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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

07-07-18, 03:57 AM

Replies: 11

What is it..

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Posted By abrown3mtg

I just acquired my first ss/fixed biked...

I just acquired my first ss/fixed biked (currently running it fixed with front brake). I had a few reasons for acquiring this. I live in a metro area.

1.) Simply popping out on the bike to run...

Forum: Fitting Your Bike

07-03-18, 04:35 AM

Replies: 8

When to get fit

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Posted By abrown3mtg

Very valid point. I don't for a second believe I...

Very valid point. I don't for a second believe I have a fraction of your fitting knowledge! My conclusion came from the anticipation from the shop employee who said it was worth a shot and to not...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

07-03-18, 01:35 AM

Replies: 6

Removing kickstand mount

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Posted By abrown3mtg

It is indeed a 1980 Chicago built Le Tour. And it...

It is indeed a 1980 Chicago built Le Tour. And it is brazed on. I haven't torn the bike down and stripped it fully yet (just a few areas). It had a well loved rattle can black paint job over the...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

07-02-18, 12:23 PM

Replies: 6

Removing kickstand mount

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Posted By abrown3mtg

Removing kickstand mount

I'm cleaning up an old 1980 Schwann Le Tour to run errands on and not be (as) concerned about locking up and having disappear. I'm running a front brake only fixed setup on this build. I'm stripping...

Forum: Rides and Races

07-02-18, 03:51 AM

Replies: 0

Cutting off kickstand mount

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Posted By abrown3mtg

Wrong sub forum

Deleted to avoid repost

Forum: Fitting Your Bike

07-02-18, 03:44 AM

Replies: 8

When to get fit

Views: 1,894

Posted By abrown3mtg

Thank you all. I raised the stem a bit (it was...

Thank you all. I raised the stem a bit (it was completely slammed by the prior owner that raced) and got the saddle in a good spot. She had the width of her sit bones measured and we knew from the...

Forum: Fitting Your Bike

06-15-18, 04:15 AM

Replies: 8

When to get fit

Views: 1,894

Posted By abrown3mtg

No. She went to a shop that primarily sells trek....

No. She went to a shop that primarily sells trek. They told her she was a 52 or 54. I found her an amazing deal on a use deal on a 54 domane. My question was should I send her out for a few rides...

Forum: Fitting Your Bike

06-12-18, 02:57 AM

Replies: 8

When to get fit

Views: 1,894

Posted By abrown3mtg

When to get fit

It's been a long time since I got into the sport. I've done a lot of trial and error fittings for myself when I was cash sensitive and ultimately can get myself sorted pretty easily.

That said, I...

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