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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,229
Posted By Clif

If you just put 2 levers on the bars you could...

If you just put 2 levers on the bars you could just pop the cable out of one and into the other in about 10 seconds. I initially thought you would be speaking of one lever pulling two brakes as that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,399
Posted By Clif

I replaced the bearings myself without issue....

I replaced the bearings myself without issue. Just the fact the spindle could take a dive a very inopportune is what worries me. I have seen the phil spindle but have never actually seen them for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 06:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,399
Posted By Clif

Replacement Visount BB

I've built up an around town/touring bike with a Viscount Aerospace frame. I've been riding it around with the the old spindle and new bearings and it has been fine. While it is fine for short...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,131,233
Posted By Clif

When you make your straps do you use an extra...

When you make your straps do you use an extra beefy sew machine or is the run of the mill sewing machine? I ask because my restrogession straps are currently hanging by a thread and wanna see if i...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-11, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 492
Posted By Clif

Switch to freewheel if at possible and gear...

Switch to freewheel if at possible and gear really low. As a matter of fact, you could probably do nothing to your bike but ride it there make friendly conversation. I'm sure someone would be more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 691
Posted By Clif

Track Ends

I want to braze some track ends into an old shcwinn frame, but i'm having trouble finding any of them for sale. Are there any online besides the ones paul make that any of you know about.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,446
Posted By Clif

I picked up a pair of those syntace's at a co-op...

I picked up a pair of those syntace's at a co-op but some fool cut the ends off. The part that curves up is hacked all the way off kinda making them suck.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-11, 09:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,105
Posted By Clif

Go for an internally geared hub.

Go for an internally geared hub.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,980
Posted By Clif

I got a vilano for 25 dollars and it cost another...

I got a vilano for 25 dollars and it cost another 25 to ship it. I was expecting it to be low quality and heavy but it was worse than i imagined. One of the fork ends is only kinda welded in and they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-11, 11:47 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,449
Posted By Clif

No really, how much do these things cost?

No really, how much do these things cost?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By Clif

I can't get my camera to focus on a damn thing,...

I can't get my camera to focus on a damn thing, so the pictures aren't too great but tried to hit some more details.
-The stem and cranks are Chater-Lea.
-It has an oiler spot on the left side of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By Clif

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/7716/img0577f.j...

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/7716/img0577f.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/img0577f.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-11, 11:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By Clif

I am most definitely not going to change a thing...

I am most definitely not going to change a thing on it. I got new tires since the old ones were dry rotted and flaking into pieces and replaced the falling off cloth bar tape with some new stuff....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-11, 01:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By Clif

Unknown make vintage track bike

I inherited this track bike from a close family friend and am having trouble identifying who it was made by. I know it has some chater-lea components, but am unsure of the frame. The only marking on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-11, 08:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 690
Posted By Clif

Someone was willing to trade their bicycle for a...

Someone was willing to trade their bicycle for a bong? Like really any 5 dolla' piece produces the same effect, what a loser.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-11, 12:06 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,894
Posted By Clif

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/4840/tallbike.p...

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/4840/tallbike.png (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/tallbike.png/)

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This is my friends, still got another...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-11, 06:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,136
Posted By Clif

Furreal, at least you knew they saw you.

Furreal, at least you knew they saw you.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-11, 03:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,087
Posted By Clif

I dunno for sure but those bars look alot like...

I dunno for sure but those bars look alot like origin8 bullhorns, in which case you might want to get something nicer. I rode like a mile on some once and they were super flexy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-11, 12:23 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,947
Posted By Clif

Kilo!

Kilo!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 406
Posted By Clif

Could also be a loose crank arm, in which case it...

Could also be a loose crank arm, in which case it would probably be to late.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,488
Posted By Clif

The worst v-brakes can be set up stronger than...

The worst v-brakes can be set up stronger than the most expensive road brakes. Either fix the ones on it or get nicer v-brakes, any other option will be a downgrade.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-11, 03:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,220
Posted By Clif

Theft in Chicago is just the same as any other...

Theft in Chicago is just the same as any other major city.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,230
Posted By Clif

Awesome idea, I have always been far more...

Awesome idea, I have always been far more impressed by creativity and ingenuity to put a decent bike together on the cheap instead of meticulously piecing together a high dollar bike just to take...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-11, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By Clif

Good deal. I might have you beat by a few nickels...

Good deal. I might have you beat by a few nickels on final cost hahaha.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-11, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 644
Posted By Clif

winner!^

winner!^
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-11, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By Clif

Alight thanks. But you actually put 22mm sew-ups...

Alight thanks. But you actually put 22mm sew-ups on a vilano? They would be worth more than the frame. I picked mine up for 50 shipped.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By Clif

Vilano Tire Clearance

I just picked up "blemished" vilano frame off flea bay for a SS/Polo/Take of Jumps build with parts i have laying around. I'm just curious if anyone who owns one could chime in on the widest tires...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-11, 12:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,220
Posted By Clif

Hey before you call me a *****, call yourself a...

Hey before you call me a *****, call yourself a whiney ***** first. I try not to cry whenever i don't get my way, but I guess some are more mature than others. I guess you don't go to most businesses...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,220
Posted By Clif

That is ridiculously impractical. Anyone who uses...

That is ridiculously impractical. Anyone who uses a bike as actual transportation cannot do that. Can you be expected to bring a bike into to every store or business with you? nope.
If it gets...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,609
Posted By Clif

Why don't you just check and make sure the cog,...

Why don't you just check and make sure the cog, lockring, chain, cranks, and bottom bracket are all tightened or tensioned properly. If your cranks are loose it safe to say you rounded them out...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,220
Posted By Clif

In your own personal bike vault in your bike...

In your own personal bike vault in your bike cellar. Bikes are meant to be securely stored out of sight, never, ever ridden.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-11, 08:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,795
Posted By Clif

I didn't do anything with the actual lock itself....

I didn't do anything with the actual lock itself. The shackle is thicker than the links are so i went for the the weakest part. I also made the cut at the weld where the ends of links meet, i would...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,795
Posted By Clif

I spent 20 minutes going at it with my bolt...

I spent 20 minutes going at it with my bolt cutters and only cut one half of a link. I would still have to make another cut to actually get the chain apart. I haven't tried a hacksaw or angle grinder...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-11, 06:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,976
Posted By Clif

Yeah, but you gotta ride your tandem track bike...

Yeah, but you gotta ride your tandem track bike one the street. brakeless.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,976
Posted By Clif

Everyone of these videos look the same. And fgfs...

Everyone of these videos look the same. And fgfs is all the same. Also people who polo on fixed gears usually are no good. I don't see how taking any random form of cycling and making it not be able...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-11, 07:59 AM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,160,543
Posted By Clif

The one great thing about chicago is how...

The one great thing about chicago is how astonishingly flat it is.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-11, 07:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,733
Posted By Clif

My bike actually has a leash, so at least if i...

My bike actually has a leash, so at least if i cant see it i can hear and feel it dragging behind me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,029
Posted By Clif

http://vimeo.com/22654941 On a similar note.

http://vimeo.com/22654941

On a similar note.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,029
Posted By Clif

How do you do that? Must be a sweet ramp just...

How do you do that?
Must be a sweet ramp just out of frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,890
Posted By Clif

That. I cannot stand urban outfitters. Everything...

That. I cannot stand urban outfitters. Everything from that place is trash.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-11, 08:46 AM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,160,543
Posted By Clif

Today I realized my cranks were loose.....a...

Today I realized my cranks were loose.....a little to late. I don't wanna buy new cranks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-11, 01:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,296
Posted By Clif

For 1500 you could get a really really really...

For 1500 you could get a really really really nice used bike. Actually you could get 2 or 3 for that much. Do you really want an all new bike for so much more.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By Clif

It's alot more bike for the money compared to...

It's alot more bike for the money compared to buying new. Just make sure the frame fits right, don't just buy it cause the deal is there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-11, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,138
Posted By Clif

Fo' Real.

Fo' Real.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-11, 01:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,726
Posted By Clif

DUDDDEEE. The NEON dude with the AEROOOSPOKES!!! ...

DUDDDEEE. The NEON dude with the AEROOOSPOKES!!!
I absolutely love seeing that dude, he's like urban legend of sorts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-11, 01:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,039
Posted By Clif

I think quality of the bike should be...

I think quality of the bike should be FARRRRRRRRRRR more important than the colors.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-14-11, 08:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,055
Posted By Clif

Elections signs are good for polo, and can...

Elections signs are good for polo, and can usually be had for free. I don't have a wheel cover yet but i'm gonna make one tonight because someone is giving me plastic for it. I have yet to break a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-11, 09:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,055
Posted By Clif

We do that for polo. Seems unfun in the wind.

We do that for polo.
Seems unfun in the wind.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-11, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,924
Posted By Clif

Definitely not a track hub. No doubts.

Definitely not a track hub. No doubts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 643
Posted By Clif

Get black ones.

Get black ones.
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