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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-19, 10:18 PM
Replies: 1,860
Views: 1,035,342
Posted By GMJ

Nationals at Carson this year with me being super...

Nationals at Carson this year with me being super bummed to be on the front. The first time I've ever run a 102" and it was at sea level, for every race (scratch, om, points). Bananas how fast the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,706
Posted By GMJ

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1077_258e83f27903a0b90bb3b411be53b1c84dd5114a.jpg
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,238
Posted By GMJ

Sounds like you need some brakes until the rest...

Sounds like you need some brakes until the rest of your rig is squared away. Check to see if your chain, cog, and chainring are too worn. Make sure you’re putting enough torque into those nuts, too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-17, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,648
Posted By GMJ

I think it would be cool to have an oversized Boa...

I think it would be cool to have an oversized Boa reel on there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-17, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,047
Posted By GMJ

Ok. I just searched around and thought I should...

Ok. I just searched around and thought I should elaborate.

If you're looking for gears while maintaining the appearance of a fixed gear, you're most likely looking for a coaster hub and a shift...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-17, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,047
Posted By GMJ

Sturmey-Archer | S2C Silver...

Sturmey-Archer | S2C Silver (http://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/products/detail/s2c-silver)

Go to a bike shop and have them build you a wheel with that hub. Put in a brakeless bike and there you go.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-17, 02:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,173
Posted By GMJ

Well, if they are definitely punctures, I would...

Well, if they are definitely punctures, I would ditch the tires you have and spend the $60-$100 necessary for decent street tires. They will more than pay for themselves from the time and money...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-17, 01:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,275
Posted By GMJ

Post pics of your legs. I don't need any...

Post pics of your legs. I don't need any validation for your views, just addicted to j000cy quads and hammies.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-17, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1,860
Views: 1,035,342
Posted By GMJ

Points. Won 2 of them, got a 3rd and got 4th....

Points. Won 2 of them, got a 3rd and got 4th. I've almost completely ignored road racing because track was always my focus and, up until this year, I was riding a steel Merckx. Getting a modern...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-17, 11:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,275
Posted By GMJ

[citation needed] And it really isn't too...

[citation needed]

And it really isn't too uncommon for people to ride their track bikes to the track with a front brake and then remove it before racing. Usually it's as simple as removing two...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-17, 11:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,275
Posted By GMJ

There is no personal preference for trackies....

There is no personal preference for trackies. It's safety.

Ignoring the fact that sudden stops in mass-start races on the track is a nightmare, ripping a brake while high on a 45* banked turn is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1,860
Views: 1,035,342
Posted By GMJ

https://i.imgur.com/0IXMVom.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/0IXMVom.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2ArKxPE.jpg
A GREENER FILM (http://www.agreenerfilm.com/)

Gateway Cup, 4-day series over labor day weekend. Was able to get my Cat3 upgrade....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 46,921
Posted By GMJ

Explain the joke to me. Totally flew over my head...

Explain the joke to me. Totally flew over my head and I don't want people to be having fun without me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-17, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,795
Posted By GMJ

Browsing on a chrome OS at work and I can't see...

Browsing on a chrome OS at work and I can't see it either.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-17, 09:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,267
Posted By GMJ

Foldable Conti's always smelled stronger than the...

Foldable Conti's always smelled stronger than the wire beaded ones that I've run into FWIW.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By GMJ

You need to make sure your frame can handle your...

You need to make sure your frame can handle your weight. Get this:

BT EDGE ? Bike Technologies Australia | biketechnologies.com (http://www.biketechnologies.com/bt-edge/)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-17, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,401
Posted By GMJ

15.9kg Should be good to go.

15.9kg

Should be good to go.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-17, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 957
Posted By GMJ

I bet a single-speed or fixed will be just fine...

I bet a single-speed or fixed will be just fine starting out. I really doubt that you're going to be immediately jumping into hors categorie climbs based on what you're saying. You're probably just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-27-17, 12:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,752
Posted By GMJ

Most of mine are slammed but I keep the hat on...

Most of mine are slammed but I keep the hat on the top to bother the aesthetes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,148
Posted By GMJ

"Bullhorn or drop?" "Why not both?" ...

"Bullhorn or drop?"

"Why not both?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqgSO8_cRio
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-17, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,865
Posted By GMJ

If you want to throw money at a bike, get some...

If you want to throw money at a bike, get some carbon clinchers. It will give you the most noticeable improvement in speed. Having less weight at the rim of a wheel means that less energy/work need...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-17, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,570
Posted By GMJ

What frame were you planning on building on? You...

What frame were you planning on building on? You should probably search to see if they had the notorious clearance issue.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,724
Posted By GMJ

I would go with a SSCX frame or really any CX...

I would go with a SSCX frame or really any CX frame with a chain tensioner if you're dead-set on single-speed. They would be the easiest to find. The frames don't seem to be nearly as aggressive in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-17, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,610
Posted By GMJ

It's spring loaded. There's a couple of frame...

It's spring loaded. There's a couple of frame size ranges so it fits pretty snug. One of the ends is a rubber-like compound so it wedges in there pretty nicely.

It's cheap too. You can find glitzy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-17, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By GMJ

I would go with the 32mm with a regular tube....

I would go with the 32mm with a regular tube. I've never heard anyone have anything positive to say about thorn resistant tubes. I feel like a goat-head or nail is going to pop a tube regardless of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-17, 09:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,706
Posted By GMJ

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/600x315/72/67...

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/600x315/72/67/6e/72676e722c5e8cacc66d4bd01d58583c.jpg

Or you can do this.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-17, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,610
Posted By GMJ

Thanks. It rattles but does its job when it needs...

Thanks. It rattles but does its job when it needs to.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-17, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By GMJ

Ok, so those just seem like run of the mill...

Ok, so those just seem like run of the mill risers that are most likely going to have a clamp diameter of 26.0 or 25.4. Take those bars to ANY bike shop and they will either have something for you or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-17, 03:13 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 105,549
Posted By GMJ

Imgur works well for me. Any big trips planned...

Imgur works well for me. Any big trips planned soon? I can't wait for it to be unfeasible for me to race so I can start doing brevets.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-17, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,610
Posted By GMJ

http://i.imgur.com/OQujUPj.jpg ...

http://i.imgur.com/OQujUPj.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/tc6xBIx.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-17, 02:43 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 105,549
Posted By GMJ

I have nothing to say about china frames but my...

I have nothing to say about china frames but my chinacrabon wheels have been just fine.

http://i.imgur.com/CVQ2TPS.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 401,797
Posted By GMJ

This is now a MTB thread. ...

This is now a MTB thread.

http://i.imgur.com/evDbmqz.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-17, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,599
Posted By GMJ

Decent quality chains can be had for so cheap...

Decent quality chains can be had for so cheap that I don't really see the point in buying defect stuff. Plus, having ulta-primo parts that you don't race is kinda silly especially if you're trying to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By GMJ

Without any pics, specs, or more of a...

Without any pics, specs, or more of a description, I would just find a local Trek dealer and bring the bars in. Newer Bontrager bars do a good job of putting their specs on their drops and I'm sure a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-17, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By GMJ

I mean this in the nicest way possible: that...

I mean this in the nicest way possible:

that joke is literally ancient.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_of_Theseus
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-08-17, 10:24 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,367
Posted By GMJ

Just found this thread. I'll be looking back...

Just found this thread.

I'll be looking back and seeing what I can find. In the mean time, I want to see if anyone has had the same experiences as me. I have some 22mm Pista Evo CS's glued to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-17, 09:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 45,979
Posted By GMJ

Get compact road drops with hoods and get a bike...

Get compact road drops with hoods and get a bike fit. You could always get the clip-on extensions and put them on the drops but I think those are kind of silly. Once you get comfortable you can rest...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-17, 05:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 45,979
Posted By GMJ

A couple of reasons: 1. Drop bars only for...

A couple of reasons:
1. Drop bars only for mass-starts (anything other than a TT timed event)
2. Pursuit bars are only used as base-bars for TT extension
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-17, 12:20 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,082
Posted By GMJ

I'm no master tech, but looks like you could...

I'm no master tech, but looks like you could benefit from longer cable and housing. Do you have difficulty making sharp right turns at low speeds?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-17, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,615,462
Posted By GMJ

A few weeks ago, I found that youtuber Zach...

A few weeks ago, I found that youtuber Zach Gallardo's videos and he seemed to me to be the embodiment of SSFG.

It reminded me of the site and how unstable I used to be, demonstrated by my posts....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-17, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,964
Posted By GMJ

That was my impression too. Story time: One...

That was my impression too. Story time:

One time I sat on my glasses and broke one of the lenses. Brought them to REI, told them what happened, and the person gave me the credit no problem. Fast...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-07-17, 05:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,398
Posted By GMJ

Watts per kg went down, but slightly. I've lost...

Watts per kg went down, but slightly. I've lost roughly 4.5 kilos.



I lived in St. Louis first and then moved to Denver. I arrived in winter '14, so I had already acclimated by then.



I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-17, 10:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,398
Posted By GMJ

Yes, definitely. Tells me not to be worried since...

Yes, definitely. Tells me not to be worried since it is winter and that is valid but we're both pretty stumped as to why I should have gotten slower.

I went back to school and work part time now...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,398
Posted By GMJ

I had some of my best results, which is really...

I had some of my best results, which is really confusing, considering that I should be much slower. I'm not sure if this was just from experience or what.

I've also considered the possibility that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-17, 09:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,398
Posted By GMJ

Trained with a coach and FTP dropped, significantly.

Hey all,

I was wondering what the best course of action would be. Fall 2015 I took on my first coach to really try and get serious with racing since I was starting to travel for some of the bigger...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-15, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,640
Posted By GMJ

http://i67.tinypic.com/wbe4ir.jpg In front....

http://i67.tinypic.com/wbe4ir.jpg

In front. I won.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-15, 12:54 AM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 433,365
Posted By GMJ

You need to take that thing to the NSC Velodrome.

You need to take that thing to the NSC Velodrome.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-15, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,640
Posted By GMJ

Fyxation Open, which is kind of this sideshow...

Fyxation Open, which is kind of this sideshow event for the finale of the Intelligentsia Cup in Chicago. The two dudes that beat me went on to do the 90min P/1/2 crit.

Insanity.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-15, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,148
Posted By GMJ

.5, maybe .75, rides and then kaputt.

.5, maybe .75, rides and then kaputt.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-15, 12:17 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,640
Posted By GMJ

http://i59.tinypic.com/2llhmyd.jpg ...

http://i59.tinypic.com/2llhmyd.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/kf2tzb.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/2cy5szm.jpg
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