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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-16, 11:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,714
Posted By dpc1192

I weight 200lbs. Here's my current ride....

I weight 200lbs.

Here's my current ride. Minus the black C17 Brooks saddle I just added, that has been phenomenal. Can't even feel I have a seat after 2 rides.

I'm thinking of adding a new set...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-16, 06:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,989
Posted By dpc1192

Whats a high end comfortable grip with a look...

Whats a high end comfortable grip with a look that would be seamless for my ride in black for $50-100??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-16, 06:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,989
Posted By dpc1192

What model Ergon grips? I don't like the ones...

What model Ergon grips? I don't like the ones that are shaped. Maybe the GE1s in black? And why Ergon?

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61GXosV3fmL._SL1200_.jpg


the GA2 look...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-16, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,989
Posted By dpc1192

I prefer the silver chain. I didn't want a...

I prefer the silver chain. I didn't want a murdered out black bike, going for a classier look.

Oh and I don't really skid much at all... I was thinking of putting 28c Gatorskins on it !
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-16, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,989
Posted By dpc1192

It's a Felt Brougham from Craigslist. Actually...

It's a Felt Brougham from Craigslist. Actually got it for a steal at $225 paid via Venmo (phone app similar to Paypal) ! Got to love rich couples who have a couple bikes and a husband who got a fixed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-16, 02:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,989
Posted By dpc1192

Current ride- minus C17 saddle added yesterday

http://i.imgur.com/Iu8by1S.jpg

Added 3/32 19T EAI cog, 3/32 silver ACS Crossfire, and a Brooks C17 black saddle yesterday.

Loving my gear ratio for NYC 47:19

What would you guys upgrading...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-16, 12:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

Did a little photoshop of how it's gonna look....

Did a little photoshop of how it's gonna look. Except the chain and cog are going to look much nicer than my photoshop skills. I think the dark brown saddle looks the best for sure. Going with the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-16, 12:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

So the Brooks Cambium is more comfortable? I've...

So the Brooks Cambium is more comfortable? I've been told by alot of people to get that one.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

Ok so if you think a new wheelset would be the...

Ok so if you think a new wheelset would be the best upgrade to make as far as ride quality and to save weight.

Would you go with a Miche wheelset for $250527603
or the Aventon LA30 for $250?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-16, 11:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

Why a brooks cambium instead of a B17? I really...

Why a brooks cambium instead of a B17? I really like the look of the B17. 527602

I absolutely love this bike and want mine to look just like it. With drops would I use the same stem as my current...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

The only thing is...

The only thing is https://www.retro-gression.com/colle...track-crankset 3/32 sizing? I need it to be considering I just bought a 3/32 cog, and and will probably be buying a 3/32 new chain soon..
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-16, 11:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

That looks like a winner. Would I need...

That looks like a winner.

Would I need italian threading or english threading for the bottom bracket ?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-16, 08:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

Let's keep this bike as the goal. 527549 How...

Let's keep this bike as the goal.
527549
How do I get from here
527550
Without getting drops, or at least not until I've been back into cycling for a while.


Silver cog- check (purchased...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-16, 08:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

Yeah I actually like black crankarms better. I'm...

Yeah I actually like black crankarms better. I'm thinking a silver chain and cog with silver/black knog lights may be enough silver for me.

But ! Aside from the look of the bike. What crankset...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-16, 08:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

I dont think I've got the RSCI crankarms... Here...

I dont think I've got the RSCI crankarms... Here are some photos of what's on the back. Please don't mind how dirty they are.
527547............................ 527548
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-16, 07:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

I'm not a fan of that shade of brown, on the...

I'm not a fan of that shade of brown, on the saddle and bars. Or the stem for that matter. To each's own though, that's definitely a nice ride :)

I want to get my bike looking VERY similar to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-16, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

How do I know if I have RSCI casting? Will it say...

How do I know if I have RSCI casting? Will it say RSCI on the crankarms? Also I was thinking Gatorskins after my Vittorias go flat. But is there a comparable tire to Gatorskins with gumwalls? Need...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-16, 03:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

527526 This bikes got a look that I'm going...

527526

This bikes got a look that I'm going for but I'm not sure if the whole performance saddle and risers are a good look if I'm looking for comfort on my ass. Brooks saddle may be the way to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

Also I want a classic Brooks saddle. Would you go...

Also I want a classic Brooks saddle. Would you go with the B17 or B17 Narrow? Also do you guys think black or dark brown would look better for this build?

I'm sorry, this is just the first bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-16, 03:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,883
Posted By dpc1192

Felt Brougham 2014 All black.Help me with an upgraded crankset and anything else! PLZ

527516

I want to keep it around $150 for the crankset. I was thinking maybe the Sugino Messenger in all Black or Black/Silver.
I order a silver SOMA cog in 18t because that was the only one...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-16, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,413
Posted By dpc1192

There she is with new grips, bars cut a bit, and...

There she is with new grips, bars cut a bit, and switched to fixed !

526197 <---- CLICK, don't know why thumbnail is so small.

47-16T gear ratio currently. I wanted it to be 47-17t with a new...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-16, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,413
Posted By dpc1192

I got the person down to $250 and decided to pull...

I got the person down to $250 and decided to pull the trigger. I paid via Venmo (an app similar to paypal) so it was incredibly easy and ridiculously cheap.

Now that I have it, all I can think...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-16, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,413
Posted By dpc1192

Felt Brougham 2014 ($280) vs Fuji Track 2016 ($400) vs Jamis Beatnik ($340)

Which bike would you go for ? The Felt is from Craigslist and is a 2014 model, but it's in mint condition. It was bought by the owner and then only used a handful of times because he had never ridden...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-16, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,627
Posted By dpc1192

I forgot about the Kilo TT ! I know that's...

I forgot about the Kilo TT ! I know that's considered the best bang for you buck, but I remember reading that the sizing on them is a bit different. Would you think I would get the 57cm or 60cm if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-16, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,627
Posted By dpc1192

Raleigh Rush Hour vs Fuji Track Classic?! (First bike for NYC)

I moved to New York City from Florida about a year and a half ago. In Florida, I used to ride a steel fixed gear I got from a friend that was a 56CM frame which was too small for me, but I made it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-16, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By dpc1192

What saddle did you go with to replace to GIANT...

What saddle did you go with to replace to GIANT one that came with the bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-16, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By dpc1192

I'm not going to get a MTB just because I may...

I'm not going to get a MTB just because I may ride it through cobblestone for a couple of blocks. I have two friends who live/work in SoHo (one on Crosby, one on Wooster) who both ride fixed gear...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-16, 08:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By dpc1192

GIANT DEFY 5; owners or people with experience !? (vs. a hybrid around $500-$650)

I am looking into buying a bike for NYC. I used to live in Florida (which is totally flat, vs. NYC which has some small hills and bridges) where I had a fixed gear, but now that I live in Manhattan I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,891
Posted By dpc1192

I actually checked out the Giant website and they...

I actually checked out the Giant website and they have a drop bar road bike called the Defy 5 for only $650 ! I think I may splurge and go with that one instead of a hybrid !

I've always wanted a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-16, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,891
Posted By dpc1192

Oh and I want a "Sport Hybrid" not a cushy...

Oh and I want a "Sport Hybrid" not a cushy cruiser but as close to a road bike as possible. I still want to sit upright and be comfortable for longer rides.

I would get a road bike, but I honestly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-16, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,891
Posted By dpc1192

Cannondale Quick 6 vs Trek 7.2 vs Specialized Sirrus Sport vs Jamis Coda Sport vs...

VS. Diamondback Trace

I moved to NYC about a year and a half ago from FL and used to ride my fixed gear a ton. I have always loved cycling and am going to pull the trigger on a bike for my new...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,352
Posted By dpc1192

i'll look into that thanks dude. but in all...

i'll look into that thanks dude.

but in all seriousness, I tried flipping my stem for a positive 5 degree rise instead of negative, but I felt a bit scrunched up so I flipped it back to negative....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,352
Posted By dpc1192

you guys need to chill out

you guys need to chill out
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 02:41 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,352
Posted By dpc1192

please ?

please ?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 02:22 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,771
Posted By dpc1192

sweet I need to get to Austin soon, have you...

sweet I need to get to Austin soon, have you checked out Mellow Johnnys?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 02:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,635
Posted By dpc1192

thank you

thank you
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 02:19 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,771
Posted By dpc1192

that's a sweet ride you got there homie ! (get...

that's a sweet ride you got there homie ! (get some bar plugs!) what school is that?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 02:19 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,771
Posted By dpc1192

sweet headset "cap"

sweet headset "cap"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 02:11 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,352
Posted By dpc1192

Can someone please give me some serious advice...

Can someone please give me some serious advice about how to stabilize my fork when flipping my stem? Like I said I can tell it isn't tight there's a slight wobble.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 01:40 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,352
Posted By dpc1192

I just flipped my stem and now somethings like...

I just flipped my stem and now somethings like wobbling? I think it's my fork... its very subtle. when I took the stem off the steerer tube had been cut very short and the fork kinda moved and I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 12:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,248
Posted By dpc1192

just weighed this baby... only 18.5 lbs ...

just weighed this baby... only 18.5 lbs

also is it better for me to leave the negative rise so I have more reach because the frame is a size too small or should I flip the stem and make the rise...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-14, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,672
Posted By dpc1192

http://www.velomine.com/images/w1204a.jpg

http://www.velomine.com/images/w1204a.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-14, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,368
Posted By dpc1192

thats purty. if i were you I'd have the bottom of...

thats purty. if i were you I'd have the bottom of your handlebars parallel to the ground, but it's your bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-14, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,368
Posted By dpc1192

this

this
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-14, 10:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,248
Posted By dpc1192

sarcasm eh?

sarcasm eh?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-14, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,248
Posted By dpc1192

New wheelset day! Mavic/Formula

CXP22/Origin8 hubs.. Can't believe how much smoother the ride now. Well worth the 140 dollars shipped from Velomine.

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http://imgur.com/MDe9Sc5,6iEBmUZ#0
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-14, 04:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,635
Posted By dpc1192

418994418995

418994418995
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,635
Posted By dpc1192

Also need a Lockring tool, the tool that tightens...

Also need a Lockring tool, the tool that tightens the cog, and a tire lever. Probably would've been the same price for the tools which I know I need but I don't think I'll be getting anymore work...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-14, 03:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,635
Posted By dpc1192

I obviously had no clue what I was doing when...

I obviously had no clue what I was doing when purchasing the bike. Doesn't seem like the guy who built them knew anythig about fitting a bike either. What a sham
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-14, 03:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,635
Posted By dpc1192

YA I need some tools I feel like a total pain...

YA I need some tools I feel like a total pain having them swap over my tubes tires cog and Lockring over to my new wheels and then put them on my bike. It's an easy 20 for them tho !
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