a chemist in a division of a European oil company. I work with waterbased polymer dispersions. It's not too bad. Past favorites include: working at a non-profit childrens science museum,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-07, 03:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,434
Posted By bombusben

6'4" here. I already run a 130 stem on my bike...

6'4" here. I already run a 130 stem on my bike with a 600 tt. So for me, if the largest pake has 575 tt, I'd probably skip it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-07, 01:52 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,954
Posted By bombusben

depending on the price, i'd be interested in a DA...

depending on the price, i'd be interested in a DA high flange wheel set
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-01-07, 01:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 31,640
Posted By bombusben

One could cut thru the track ends and fork with a...

One could cut thru the track ends and fork with a small hand tool to steal a set of wheels without much of a problem. Probably in less time than it would take using a wrench on a standard set of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-03-07, 02:38 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 6,334
Posted By bombusben

Just curious, anyone else make their own tofu? ...

Just curious, anyone else make their own tofu? The upside is the deliciousness and it's kinda fun to make. The downside is grocery store tofu isn't a palatable option anymore and it's kinda a lot...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-06, 12:03 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,414
Posted By bombusben

Nice bike Serendipper- I rode a Pendersen...

Nice bike Serendipper-
I rode a Pendersen designed bike years ago in Copenhagen. It was fantastic. Would have bought one in a second if I had the money then. Thanks for sparking the memory and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-06, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Posted By bombusben

buy it now. wisconsin winters + fixed gear = fun

buy it now. wisconsin winters + fixed gear = fun
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-06, 06:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 704
Posted By bombusben

I rented a decent sized 1 bedroom about 10 min...

I rented a decent sized 1 bedroom about 10 min walk from downtown for just under $300 a month. Granted this was 7-8 years ago, unfortunatly haven't been back recently. But yea, what 40x14 said,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-06, 04:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,974
Posted By bombusben

Not sure, but I think the Vigorelli is built to...

Not sure, but I think the Vigorelli is built to be a grass track racer, and has a bit more lax geometry than a traditional track bike. I don't have a Bob J. myself, but I'd guess that if there's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-06, 08:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,635
Posted By bombusben

Nice 7-11. There was a nice 61cm 7-11 road bike,...

Nice 7-11. There was a nice 61cm 7-11 road bike, full DA on ebay awhile ago, but the guy wanted a mint for it. And apologies for reposting my bike, but give me and excuse and I'll take it.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-06, 02:35 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 8,630
Posted By bombusben

in my youth i studied bumblebees, genus Bombus.

in my youth i studied bumblebees, genus Bombus.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-06, 09:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,297
Posted By bombusben

I haven't ridden in NY in a long time, but...

I haven't ridden in NY in a long time, but overall things in MKE are more laid back. Less people, cars, comotion. The street plan is pretty simple and most drivers are polite. In general, the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-06, 03:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,297
Posted By bombusben

Palomino is good. Lulu's is another nice one....

Palomino is good. Lulu's is another nice one. Home-aid pie if that's your thing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-06, 03:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,042
Posted By bombusben

Wow, I'm surprised that they don't 'destroy'...

Wow, I'm surprised that they don't 'destroy' their frames/wheels before they throw them away. Even if it's just an aesthetic blemish, they'd want to prevent it from being used with their name on it....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-06, 03:08 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,042
Posted By bombusben

A big bike company uses the same loving care and...

A big bike company uses the same loving care and devotion to detail that a artisian builder does when designing a perfect fitting bike for Lance + the R&D budget, wind tunnel testing and engineering...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-06, 10:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,082
Posted By bombusben

I couldn't agree more. I cry inside and wish...

I couldn't agree more. I cry inside and wish that someone in Belgium would start making track components so my bike would work rigth.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-06, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1,291
Views: 165,296
Posted By bombusben

"hey, do what you guys please with Nathan's...

"hey, do what you guys please with Nathan's likeness, but leave the person alone. This is photochop fun not a platform for harassment"

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-06, 05:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,201
Posted By bombusben

It's closer to Milwaukee :D

It's closer to Milwaukee :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-06, 04:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,536
Posted By bombusben

They're a LBS for me too. I haven't been there...

They're a LBS for me too. I haven't been there in awhile, but I do have two fixed non-ebay wheel sets built up from there, and haven't had a problem with either of them. There was a pretty good...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-10-06, 02:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,807
Posted By bombusben

Looks great so far Eddie. Congrats!

Looks great so far Eddie. Congrats!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-08-06, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,445
Posted By bombusben

...yawn

...yawn
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-06, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,743
Posted By bombusben

I've got two sets of wheels built with 32 hole...

I've got two sets of wheels built with 32 hole Velocity fusions, both laced 3x- one built up on Promax the other on Surly. I've used them all year round and for commuting, and not a problem so far. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-06, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 848
Posted By bombusben

+1

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-06, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 848
Posted By bombusben

?? They look fine to me ??

?? They look fine to me ??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-06, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3,493
Views: 217,115
Posted By bombusben

About 4 years ago I was looking at a 3Rensho...

About 4 years ago I was looking at a 3Rensho track frame and fork that Yellow Jersey was asking $1300 for. At the time, it was too much for me, but not long after I was there, someone else dropped...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-05, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 831
Posted By bombusben

I don't think high flange Campy hubs are...

I don't think high flange Campy hubs are delicate, especially if you're looking for a front only, though they may not be the *most* durable hub you can buy. If you're not dead set on a track hub,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-05, 05:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,953
Posted By bombusben

It's a pista. It was Norm Alvis's (holder of the...

It's a pista. It was Norm Alvis's (holder of the US hour record) back when he was on Motorola. It spent most of its life flying on the boards in Europe, but it puts up with going slow in Kenosha...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-05, 10:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,953
Posted By bombusben

God don't make em like he used to... :D

God don't make em like he used to... :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-05, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By bombusben

Nice call ...

Nice call

http://grahamwatson.com/dublin/lemond/images/image24.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-05, 11:49 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,207
Posted By bombusben

"The mountains adore your strength" -painted on...

"The mountains adore your strength" -painted on the road course of my first marathon
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-05, 11:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,230
Posted By bombusben

I stick with 25s for winter too. Especially if...

I stick with 25s for winter too. Especially if you're going to be mostly on roads that get salted / plowed semi-regularly. All of that slushy wet snow that builds up in intersections and road...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-05, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 853
Posted By bombusben

It's that way so you can remove all the decals...

It's that way so you can remove all the decals and still let people know that Mr. Nagasawa built your bike. Drainage too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-05, 10:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,250
Posted By bombusben

If my plans to go camping this weekend fall thru,...

If my plans to go camping this weekend fall thru, I'll be there. I should visit my grandma anyway.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-05, 04:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 897
Posted By bombusben

Congrats! What size is the 3Rensho? Pics? And...

Congrats! What size is the 3Rensho? Pics? And where do you live again???
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-05, 03:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,705
Posted By bombusben

If I've gotta ride indoors, rollers are my pick,...

If I've gotta ride indoors, rollers are my pick, but I have used a cycleops fluid (2?) with a track bike before without problems. I borrowed it, so I have no idea what they cost new or used. That...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-05, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 840
Posted By bombusben

Hey Baxtefer- Sounds like an awesome trip. Did...

Hey Baxtefer-
Sounds like an awesome trip. Did you guys use an organized tour?
I'd love to see some pics when you get the chance. Your mention of cycling across the gobi desert reminded me of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-05, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By bombusben

In case you missed it in your post in the...

In case you missed it in your post in the mechanics forum:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=95006
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-05, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 690
Posted By bombusben

Dunno, is UPS adding a fuel surcharge yet?

Dunno, is UPS adding a fuel surcharge yet?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-05, 04:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,523
Posted By bombusben

Not trying to be preachy, but if you haven't...

Not trying to be preachy, but if you haven't learned to skip or skid, you shouldn't be riding brakeless.
Besides adding a brake, dropping your gear ratio can make your knees happier too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-05, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,075
Posted By bombusben

The only time I've seen riders on the tops of the...

The only time I've seen riders on the tops of the bars at the track is with one hand near the stem while slinging during a madison or while sitting up on their victory / agony of defeat lap. For...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-05, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,744
Posted By bombusben

Yea, I guess I was thinking about cycling not...

Yea, I guess I was thinking about cycling not enhancing running performance in my experience. Complimenting was perhaps not the correct word.
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