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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-11, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By fixiedavid

Death of the fixies...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNUwO4GPFqg

please god why
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-11, 06:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,172
Posted By fixiedavid

VISP stickers?

I've been seeing those VISP track frames around on eBay again, I think they got taken off for a while. I've been thinking about getting the frame, does anybody know if the decals are removable? They...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-11, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,101
Posted By fixiedavid

Not to mention the paint job. I'm not happy about...

Not to mention the paint job. I'm not happy about that, I spent a couple weeks doing a nice rattle can job. I think most of the paint damage can be covered with a Krink marker though. The only damage...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-11, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,101
Posted By fixiedavid

It was just a basic KMC 1/8 white chain. It's...

It was just a basic KMC 1/8 white chain. It's seen a lot of wear but I don't think that was the problem. My friend Tom at the bike shop said he had the same thing happen to him a while back and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-11, 11:24 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,899
Posted By fixiedavid

It's not that I can't skid on it, it's just that...

It's not that I can't skid on it, it's just that I'm having a really tough time doing it compared to my last stem. Anyhow, I returned the BMX stem... great for tricking but not for the main type of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-11, 11:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,101
Posted By fixiedavid

Freedom ThickSlick

Hey bikeforums,
I recently totally messed up my rear wheel/paint job after a crash and I need a new tire as well. (http://www.moderndecay.net/?p=743)
I'm looking for a really thick tire that's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,512
Posted By fixiedavid

i really like Mavic's stuff. as far as deep...

i really like Mavic's stuff.
as far as deep rims, all about the H Plus Sons.
they are deep and way lighter than b43's.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-11, 05:49 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,899
Posted By fixiedavid

I had skidding down perfect with my other 100mm...

I had skidding down perfect with my other 100mm stem which is why I'm pissed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-11, 05:37 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,899
Posted By fixiedavid

PLEASE HELP: new stem, hard time skidding

I recently picked up the Eighth Inch BMX/freestyle stem. My bikes not "trick track" at all, but I wanted something a lot shorter than what I had and a different position. I think BMX stems and short...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-23-10, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 593
Posted By fixiedavid

tube literally ripped apart

My brand new Kenda tube i bought for around 6 bucks just exploded. I was sitting around and I hear this huge pop. I went to investigate and my tire was halfway off of my wheel with a bunch of white...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-10, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By fixiedavid

bottom brackets

Right now I have a Chin Haur bottom bracket, it's weight is kind of ridiculous. does anybody happen to know of a lightweight square taper bb that is cost efficient? I've been searching around and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,294
Posted By fixiedavid

i really like the MKS GR-9s with MKS chrome clips...

i really like the MKS GR-9s with MKS chrome clips and some leather straps.

but i've been looking to get some bmx pedals and holdfast straps soon
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,064
Posted By fixiedavid

nope it's a serious question. my frame is a...

nope it's a serious question.
my frame is a track frame, but a lot of people around here whip skid with conversions and i dont think they've ever had problems.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-10, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,064
Posted By fixiedavid

whip skids

its been almost a year since i got my track bike... i can do a couple track stand variations, skid, and do backwards circles. one thing i'm having some trouble with though is whip skids. i can...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-10, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 547
Posted By fixiedavid

Ouchh

Just went on the worst fixed gear ride of my life. My knees are killing me. I went brakeless like 2 weeks ago, is it just because my knees aren't used to skidding yet, should I just wait for it to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-10, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By fixiedavid

apparently it's the wheel, I need a new one....

apparently it's the wheel, I need a new one. AWESOME.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-10, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By fixiedavid

smaller bolt...??

Recently I switched from a bolt-on front wheel to a quick release front wheel. My old bolt-on wheel wouldn't fit into the carbon fork I bought. At first I really enjoyed the quick release, but now...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-10, 07:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 982
Posted By fixiedavid

I think like 2 or 3 of them had fixies.

I think like 2 or 3 of them had fixies.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2,709
Views: 396,056
Posted By fixiedavid

Japan has a really big fixie thing going on, I've...

Japan has a really big fixie thing going on, I've heard shops there sell stuff for mad cheap. I can't say that I like any of the complete bikes pictured though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-10, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 982
Posted By fixiedavid

does anybody know what happened to these guys?

This thread may have already been posted, but what happened to Jayde Grenade? They seem to have dropped off the face of the planet...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-10, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By fixiedavid

yeah, my back wheel is still bolt on, I planned...

yeah, my back wheel is still bolt on, I planned on keeping it like that. Now all that's left for my bike is some sugino messengers and deep v's
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-10, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By fixiedavid

quick release

I'm not sure if this has been asking before, sorry if it has.

I got my front bolt on hub upgraded to fit a new fork. It is now quick release, but I've seen tons of cyclists with bolt on rather...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-10, 06:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,037
Posted By fixiedavid

I mean... I guess my question is have I wasted...

I mean... I guess my question is have I wasted way too much money on this bike? I personally don't really have a problem with the draft...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,037
Posted By fixiedavid

Well the thing is with my draft, the only...

Well the thing is with my draft, the only original part on it is the frame, everything else has been upgraded.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-10, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,037
Posted By fixiedavid

cro-mo

cro-mo
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-10, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,775
Posted By fixiedavid

Is it just me or is that really ****ing stupid?

Is it just me or is that really ****ing stupid?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-10, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,037
Posted By fixiedavid

forte axis - performance

So I was applying for a job today at a Performance bike shop near my house and I saw that they had a road fork on sale. With my coupons the total was about 50 bucks for a really nice quality fork,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-10, 10:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,947
Posted By fixiedavid

hipster cyst

I've heard mixed reviews about the Knog Frog, a shop near my house sells them for about 5 bucks... for that deal I'd definitely buy one (depending on how bright they are).
I've heard some people say...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-10, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,060
Posted By fixiedavid

I've got specs on Skeeter's bike: Frame: ...

I've got specs on Skeeter's bike:

Frame:
Custom Cannondale Pursuit

Handlebars and Stem:
Chopped and Flipped Road Bars and 3TT Stem

Fork and Headset:
650 Lugged Cannondale Fork with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-10, 10:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
Posted By fixiedavid

will that make me cool?

will that make me cool?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
Posted By fixiedavid

So the anodizing is better on h+son? I dunno,...

So the anodizing is better on h+son? I dunno, another thing that attracts me to the b43 is the triple wall...
triple wall > anodizing
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-10, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,060
Posted By fixiedavid

Oh word? I've heard a lot of people say that you...

Oh word? I've heard a lot of people say that you couldn't.
thumbs up for Doug.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-10, 07:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,060
Posted By fixiedavid

garret's bike (mash)

I've seen a couple of MASH SF videos and been to their website, but I never really knew anything about the riders until recently. This guy who rides for mash, Garret, has a really cool looking bike....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-10, 08:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,825
Posted By fixiedavid

I switched to SS/FG because I never really...

I switched to SS/FG because I never really changed gears in the first place, when I had my old 12 speed bike I mainly just stayed in the same gear. It's pretty flat around here so SS/FG seemed a bit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
Posted By fixiedavid

i was planning on getting a new front brake...

i was planning on getting a new front brake anyways, so that sounds fine. isn't 700c standard for fixie?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-10, 01:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,788
Posted By fixiedavid

massive TT, what the ****. it's incredibly...

massive TT, what the ****.
it's incredibly overpriced.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
Posted By fixiedavid

speaking of rims/wheels, my wheelset is...

speaking of rims/wheels, my wheelset is apparently 27 inch rather than 700c. i'm thinking about just getting 700c rims and have the shop convert the wheels from 27 inch to 700c... basically they'd...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-10, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By fixiedavid

whoops, sorry, I didn't read that properly :| ...

whoops, sorry, I didn't read that properly :|
anyways I think it's 144? i don't know, there's little information about it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
Posted By fixiedavid

this is what I was talking about, h+ son rim...

this is what I was talking about, h+ son rim split:
http://cozybeehive.blogspot.com/2008/12/bizarre-h-plus-son-rim-failure-in-japan.html

apparently that was the only rim failure that has ever...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By fixiedavid

go look on the SE website. probably 42t or 44t.

go look on the SE website. probably 42t or 44t.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-10, 07:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
Posted By fixiedavid

the only thing bad I've heard about h+ is that...

the only thing bad I've heard about h+ is that the rims split or something? i'm not sure, i haven't read up on it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-10, 10:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
Posted By fixiedavid

h plus son or velocity b43

so I'm probably gonna pick up a super deep rim for my back wheel, but I've always wondered the difference between h plus son's rims and the velocity b43... so what's the difference?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-10, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 494
Posted By fixiedavid

i think i'm gonna go with the Sette Venn, looks...

i think i'm gonna go with the Sette Venn, looks like a pretty quality stem and it'll get the job done... cheap too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 494
Posted By fixiedavid

Please help... 25.4 stem?

I'd like a lightweight 25.4 stem... the current stem I have is stock and extremely heavy. Any suggestions? I'd prefer the color to be white, but any color is fine.
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