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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,179
Posted By d1961

My Bowery 72

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,410
Posted By d1961

My old Raleigh conversion. ...

My old Raleigh conversion.
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,279
Posted By d1961

Myself, I have a few single speed bikes. A couple...

Myself, I have a few single speed bikes. A couple of them have the horizontal dropouts but another is a conversion with vertical dropouts. I use this tensioner from Bike Nashbar. It works great....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,755
Posted By d1961

I'm a single speed guy.

I'm a single speed guy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-16, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 300,568
Posted By d1961

Nice. :thumb:

Nice. :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,662
Posted By d1961

I have used this on a mtb bike for around 7-9...

I have used this on a mtb bike for around 7-9 years with zero problems. I also have one on a Trek road bike I converted a couple of years ago, again no problems.

Forté Single-Speed Conversion Kit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-16, 08:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,666
Posted By d1961

2007 Dawes I ordered on EBay for $300 including...

2007 Dawes I ordered on EBay for $300 including shipping. :thumb: Nothing fancy but enough to get me the single speed bug.

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-16, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

This looks like a fun ride. Both the bike & the...

This looks like a fun ride. Both the bike & the area. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-16, 05:06 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

Cool pic: ...

Cool pic:
http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w554/AristoNYC1/IMG_0938_zps0lnxuels.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-15, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

Looked like a fun ride on some great country...

Looked like a fun ride on some great country roads.
Thanks for taking us along.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-15, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

Really liking this bike.

Really liking this bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-15, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,753
Posted By d1961

M 2 cents......I agree with this. If you don't...

M 2 cents......I agree with this. If you don't like them, you can always switch back.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-15, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,128
Posted By d1961

I converted mine sing this kit from Performance: ...

I converted mine sing this kit from Performance:
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1031512_-1___000000...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-15, 09:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,100
Posted By d1961

I guess everybody has their own favorite. For the...

I guess everybody has their own favorite. For the road mine would be a Seven 622-SLX, Full Dura-Ace , Mavic Ksyrium wheels.


For my single speed, mangoatfarm already has it except I'd add a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-30-15, 06:41 AM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 432,700
Posted By d1961

Like Like Like this!!!:thumb::thumb::thumb: ...

Like Like Like this!!!:thumb::thumb::thumb: This goes in the Bike Porn thread
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-15, 06:02 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,085
Posted By d1961

My thought as well. If you're 6ft and the bike is...

My thought as well. If you're 6ft and the bike is a 58 it sounds about right as far as size but it just looks small with you on it. Maybe as others stated, a longer stem might help. Another thought...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 35,838
Posted By d1961

I run a 46 X 18 on my conversion bike. Pretty...

I run a 46 X 18 on my conversion bike. Pretty comfortable ratio for my area which has rolling hills and a few decent climbs.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-10-15, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 432,700
Posted By d1961

Dang!!.....That looks tall. Sweet, but tall. :)

Dang!!.....That looks tall. Sweet, but tall. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-15, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

Trail ride on a hot day. Bottom bracket...

Trail ride on a hot day.
Bottom bracket disintegrated right after I took this horrible pic. :cry:

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-15, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,636
Posted By d1961

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-15, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By d1961

First of all, if you're cranking out a 58 x 13...

First of all, if you're cranking out a 58 x 13 you're a badass. :thumb:
Next, I'll mirror others and ask what tensioner you're using and also would request pics if possible.
Myself, I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 33,015
Posted By d1961

My "good" bike. :) Pics taken on a ride around...

My "good" bike. :)
Pics taken on a ride around some horse farms in the Bluegrass area.

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-15, 06:23 AM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,498
Posted By d1961

I went here and made it back. :) 462993

I went here and made it back. :)

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-15, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

Well.....I finally made it. :) 462559

Well.....I finally made it. :)

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-15, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 432,700
Posted By d1961

^ nice ^ :thumb:

^ nice ^ :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-15, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,066
Posted By d1961

Agree I have this combo on one of my bikes and...

Agree
I have this combo on one of my bikes and it's very comfortable for rolling terrain and climbs pretty well. (Depending on my legs at the time.) :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

Really nice pair. :):thumb:

Really nice pair. :):thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,466
Posted By d1961

How about some before and after pics when you get...

How about some before and after pics when you get it and after you shine it up? :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-15, 11:34 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 33,015
Posted By d1961

My recent single speed conversion. 459294

My recent single speed conversion.

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-15, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,344
Posted By d1961

Perhaps a Camelbak that straps on your back? ...

Perhaps a Camelbak that straps on your back?
Yes I know it's not a cage but it solves the hydration problem.
Packs -> Bike | Camelbak Official Store...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-15, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,737
Posted By d1961

^Me too on this^

^Me too on this^
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 10:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,441
Posted By d1961

458609458610 OK....I'll throw in my 2...

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OK....I'll throw in my 2 cents for what it's worth.
If you could get one of these bikes for a decent price, perhaps that would be enough incentive for him to get really excited...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-15, 06:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,924
Posted By d1961

What about the handlebars? Crank & chain?...

What about the handlebars? Crank & chain? Shifters? If these are still intact, you can replace the wheels, tires & tubes, brakes & cables and saddle without breaking the bank depending on what you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,025
Posted By d1961

I like the parquet floor.

I like the parquet floor.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-15, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

I kinda like this green bike. Nice :thumb:

I kinda like this green bike. Nice :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-15, 05:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,031
Posted By d1961

Let us know how you like it.

Let us know how you like it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-15, 04:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,031
Posted By d1961

Good grief.

Good grief.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-15, 11:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,031
Posted By d1961

Save the money for upgrades in the cookie jar. By...

Save the money for upgrades in the cookie jar. By the time you have enough for the upgrades you may want (wheels,crank,brakes,etc.) you will be a long way towards the price of a new bike. Probably a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-15, 06:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,031
Posted By d1961

I think it's not a bad deal. I would probably pay...

I think it's not a bad deal. I would probably pay the $25 and have them switch out the handlebars. See if they'll throw in the bar tape as well. Maybe even a water bottle cage.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 08:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,031
Posted By d1961

Like i said, I'm not familiar with Aventon bikes....

Like i said, I'm not familiar with Aventon bikes. I've heard of them but I really don't know anything about them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 08:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,031
Posted By d1961

My personal opinion, this would be a dandy first...

My personal opinion, this would be a dandy first bike for you. The picture doesn't show it with brakes but the specs say it has Promax brake calipers. If you plan on riding it as a single speed, you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 08:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,031
Posted By d1961

Is this the Raleigh? Raleigh Bicycles - Rush...

Is this the Raleigh?
Raleigh Bicycles - Rush Hour (http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes-road-track-rush-hour)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 08:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,031
Posted By d1961

Going from track bars to road bars is a matter of...

Going from track bars to road bars is a matter of personal preference. Depends on what kind of riding you intend to do. Generally it seems like the track bars are "deeper" than road bars which are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 07:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,031
Posted By d1961

I am unfamiliar with Pure Fix but I have read...

I am unfamiliar with Pure Fix but I have read about both the Unknown and Aventon. I haven't seen any of them in my area so I can't really give you much advise about them. I have a Raleigh mtb bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 07:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,031
Posted By d1961

I'm confused. If one was a pure fixie, how did...

I'm confused.
If one was a pure fixie, how did you ride it in freewheel?
Anyway.....of the two bikes you looked at, I would choose the Raleigh since we don't really know anything about the other...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-15, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

Really well. I've only got 40 miles on it so far....

Really well. I've only got 40 miles on it so far. It's a 46 x 18 gear combo. I kept the brake/shifters and just tossed the shifter cables. I've had the bike for 15 years or more and when the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

Finally got the new conversion out for a spin ...

Finally got the new conversion out for a spin


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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1,860
Views: 1,035,124
Posted By d1961

A couple of years ago 455420

A couple of years ago


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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-15, 06:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,493
Posted By d1961

Well I'll throw in my 2 cents here and say don't...

Well I'll throw in my 2 cents here and say don't be discouraged. We learn by doing and we all start somewhere.
For whatever it's worth, you can still salvage this build and have yourself a "beater"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-15, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,110
Posted By d1961

Tour of some horse farms this weekend. Great...

Tour of some horse farms this weekend. Great ride.

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