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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-19, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,684
Posted By mxs

Next step was paint / design. While I’m a big fan...

Next step was paint / design. While I’m a big fan of the Rock Lobster team color I wanted to put my own spin on it. Having spent many years living in Japan and being a big fan of the various NJS...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-19, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,684
Posted By mxs

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/2cc8794e_b139_4740_85e2_83359ec06f8a_52cb3034175b4d5428060d2a508d5849dda9a128.jpeg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-19, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,684
Posted By mxs

Rock Lobster CX Team TIG

So after quite some time it was finally time for a new bike as I had been wanting to start getting into some light CX / gravel riding / bike packing for some time now. Having relocated to the Bay...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-14, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 653
Posted By mxs

Ask and you shall receive. Cherubim. Custom...

Ask and you shall receive.

Cherubim. Custom boutique builder.
DEALER MAP?SHOP NAVI?CHERUBIM **********? ********** (http://www.cherubim.jp/shopnavi/dealer_map.html#scroll002a)

Friends. Basic road shop,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-03-14, 11:58 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 152,977
Posted By mxs

403759Thoughts on the new CAAD Track geometry?...

403759Thoughts on the new CAAD Track geometry? Seems like a decent setup in terms of components, but I have yet to see msrp anywhere online.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-27-14, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 525,893
Posted By mxs

There used to be a better article on Campa Freak,...

There used to be a better article on Campa Freak, but the site seems to have been taken down. I find the little story about Hubner snapping an NJS stem in front of organizers in an effort to let him...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-14, 04:41 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,340,988
Posted By mxs

Looking to join the club with a 2014 model, but...

Looking to join the club with a 2014 model, but have a question regarding cranksets. From what I can gather from reading around online, quite a few people seem to develop the infamous BB creak. Is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-14, 12:19 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,165
Posted By mxs

I have been a loyal Specialized Roubaix user for...

I have been a loyal Specialized Roubaix user for years now and it's all I'll use as it is fairly cushy and makes for a slightly thicker bar. I also believe Carleton is a fan too.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-28-14, 02:16 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,165
Posted By mxs

I really like the screw-type link on my Izumi....

I really like the screw-type link on my Izumi. Are the side plates specially made for these or could I hypothetically pop the pin out of a 710sl and use a spare screw from an Izumi?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,125
Posted By mxs

Novatec has what you need at reasonable price ...

Novatec has what you need at reasonable price

http://www.bdopcycling.com/Hubs-A166SB.asp
Forum: Southern California
12-30-13, 03:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 709
Posted By mxs

Polishing services in/around LA

Does anyone know of any shops or individuals that offer polishing services for bike parts in/around LA, preferably SFV? I have some older parts that I want to strip of their anodizing and high...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-13, 03:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,659
Posted By mxs

As a long time blade owner I want to chime in...

As a long time blade owner I want to chime in regarding their design "weakness." I have been running them for about 3 years now and cracked one of blades after a small spill. Despite what any LBS may...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-26-13, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,165
Posted By mxs

Had a look through the Protip thread, but didn't...

Had a look through the Protip thread, but didn't see it mentioned. Any recommendations on tool boxes or solutions for storing your basic gear (chainring, cogs, pliers, allenkeys, wrench, etc...) nice...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-19-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,165
Posted By mxs

At just over $100, is there anything that makes...

At just over $100, is there anything that makes these so amazing? You can basically get a full set of 13-16 DA cogs for that price!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-11-13, 02:02 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 152,977
Posted By mxs

Yes, basically it's just Tanabe-san, who must be...

Yes, basically it's just Tanabe-san, who must be getting up there in age by now, by himself working out of a shop that's smaller than my living room. His wife used to hand paint their steel head...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-13, 11:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,147
Posted By mxs

Thanks for your input everyone. it...

Thanks for your input everyone.



it seems that these have been put back into production, albeit in plastic, and Retrogression has them in stock so I'll definitely give them a try.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-13, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,147
Posted By mxs

Velocity A23 tire recommendations

As the title says, I need a new tire recommendation, preferably from A23s users. I have been running Gatorskins (foldable) in 23s for some time now without any issues. I got my first flat in ages...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-03-13, 03:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,776
Posted By mxs

f you order directly from Tempra Cycle you save...

f you order directly from Tempra Cycle you save like $50 depending on the exchange rate at the time. Seeing as They were my local shop while I was in Tokyo, I have seen my fair share of these kits...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-29-13, 12:38 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 152,977
Posted By mxs

Having spoken to some of the girls, the Girls...

Having spoken to some of the girls, the Girls Keirin series is supposed to act as a feeder program to Olympic team and try and raise Japan's status. That's why their rules and equipment is more...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-28-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 152,977
Posted By mxs

Actually all of the new Girls Keirin stuff...

Actually all of the new Girls Keirin stuff (frame, wheel set, stem, and saddles) is authorized and marked with the NJS logo, but only available to the women. I don't know about Eimei, but per the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,958
Posted By mxs

Great bike! I am loving the subtle red stripe...

Great bike! I am loving the subtle red stripe down the middle of the tubing.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 21,196
Posted By mxs

This guy repaints all of his bikes pink and white...

This guy repaints all of his bikes pink and white with anime themed disk covers/wheels.

http://shop.momoiro-bike.com/?mode=srh&cid=714219%2C0&keyword=&x=46&y=7
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-12, 06:17 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,902
Posted By mxs

Seems like they debut the new track bike at...

Seems like they debut the new track bike at Eurobike and will apparently retail for roughly 6K given current exchange rates
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 05:29 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,460
Posted By mxs

Pretty sure this is his too 265975

Pretty sure this is his too

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 04:57 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,460
Posted By mxs

^^^ Especially since the owner bought it for...

^^^ Especially since the owner bought it for something like 50K USD
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-12, 07:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,280
Posted By mxs

I actually just had one replaced at my LBS. I...

I actually just had one replaced at my LBS. I don't think the mechanics had ever done it before so it took them like 20-30 minutes and cost me something like $30 for one new blade and the maintenance.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-12, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,645,934
Posted By mxs

That Kalavinka is actually owned by a friend of...

That Kalavinka is actually owned by a friend of mine that did some design work for them and had that built for him in return. It is a chromed frame that is sprayed only from the side, leaving the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-13-12, 11:47 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,902
Posted By mxs

Recently came upon Canyon...

Recently came upon Canyon (http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=2134)'s track bike offerings. Seems like their top model is mid-range and comes with good components (DA + Ritchey). Long...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-12, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,460
Posted By mxs

Another fine piece coming out of Tokyo 255816

Another fine piece coming out of Tokyo

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-12, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,181
Posted By mxs

Don't quote me 100% on this, but I believe the 4...

Don't quote me 100% on this, but I believe the 4 digit code references the date of the build in year-month format. Thus it seems like that frame is from December of 2000. My guess is that the 2 digit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-12, 09:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,010
Posted By mxs

The perfect saddle for you may be entirely...

The perfect saddle for you may be entirely different than for me, it is a very personal thing. A saddle that fits me perfectly feels almost like I am riding on air, I barely notice it is there. I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-31-12, 04:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,802
Posted By mxs

I was digging through some photos of the new Look...

I was digging through some photos of the new Look L96 for the Olympics and I found a close-up front shot of the new aero axles

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-12, 09:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,274
Posted By mxs

Your best bet for used would probably just be to...

Your best bet for used would probably just be to go through the online search function on Cycli's site and then either go visit or call the store that it is at.

I have never heard of a bike being...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,460
Posted By mxs

Yet another prime example coming out of Tokyo, a...

Yet another prime example coming out of Tokyo, a 3.5k Kalavinka carbon race rig

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-12, 12:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,274
Posted By mxs

There are a couple options for used bikes. You...

There are a couple options for used bikes. You could sign up for a Yahoo auction account and do that route, but it is quite a hassle to get it all set up and paid for. Then there is the second-hand...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-12, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,460
Posted By mxs

Definitely agree, but those couple turns of a...

Definitely agree, but those couple turns of a wrench are the difference between night and day. Oh and clean off all that garbage on those Corimas

A semi-recent fad here in Tokyo is to get old...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-12, 06:51 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,460
Posted By mxs

So close to being in the porn thread, but another...

So close to being in the porn thread, but another fail straight from Japan

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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-26-12, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,128
Posted By mxs

I am really glad hear that and cannot wait to put...

I am really glad hear that and cannot wait to put more miles on it. The other thing I really like about it is that it ends up being the perfect thickness for me (I cannot stand Fizik tape due to how...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-25-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,128
Posted By mxs

Ages ago I believe you recommended Specialized...

Ages ago I believe you recommended Specialized Roubaix tape and now it is now my favorite tape, thanks Carleton :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-12, 04:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By mxs

I wouldn't doubt someone has been dumb enough to...

I wouldn't doubt someone has been dumb enough to cut down their bars that small, but the site is just all for laughs and all made up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-12, 06:41 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,460
Posted By mxs

Ah Brotures...they have a really nice workspace...

Ah Brotures...they have a really nice workspace setup, but they turn out absolute garbage. On top of it they probably charge an arm and a leg for that stuff seeing as their store is in a prime spot...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-12, 03:40 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,460
Posted By mxs

While it is still a great deal safer than back in...

While it is still a great deal safer than back in the States, stuff is slowly changing over here. I know of a handful of bikes that were stolen over the past 6 months or so. I have heard that a good...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-12, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,097,306
Posted By mxs

Mucky, I was talking to my friend that runs my...

Mucky, I was talking to my friend that runs my LBS and these are custom made by Dreamworks here in Tokyo, Shimano never actually produced these. Carefully pry the covers off your hubs with an x-acto...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-12, 08:48 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,384
Posted By mxs

As with anything that comes in contact with you...

As with anything that comes in contact with you or the bike, likes/dislikes can vary person to person. That being said, I have always liked my upper-end Pearl Izumi bibs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-11, 03:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By mxs

Thanks Drillium. Was the Suntour group set also...

Thanks Drillium. Was the Suntour group set also on option or was that late on? Also, where would be the best source for finding out the threading sizes and types for the bottom bracket and headset?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By mxs

80s Eddy Merckx track frame

I was not sure if this belongs in here or over in the track forums. I recently purchased an Eddy Maerckx track frame and from what I have read up on the serial number system, I got a professional...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-11, 04:08 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,460
Posted By mxs

I will never understand the Japanese 'hipster'...

I will never understand the Japanese 'hipster' fascination old school TT bikes with ridiculous BMX bars; I see them on a daily basis.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-11, 11:22 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,460
Posted By mxs

I have actually met the guy that owns this bike...

I have actually met the guy that owns this bike and the full build is even worse than the frame only. He uses old-school bmx bars on it. I will try to snap a photo if I see him around town again.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-21-11, 02:53 AM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,128
Posted By mxs

Carleton, I know this has been posted before,...

Carleton,
I know this has been posted before, but I could not come up with the correct search terms. All other things being equal, how would seat height change when you:
a.) Increase/Decrease...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-20-11, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,128
Posted By mxs

If you are referring to track vs. other cycling...

If you are referring to track vs. other cycling sports then yes, at least some of time. Look at pro riders Marc Cavendish (HTC>Sky) and to a lesser extent Taylor Phinney (BMC). Do not forget there...
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