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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-08, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By discomonkey

yeah, i realize that i wouldn't be able to carry...

yeah, i realize that i wouldn't be able to carry much, but my daily needs include a lunch, small notebook and a few pens... for that, i think the bag support should hold, no? i much prefer the look...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By discomonkey

Sweet... thanks for the response.

Sweet... thanks for the response.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By discomonkey

Help with a bike rack

Hi all,

Can anybody tell me what rack is on this bike? I've been looking all over for it and can't seem to identify it or where to buy it.

Thanks
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-07, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,037
Posted By discomonkey

Quite right you are! I will weigh all my options...

Quite right you are! I will weigh all my options and post the final product once she is complete!

Your help is much appreciated!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-07, 09:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,037
Posted By discomonkey

was doing some more research and found his page. ...

was doing some more research and found his page. this is kind of what i wanted to do. it seems it might work if i use a metal lacquer finish. what do you all think?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-07, 08:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,037
Posted By discomonkey

Alright... I guess it's going to be Plan B. ...

Alright... I guess it's going to be Plan B. Which was to prime the whole frame and just paint the "metal" parts with a chrome paint.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-07, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,037
Posted By discomonkey

repainting a frame...

This is not exactly about a classic or vintage bike, but it is about the restoration of one and I felt that this forum might have the most knowledge in this matter.

I've begun the process of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-07, 07:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,231
Posted By discomonkey

This is what I'm slowly beginning to realize. I...

This is what I'm slowly beginning to realize. I think I'm going with a wheelset. Thanks to all for the suggestions.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-07, 03:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,231
Posted By discomonkey

Can I get the source for the IRO hub? $40 is not...

Can I get the source for the IRO hub? $40 is not bad... hubs available to me are double that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-07, 07:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,231
Posted By discomonkey

disadvantages to using a BMX hub?

I'm thinking about using a BMX flip flop hub for my next single speed. At half the price (ebay) of "regular" flip flop hubs, I think this might be a fairly economical way of getting an SS bike. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-07, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Posted By discomonkey

yeah... well, front wheel got damaged in shipping...

yeah... well, front wheel got damaged in shipping - i didn't get the insurance (my mistake) and so there's nothing i can do about it. the back wheel is okay. rather than spend more money, i was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-07, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Posted By discomonkey

nothing is really that bad about it. it's just...

nothing is really that bad about it. it's just that the front wheel is a narrow road wheel and the back is this 29er wheel. i'd prefer they match... or at least the tires match.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-07, 12:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Posted By discomonkey

yeah, i saw that when i was reading his site. i...

yeah, i saw that when i was reading his site. i was just wondering if anybody had first hand experience on using a smaller tire that was "suggested". i'll probably go out and get a 28mm tire, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-07, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Posted By discomonkey

thanks... i guess i'll just wait until the tires...

thanks... i guess i'll just wait until the tires get here and i'll check the fit to see how safe it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-07, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Posted By discomonkey

tires too narrow?

So I took the advice of some members here and decided to purchase new wheels for my Raleigh Sprite Restoration/singlespeed conversion. To keep things on the cheap, I Ebayed a wheelset with a fairly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-07, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 912
Posted By discomonkey

i'm not sure i understand... you turned the money...

i'm not sure i understand... you turned the money you got from the cans into a new bike? or you took the cans, melted down the aluminum and turned that into a bike??? if it's the latter then......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-07, 05:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,177
Posted By discomonkey

gone... nice job! justice? or ethics?

gone... nice job! justice? or ethics?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-07, 10:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,177
Posted By discomonkey

oh... and no paypal!!!

oh... and no paypal!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-07, 10:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,177
Posted By discomonkey

yeah, no kidding... a member since october 2006,...

yeah, no kidding... a member since october 2006, all but one feedback occurs within the last month... all auctions are private... hmmm... sketch..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-07, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By discomonkey

i think i might go for the flyer. i'm by no...

i think i might go for the flyer. i'm by no means a clydesdale (5'8", 135lbs) so i think the width should be fine. i'll check out my LBS and see how much they charge to order it.

thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-07, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By discomonkey

brooks saddles

Hi,

How much more comfortable is a brooks flyer vs the brooks b17? I don't really have a local retailer for these saddles so I can't really try them out. Do the springs really make a huge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-07, 01:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 37,542
Posted By discomonkey

that's exactly why i like women's frames for...

that's exactly why i like women's frames for around-town-beaters!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-07, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,900
Posted By discomonkey

Does this kit really get 40 MPH? how far do you...

Does this kit really get 40 MPH? how far do you usually get on a full tank?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-07, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,417
Posted By discomonkey

nice find!!! one man's trash...

nice find!!! one man's trash...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-07, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,794
Posted By discomonkey

rebuilding a raleigh sprite - need suggestions

hi all,

i'm in the middle of tearing apart a rusty old raleigh mixte sprite which i will be rebuilding to use a daily commuter. i was initially going to turn this bike into a single speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-06, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,044
Posted By discomonkey

lava life ain't got nuttin' on BF

lava life ain't got nuttin' on BF
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-06, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,044
Posted By discomonkey

haha - are you for real? is this serious? he's...

haha - are you for real? is this serious? he's looking for you too. post is probably on page 2 or something.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-06, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By discomonkey

thanks for the suggestion. i just checked this...

thanks for the suggestion. i just checked this site and loosescrews.com. they seem to have a lot of barrel adjusters at the lever, but none for the adjusters at the caliper. the adjusters are a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-06, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By discomonkey

It's the part at the very top of the picture. ...

It's the part at the very top of the picture. It's basically a hollow bolt that holds the ferrule with a spring.
http://www.cambriabike.com/Images/product/shim_ultegra_6500_caliper.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-06, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By discomonkey

shimano brake parts

Hi all,

I need to replace the barrel adjusters for a set of ultegra brake calipers. My LBS called Shimano and they said it could be back ordered up to 6 months... does anybody know of anywhere...
Forum: For Sale
07-24-06, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 389,992
Posted By discomonkey

Have: Fizik Arione - Celeste with a silver stripe...

Have: Fizik Arione - Celeste with a silver stripe

Want: Fizik Arione - blue with silver stripe or black with blue stripe
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-06, 05:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,139
Posted By discomonkey

holy cow... i can't believe people do that kind...

holy cow... i can't believe people do that kind of stuff! that sure is scary.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-06, 10:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,132
Posted By discomonkey

general classification

general classification
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-06, 12:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,132
Posted By discomonkey

well... if we're going to use the language, let's...

well... if we're going to use the language, let's at least try to get it right... let's try, "maillot jaune".

it amazes me how some of you guys get your shorts all up in a bunch when somebody,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-06, 11:54 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 13,794
Posted By discomonkey

that being said... there are quite a few posters...

that being said... there are quite a few posters who are calling the people who buy these bikes "stupid". Ignorant... maybe... but stupid?!?! that's a little bit harsh and inaccurate. my next door...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-06, 09:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By discomonkey

ah... i see... thanks

ah... i see... thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-06, 10:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,236
Posted By discomonkey

the keo carbons (my choice) are only $133 (Cdn)...

the keo carbons (my choice) are only $133 (Cdn) at ProBikeKit. If you want to save 20g/pair and you have an extra $100 burning a hole in your pocket, you can get them with a ti spindle. kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-06, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By discomonkey

that's actually a really good idea... i wish i...

that's actually a really good idea... i wish i had thought of that before i just ordered some blue Jagwire housing from Harris Cyclery. oh well...

anyway, can somebody tell me what these two...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-06, 07:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By discomonkey

Does Shimano even make their SIS cable housing in...

Does Shimano even make their SIS cable housing in blue? I haven't seen it anywhere.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-06, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By discomonkey

yeah, i was just reading Sheldon Brown's site and...

yeah, i was just reading Sheldon Brown's site and the info there suggests the same. I'm using Dura-Ace 9-speed shifters and will need to stick with the SIS cable. So my thought now would be to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-06, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By discomonkey

cable housing

hi all,

i have a question on the quality of cable housing. on my new build, i want to have all blue cable housing. I have enough Shimano SLR blue cable housing to do the job, but was wondering...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-06, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By discomonkey

thanks for all the replies...looks like i'll get...

thanks for all the replies...looks like i'll get myself a couple pairs of ultras...

now... if i usually wear a medium jersies and shorts... i'm assuming medium ultra bibs are fine? is teh sizing...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-06, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By discomonkey

Performance Ultra vs Elite vs Elite Light

For all those that own any or all of these bibs, can I get your input? I'm thinking of getting the Elite lights but only because they're the cheapest. Is it worth it to get either the Elites or the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-06, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By discomonkey

I personally love and shop at Pieriks... service...

I personally love and shop at Pieriks... service is top notch and Lady Pieriks' prices aren't too bad either. They are a De Vinci, Cannondale and Specialized dealer. (King and Paradise Rd. - near...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-06, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By discomonkey

tried placing an order for shipping to Hamilton,...

tried placing an order for shipping to Hamilton, ON. They charged $13.85 for shipping ($60 total order). I don't think free shipping includes Canada, but I think they should at least mention this...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-06, 10:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 253
Posted By discomonkey

front derailleurs

hey all,

i need to get a front derailleur. i've also switched from a double to a compact crankset so here's my question. do i get a new compact front derailleur or stick with the trusty double...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-06, 10:16 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,817
Posted By discomonkey

gotcha... i misinterpreted the use of your...

gotcha... i misinterpreted the use of your "rolling eyes" emoticon.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-06, 01:19 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,817
Posted By discomonkey

and that's a problem?!?!?! if you've never...

and that's a problem?!?!?!

if you've never done something before, why would you expect somebody to know how to do it?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-06, 10:05 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,817
Posted By discomonkey

+1 - My car tires are rated at 45 (max PSI) so I...

+1 - My car tires are rated at 45 (max PSI) so I kept them inflated at 40 for a whole season. At the end of the season, my mechanic told me that my tires were over inflated (should be around 30-35...
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