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Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-29-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,480
Posted By Foxonabike

Just what I thought https://youtu.be/C4gR50INLks

Just what I thought
https://youtu.be/C4gR50INLks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,339
Posted By Foxonabike

My finished KHS Montana stripped and converted to...

My finished KHS Montana stripped and converted to SS, weight is 12.5Kg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/20210404_182308_e76d3533ab183d44794d2ec499675ba20ae0cb65.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,267
Posted By Foxonabike

I have 4 bikes, 3 are single speed.

I have 4 bikes, 3 are single speed.
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
08-26-20, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,554
Posted By Foxonabike

It was possible in my case because the head tube...

It was possible in my case because the head tube had extra material above and below to take the cups I had made, and I could live with the fact that front was lifted by adding the cups,
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-30-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,867
Posted By Foxonabike

10K is a good workout, don't miss the seat on...

10K is a good workout, don't miss the seat on this, it's just a different way of riding (is it riding without a saddle ?)
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
02-17-20, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,867
Posted By Foxonabike

Yes, a bit like this https://youtu.be/o9_1dOUeYkM...

Yes, a bit like this https://youtu.be/o9_1dOUeYkM I can keep my upper body completely still but it is much harder on the legs and core, certainly a good workout, got some riser bars to try as well to...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-15-19, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,787
Posted By Foxonabike

Here is the whole thing, I put some thin rubber...

Here is the whole thing, I put some thin rubber tape on the clamp pieces to protect the frame....
Forum: Framebuilders
12-15-19, 03:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,787
Posted By Foxonabike

They are not rivets, M5 socket button heads with...

They are not rivets, M5 socket button heads with nyloc nuts, stainless steel of course.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-15-19, 03:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,787
Posted By Foxonabike

100% stainless steel, there is a clamp piece not...

100% stainless steel, there is a clamp piece not shown that connects to the top of the rear triangle just below the saddle that is made of aluminum. It is very rigid, he had his 4 year old son...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-15-19, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,787
Posted By Foxonabike

Reminds me of a rack I just made for my son out...

Reminds me of a rack I just made for my son out of stainless steel, the links are side plates off #40 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=40) stainless chain....
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
11-28-19, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,554
Posted By Foxonabike

If the steerer tube will fit through the head...

If the steerer tube will fit through the head tube you can make (have made) adapters to take the bigger headset, these are stainless steel ones I had machined at my local machine shop....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-18-19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,929
Posted By Foxonabike

It's a SUB, homemade from a 24" MTB because I...

It's a SUB, homemade from a 24" MTB because I could, It's in Alt Bikes forum.

Some Elliptigo blurb https://www.elliptigo.ca/stand-up-cycling/

https://youtu.be/bKnKKxycQ0I
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-18-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,929
Posted By Foxonabike

It's definitely a good leg workout.

It's definitely a good leg workout.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-18-19, 03:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,929
Posted By Foxonabike

Did someone say standing...

Did someone say standing ?https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1248x1664/bridge_4f921b7853a774618cc14ca7f746daea7448c42f.jpg
On the trail
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-19, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By Foxonabike

I also have a low cost MTB (ToysRus) it had 1"...

I also have a low cost MTB (ToysRus) it had 1" headset and I wanted to fit 1 1/8" for new forks, I got some cups machined that pressed over the head tube and took the new bearings, had to make sure...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-16-19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,867
Posted By Foxonabike

No, never tried trials, but the bikes do look...

No, never tried trials, but the bikes do look neat. Going to try a bigger rear sprocket (+ 3 teeth) just to see what it feels like, got to add a link to the chain though for that :rolleyes:
And I do...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-15-19, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,867
Posted By Foxonabike

Exactly, messing with stuff is my thing

Exactly, messing with stuff is my thing
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-15-19, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,867
Posted By Foxonabike

I must have short legs or something but it feels...

I must have short legs or something but it feels good, it did raise the gearing a lot so I increased the rear sprocket by 2 teeth. Definitely makes it more stable for me. I'm not sure on the speed,...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-15-19, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,867
Posted By Foxonabike

I don't think so, but the action is really good....

I don't think so, but the action is really good. And they are a thing.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-19, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,211
Posted By Foxonabike

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/606x640/s_l640_59c2cfda2ec45cf78f8e0e7399045797cab14230.jpg
You need, or can make ?, the wrench amathingy.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-19, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 441,444
Posted By Foxonabike

Ah, I have folding bars ...

Ah, I have folding bars
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1248x1664/009_2__420293a367e3a585dbf0cf163f62eb8b7f065ce4.jpg

Folding bars...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-14-19, 06:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,867
Posted By Foxonabike

Built a SUB (stand up bike)

I was given a 24" wheel MTB in decent condition and wanted to try and make a SUB (stand up bike) Removed the top tube and most of the seat tube. Dropped the top of the rear triangle and braced to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-19, 05:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,382
Posted By Foxonabike

That. I never realized the science behind it...

That.
I never realized the science behind it until I started watching videos, reading articles. Ended up going back to a narrower saddle I had ridden for years and changed just for looks and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-19, 06:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,382
Posted By Foxonabike

Might need a different saddle. oz cycle on...

Might need a different saddle. oz cycle on Youtube has a excellent video on saddle fit, 'Find your ideal bicycle saddle - Part 2' is about measuring your sit bones.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-19, 03:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,955
Posted By Foxonabike

That pin/hole play looks normal to me, I think...

That pin/hole play looks normal to me, I think it's the fact that the sprocket is not clamped tightly is why you are noticing it. Be interesting to see what you find with the crank out again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,955
Posted By Foxonabike

My SUB has one of those cranks, and there is some...

My SUB has one of those cranks, and there is some play on the pin but the sprocket doesn't move, the nut that is the first bearing on the crank should be tight against the sprocket, mine has 2...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-09-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,543
Posted By Foxonabike

I did build a MTB many years ago with 20" wheels...

I did build a MTB many years ago with 20" wheels off a BMX, front forks were old ones that got replaced of my 26" wheel MTB so I had to lower the brake mounts, rear triangle was from the BMX with the...
Forum: Introductions
09-07-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By Foxonabike

Yes, quite a few MTB tracks and trails around,...

Yes, quite a few MTB tracks and trails around, Brookvale probably the biggest, skiing in the winter and downhill/gravity trails in the summer. 400kms+ of cycle trails helps as well.
Forum: Introductions
09-07-19, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By Foxonabike

Hi from PEI Canada

Hi from Prince Edward Island, I'm a long time lover of everything bike, now in my 50's but still ride whenever I can. I have 3 bikes at the moment, a cheap 26" MTB I bought years ago with many mods...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-07-19, 06:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,543
Posted By Foxonabike

some times you just have to do it and see how it...

some times you just have to do it and see how it turns out :rolleyes:
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-07-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,219
Posted By Foxonabike

The fatbike is pure art

The fatbike is pure art
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