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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-26-11, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By robotphood

I haven't used zeros but I've put in 200s and...

I haven't used zeros but I've put in 200s and 400s in 2 different nitto quills. Like Pedder's picture, remove the bolt and slightly pry the quill (I used a big flathead) when you get to the bend. It...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-11, 11:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,679
Posted By robotphood

They are made in the same factory. Slight...

They are made in the same factory. Slight variations. Stamped CKC on the bottom. Sometimes you can find cheaper ones under different brands (ie; FUBAR on ebay)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-10, 11:38 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,783,748
Posted By robotphood

Check out the Syntace Stratos 200 or 400 or Nitto...

Check out the Syntace Stratos 200 or 400 or Nitto RB-002. Drop with sweep back. I've had the the RB-009 and they are nice but the drop is fairly large and the horn section starts a little far...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-10, 12:34 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,789,494
Posted By robotphood

Ha, I was thinking the same thing. I might've...

Ha, I was thinking the same thing. I might've bought one if it came in the cream color like the prototype. Threaded with headset would've been a plus. It'd also be nice if they could actually confirm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-10, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,783,748
Posted By robotphood

I don't really do tricks but I don't think...

I don't really do tricks but I don't think they're dumb. Ride your bike the way you want.

Backwards circles are easier than you think. I thought they were impossible at first, but you just have to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-10, 02:50 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,981
Posted By robotphood

Partially threaded I had a 50. I...

Partially threaded



I had a 50. I think it was 72.5 & 73 or 74.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-10, 10:20 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,981
Posted By robotphood

I sent them an email: 1) Can you clarify any...

I sent them an email:

1) Can you clarify any changes in the geometry?

I'm sorry but we have not received geometry info from the manufacturer yet.

2) Any other colors planned for the future?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-10, 02:16 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,981
Posted By robotphood

They'd pretty much be viking frames then. I'm...

They'd pretty much be viking frames then. I'm down if it's cheaper though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-10, 05:20 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,981
Posted By robotphood

Are you sure it's the same fork? The old one was...

Are you sure it's the same fork? The old one was 40mm/43mm rake? New one is listed as 28/37.5. Shooting an email their way.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,981
Posted By robotphood

Scrod, I already have a maxyway (powdercoated...

Scrod, I already have a maxyway (powdercoated red). Kilo has different geo no? The cream would've been perfect. $300 without having to get it painted/powdercoated.



What's the difference? I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-10, 03:08 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,981
Posted By robotphood

But where can we get a cheap Maxyway?

But where can we get a cheap Maxyway?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-10, 04:57 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,981
Posted By robotphood

I'm still waiting on the cream one we had a...

I'm still waiting on the cream one we had a preview of earlier this year :/
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-10, 04:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,650
Posted By robotphood

Snowboarding. 2 plankers don't look nearly as...

Snowboarding. 2 plankers don't look nearly as kewl.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-10, 02:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,650
Posted By robotphood

It's pretty easy to stop well enough at cruising...

It's pretty easy to stop well enough at cruising speed ~15 with proper technique. But I think most of the time people will be regulating their speed from point A to B rather than relying on skidding...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,541
Posted By robotphood

Yes it's to use 2 single straps as a...

Yes it's to use 2 single straps as a "double".
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-10, 07:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,541
Posted By robotphood

Toshi's aren't THAT expensive considering the...

Toshi's aren't THAT expensive considering the price we pay for other components. Foot retention is pretty important to some riders and you're talking about spending $100 vs $40 on something that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-10, 11:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,541
Posted By robotphood

Super deluxe (pronounced deeelux) double toe...

Super deluxe (pronounced deeelux) double toe strap, constructed of two strips our new higher quality leather with a layer of non stretching laminate in the middle, topped off with our new non slip...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,811
Posted By robotphood

Stem is 50mm. I had a 60 nitto deluxe on...

Stem is 50mm. I had a 60 nitto deluxe on previously but I traded my cousin for vanity reasons (gunmetal vs silver finish). Didn't think the 10mm would be a big deal. Visually it looks tiny in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-10, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,811
Posted By robotphood

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8893/imag0069n....

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8893/imag0069n.jpg

Front is back to a m13 and I did change the saddle position :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-10, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,811
Posted By robotphood

46/17? My bike is a bit under 19. The only...

46/17?

My bike is a bit under 19. The only thing I would call "light" on my bike is the aluminum syntace stratos bars. Components are just average: 300g seatpost, san marco concor, sugino xd crank...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,811
Posted By robotphood

I have a se brew in 54. No overlap. Width...

I have a se brew in 54. No overlap. Width measurements true. Good for long rides. Road geo.

Weight sub 20lb should be attainable.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-10, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,783,748
Posted By robotphood

Cinelli Voleesoft bartape is nearly the same as...

Cinelli Voleesoft bartape is nearly the same as some tennis wraps if anyone is looking for the same feel (squishy/soft).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,710
Posted By robotphood

Painted. Chips very easily.

Painted. Chips very easily.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-10, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,783,748
Posted By robotphood

Yeah, powdercoated with a different fork. Yeah,...

Yeah, powdercoated with a different fork. Yeah, the saddle is too far forward. The seatpost is new and I just put the saddle in the same position on this one but forgot that it has no setback like my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,783,748
Posted By robotphood

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8893/imag0069n....

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8893/imag0069n.jpg

Changed my brew a bit. Didn't realize my lockring tool was missing until I put the front deep in. But the weird unevenness is growing on me....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,789,494
Posted By robotphood

How tall are you? I think the reach (TT) would be...

How tall are you? I think the reach (TT) would be more important than being able to stand over the top tube.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,783,748
Posted By robotphood

I know someone that has a brake setup like that....

I know someone that has a brake setup like that. Even though it works perfectly (except for the awkward reach) it's there purely to satisfy the law.

Mucky, is that a knog light on the toptube?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,783,748
Posted By robotphood

Dig it. Me wants a 2010 soma rush in white badly.

Dig it. Me wants a 2010 soma rush in white badly.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-10, 04:55 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,981
Posted By robotphood

LOL scrod. I was just about to do something...

LOL scrod. I was just about to do something similar. Anyways, I was hoping for a white. Pearl white to be exact. Hopefully the geo is the same.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-10, 04:59 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,981
Posted By robotphood

Did we ever figure out the geometry? Same as the...

Did we ever figure out the geometry? Same as the Kilo TT?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-10, 02:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,594
Posted By robotphood

Agreed. My ass is fine with a B17N but hates a...

Agreed. My ass is fine with a B17N but hates a Team pro.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-10, 11:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,594
Posted By robotphood

Sounds about right. B17 narrow works alright with...

Sounds about right. B17 narrow works alright with medium s-t-b drop. Think it depends on the rider's arse though. I just hated the Team Pro so much. B17N was okay, although it wasn't perfect for my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-10, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By robotphood

Seems like a hassle if you could even get it...

Seems like a hassle if you could even get it down. I think most people that use these are doing set and forget.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-10, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,156
Posted By robotphood

Geometry looks different than the obey/brew. 1...

Geometry looks different than the obey/brew. 1 1/8 headtube also. Geometry is identical to the Rush but different dropouts. I wonder if it's really Tange Prestige. Could be a steal?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-10, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,783,748
Posted By robotphood

You can easily modulate speed with a front brake....

You can easily modulate speed with a front brake. Never really had to use a rear on road or SS bikes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-10, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,783,748
Posted By robotphood

Too hot for socal.

Too hot for socal.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-10, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By robotphood

You mean tuck the ends? Too much of a hassle to...

You mean tuck the ends? Too much of a hassle to do that, especially on the go.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By robotphood

Toestraps caught in chain?

So I've been using Quad Gate toe clips for a while now:

http://allcitycycles.com/images/sized/images/products2/TC4700-315x396.jpg


I broke one clip and replaced it with an old regular swan...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-10, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,715
Posted By robotphood

Yep, standover doesn't mean much. TT is going to...

Yep, standover doesn't mean much. TT is going to matter a lot more in regards to comfort especially for those with gorilla or t-rex arms.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,715
Posted By robotphood

5'8. Not sure if you could swap to a bigger frame...

5'8. Not sure if you could swap to a bigger frame with the 52 fork. Since the steerer is cut to fit the 52 it will probably be too short for a bigger frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-10, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,715
Posted By robotphood

I'm the same size as you (inseam ~31) and have...

I'm the same size as you (inseam ~31) and have this frame in a 54. It fits me fine but a 60mm stem did help with the longer TT because I ride bullhorns and any longer and I'd feel stretched out. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-10, 06:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,886
Posted By robotphood

That was me trying to trip you. Seriously,...

That was me trying to trip you.

Seriously, there are plenty of reasons to skid and not to skid. You can do it as much as you want or never at all. Personally, I love whipping it out all over the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-10, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,300
Posted By robotphood

Nope. It's under the clear coat.

Nope. It's under the clear coat.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-10, 09:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,102
Posted By robotphood

+1 for the BI/SE/Fuji maxway frame. I also got...

+1 for the BI/SE/Fuji maxway frame. I also got the frame (only) for almost nothing. Took my dremel to it and sliced those cable stops off and grinded them carefully. A fresh powdercoat covered up any...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-10, 11:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,582
Posted By robotphood

So "bright silver" for velocity rims are...

So "bright silver" for velocity rims are polished?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-10, 11:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,710
Posted By robotphood

Decided to sell mine off to a friend. Decided to...

Decided to sell mine off to a friend. Decided to strip the bike I was planning on using them on so not much use for them. My friend does a lot of tricks so we'll see how they hold up. I can say that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-10, 01:06 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,789,494
Posted By robotphood

How'd you measure the globe?

How'd you measure the globe?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-10, 03:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,724
Posted By robotphood

So I've had Hold Fasts for a bit over a week now....

So I've had Hold Fasts for a bit over a week now. I usually ride exustar laminated doubles on my main bike. I've put at least 100mi on them. I don't do tricks (other than track stands and bw...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-10, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,972,008
Posted By robotphood

Are you sure? Seems like too much drop for 200s...

Are you sure? Seems like too much drop for 200s (I own 400s). Although I've been wrong before.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-10, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,783,748
Posted By robotphood

Beautiful bike Darwin401k. I know white saddles...

Beautiful bike Darwin401k. I know white saddles stain and look like crap pretty fast but I think your build would look perfect with one. White concor ;)




Yes, lower gear ratio helps on just...
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