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Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-11, 10:02 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,020
Posted By Jimmybug

A 29er and an old Raleigh for road/commute...

A 29er and an old Raleigh for road/commute purposes, plus a few old frames hanging out in the garage. Just sold a fixed gear to my bro, who has much more use for it. Soon adding a motorcycle, so I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-09-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,634
Posted By Jimmybug

Saddest Shredder? ...

Saddest Shredder?
http://loyalkng.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-cosplay-costume-6.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-09-11, 11:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,297
Posted By Jimmybug

Why add all that weight to the frame when this is...

Why add all that weight to the frame when this is an option?
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-07-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By Jimmybug

I just put an X-7 short cage derailleur on mine...

I just put an X-7 short cage derailleur on mine yesterday; I hate to say it, but I managed to run the chain through the cage wrong. I went outside the "cross beam" instead of inside... so uh, don't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-07-11, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,966
Posted By Jimmybug

I've been too busy with school/work to ride much,...

I've been too busy with school/work to ride much, but found the time and money to put on an X-7 short cage and X-5 shifter for the 1x9 I'm running. Eventually I'll get a carbon fork... Now to ride!
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,330
Posted By Jimmybug

My Peace 9r Multi is 31 lbs. wet. The scale...

My Peace 9r Multi is 31 lbs. wet. The scale measures in half-pounds though, so I'll go ahead and say 30.6 lbs. ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-10, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By Jimmybug

In that case I'd go with one "banal" and...

In that case I'd go with one "banal" and substitute a "hoary."
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-10, 12:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,862
Posted By Jimmybug

Pros: Poor college students can afford to ride...

Pros: Poor college students can afford to ride decent, lightish upgradable bikes while getting down the basics.

Cons: it hurts.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-10, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,966
Posted By Jimmybug

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/ricej6/gt...

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/ricej6/gtpeace9rmulti10610.jpg

Long-time lurker here! Sadly I've only been able to put about 30 miles on this so far. Just swapped out the BB+cranks,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-09, 07:54 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 10,515
Posted By Jimmybug

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t134/cdavfc/cat...

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t134/cdavfc/cat_bus.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 10,515
Posted By Jimmybug

My cat's name is Dr. Cleopatra Jessica Steinmetz....

My cat's name is Dr. Cleopatra Jessica Steinmetz. And she's flippin' awesome!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-09, 11:10 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,535
Posted By Jimmybug

http://www.woundupcomposites.com/road_fork.html

http://www.woundupcomposites.com/road_fork.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,892
Posted By Jimmybug

Flipped it last night actually, it's 100% better...

Flipped it last night actually, it's 100% better in every way. I'm not one to worry too much about "coolness" (heck, I live in the sticks,) but it really does fit me better now. I'm going to fiddle...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,388
Posted By Jimmybug

FWIW, I have a Tektro RX 4.1 on my bullhorns and...

FWIW, I have a Tektro RX 4.1 on my bullhorns and it's lovely. Like others have said, brake lever placement is pretty subjective.



I'm thinking about going leed's route and running a TT and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-09, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,892
Posted By Jimmybug

Gotcha. I agree about the wheelbase looking long,...

Gotcha. I agree about the wheelbase looking long, but to my eye it looks about the same as a lot of Lagers/Clockworks. The aluminum fork wouldn't be my first choice, (I would have preferred the stock...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,097,851
Posted By Jimmybug

Because I'm cheap and needy: ...

Because I'm cheap and needy:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/images/bb102.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,892
Posted By Jimmybug

How do you mean? It sure isn't a track frame, but...

How do you mean? It sure isn't a track frame, but it's equally not a conversion. It's just for commuting/pleasure/fitness, so I don't feel like I need super-tight geometry.... I am thinking about a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-09, 11:55 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,892
Posted By Jimmybug

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs132...

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs132.snc1/5650_138445371054_553581054_3629703_7399563_n.jpg

Alright, here's my first build, which I haven't really had time to ride/tweak yet:
SE...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-24-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,966
Posted By Jimmybug

....awesome! Thanks for the help and input guys!...

....awesome! Thanks for the help and input guys! ( The front end really has been sagging a bit lately :P )
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-24-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,966
Posted By Jimmybug

That is one SICK multi-level garage!

That is one SICK multi-level garage!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-24-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,966
Posted By Jimmybug

Thanks! The only reasons I haven't upgraded are...

Thanks! The only reasons I haven't upgraded are being in school and cheapness. I really DO need a new saddle... This probably shows my ignorance, but I wasn't aware of an easy way to convert threaded...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-09, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 683
Posted By Jimmybug

I would be more upset about a dude/bike combo...

I would be more upset about a dude/bike combo landing on my head.

......maybe?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-23-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,966
Posted By Jimmybug

I, too, am new on BikeForums. However, I would...

I, too, am new on BikeForums. However, I would like to present the antithesis to Scuderia's bikes:
My '99 Giant hand-me-down complete with harvested parts from my bro's busted bike. Gets me through...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 7,555
Posted By Jimmybug

Are you familiar with BikeSnobNYC? He's a pretty...

Are you familiar with BikeSnobNYC? He's a pretty sarcastic/satirical dude.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,995
Posted By Jimmybug

Bravo.

Bravo.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,967,585
Posted By Jimmybug

108.92, if I'm not mistaken. Drafting the car in...

108.92, if I'm not mistaken. Drafting the car in the photo next to the plaque. pretttty crazy!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-09, 09:35 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,967,585
Posted By Jimmybug

http://media.tumblr.com/JHwzf8b3Wh23ntwoWo5YsJNHo1...

http://media.tumblr.com/JHwzf8b3Wh23ntwoWo5YsJNHo1_400.jpg
I want it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-09, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,097,851
Posted By Jimmybug

Thanks! I was kinda worried it would be...

Thanks! I was kinda worried it would be irritating to ride with one... But maybe I'll give it a shot. If it saves the knees, it will definitely be worth it!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-09, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,097,851
Posted By Jimmybug

I just bought a pair of IRO wheels and MKS...

I just bought a pair of IRO wheels and MKS sylvans for my Lager (first FG!).... Tomorrow I'll order the brake and cog(s). I'm going to run a 44/16; any suggestions for the other side? I'm thinking...
Forum: Introductions
07-14-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 245
Posted By Jimmybug

Thanks! South-Eastern, ~30 minutes from the...

Thanks!

South-Eastern, ~30 minutes from the IN/OH/KY tri-state.
Forum: Introductions
07-14-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 245
Posted By Jimmybug

Whippersnapper from SE Indiana

Greetings everyone!
I've been bicycling the vast majority of my 20 years on earth, but have only just lately taken a real interest in bikes themselves. As such, I am rather uninitiated all-around. ...
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