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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-21, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,730
Posted By Ils

Just got a saris m2, currently using with 120mm...

Just got a saris m2, currently using with 120mm rear track wheel. The trainer cups fit fine without qr scewer, using 15mm track nuts on the wheel. I would guess they use the same cups for all their...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-27-20, 05:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,802
Posted By Ils

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/370x300/image_8d041cba6dc346c7a577781ffff3c408dda62cd1.png
seems like maybe it could be internal routing, you can a see a hole in the bar end...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,824
Posted By Ils

I have the alpina track fork, no way to run...

I have the alpina track fork, no way to run anything above 25mm. I have 25mm on archetypes and it's pretty tight. When I bought mine a year ago they were offering to substitute the track fork for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-31-19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,375
Posted By Ils

For brutal winters - Schwalbe Marathon Winter...

For brutal winters - Schwalbe Marathon Winter Studded
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-31-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By Ils

Oh yeah, I completely forgot about the 1"...

Oh yeah, I completely forgot about the 1" threadless standard, it's been a while.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-29-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By Ils

Thanks for all the suggestions. Didn't know about...

Thanks for all the suggestions. Didn't know about Spicer, might try them next time, I just don't want to wait several weeks for a frame, "nice bike season" here is ending and I want to get some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By Ils

New frame suggestions

My Wabi classic was stolen recently so now I'm looking for a new frame to replace it. The obvious choice would be to get the same frame but I had issues when I originally bought it (2016) with crank...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-19, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,580
Posted By Ils

Yeah I had the same issue with the Wabi classic a...

Yeah I had the same issue with the Wabi classic a few years ago. I had da 7600 with hatta bb and da 7600 Rear hub. Got perfect chainline but the crank arm rubbed the chainstay. I had it torqued to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-16, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By Ils

Which model did you go with? Thanks for your...

Which model did you go with?

Thanks for your suggestions.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By Ils

SMP saddle, where to buy toronto, canada

Anyone know where I can find a shop that sells smp dynamic/lite/drakon near toronto. I could just order one online but I wanted to try it before committing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,120
Posted By Ils

I have a set of 85mm rollers which is close to 3...

I have a set of 85mm rollers which is close to 3 1/3", I have never ridden the 4.5". I got them from amazon couple of years ago for $150. I ride them almost everyday for 3 months in the winter. The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-15, 03:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,323
Posted By Ils

Switched to bullhorns a long time ago and never...

Switched to bullhorns a long time ago and never looked back. For city riding they are unbeatable, especially if you use bar end lever. Hand position like on the hoods, braking power like in the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-15, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By Ils

Start calling bike shops in the nearest major...

Start calling bike shops in the nearest major city or there is always

Montréal À vendre "fixed gear" - craigslist (http://montreal.craigslist.ca/search/sss?sort=rel&query=fixed%20gear)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-15, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,884
Posted By Ils

First fixed gear. I would go with craigslist road...

First fixed gear. I would go with craigslist road conversion if you can get it cheap or your first option. Certainly no point in spending money on something you might not even like. Do you know for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-15, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,276
Posted By Ils

Just to close out this thread. I spoke with...

Just to close out this thread.

I spoke with Richard on the phone and we came to a reasonable resolution.

The Classic and the Special frame use the same drop outs which make the chainstay a bit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-15, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,276
Posted By Ils

Now I am thinking that the frame might be...

Now I am thinking that the frame might be misaligned or something weird is going on.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-15, 10:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,276
Posted By Ils

Good to know, how much clearance do you have...

Good to know, how much clearance do you have between the inner surface of the crank and the outer surface of the chainstay?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-15, 09:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,276
Posted By Ils

It's not that I can't fit one crank on this...

It's not that I can't fit one crank on this frame, it's that I can't fit ANY track crank on this frame (Omniums, Sugino 75, DA 7600, Miche and probably not Campy either), they all have pretty much...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,276
Posted By Ils

I think I will sell the frameset, so if anyone in...

I think I will sell the frameset, so if anyone in Toronto wants it let me know.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-15, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,276
Posted By Ils

the cranks are 167.5 but Wabi sells their bike...

the cranks are 167.5 but Wabi sells their bike with up to 175 so this might not be the case.



I don't think 1mm will do it, I will probably need at least 5mm which would make it a 119mm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-15, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,276
Posted By Ils

I am using Hatta 9400 109mm BB and 7600 Hubs with...

I am using Hatta 9400 109mm BB and 7600 Hubs with DA cog and lockring

@android
Yes the chainline is perfect I measured 43 mm, with the crank sitting at about 43.5. This is an old setup from my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-15, 01:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,276
Posted By Ils

Crank clearance Question

I got a new wabi classic frameset.
After installing my cranks I realized that the end of the crank arms are hitting the chainstay when I ride, they are about 1mm off when not in use.
I am using...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-15, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 433,290
Posted By Ils

468535 old miele tournet conversion, sadly just...

468535
old miele tournet conversion, sadly just recently cracked the frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-15, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By Ils

Thanks guys, I ended up going with DAs. The...

Thanks guys, I ended up going with DAs. The weight for me is not a concern, my only concerns were the strength of the wheel and value for money. Not to start a cartridge vs loose ball war here but if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-15, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By Ils

The availability of certain sizes of cartridge...

The availability of certain sizes of cartridge bearings is spotty here. Couldn't find any shop that stocked the specific size I needed so I had to order them online, with customs and shipping it took...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-15, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By Ils

thanks for your input guys, I am leaning towards...

thanks for your input guys, I am leaning towards DAs now but was under the mistaken impression that spokes would make more of a difference. The cartridge bearings are a pain to replace, I had to wait...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-15, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By Ils

I guess the reason I'm getting a new set of...

I guess the reason I'm getting a new set of wheels is because I wore out the rims on my old one. And those were mavic op/ formula with straight gauge spokes.
I am intrigued by the double butted...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-15, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By Ils

Help choosing a wheelset

So I narrowed down my choice to two wheelsets.

One:
H plus son tb14 rims
DA 7600 hubs
dt swiss champion 2.0 spokes
brass nipples
$400

Two:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-14, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,694
Posted By Ils

Not a direct response , just want to know why you...

Not a direct response , just want to know why you didn't want the TT bar end lever. I ride a similar bullhorn setup but with nitto rb021 and the brake lever you are thinking of would not give you the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,414
Posted By Ils

Actually ended up replacing the bb altogether...

Actually ended up replacing the bb altogether because I was going to start using the bike on the rollers for the winter months, it was part of general cleaning of the drivetrain, cleaned the cog, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,414
Posted By Ils

ok, thanks. I'll have a closer look at the...

ok, thanks. I'll have a closer look at the spindle again. Interestingly enough the pitting on the spindle was on the drive side like you pointed out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,414
Posted By Ils

There was no play when I installed the original...

There was no play when I installed the original bb. I am a bit paranoid about play in the bb so I check it every so often - I had a cartridge bb develop some play after about 3 months which really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,414
Posted By Ils

Bearing cage disintegrated in Shimano BB7500

So I recently replaced the original bottom bracket (shimano bb7500) on my fixed gear bike. When I opened it up the non drive side bearing cage was completely disintegrated, that is all the teeth were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-12, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,988
Posted By Ils

Not to rehash an old tread, but has anyone...

Not to rehash an old tread,
but has anyone found a source for these seals?
or at least a comparable seal one can use as a substitute?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-11, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Posted By Ils

Also if anyone is interested there is a...

Also if anyone is interested there is a drivetrain db here

http://www.lfgss.com/thread3372-8.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-11, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Posted By Ils

Is the campy 111 the iso version? I am not really...

Is the campy 111 the iso version? I am not really familiar with their stuff.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-11, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Posted By Ils

Ok have been looking into Phil wood bb's they...

Ok have been looking into Phil wood bb's they seem to be just as expensive as sugino 75 or hatta. It also seems that Phil bb will require a special tool and a set of extra bracket fasteners which...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-11, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Posted By Ils

Thanks rusty, I had a choice between the 7600 and...

Thanks rusty, I had a choice between the 7600 and 7710 and I stupidly chose the 7600 thinking the square taper would be both cheaper and easier to find, unfortunately I just saw a 7710 bb go for 20...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-11, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Posted By Ils

Dura Ace 7600 BB Question

I know there has been a lot of discussion on which bb to use with the NJS Dura Ace 7600 crank, but seems like the issue has not been properly resolved or at least I can't find a definitive answer. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-11, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,668
Posted By Ils

thanks guys, that clears things up a bit. the...

thanks guys,
that clears things up a bit. the reason I posted this is that I'm looking for a rim with a certain width to clear the caliper arms. I measures the distance between them and it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-11, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,668
Posted By Ils

27"x 1-1/4 rim measurement confusion

Hi everyone,
I have an araya 27x1 1/4 rim or at least that is what the marking on rim says. When I measure the width of the rim with a caliper it gives me a measurement of less than an inch on the...
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