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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

Hmm.. I kinda remember my tent and rain pants...

Hmm.. I kinda remember my tent and rain pants being waterproof.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-08, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

I think the major problem is most people who tent...

I think the major problem is most people who tent to need a "waterproof" (they never are waterproof, just extremely resistant) are extremely tough on gear, which is why you see people leaning to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-08, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By DeafLamb

If your comfortable doing the build yourself than...

If your comfortable doing the build yourself than a bikesdirect bike might be perfect for you. Its almost always cheaper to buy a whole bike then build one up from a frame, unless like the above...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-08, 06:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,661
Posted By DeafLamb

Well, now back to the question. My only...

Well, now back to the question.

My only experience is with Blackburn frame pumps. They work well enough for what they are meant to do. I definitely wouldn't want it as my only pump, but for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By DeafLamb

To do basic maintenance you don't need much. I...

To do basic maintenance you don't need much. I definitely wouldn't spend 180 bucks on that set unless you got money to burn.

For basic stuff here is what I would start off with.

1. Tire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 23,589
Posted By DeafLamb

I wouldn't bother going through the bother of...

I wouldn't bother going through the bother of Park tools instructions on freehub overhall. They are cheap enough just to replace. The problem is to take them off to replace, you need to remove the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

I just got back from a two month bike tour. I'm...

I just got back from a two month bike tour. I'm getting my sewing machine ready. Might cut a bag tonight and start the appliqué tomorrow.

-ray
Forum: Hosted Travelogs and Stories from the Road
06-10-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 18,440
Posted By DeafLamb

Two and a half weeks into the northern teir...

Two and a half weeks into the northern teir route.

http://rayandannabike.blogspot.com
Forum: Touring
05-21-08, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By DeafLamb

Leave today.

So my fiance and I are waiting around to go to the airport. We fly out to seattle today where we will be staying for a few days before we head out east bound on the northern tier route. The...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-08, 05:44 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 38,014
Posted By DeafLamb

I'm leaning to fred was always a ghost. This...

I'm leaning to fred was always a ghost. This strip kinda gave it away.

http://www.yehudamoon.com/index.php?date=2008-02-26

-ray
Forum: Commuting
05-21-08, 04:47 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 38,014
Posted By DeafLamb

Fred is a Ghost!!!!

Fred is a Ghost!!!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,618
Posted By DeafLamb

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/02/...

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/02/07/58-japan/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,270
Posted By DeafLamb

1) depends on the mechanic 2) depends on the...

1) depends on the mechanic
2) depends on the shop


Also depends on the quality of the parts you want replaced. The difference in cost between a sora BB and Dura ace is quite noticeable. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-08, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By DeafLamb

I agree w/ everyone so far.... Spend your...

I agree w/ everyone so far....

Spend your money on a baby sitter / landscaper / etc... so you can spend more time riding. The most bang for your buck right now would be an extra 50 miles or so...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-08, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

My two most common reasons for skipped stitch: ...

My two most common reasons for skipped stitch:

1. Your machine is not threaded correctly. No offense, but really small silly seeming details on how your machine is threaded can cause massive...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-08, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

Court... That bag looks great as well. ...

Court...

That bag looks great as well. Thanks. Are you still using duck cloth? And is that duck cloth for the liner or are you using some sort of vinyl?

The separate pieces of foam is an...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-08, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

That's basically what I've done before. I don't...

That's basically what I've done before. I don't like it for a few reasons....

1. Without sewing through the pad, the pad can kind of shift underneath the strap. Which is annoying.

2. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

Thanks both of you for your kind words. I'm...

Thanks both of you for your kind words. I'm kinda of a perfectionist, so I actually really do like the criticism. It helps me improve each bag. That said.. Here are my complaints after...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-01-08, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

Sunrise Bag

Just about finished with this one. Done enough to show it off. Still needs female strap ends sewn on to the flap.

This was my first bag for a few things.

1. Second layer on bottom
2. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-29-08, 11:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 638
Posted By DeafLamb

I just vomited in to my mouth. I'm all for...

I just vomited in to my mouth. I'm all for promoting riding, but I would rather someone walk than ride that thing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 27,741
Posted By DeafLamb

Does anyone know any details about the wake /...

Does anyone know any details about the wake / funeral. I wouldn't go to the funeral as I feel that is personal time for the family. But I live close enough that I would go pay my respects at the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 08:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,179
Posted By DeafLamb

I would also be interested in how you re-tap a...

I would also be interested in how you re-tap a bottom bracket to a smaller diameter????

I can only see it being possible if you fill the shell with metal and then do the tapping. But a normal...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-08, 11:58 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,044
Posted By DeafLamb

and people complain that their is a sewing sticky?

and people complain that their is a sewing sticky?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-08, 03:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,291
Posted By DeafLamb

Somone one should really consolidate the most...

Somone one should really consolidate the most useful posts from all of the various bag threads into the "Ultimate Bag Thread" and make it a sticky.

Not it.

Blicky, your a Mod now. Earn that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-08, 04:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,291
Posted By DeafLamb

Yes it is not cheap, but with a decent tax return...

Yes it is not cheap, but with a decent tax return and a bit of savings, it might be worthwhile.

I am so far really happy with my bags (www.raytiley.info/bags.php) I've only made four, but they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,291
Posted By DeafLamb

I'm bumping this thread up because I'm kinda...

I'm bumping this thread up because I'm kinda interested in what your using now? Right now I'm using an old juki zig-zag home machine with no walking foot. Its fine for the apleque but i'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-07, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,320
Posted By DeafLamb

When I finished hiking the AT my friend who I had...

When I finished hiking the AT my friend who I had met along the way sent a bunch of stuff to himself in Australia via Parcel Post rather than taking it on the plane. It took about three months for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 20,903
Posted By DeafLamb

I purpose: Best Messenger bag made by member. ...

I purpose: Best Messenger bag made by member.

Oh and no professionals, sorry seagull, under the weather, and zugster...

I nomminate this one by dommer
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 987
Posted By DeafLamb

It's time to move on to another forum to get help...

It's time to move on to another forum to get help with actually configure your site. You'll get a lot more answers more quickly here:

http://www.phpbb.com/

-ray
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,027
Posted By DeafLamb

Too bad there wasn't a chase....

Too bad there wasn't a chase....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-07, 08:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 509
Posted By DeafLamb

Yes, if at first you don't succeed, pay someone...

Yes, if at first you don't succeed, pay someone else to do it. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-07, 07:55 AM
Replies: 20
Omg
Views: 1,102
Posted By DeafLamb

props if he gets it...

props if he gets it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-03-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,877
Posted By DeafLamb

I have an old Peugeot that I ran fixed for a...

I have an old Peugeot that I ran fixed for a while. The french bottom bracket thing is a pain in the but. If the cups are still good on yours, you can run a normal spindle in it. Your LBS should...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-07, 03:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,653
Posted By DeafLamb

I needed to cut something (thread from my sewing...

I needed to cut something (thread from my sewing machine) real fast as I was leaving the house. I have a swiss army knife on my key chain, which hangs from my belt loop. After doing the quick cut,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-07, 03:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,653
Posted By DeafLamb

I stabbed myself in the bottom of my foot with a...

I stabbed myself in the bottom of my foot with a knife on wed. 3 stitches and no bike riding till thursday.

-ray
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-07, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 733
Posted By DeafLamb

Have you tried your local bike shop. Quality...

Have you tried your local bike shop. Quality sells some pretty cheap fixed wheels. Alex rims with no name hubs. Their POS, but depending on your shops markup, might come in at about that range.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

Don't worry, the grasshopper bag is my fourth...

Don't worry, the grasshopper bag is my fourth bag, my first sucked hard.

Thanks for the compliment though

-ray
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-07, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

You could rip out all the seems and cut a piece...

You could rip out all the seems and cut a piece of fabric using the old piece as a pattern. It would be a lot of work, plus you would need a sewing machine cabable of going through the new fabric...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-07, 06:36 AM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,053
Posted By DeafLamb

So I finally made another bag. Too bad I was...

So I finally made another bag.

Too bad I was about half way through making the bag until I finally realized why my sewing machine was sewing like such ****.

The other bags I've made can be seen...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-07, 05:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,920
Posted By DeafLamb

Thats why I always tighten my handlebars at 3pm...

Thats why I always tighten my handlebars at 3pm 68 degrees in my house while I'm sober.

Glad you got home.

-ray
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-07, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By DeafLamb

Help from the masters

I need some help from you guys.

I plan on holding a race here in Portland, Maine the weekend before christmas. I want a picture of Santa riding a bike for the race flyer, and I figured rather...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-07, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 633
Posted By DeafLamb

If your going to buy all the parts, why not just...

If your going to buy all the parts, why not just lace them up yourself?

If your set on having them build them, then buy the spokes and rims through them.

It may not be as cheap, but at least...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-07, 11:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By DeafLamb

As an above poster mentioned, please don't. This...

As an above poster mentioned, please don't. This isn't just some no name hub, its campagnolo. Campagnolo stuff is so nicely engineered, and so well machined, that with a bit of grease, some beer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-07, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 614
Posted By DeafLamb

Are 1'' threadless headsets common? Never looked...

Are 1'' threadless headsets common? Never looked for one before.

-ray
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-07, 11:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,744
Posted By DeafLamb

Judging by the posts in this thread, I would say...

Judging by the posts in this thread, I would say you are trying.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-07, 05:17 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 12,407
Posted By DeafLamb

I'm lazy... I didn't even chase the BB...

I'm lazy...

I didn't even chase the BB threads...

So far I have the BB, Cranks, and Headset installed.

I'm going to build the wheels tonight Soma Hubs laced to DT Swiss RR 1.1 Rims.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-07, 05:47 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 143,849
Posted By DeafLamb

This should be the trailer for M.A.S.H TWO

This should be the trailer for M.A.S.H TWO
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-07, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 143,849
Posted By DeafLamb

Do I have to separate you two..... Now back...

Do I have to separate you two.....

Now back to the videos...

Pretty neat site if your into science...

http://sciencehack.com/

All science and math, supposedly screened by scientists first...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-07, 02:46 PM
Replies: 744
Views: 35,916
Posted By DeafLamb

got my shipping notice... will have my frame...

got my shipping notice... will have my frame monday
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-07, 10:39 AM
Replies: 744
Views: 35,916
Posted By DeafLamb

but.....

but.....
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