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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-14, 06:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,100
Posted By KlingOn

Maybe you should know what you're talking about. ...

Maybe you should know what you're talking about. My bike indeed has a "plug" of polymer resin, however the outside is painted in enamel and covered in a clear coat. And since I'd never sell this...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-14, 04:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,100
Posted By KlingOn

Hey, great links. :) Even though I've got...

Hey, great links. :)

Even though I've got killer climbs, I will heed your advice on the 19. This 21 feels like a hummingbird on the trainer. I've got rings 47 thru 51. Maybe 51 x 21 would be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-14, 04:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,100
Posted By KlingOn

Ah, so if one can't mash up a dozen 1km 7% climbs...

Ah, so if one can't mash up a dozen 1km 7% climbs at 49 x 15 they aren't a man and need a freewheel?

The Vig would look awesome with a bolted-on, kludged rear brake, and a drilled out fork to drop...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-14, 01:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,100
Posted By KlingOn

I totally agree, but a 50km ride for me often...

I totally agree, but a 50km ride for me often includes more than a dozen 75-150m climbs, lots with 10%+ spots. I don't mind cruising downhill going slow with heavy legs. Just trying to minimize the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-14, 10:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,100
Posted By KlingOn

Scrod, yes I see that their alloy stamped cogs...

Scrod, yes I see that their alloy stamped cogs are in that price range. Are these quality parts? I don't have a distributor in France for these. Literally 800m from my house is a shop where I can...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-14, 07:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,100
Posted By KlingOn

I see. Not to be too anal but I currently have...

I see. Not to be too anal but I currently have two wheels, one is on a Miche hub, the other is on a Campagnolo hub. These are Italian threading, 35mm x 24tpi. 35mm is 1.378 inches, while the Surly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-14, 06:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,100
Posted By KlingOn

Hey, thanks for the info. I just checked them...

Hey, thanks for the info. I just checked them out.

I see the quote "They're made from machined, heat-treated, and chrome-plated SCM415 CroMoly steel." Does this mean forged or stamped?

If...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-14, 05:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By KlingOn

That Masi is perfect for you, and the finishing...

That Masi is perfect for you, and the finishing kit will likely be superior to the Kilo TT.

This place is suffering through a plague of Kilo TT fanaticism. I feel so lucky to have never seen this...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-14, 05:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,100
Posted By KlingOn

Fixed Climber

Hey all.

Looking to take my track-turned-road bike on some longer, hillier rides with dozens of really steep climbs longer than what my skills and 72kg can power through.

I have a Miche...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-14, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,585
Posted By KlingOn

I want this thread to continue until a...

I want this thread to continue until a manufacturer creates the 120mm disc hub.

Kickstart my heart.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,119
Posted By KlingOn

Names are names. Never understood why people...

Names are names. Never understood why people gravitate towards, or hate, or defend them with such vigor.

The French pronounce Cinelli as "See Nelly," and you can always tell the proud French bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-06-14, 08:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,117
Posted By KlingOn

Yeah, well, no conspiracy theory here. After...

Yeah, well, no conspiracy theory here. After all, I shot Kennedy myself. I was underneath the car the whole time.

Funny that Trebon felt the need to clarify exactly what instrument resulted in...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-14, 08:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,119
Posted By KlingOn

Wow, I don't know that expression, but yes, I was...

Wow, I don't know that expression, but yes, I was being sarcastic.

It also appears that I'm stupid and wrong. :)

Sorry for your misfortune. Yikes, America is the land of hucksters. Slap an...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-14, 02:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,685
Posted By KlingOn

OP, you live in Florida. Don't waste cash. ...

OP, you live in Florida. Don't waste cash. Stick with what you got.

Also, no comments on the 60 x 11 Mercier?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-14, 02:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,119
Posted By KlingOn

Wow, Italian brakes that don't work with Japanese...

Wow, Italian brakes that don't work with Japanese cables? Who'da thunk it?

In an industry full of purposeful non-compatibility, sorry you spent cash before you knew what was up. Life.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-14, 02:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,536
Posted By KlingOn

If the flight is leaving from any airport besides...

If the flight is leaving from any airport besides a giant one, the originating airline for British Airways will often be American Airlines, and AA charges $130 for the bike baggage fee. Returning...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-05-14, 02:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,117
Posted By KlingOn

If Avid and Shimano gave me 15.000€ I'd say it...

If Avid and Shimano gave me 15.000€ I'd say it was a chain ring, too.

Must've been one of those one-tooth, perfect clean slice chain rings.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-03-14, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,688
Posted By KlingOn

There are literally less than 1000 human beings...

There are literally less than 1000 human beings on the earth that would reap the benefits of Dugast's work.

Some random dude in Peabody or Salem ain't one of them. And I'm not hating, because...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-03-14, 05:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,023
Posted By KlingOn

Why is anyone responding to a troll post? A...

Why is anyone responding to a troll post?

A 60 year old photography instructor-***-unicylcist-***-30-year-runner in a skateboard helmet (!?!?) with his "me just as fast as you" caveman diatribe...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-02-14, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,905
Posted By KlingOn

My God, I hate that chinchilla so much, man. ...

My God, I hate that chinchilla so much, man. Next time I'll try for it inside. :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-02-14, 05:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,117
Posted By KlingOn

Hugo Pigeon of France in the Junior Men also...

Hugo Pigeon of France in the Junior Men also slipped on a bridge run-up and caught himself on the rear wheel of the rider in front of him and completely sliced through the webbing on his left hand.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-02-14, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,905
Posted By KlingOn

My Cygolite Metro does this at random. Sometimes...

My Cygolite Metro does this at random. Sometimes the symptoms last 10 minutes, sometimes for days.

But for me it didn't start until the unit was about 2 years old and endured daily,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-02-14, 03:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,117
Posted By KlingOn

Show Me Why Disc Brakes Are Awesome? Ryan Trebon Goes First

https://twitter.com/ryantrebon/status/430041511343185920/photo/1

Yeah, disc brakes make total sense for cyclocross.

If you saw the race today, and the two manimals who led it all day on cantis,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-02-14, 03:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 625
Posted By KlingOn

CX World Championships

How is there no talk of Stybar dominating the universe today?

Incredible, incredible race. UCI offered a very professional feed through YouTube as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-14, 06:51 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,438
Posted By KlingOn

I also only have a the "normal" Chorus 11 and...

I also only have a the "normal" Chorus 11 and Record 11 rear derailleurs, and although these can accommodate my 6800 11-32, I do not have the quality of overall shifting that I do on the 6800 11-28. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-14, 06:41 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,438
Posted By KlingOn

Power Torque has a terribly-designed spring...

Power Torque has a terribly-designed spring washer to accommodate multiple bottom bracket widths against a common torque protocol. That's a lame and lazy engineering solution.

Ultra Torque's...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-14, 06:18 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,438
Posted By KlingOn

Yeah, the Athena triple on a Record groupset is...

Yeah, the Athena triple on a Record groupset is also "wrong on so many levels." And anyone willing to spend 100€ on a derailleur to give them five extra gear centimeters from 34x29 to 34x32 is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-14, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,564
Posted By KlingOn

Word, thank you, Hairnet. OP, Google 135mm...

Word, thank you, Hairnet.

OP, Google 135mm flip flop hub.
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
02-01-14, 07:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,353
Posted By KlingOn

In France the juniors do a roll-out BEFORE they...

In France the juniors do a roll-out BEFORE they can submit their completed registration card for the event, it has to be signed by one of the officials to prevent many of the unfortunate stories...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-14, 07:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,402
Posted By KlingOn

Wow, I just described exactly that dude in...

Wow, I just described exactly that dude in another post 40 seconds ago.

We ride the same bike so I can't hate on you at all, Jandro.

But if OP needs a ride for track AND street, there's no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,998
Posted By KlingOn

Yes, you're correct. I actually thought 80psi...

Yes, you're correct. I actually thought 80psi was 5 bar. It's actually 5.5 bar, which is a big difference. I don't think in "psi" and just googled the conversion to prevent my errors. Although I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-14, 07:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,438
Posted By KlingOn

6800 11-32 cassette only works with Campy if rear...

6800 11-32 cassette only works with Campy if rear derailleur is extended to limit of lowest setting and then shifting isn't so great. It's clunkier than normal clunky Campy. Campy states the limit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-14, 02:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,998
Posted By KlingOn

My only point was that there is just a lot of...

My only point was that there is just a lot of "what if" and "why do" talk about tubeless.

I can hop a curb running 5-5.5 bar and not worry if I catch it hard. I guess that's 75-80psi, something...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 742
Posted By KlingOn

Chris King 130mm SS hub in pink. Eccentric...

Chris King 130mm SS hub in pink. Eccentric bottom bracket. Preferably from a BB30 frame. It's the only option.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,719
Posted By KlingOn

Seriously. I can get an ugly broad to run...

Seriously. I can get an ugly broad to run errands and use my money to by me some legit wheels any day, no? That's just a concierge service.

We need pics and a bank statement showing her looks...
Forum: Europe
01-31-14, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By KlingOn

In August it will be very difficult to find the...

In August it will be very difficult to find the tourist-less France of your dreams.

One option would be to travel the paved section of the Canal du Midi from Toulouse to Avignonet-Lauragais. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 08:27 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,569
Posted By KlingOn

No disrespect taken. And it was a joke about...

No disrespect taken. And it was a joke about being Jesuslike. I just know you Americans love the Jesus and so it seemed funny to include the comment.

Next time you buy a brand new car, try to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 08:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,719
Posted By KlingOn

Just the discrepancy between what makes or breaks...

Just the discrepancy between what makes or breaks our days here in the world of kush compared to the world of reality. Just funny and sad to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 07:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,719
Posted By KlingOn

Someone in Ethiopia just got this translation,...

Someone in Ethiopia just got this translation, puked, and ate the puke out of necessity.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 07:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,069
Posted By KlingOn

I am Prince, I live Indonesia, I need 78€ from...

I am Prince, I live Indonesia, I need 78€ from outside resources to complete transaction on my behalf. If you agree I benefit you with 1400€. Please advise.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 07:33 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,569
Posted By KlingOn

At this point your only option other than the...

At this point your only option other than the easiest one (just riding the 99.8% cosmetically perfect bike you already own and choosing to frequent another bike shop in the future) would be a full...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,223
Posted By KlingOn

I also just use the my gear functionality in...

I also just use the my gear functionality in Strava. It's only a tedious 20 seconds having to re-default the bike I'm going to ride on a particular day. But I found that it keeps much better...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-14, 07:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,954
Posted By KlingOn

All brand new Makino, Bridgestone, Nagasawa full...

All brand new Makino, Bridgestone, Nagasawa full custom NJS keirin builds with average Miche or FSA gear will run 1150€ (1560 USD) shipped to your door in France.

If you are okay with used, you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-31-14, 06:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By KlingOn

That's really wonderful. France also had a...

That's really wonderful. France also had a similar background, with huge dailies and 6-day events until the 1960s. Those events still exist, but nothing like before. The 19th and 20th century...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-14, 06:49 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,383
Posted By KlingOn

Totally unrelated, apart from Durian Rider being...

Totally unrelated, apart from Durian Rider being alive, Adelaide is one of the most wonderful places in the world to ride a bike. I had wonderful times there on a winter vacation several years ago. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-14, 06:32 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,383
Posted By KlingOn

I also did not take into consideration that our...

I also did not take into consideration that our minimum wage here is 1300€/month, and with a 35 hour work week that's around 13 USD/hour.

Our petrol is appropriately taxed by federal and regional...
Forum: Touring
01-30-14, 07:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,641
Posted By KlingOn

"Comfortably doable" to transit literally halfway...

"Comfortably doable" to transit literally halfway across the earth??

KiloTT
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-14, 06:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,023
Posted By KlingOn

My God this place is a Bikes Direct breeding...

My God this place is a Bikes Direct breeding ground. You guys are like Kilo TT amoebas...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,383
Posted By KlingOn

I am so baffled why the advice is always "Kilo...

I am so baffled why the advice is always "Kilo TT."

At literally 10-20% above that price point in France, you can do so much better. Surely in the U.S., where you can literally eat all you can...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-14, 06:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,300
Posted By KlingOn

I only use a wrench to tap my chain to check for...

I only use a wrench to tap my chain to check for tension. That wrench is held in a gloved hand. And that gloved hand is a plaster cast of a mannequin's hand. The original hand of the mannequin...
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