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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,538
Posted By StirFry

Username checks out.

Username checks out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-21, 10:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,116
Posted By StirFry

I have a Zen with cutouts and it's stiff, round,...

I have a Zen with cutouts and it's stiff, round, and extremely quiet. I love it. Paid about $200 for it, but it's what I wanted :shrug:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-21, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By StirFry

:backpedal:

:backpedal:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By StirFry

da **** is sperm oil?

da **** is sperm oil?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-21, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,490
Posted By StirFry

Is it serviceable? Weather sealed? I doesn't say...

Is it serviceable? Weather sealed? I doesn't say how many engagement points they have either. There's plenty of great ones out there, but at the end of the day, WI's always be the gold standard of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,490
Posted By StirFry

I love my clickster. WI's are always going to be...

I love my clickster. WI's are always going to be king of the hill, but halo's are a very close second when it comes to sound and feel imo
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,490
Posted By StirFry

Thanks to Auction Sniper, I was able to grab some...

Thanks to Auction Sniper, I was able to grab some Ritchey Streem II's off ebay last night. AFAIK, these are the only flat top bars available that offer a shallow drop @ 126mm, but still have a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,346
Posted By StirFry

Thanks. It's an Sugino MC144. Basicially a Zen...

Thanks. It's an Sugino MC144. Basicially a Zen with the rear indents all the way removed. I've always been surprised that it doesn't get much play around here.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-21, 10:46 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,346
Posted By StirFry

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1171x671/11e1e66b_f61c_4860_9ea8_ce1723aa3d19_1_105_c_36456209a7e1695f5c9f240d93c4d11a4b2a4dc4.jpeg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

I actually do think about it. What can I say, I'm...

I actually do think about it. What can I say, I'm just wired to be a detail oriented person. It's the trait that has made it possible for me to afford a custom fitted bike in the first place. Why...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-21, 05:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

I just checked and it looks like I never went all...

I just checked and it looks like I never went all the way through with my bid on ebay. Think I'll sit it out and wait for my builder to get back in town so that I can discuss maybe getting a shorter...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

Slow day at work, huh? :lol:

Slow day at work, huh? :lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

Sorry that your life sucks?

Sorry that your life sucks?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-18-21, 10:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

:lol: I found a canondale slice...

:lol:



I found a canondale slice premium carbon fiber fork on ebay that I just put a bid on ($49). 43mm rake and a supposed a-t-c length of 362mm, which appears to be as short as they come. If...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-17-21, 08:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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It has been rather stagnant around here for a number of years now hasn't it? :p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-21, 06:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

See post #5 I do appreciate your posts...

See post #5

I do appreciate your posts though, it's nice seeing that edgelording is still a thing on messageboards. You're obviously not young either, so those are some bonus points right there...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

This is pretty cool! Thanks. I agree, and even as...

This is pretty cool! Thanks. I agree, and even as anal as I am, it's not anything that I will be losing sleep over. If my builder gets back to me with any solutions, I'll probably still take him up...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

That's what I was thinking, but I think I'm stuck...

That's what I was thinking, but I think I'm stuck with the headset that I have. I emailed him and asked if he might know any tricks. When he gets back to me, I may inquire about getting a new fork...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

What I ordered ...

What I ordered
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...vs what I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-21, 05:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

Great post, thanks for the info

Great post, thanks for the info
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

This one was a lot better than your first reply,...

This one was a lot better than your first reply, especially the last line :lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-21, 03:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

"You're a real asset to the board" -No one...

"You're a real asset to the board"

-No one ever
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

It is mainly aesthetics lol. One of my main...

It is mainly aesthetics lol. One of my main requests when we were discussing the build initially was my desire to have a parallel TT, which it doesn't have. What can I say, I'm a detail oriented...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,933
Posted By StirFry

Lowering my top tube via changing out bottom headset component

Had a new frame built a while back, and though I love it, it's always bothered me that the top tube isn't parallel with the ground like my previous frame's was. Looking at the headset which is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-20, 05:16 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,281
Posted By StirFry

New year, new bike. Handmade by Eric Billings at...

New year, new bike. Handmade by Eric Billings at @CB_Customs (https://www.instagram.com/c_b_cycles/) out of Oakland, Ca. Paint was done by Rick at D&D Cycles out of San Lorenzo, Ca. Tubeset is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-19, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,974
Posted By StirFry

I had one of the bolts break on my standard wheel...

I had one of the bolts break on my standard wheel set from richard back in the day. Head snapped right off.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-19, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,749
Posted By StirFry

Looking at that Felt on their website, it looks...

Looking at that Felt on their website, it looks as though it's missing brakes, pedals, and probably has a fixed gear cog. Add the missing parts and switch to a single speed rear and you'll probably...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,579
Posted By StirFry

Fabric Knurl is my fave

Fabric Knurl is my fave
Forum: Framebuilders
08-15-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,991
Posted By StirFry

I talked to my painter the other day and he said...

I talked to my painter the other day and he said he preferred to work with vinyl stencils and that for my lettering, it should not exceed much more than 1" in height. I went online to see about...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-08-19, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,991
Posted By StirFry

Stickers/Decals

My frame will be nearing completion soon and would like to get some decals made before taking it in to be painted. Could someone recommend a good place to get some waterslide stickers made? Every...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-19, 09:52 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,868
Posted By StirFry

Became acquainted with the materials that my new...

Became acquainted with the materials that my new frame will be made from after work today.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-19, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,490
Posted By StirFry

Won a new set of these on ebay for $120 shipped...

Won a new set of these on ebay for $120 shipped yesterday. They're going on a new frame I'm building up
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-19, 02:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,674
Posted By StirFry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJJMFCItem4 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJJMFCItem4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FzkYR6VCfY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCWpP8cd1yw
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-19, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,083
Posted By StirFry

https://www.cbcycles.com/custom-frame-work/ ...

https://www.cbcycles.com/custom-frame-work/

It's guy that's local to me. I was a bit hesitant at first since I didn't see many complete frames on his website or insta, but when I arrived at his...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-20-19, 09:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,157
Posted By StirFry

Met with the builder monday. He just sent me this...

Met with the builder monday. He just sent me this pdf of his mock up per our discussion. The tubeset he's going to try and source is called Pegorichie or Columbus "Spirit for Lugs". Does anyone have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-19, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,083
Posted By StirFry

I decided to go custom, met with the builder...

I decided to go custom, met with the builder monday. He just sent me this pdf of his mock up per our discussion. Going with a lugged steel frame. The tubeset he's going to try and source is called...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-19, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,490
Posted By StirFry

Picked up a 2009 Jamis Sputnik off CL today for...

Picked up a 2009 Jamis Sputnik off CL today for $150. Reynolds 631 steel and factory Easton CF fork. Thinking I'll probably build it up and give it to one of my brother in laws so that we can ride...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-07-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,157
Posted By StirFry

I'll be meeting with him in person in a couple...

I'll be meeting with him in person in a couple weeks to really iron out the geo. What I mean by familiar with its geometry is that my current bike has trackish geo, but this one has it without the...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-07-19, 06:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,157
Posted By StirFry

Awesome post. This puts me at ease a bit. He...

Awesome post. This puts me at ease a bit. He sounds excited about this as well, and since I'm mainly doing this more for personality rather than performance, this may just turn out alright lol
Forum: Framebuilders
06-04-19, 07:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,157
Posted By StirFry

Eh, I'm fairly set on these guys. What would be...

Eh, I'm fairly set on these guys. What would be the benefits of going with a more experienced builder, including the most obvious? Assuming my guys are fairly competent, would there still be glaring...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-04-19, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,157
Posted By StirFry

Meeting with a frame builder in a couple weeks

I decided that I'm wanting a bike with a little more "personality" to it than a generic, off the rack bike. I'm currently riding a track frame that is a size or two too small for me. I was able to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-19, 06:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,083
Posted By StirFry

I'm glad to hear this. With all the positive...

I'm glad to hear this. With all the positive feedback I've heard about the big block, I actually am now in contact with a bike builder and will be building one around the BB's geometry :beer: During...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-19, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,083
Posted By StirFry

Right on. I just threw a couple more spacers...

Right on. I just threw a couple more spacers under my stem and moved my seat back a tad as my ride felt a bit excessively cramped and "leggy" yesterday. With the front end raised a little, I should...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,083
Posted By StirFry

How's the geometry on the Big Block compared to...

How's the geometry on the Big Block compared to my Gazzetta? I'm wanting something just a bit more relaxed/comfortable in the cockpit for longer rides. Outside of feeling a bit cramped in the back...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,576
Posted By StirFry

Swapped out my carbon fork a steel one that's...

Swapped out my carbon fork a steel one that's been laying around my garage. Wish I had done this sooner, as I like how it rides quite a bit better now.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-19, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,083
Posted By StirFry

Looking to upgrade my frame

I'm currently riding a nicely built Gazzetta, but am getting the itch for something that has a bit more personality to it. I like its geo and stiffness, but find the steel and frame to be a bit bland...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-19, 04:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,807
Posted By StirFry

The Sword looks really nice. I've been getting...

The Sword looks really nice. I've been getting the itch to "upgrade" from my gazzetta. This might be the one. Looks like the 74 is a little slacker than my the current 75 I'm at. How does 4130...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-19, 09:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,812
Posted By StirFry

Try lengthening your chain by a link or two. A...

Try lengthening your chain by a link or two. A short wheelbase could be a contributing factor.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,807
Posted By StirFry

+1 on the abus locks. Along with the high quality...

+1 on the abus locks. Along with the high quality steel they use, I like how they engineered their u-locks to engage on both ends. Most standard u's only do one side, so a single cut makes the whole...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-19, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3,906
Views: 623,255
Posted By StirFry

Check Wiggle or Chainreaction

Check Wiggle or Chainreaction
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