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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-07, 09:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,854
Posted By Natron

I gotta go with these guys... compact geometry is...

I gotta go with these guys... compact geometry is totally lighter, stiffer, fits more riders with different body shapes, and is more comfortable because the longer bit of exposed seatpost means the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-07, 03:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,652
Posted By Natron

How come there are never "A question from...

How come there are never "A question from messengers" threads?

Because they know everything. That's right.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-07, 09:27 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,196
Posted By Natron

THE hill. God. duurrrrrrr.

THE hill. God. duurrrrrrr.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-07, 06:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,374
Posted By Natron

Yeah I own a Chrome Kremlin and rarely use it. ...

Yeah I own a Chrome Kremlin and rarely use it. It's handy for carrying loads of groceries or whatnot but completely silly overkill for everyday riding. It's big enough I've actually had multiple...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-07, 09:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,196
Posted By Natron

Someone turned me on to these two weekends ago. ...

Someone turned me on to these two weekends ago. I can't believe I've never been there before then. Now I'm COMPLETELY hooked on them. Even my meat-eating friends love their 'chicken' sandwich.

I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-07, 10:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 781
Posted By Natron

South Philly if you can't afford a nice part of...

South Philly if you can't afford a nice part of the Northern Liberties or Center City itself. West Philly and Fishtown (north/northeast) are unnecessarily grimy and lame... and dangerous at times....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-07, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 493,239
Posted By Natron

Eluvium - Copia ...

Eluvium - Copia

http://shop.relapse.com/dbimages/sleeves/21432_216.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-07, 08:25 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,196
Posted By Natron

Why do bike people have to bicker with each other...

Why do bike people have to bicker with each other to prove who's the more bikey of the bunch? I have been lazy attending rides and races myself but that doesn't mean I don't ride 7 days a week. Who...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-07, 07:49 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 16,269
Posted By Natron

Transcript of an exchange with a pedestrian as my...

Transcript of an exchange with a pedestrian as my girlfriend was riding recently:

Him: "WHERE'S YOUR HELMET??!"
Her: "WHERE'S YOUR HELMET??!" and keeps riding.

The end. Ok so that wasn't so...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-07, 07:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,335
Posted By Natron

Keep the Langster frame. The frame is the...

Keep the Langster frame. The frame is the strongest point of that bike's configuration.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-07, 02:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,410
Posted By Natron

whoaaa they're is no weigh

whoaaa they're is no weigh
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-07, 03:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,377
Posted By Natron

It's funny when people think higher gearing puts...

It's funny when people think higher gearing puts more force on the drivetrain just because it's harder to pedal. hahahahah
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,179
Posted By Natron

FINALLY. Now I don't have to carry around heavy...

FINALLY. Now I don't have to carry around heavy hardened locks or chains. Why didn't someone think of "lightweight" security before?

I have an even better idea, though. Why not just use a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-07, 07:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,603
Posted By Natron

*Internet argument goes here*

*Internet argument goes here*
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,617
Posted By Natron

I vowed to never do hamster style again.....

I vowed to never do hamster style again.....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-07, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By Natron

I love the Powerglove. It's so bad.

I love the Powerglove. It's so bad.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-07, 08:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,881
Posted By Natron

Huh... and I have those cranks on my BMX bike..

Huh... and I have those cranks on my BMX bike..
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-07, 06:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,982
Posted By Natron

Holy CRAP. I hope this guy is caught and sent to...

Holy CRAP. I hope this guy is caught and sent to prison.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-07, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,154
Posted By Natron

You can injure knees by putting too much stress...

You can injure knees by putting too much stress on them in a way they're unfamiliar with. Just like injuring your back lifting things. But they can also strengthen and adjust to accept stress they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,075
Posted By Natron

The thing is, some people just can't do it. I...

The thing is, some people just can't do it. I know I could work with my girlfriend for weeks trying to get her to nail it and she'd give up in frustration without ever doing it. In fact, I'd be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-07, 08:56 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,955
Posted By Natron

Bike people being pretentious too-cool-for-you...

Bike people being pretentious too-cool-for-you jerks???? NO WAY!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-07, 09:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,694
Posted By Natron

I'd reserve the Ulocks and pepper spray for when...

I'd reserve the Ulocks and pepper spray for when the guy runs you off the road, knocks you off your bike, and then gets out of the car swinging a tire iron at you. Then you're defending yourself and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-07, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,104
Posted By Natron

The only thing I own from Chicago WIG is their...

The only thing I own from Chicago WIG is their hip pack but it's built to very high standards and is well designed. I haven't had a single problem with it and wouldn't think twice about buying...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-07, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By Natron

Congrats. I know my first time on a fixed-gear...

Congrats. I know my first time on a fixed-gear bike was a rather "new" feeling but you get used to it. Just get used to the bike and how to start, pedal, and stop reliably before you use the thing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-07, 04:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,694
Posted By Natron

I'd be too freaked out that, in a blind rage (see...

I'd be too freaked out that, in a blind rage (see what I did there?), they would run me down. Car vs bike, car always wins.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-07, 04:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,694
Posted By Natron

Man I've already had to ride against traffic the...

Man I've already had to ride against traffic the wrong way up a one-way downtown in center city just to escape some lunatic who was chasing me in his car. That crap's scary. He cut into my lane....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-07, 03:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,694
Posted By Natron

No I spit at the guy (and missed) after he...

No I spit at the guy (and missed) after he already tried to use his car as a deadly weapon against me. :p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-07, 01:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,694
Posted By Natron

Thanks for the support. The idea to get his ID...

Thanks for the support. The idea to get his ID didn't occur to me until he was over a block away from me and I rushed to catch up. I have to keep that in mind from now on. I just kept saying the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-07, 01:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,694
Posted By Natron

I tried to spit on him and almost crashed my...

I tried to spit on him and almost crashed my bike. I left that part out because I missed completely, he didn't notice, it didn't affect the story, and almost crashing doesn't sound so cool. Now my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-07, 12:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,694
Posted By Natron

I believe you'd get maced for that.

I believe you'd get maced for that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-07, 05:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,694
Posted By Natron

Bad Philly taxi experience #72389

I was just out riding around for fun since the weather is so beautiful today. I got 1/2 block from Rittenhouse Square on Locust street when a taxi driver flew around the corner behind me and got...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 02:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,834
Posted By Natron

Man, Philadelphia is Thunderdome this year. What...

Man, Philadelphia is Thunderdome this year. What was up with EIGHT shooting murders last Thursday?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-07, 08:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,987
Posted By Natron

posted for like the 50th time.. My...

posted for like the 50th time..

My Specialized Langster Pro is pretty stock.. just has a different stem which is a tiny weight difference. It came in at 15.64lbs with pedals and straps.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-07, 08:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,137
Posted By Natron

Hipsters never complain about hipsters.

Hipsters never complain about hipsters.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-07, 01:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,417
Posted By Natron

Oh yes. ...

Oh yes.

http://thedivide.com/samples/jean_shorts.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-07, 09:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,417
Posted By Natron

I think many if not most small hee-haw hick towns...

I think many if not most small hee-haw hick towns are rougher for people on bikes because the dimwits living there see bicycles as something for the weak (because, you know, using your muscles to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-07, 08:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,160
Posted By Natron

I think people believe having a bike without...

I think people believe having a bike without shifters, a rear cassette and derailleurs will drop their bike to a fly-weight vehicle. Thing is, if you took a couple modern shifters, derailleurs, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-07, 06:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,016
Posted By Natron

You just convinced me. Also, I want tacos...

You just convinced me.

Also, I want tacos now. I have the beer.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-07, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,293
Posted By Natron

"Trek"

"Trek"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,277
Posted By Natron

Something wrong with the superior low-flange...

Something wrong with the superior low-flange Dura-Ace hubs?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-07, 07:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,835
Posted By Natron

I do notice a difference between my fixed gear...

I do notice a difference between my fixed gear and geared bike but that's probably a 10lb difference or more. My Specialized comes in at 15.62lbs....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-07, 08:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By Natron

I sit about half the time

I sit about half the time
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-07, 07:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,374
Posted By Natron

I know what you mean... I have this Hoffman...

I know what you mean... I have this Hoffman Condor BMX bike I've had for about 5 years now and haven't ridden it *once* since I bought my road bikes when I moved to Philadelphia but can't force...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-07, 01:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,012
Posted By Natron

I wonder if people who think backpressure is...

I wonder if people who think backpressure is horrible for your legs also boycott walking down stairs or crouching down to tie their shoes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,618
Posted By Natron

Tracking down a criminal in West Philadelphia? ...

Tracking down a criminal in West Philadelphia? You have more guts than me haha.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-07, 06:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,953
Posted By Natron

Geeeeeeez. What a prick. Seriously antisocial...

Geeeeeeez. What a prick. Seriously antisocial behavior right there. Wanting to severely injure someone and damage your car just because they made you 5 seconds later....

People in Philly are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-07, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 718
Posted By Natron

Ugghhh... all these thefts in Philly are making...

Ugghhh... all these thefts in Philly are making me nervous. Details about how it was locked, what it was locked to, which lock was used? Just for our info...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-07, 09:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,219
Posted By Natron

I like Trophy and have dumped a lot of money...

I like Trophy and have dumped a lot of money there but have had my rear wheel on my Surly trued/retensioned multiple times there and the same issue keeps coming back. Maybe I'm just ignorant here...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-07, 05:56 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 11,581
Posted By Natron

Worst. Ever.

Worst. Ever.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-07, 10:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,139
Posted By Natron

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