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Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By FixedFiend626

I've been patiently waiting 10 years for a...

I've been patiently waiting 10 years for a response. I finally got one. Life is good.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-17, 12:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,578
Posted By FixedFiend626

Cool, thanks for that. So it really isnt that big...

Cool, thanks for that. So it really isnt that big a difference, kind of my intention in the first place, even if somewhat redundant. Maybe ill just go for a BBG bashguard instead, idk
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-17, 09:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,578
Posted By FixedFiend626

Running a 11-32 9-spd cassette with 32c Compass...

Running a 11-32 9-spd cassette with 32c Compass tires set to 65. Def not changing out the 42 as I use it most of the time. I guess I see what youre saying but why keep a ring on that I only very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-17, 09:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,578
Posted By FixedFiend626

Ahhh.. ok, funny.. havent heard that one. Mainly...

Ahhh.. ok, funny.. havent heard that one. Mainly just ride it on long rides, not into the skinny-tire, hunched over roadies anymore.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-17, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,578
Posted By FixedFiend626

One thing I failed to mention is that Im running...

One thing I failed to mention is that Im running a bottom-pull, down-swing derailleur and due to the waterbottle bosses being lower than usual I can only lower the derailleur by about a cm so that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-17, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,578
Posted By FixedFiend626

Minimum difference in tooth count between chainrings

I have a road triple (52/42/30) that came on my touring bike and have since realised the 52t outer ring is slightly overkill, only time it gets used is with a heavy tailwind. Curious as to what the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-14, 10:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,536
Posted By FixedFiend626

How long exactly (or how many miles) does it take...

How long exactly (or how many miles) does it take to break in a B17? Is it torture until broken? I have a pretty bony ass so not sure I could more than a few hundred k's.

I had a pretty minimal...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-14, 08:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,536
Posted By FixedFiend626

My brother has a B17 and he raves about how great...

My brother has a B17 and he raves about how great it is (go figure. he also said my Cambium wasn't a 'real' Brooks) so I think eventually I'll have to try one out. At least with the leather Brooks...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-14, 04:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,536
Posted By FixedFiend626

Ya, I had the same saddle a few years ago and it...

Ya, I had the same saddle a few years ago and it felt like I was sitting on stone, rock-fu**ing hard..
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-14, 04:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,536
Posted By FixedFiend626

Brooks Cambium - WTF!?!

Ok, so I finally caved and bought a Brooks Cambium (at a greatly reduced rate) saddle solely because of the neverending glowing reviews. People say it's the most comfortable saddle ever, last saddle...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-14, 07:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,099
Posted By FixedFiend626

I was cleaning the wheel/hub/cones/nuts and...

I was cleaning the wheel/hub/cones/nuts and regreasing the threads on the axle and for continuity's sake, figured I'd do everything. If you pop the axle out, doesn't that ruin the bearing? Yes, have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-14, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,099
Posted By FixedFiend626

Removing stuck cones from Formula track hub axle

This might seem slightly noob but can someone tell me how to remove a stuck cone on one side of a Formula track hub axle? When I try and remove it the cone on the other side comes off. Is there some...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-02-13, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By FixedFiend626

hey, glad i could surprise you. i love surprises!...

hey, glad i could surprise you. i love surprises!

i built a road frame and it was the one question i didn't ask. thanks for the response
Forum: Framebuilders
10-02-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By FixedFiend626

Fillet-brazed XC MTB frame

Just getting into framebuilding after taking the course at Yamaguchi (awesome BTW), acquiring basic tooling, supplies etc. Was wondering what you guys thought of the qualities/characteristics of a...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-16-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,035
Posted By FixedFiend626

Success! Thanks for the tip, they got back to me...

Success! Thanks for the tip, they got back to me with their new catalogue and it's (mostly) everything I'll need. I can order it to my local bike shop and they pay the shipping. Now all I have to do...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-14-13, 09:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,125
Posted By FixedFiend626

Wow.. I thought I was a bike nerd... just buy a...

Wow.. I thought I was a bike nerd... just buy a new fork and dip it in a can of red paint.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-13-13, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,035
Posted By FixedFiend626

Ok, maybe I'll try them out. At least it would...

Ok, maybe I'll try them out. At least it would save a lot in shipping/duties for the larger/heavier tubing packages and just order lugs, BB's etc from U.S.

I do have some digital calipers...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-13-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,035
Posted By FixedFiend626

Whoops.. momentary brain fart. Sort of forgot...

Whoops.. momentary brain fart. Sort of forgot about that small detail. 8)
Forum: Framebuilders
05-12-13, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,035
Posted By FixedFiend626

Hmmm.. was hoping more along the lines of cycling...

Hmmm.. was hoping more along the lines of cycling friendly supplier with lugs, dropouts etc. (particularly because I'm just getting into it). All the tubing is in imperial as well, makes it somewhat...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-11-13, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,035
Posted By FixedFiend626

Any framebuilding supply sources in Canada?

Anyone know of any framebuilding supplies based in Canada? Hoping to keep shipping/duty costs down when I get into it. TIA
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-13, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,484
Posted By FixedFiend626

Thanks for that, Scrod. and to the other...

Thanks for that, Scrod.

and to the other guy, no more crackrock for you tonight! you've had enough..
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-13, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,484
Posted By FixedFiend626

2006 Lemond Fillmore rear-wheel spacing?

I have a used Fillmore and the spacing in the trackends seems to be a lot wider than 120mm, more like 125mm. To anyone who's owned this frame, was the original hub spacing 120mm? TIA
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-22-12, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 773
Posted By FixedFiend626

Shimano shoe width sizing question

I bought a pair of Shimano SH-M300's and while they're great shoes, I think I might have gotten a wider width size. I have very narrow feet with a high arch and Shimano's have always fit quite well,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,075
Posted By FixedFiend626

I say strip the paint off. A few layers of clear...

I say strip the paint off. A few layers of clear coat and you're good to go.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-12, 05:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 38,678
Posted By FixedFiend626

Ya, good point. Forgot about those. I wonder how...

Ya, good point. Forgot about those. I wonder how the SRAM Red model stacks up against these two, as far as I know the PW and CK don't use ceramic bearings (not that they need to).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 38,678
Posted By FixedFiend626

That Look is pretty nuts. Saddle-to-bar drop...

That Look is pretty nuts. Saddle-to-bar drop looks painful, great paintjob though, so French..
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 38,678
Posted By FixedFiend626

Holy Jesus, how many bikes do you have, 10? I...

Holy Jesus, how many bikes do you have, 10? I thought my 5 were overkill...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 38,678
Posted By FixedFiend626

Ahh.. ok. That makes sense, I didn't know there...

Ahh.. ok. That makes sense, I didn't know there was a racing aspect to the question. So that leaves the question, why do the racers prefer DA over SRAM? Increased bearing drag? I can't imagine the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-12, 09:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 38,678
Posted By FixedFiend626

Wow, really? Don't want to get into it with...

Wow, really? Don't want to get into it with Carleton or anything but these seem to be the current 'go-to' fixed/ss crank, I see them more and more everyday. I'm assuming you run Dura Ace?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-12, 09:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 38,678
Posted By FixedFiend626

The stock BB is actually quite good on these. I...

The stock BB is actually quite good on these. I upgraded to one from the first generation model GXP BB (absolutely horrible) and it made a massive difference. Probably not as good as Chris King, but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-12, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By FixedFiend626

Are there high-end single speed freewheels that aren't made by White Industries?

I'm looking for a well made single speed freewheel (ala White Industries) that doesn't make a loud whirring noise. I have a few of the WI ones and while they're great for short rides, would rather...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-28-12, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,080
Posted By FixedFiend626

Custom frame builders based out of Toronto (or southern Ontario)

Know of anyone currently building custom frames in Toronto? Curious to see if there even are any.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By FixedFiend626

7400 brake pad replacement

I know this has probably been asked before (then again, what hasn't) but can anyone point me to some replacement pads for 7400 (7402, 7403?) that will work, other than the original Shimano ones?...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,751
Posted By FixedFiend626

lol.. it's almost funny (while crying at same...

lol.. it's almost funny (while crying at same time) at how bungled it turned out. heh.. i spoke to him today and he's thrilled with "how good the bike looks". he's my buddy and all but f***, sort of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 12:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,751
Posted By FixedFiend626

Jesus, palm to forehead. Oh well, better than the...

Jesus, palm to forehead. Oh well, better than the Schwinn from bike direct he wanted (marginally). I'm just glad the whole clusterf*** is finally over.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,751
Posted By FixedFiend626

Ah well.. I tried quite hard to get him to buy...

Ah well.. I tried quite hard to get him to buy one of the others but he's a bit of a tightwad (even though he's rich as f***), didn't see what the difference was between them and a $50 dollar beater....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 11:38 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,751
Posted By FixedFiend626

Why, do you think he overpaid? 900 seemed ok to...

Why, do you think he overpaid? 900 seemed ok to me..
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,751
Posted By FixedFiend626

Heh.. believe it or not, it actually is for...

Heh.. believe it or not, it actually is for someone else. If it were for me I probably would've gone for the Colnago, I'd sort of like a nice steel frame, road or track. Too bad I'm so broke..
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 10:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,751
Posted By FixedFiend626

Alas, it was all in vain. He ended up buying a...

Alas, it was all in vain. He ended up buying a early '90's Monti on ebay for $900 including Shamal's. Did he make the right decision?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-12, 02:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,751
Posted By FixedFiend626

Wow.. some interesting attitudes from people who...

Wow.. some interesting attitudes from people who "know" stuff about bikes. I knew most roadies were elitists but Jesus..

Maybe you would advise a friend who's been riding s*** bikes for 40 years...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-12, 12:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,751
Posted By FixedFiend626

De Rosa, Colnago or Merckx...

Have a slight dilemma on my hands. I'm trying to recommend a vintage road bike for a friend (who knows zero about bikes) and I'm more a track/singlespeed guy myself. I've narrowed it down to three, a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-12, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By FixedFiend626

Ya, that's what I tried but no allen key fit in...

Ya, that's what I tried but no allen key fit in the expansion bolt. Maybe the allen keys I have are imperial and not metric? I don't know.. I'll try again. Thanks for info.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-12, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By FixedFiend626

Remove Sturmey Archer barend shifter?

For some reason I can not figure out how to remove one of these. I can't find anything online either. Anyone? thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-11, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,587
Posted By FixedFiend626

What are those, shifter-housing braze-ons? GTFO!!...

What are those, shifter-housing braze-ons? GTFO!! I've never really liked IRO's, something about them... to meh. plus, a million people in Toronto have one. price is right though. good to know the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-11, 07:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,587
Posted By FixedFiend626

Hey, thanks for the info. Although I like the...

Hey, thanks for the info. Although I like the built-in chain tensioners (another thing that I'd really like in a new frame) on the Leader, I think the ST angle is still too steep. Plus, I've heard so...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-11, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,587
Posted By FixedFiend626

Singlespeed frame with relaxed angles

I'm looking to find a singlespeed frame with more relaxed angles (73) than my current track frame (75) and with a fork that has 43mm of rake. Would definitely like the frame to be steel, I think I'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-11, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,075
Posted By FixedFiend626

I'm running 175mm Omniums with the stock ring.

I'm running 175mm Omniums with the stock ring.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,433
Posted By FixedFiend626

As hot as the new Histogram is, 925? too much,...

As hot as the new Histogram is, 925? too much, imo. Plus you know a million people are gonna buy them. Go for a Low. Handmade in San Francisco and hotter than the mash and dodici put together....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-11, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,075
Posted By FixedFiend626

Ya, I agree it's overkill but I've been running...

Ya, I agree it's overkill but I've been running pretty modest drivetrains for 10 years so what the hell.. do you have any suggestions as far as a nice cog chain combo?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-11, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,075
Posted By FixedFiend626

Drivetrain recommendations

Found a setup on my Concept that I really like (48x17) and now would like to put a new drivetrain on it. I already have a DA 7710 ring so I only need the cog and chain. I can get a good deal at a...
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