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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-10, 07:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By magic-conch

It looks pretty awesome, but I'm new to mtn...

It looks pretty awesome, but I'm new to mtn biking (I'm a roadie/fixie) so I'm not too sure bout this one yet.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By magic-conch

alright cool. thanks a bunch man. So I'm guessing...

alright cool. thanks a bunch man. So I'm guessing the 3 position floodgate thing is complete lockout, unlock, and that smart lock thing right? The thing that only locks when you're pedaling?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-19-10, 10:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By magic-conch

Looks awesome! Sorry but I'm new to the mtn...

Looks awesome! Sorry but I'm new to the mtn biking terminology, so does this thing have rear and front lockouts and the three switch setting like the stumpjumper? And will I have to upgrade anything...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-19-10, 01:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By magic-conch

I was thinking bout getting a specialized...

I was thinking bout getting a specialized stumpjumper 2010 comp bike and thought about BD myself. Are there any bikes on this website that are somewhat equal or able to match up with a specialized...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-10, 04:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,044
Posted By magic-conch

In one, you expect the criticism, so most likely...

In one, you expect the criticism, so most likely won't or shouldn't argue and will probably just accept the criticism. In the other, you're more prone to argue? Eh.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,640
Posted By magic-conch

True. He's still not fast though, just faster, or...

True. He's still not fast though, just faster, or as I would see it, less slow.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,640
Posted By magic-conch

Psh. You're the one going around criticizing...

Psh. You're the one going around criticizing people. Maybe you should keep your **** to yourself once in a while, it's people like you who end up dead on the news.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-10, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,100,850
Posted By magic-conch

Finally bought a yakima roof rack + bike carriers...

Finally bought a yakima roof rack + bike carriers for my bikes :)

Found it on craigslist for only 170, towers, crossbars, two bike racks included too! I just had to buy the clips for my car which...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-10, 12:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,640
Posted By magic-conch

Entirely situational? What a sack eater thing to...

Entirely situational? What a sack eater thing to say. "Entirely situational" can apply to any bike! You can't just put a fat blob on a road bike and say "Oh he's gonna be fast".
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-10, 11:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,640
Posted By magic-conch

It's simple, light, easy maintenance, fast, and...

It's simple, light, easy maintenance, fast, and best of all, FUN!!!

:) Give it a try. I hope you have a lock ring though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By magic-conch

Yeah the extra 50 for nicer tubing does sound...

Yeah the extra 50 for nicer tubing does sound like a worthy investment. Might as well get it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-10, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By magic-conch

Lol that's a real good point. I've been debating...

Lol that's a real good point. I've been debating so much between the two bike that I almost forgot about just riding.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By magic-conch

Well I guess my problem with that is that, even...

Well I guess my problem with that is that, even though I'll be paying around 1050 to customize it myself, the parts I plan to start out with aren't the parts I plan to stick with, meaning I'll...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-10, 02:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By magic-conch

Well I thought of that already, and it seems...

Well I thought of that already, and it seems pretty expensive.

A decent everyday use frame would run me about 200
crankset - 100
chain - 30
front brakes set - 50
pedal setup - 50
headset +...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-10, 11:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By magic-conch

Yeah it looks like I'll be placing an order on...

Yeah it looks like I'll be placing an order on the iro mark v. Thanks a bunch for your input. As for the 50 dollar extra for the pro, I'm still contemplating bout that. It DOES sound like a good...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-10, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By magic-conch

Well yeah that's true. I won't have to buy the...

Well yeah that's true. I won't have to buy the preferred cog and chain ring size, those are the only thing I really wanna customize anyways. I like the silver and black on the iro. I don't know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By magic-conch

Hmm thanks for your guys' input. So I"m guessin...

Hmm thanks for your guys' input. So I"m guessin you guys think that the IRO is worth the 610 plus another 100 for a front brake set + pedal setup? I'm looking at about 700 then huh? My initial cap...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-10, 12:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By magic-conch

Kilo TT or an IRO Mark V???

So I'm looking to buy my second bike soon and can't decide between the Kilo TT or an Iro Mark V. I've been debating between the two for a month and finally decided to seek you guys' opinion. As far...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-10, 04:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,964
Posted By magic-conch

After you figure out your stand over height, then...

After you figure out your stand over height, then just order an IRO (with a drilled fork for front brakes) and you're 90% set. Easy as that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-10, 10:44 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,789,365
Posted By magic-conch

It's actually a 50cm

It's actually a 50cm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,789,365
Posted By magic-conch

Lol Thanks!

Lol Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-10, 02:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,139
Posted By magic-conch

It looks just like it does in American History X...

It looks just like it does in American History X :) Anyways, I can't stand busy places like that, I'd prefer riding somewhere quieter on such a nice day. Nice vid though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-10, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,789,365
Posted By magic-conch

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o300/misterlarr...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o300/misterlarrymoua/IMG_0072.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o300/misterlarrymoua/IMG_0071.jpg

Yes, I know, it's a typical black and white build.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-10, 12:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,230
Posted By magic-conch

^ +1

^ +1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-10, 12:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,216
Posted By magic-conch

Yup, just keep practicing with it. Once you get...

Yup, just keep practicing with it. Once you get used to it you're gonna wonder why it was ever hard to flip them in. It's gotten so easy for me, I can get'em both in at the same time.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-10, 11:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,216
Posted By magic-conch

I really think it comes down to personal...

I really think it comes down to personal preference, but to answer your earlier question, your toes should be at the end of the cage. I like the ball of my foot to be right at the of edge (closer to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-10, 11:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,216
Posted By magic-conch

Straps and cages plus your legs are basically...

Straps and cages plus your legs are basically your back brakes, and you need some kind of a brake on your fixie, whether it be a front brake set, or your legs. Just take it from us, you need straps...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-10, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,335,028
Posted By magic-conch

Clips without straps plus front and back brakes?...

Clips without straps plus front and back brakes? That's an odd combination.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-10, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,335,028
Posted By magic-conch

The straps I currently have right now are the...

The straps I currently have right now are the Soma Double Straps, and I hate them. I'm constantly adjusting them. Maybe I just got unlucky on mine?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-10, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,335,028
Posted By magic-conch

Hahah, yeah but I think it's ONLY "good" when you...

Hahah, yeah but I think it's ONLY "good" when you look back on them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-10, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,335,028
Posted By magic-conch

Thanks. I still can't decide whether to go for...

Thanks. I still can't decide whether to go for straps, pedals or both yet. Who makes good white pedals/straps?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-10, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,335,028
Posted By magic-conch

Hhaha, I assure you that Lexus is not mine. I...

Hhaha, I assure you that Lexus is not mine. I would've just rather have the lexus in the picture instead of my '98 Camry. And the house is a house full of college students, there's like 7 of us...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 583
Posted By magic-conch

Oooo not bad at all.

Oooo not bad at all.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,335,028
Posted By magic-conch

Criticize away! ...

Criticize away!

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o300/misterlarrymoua/IMG_0073.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o300/misterlarrymoua/IMG_0070.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-10, 01:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 916
Posted By magic-conch

Quick answer: ship it Long answer: Yeah you...

Quick answer: ship it

Long answer: Yeah you should definitely ship it out, I'm pretty sure it'll be much cheaper, but then again that depends on the airline. I flew with Delta and Northwest, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-10, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,050
Posted By magic-conch

Well it looks like I'll probably try out the...

Well it looks like I'll probably try out the cheap methods first. I ordered a silicone bandage for like 3 bucks, and while waiting on them, I think I'm gonna try out some of the rubber band, hose...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-10, 03:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,050
Posted By magic-conch

Yeeaahh it doesn't look like it'll hold my light...

Yeeaahh it doesn't look like it'll hold my light in place. Some of rides are pretty bumpy or can get get bumpy, I don't wanna constantly have to adjust my light.

Oh and which part of the bay are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-10, 12:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,050
Posted By magic-conch

Thanks guys! I've seen some of these mounts...

Thanks guys! I've seen some of these mounts myself, but didn't see any reviews. Some of the mounts introduced to me seemed like they'd work, except they also seemed as if they'd move a lot during...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,050
Posted By magic-conch

Flashlight mount for bike

I know this belongs in the "gadget and flashlight" forum, but no one is hardly on it, so my responses come real slow, that's why I've decide to consult my fellow fixie buddies :)

Ahem anyways, I'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-10, 12:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,269
Posted By magic-conch

Oh man, major props to you, that takes a lot.

Oh man, major props to you, that takes a lot.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-10, 11:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 871
Posted By magic-conch

Front brakes. You'll have more control. ...

Front brakes. You'll have more control.

Edit: just don't slam on it when you're skidding or something.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-10, 11:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,666
Posted By magic-conch

I see threads on these kind of subjects like...

I see threads on these kind of subjects like every 3 days and all the responses are the same.

Check your gear ratio.
Good gear inches for skidding would be around 70in
balls to the stem, etc.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-13-10, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By magic-conch

+1

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-10, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By magic-conch

Hahaha, that's epic.

Hahaha, that's epic.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-10, 02:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,981
Posted By magic-conch

Hmm, this guy should die.

Hmm, this guy should die.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-10, 02:24 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,542
Posted By magic-conch

I'd rock an aerospoke if they weren't so...

I'd rock an aerospoke if they weren't so expensive. The cost of one front wheel is like the cost of my groceries for a month. I'd have to starve for a month to get one lol.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-10, 02:16 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,346
Posted By magic-conch

I don't wear a helmet, but that's because my head...

I don't wear a helmet, but that's because my head is oddly shaped, I've yet to find one that'll fit me comfortably.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-10, 02:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,263
Posted By magic-conch

Around my feet.

Around my feet.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-10, 04:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 914
Posted By magic-conch

if you haven't noticed, most of the questions...

if you haven't noticed, most of the questions asked on this found can be answered through google search, but we ask because we need a second opinion which can't be found thu "a simple google search"....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 914
Posted By magic-conch

How much does that saddle (new) usually run for?...

How much does that saddle (new) usually run for? The smooth black one.
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