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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-19-15, 01:30 AM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 433,996
Posted By Andersper

Fatbikes keep getting weirder.

Fatbikes keep getting weirder.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-19-15, 01:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,555
Posted By Andersper

Have you had any opportunity to compare it to the...

Have you had any opportunity to compare it to the newer steel-framed Lightning? Seems like a great opportunity for a ceteris paribus comparison of frame materials.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,108
Posted By Andersper

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4795176218_6fc...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4795176218_6fc04e22a0_b.jpg

In addition to the advice quoted above, I would also suggest looking for a bike with a fully enclosed chaincase. Since the bike will...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-15, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,183
Posted By Andersper

WI freewheels seem pretty great, they even look...

WI freewheels seem pretty great, they even look nice. Alas, my funds have some limitations.



Sounds great, I think I'll try the deluxe model.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-15, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,183
Posted By Andersper

Has anyone tried Wabi's deluxe freewheel?

Has anyone tried Wabi's deluxe freewheel?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-15, 02:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,061
Posted By Andersper

No worries, I can assure you that I'm reading...

No worries, I can assure you that I'm reading this thread feeling an appropriate amount of regret.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-03-15, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,525
Posted By Andersper

There isn't a reaction GIF that could fully...

There isn't a reaction GIF that could fully convey this mix of surprise, amazement and pure delight that I'm feeling right now.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-03-15, 02:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,061
Posted By Andersper

Straps that won't ruin my shoes

http://www.wabicycles.com/images/road-clip-black.png

I have these Wellgo road pedals with clips and single leather straps that I got from Wabi together with the bike. I like the foot retention,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-03-15, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,525
Posted By Andersper

Alright, now I'm confused. I meant that the...

Alright, now I'm confused. I meant that the handlebars on that kind of bike looks like the arms on the why u no-guy.

And yeah, you could fit a bag the size of a small country under that saddle.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-03-15, 05:49 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,525
Posted By Andersper

Once you see it, you cannot un-see it. ...

Once you see it, you cannot un-see it.

http://ajtroxell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/y-u-no-vector-preview.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-01-15, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 433,996
Posted By Andersper

That's it. I gotta get some gumwalls.

That's it. I gotta get some gumwalls.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-15, 12:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,735
Posted By Andersper

Normally if I saw a bike with handlebars like...

Normally if I saw a bike with handlebars like that, I would laugh, snap a picture of it and post it in the jackass thread. If you ride a bike like she does, however, you can have your handlebars...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-15, 11:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,886
Posted By Andersper

The way I see it, the only real upside to...

The way I see it, the only real upside to starting out with something dirt cheap and upgrading it is the opportunity to learn some mechanical skills. If you plan to have someone else replace your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-15, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,099
Posted By Andersper

That light somehow reminds me over that...

That light somehow reminds me over that should-mounted blaster (or rocket launcher or whatever it is) from The Predator movies.

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/l22365380_4339.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-15, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,099
Posted By Andersper

I went with cheap (appr $9) tape to get some...

I went with cheap (appr $9) tape to get some practice before I get a Gilles Berthoud saddle with matching tape later this year or next spring. I don't really like cork tape, but it's very similar to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-15, 03:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,735
Posted By Andersper

That is amazing… But seriously though, what's...

That is amazing… But seriously though, what's going on with those handlebars? Is that a thing?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-15, 02:26 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,099
Posted By Andersper

http://www.singlespeedshop.com/images/product_imag...

http://www.singlespeedshop.com/images/product_images/original_images/nitto_b-135-randonneuraa-bar_420.jpg
Nitto B-135 Randonneur handlebars

El Cheapo black cork tape
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-15, 01:46 PM
Replies: 823
Views: 120,395
Posted By Andersper

Nice rack.

Nice rack.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-15, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By Andersper

I don't have any experience with the Rush or the...

I don't have any experience with the Rush or the BK, but I've ridden a Wabi Classic for about a month now. They have a very comfortable road geometry. With that said, I would characterize the riding...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-15, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,536
Posted By Andersper

I hope the text on the chain stay is some sort of...

I hope the text on the chain stay is some sort of legal disclaimer.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-15, 06:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,235
Posted By Andersper

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-15, 12:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,235
Posted By Andersper

That's great but my Wabi has track fork ends, not...

That's great but my Wabi has track fork ends, not forward drops. Cosmetics aside, I'm wondering if putting fenders on it will make basic maintenance like fixing a flat or adjusting chain tension a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-15, 01:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,235
Posted By Andersper

It started raining when I was on my way home and...

It started raining when I was on my way home and I forgot just how miserably wet you end up without fenders. My Wabi Classic does have fender eyelets and clearance for 32 mm tires.

Imagining the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-15, 01:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,269
Posted By Andersper

Wasn't he the guy with the ginormous saddle bag?...

Wasn't he the guy with the ginormous saddle bag? I bet that thing wasn't light. Maybe that had something to do with him ruining a leather saddle.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-15, 02:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,269
Posted By Andersper

Sheldon Brown had some good tips on starting and...

Sheldon Brown had some good tips on starting and stopping (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html#mounting).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-15, 12:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,272
Posted By Andersper

I started out very recently with a 46 chainring...

I started out very recently with a 46 chainring and 18 freewheel/cog. I'm still riding the freewheel side, but I'd like to try the fixed side as soon. There are some hills around here, but none of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-15, 09:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,065
Posted By Andersper

Thanks for the advice, I hadn't considered that...

Thanks for the advice, I hadn't considered that angle before. I already run both brakes with drop bars and aero levers. I'll think twice before switching to a straight bar and losing the rear brake...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-15, 08:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,065
Posted By Andersper

I might flip the wheel in a few weeks when I feel...

I might flip the wheel in a few weeks when I feel more confident flipping my pedals. I'm still new to clips/straps and starting out on the freewheel side is helping a bit. The race isn't until May...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-15, 08:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,065
Posted By Andersper

Interesting. I have no such experience myself,...

Interesting. I have no such experience myself, but I'm considering doing my first ever century next year and debating flipping my rear wheel to the fixed side.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-15, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 433,996
Posted By Andersper

Great photos, but looking at them is a little...

Great photos, but looking at them is a little bittersweet.

Earlier this year I ordered a red Fuji Feather just like yours from a shop. It was out of stock, but they kept telling me for weeks that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-15, 01:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,702
Posted By Andersper

Being more than three decades away from...

Being more than three decades away from qualifying myself for posting in this thread, I just wanted to say that lugged Wabi Special looks great. Kind of kicking myself a little bit for going with the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,391
Posted By Andersper

Since you're already recommending dropping the...

Since you're already recommending dropping the cash on the Phil cranks…. how about I recommend dropping even more cash on this?
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-15, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,536
Posted By Andersper

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/250x250/58722810.jpg

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/250x250/58722810.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-15, 02:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,595
Posted By Andersper

Do you guys still have problems with smog in LA?...

Do you guys still have problems with smog in LA? Never mind, you're probably too tall to be bothered by it anyway. ;)



Interesting. What's your take on double top tube designs that Rivendell...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,839
Posted By Andersper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcUi6UEQh00 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcUi6UEQh00

Groovy? Check. Ahead of its time? Check. Genius? Check. Borderline insane? Check.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,839
Posted By Andersper

Sometimes I lie awake at night just thinking what...

Sometimes I lie awake at night just thinking what the world would be like if Revolver had "Paperback Writer" on it instead of "Yellow Submarine."
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-15, 10:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,595
Posted By Andersper

A lot of frames larger than 58 cm look a bit out...

A lot of frames larger than 58 cm look a bit out of proportion, even with 700c wheels. That's just a matter of personal preference, but I'm guessing some tall people feel the same way and go for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-15, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 433,996
Posted By Andersper

SO envious right now.

SO envious right now.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-15, 04:17 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,536
Posted By Andersper

Is it just me, or does this read as a Chuck...

Is it just me, or does this read as a Chuck Norris invincibility meme?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-15, 03:51 AM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,839
Posted By Andersper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAzESJ62irI ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAzESJ62irI

Riffage.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-11-15, 07:04 AM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,839
Posted By Andersper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn7SBQ6X5HU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn7SBQ6X5HU
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-11-15, 06:54 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,812
Posted By Andersper

Scrod, Which headset is nicer? The specs for...

Scrod,

Which headset is nicer? The specs for my Wabi says FSA Orbit X, but the bike came with a Tange Seiki Technoglide instead. Just based on the looks and browsing the Tange Seiki catalogue, it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-11-15, 06:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,014
Posted By Andersper

I've been riding with clips/straps for about a...

I've been riding with clips/straps for about a week now. Because I'm an idiot, it wasn't until the second day I googled how to properly install the straps and proper strap-in technique. I still need...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-11-15, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 433,996
Posted By Andersper

Very nice! I always liked internal cable routing....

Very nice! I always liked internal cable routing. Looks like you missed a spot by the brake lever though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 776,123
Posted By Andersper

What kind of handlebars are those? Those short,...

What kind of handlebars are those? Those short, flat ramps look comfy. The drop bars on my bike are very similar to what the guy in the background is using, and my hands go numb on longer rides.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,536
Posted By Andersper

I… I… have so many questions. Are those disc...

I… I… have so many questions. Are those disc brakes? Where does your butt go? (There's something that looks like a saddle, but it also has a pointy object that could cause internal bleeding.) What's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-15, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,536
Posted By Andersper

What do you even call that? Artfully jacktastic?...

What do you even call that? Artfully jacktastic? It's great that it comes with a matching helmet, but I think what you really need is a stab-proof vest of some kind.

Also, was there a photo of the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-15, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,536
Posted By Andersper

:roflmao2: I was closing a couple of old...

:roflmao2:

I was closing a couple of old tabs I had open in my browser, and for a moment I thought I was in the Another "What don't you like about my bike" thread, anybody?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-15, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,099
Posted By Andersper

Sure, full size wrenches are preferable. I have...

Sure, full size wrenches are preferable. I have this nice set of extra long allen wrenches though, and the 8 mm wrench doesn't fit inside my saddle bag.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-15, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 433,996
Posted By Andersper

Gotta stay hydrated, amirite? ;)

Gotta stay hydrated, amirite? ;)
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