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Search: Posts Made By: ThePritchett
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-10, 01:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,052
Posted By ThePritchett

oh.

oh.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-10, 07:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,390
Posted By ThePritchett

I hoped for these. As seen at the Alley Cat I WON...

I hoped for these. As seen at the Alley Cat I WON in Charlotte, NC last weekend...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/5168339766_3bef4e1ffa_b.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,191
Posted By ThePritchett

Aluminum oxidizes. It will need periodic...

Aluminum oxidizes. It will need periodic repolishing to maintain any real shine. Commercially available polished parts are typically anodized clear to preserve the finish.

I have no experience...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-10, 06:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,490
Posted By ThePritchett

This guy.

This guy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,424
Posted By ThePritchett

Word. I'm leaning towards T Level or the smaller...

Word. I'm leaning towards T Level or the smaller MW bag. I'll probably flip a coin at the end of the week and then deal with a short period of buyers remorse.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,890
Posted By ThePritchett

needs moar barspinz

needs moar barspinz
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-10, 02:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,424
Posted By ThePritchett

How big are you? I'm worried about the size of...

How big are you? I'm worried about the size of the bag compared to that of my back. I'm 6'2" and too fat to be a hipster. But not really fat...

Any pics of the bag on you? From behind and from the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,424
Posted By ThePritchett

I know. Life is hard.

I know. Life is hard.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-10, 08:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,424
Posted By ThePritchett

But in this case, the smaller one is ALSO the...

But in this case, the smaller one is ALSO the bigger one, the 30-65L expandable vagrant... I agree with your idea of pushing myself to limit what I can carry.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-10, 08:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,424
Posted By ThePritchett

Backpack toughts: Mission Workshop vs. T-Level

I'm torn between the Vandal from Mission Workshop (http://www.missionworkshop.com/vandal-cargo-pack.php) and the T-Level Infinity Rolltop...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-10, 03:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,218
Posted By ThePritchett

Is there anything to adjust the bearings, or does...

Is there anything to adjust the bearings, or does the axle bolt take care of that, like the New Sheriff Hubs? (http://****************/2010/06/all-city-new-sheriff-hubs/)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-03-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,013
Posted By ThePritchett

From here:...

From here: http://velonews.competitor.com/2005/12/technical-faq/technical-qa-with-lennard-zinn-generics-trail-rake-and-more_9314

"I made a fork with negative rake on which John Stenner (a great...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-10, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3,906
Views: 624,297
Posted By ThePritchett

"You have a new message from AliExpress supplier...

"You have a new message from AliExpress supplier Qing Jian regarding the product: Lug type frame set. Fixed gear/ track bike/ single speed/ road bike.


Qing Jian: Thanks for your mail, we have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-10, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,047
Posted By ThePritchett

before replacing the tire, try letting some air...

before replacing the tire, try letting some air out, then sponge some soapy water between the tire and rim (inner side walls) to lubricate the bead. When re-inflating, the tire should pop into place...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-10, 04:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,746
Posted By ThePritchett

Nobody remembers Airborne from the way early days...

Nobody remembers Airborne from the way early days of inline skating/fruit booting?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106233/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldpc9Dh78ik
Forum: Northern California
11-02-10, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By ThePritchett

Had a hard time setting a crown race once without...

Had a hard time setting a crown race once without proper tools at home... finally got it on by sliding the stem all the way down the steer tube and using it like a slide hammer. Used an aluminum...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,523
Posted By ThePritchett

I fail. However, washer theory still...

I fail.

However, washer theory still stands... if the bolts don't have any sort of washers, they will walk while tightening.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,080
Posted By ThePritchett

Stupid human tricks aren't just for kids....

Stupid human tricks aren't just for kids. Everyone is a clueless newb at some point.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-10, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,523
Posted By ThePritchett

Going out on a limb here... but worth asking ...

Going out on a limb here... but worth asking

Do your nuts have a spinny washer part built into them? If not, you'll need use a washer - or get rear (10mm x 1mm thread) track nuts with the captive...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-10, 05:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,080
Posted By ThePritchett

These seem like pretty reasonable questions for...

These seem like pretty reasonable questions for someone new to fixed gear riding and unfamiliar with the effects of frame geometry.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-10, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,912
Posted By ThePritchett

"Ride your bike." no. thats lame.

"Ride your bike."

no. thats lame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-10, 02:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,080
Posted By ThePritchett

Simple balance tricks aren't going to destroy a...

Simple balance tricks aren't going to destroy a bike. trackstands, backwards riding and wheelies aren't any harder on components than hitting the occasional pothole. If you're not jumping stairs or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-10, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,912
Posted By ThePritchett

Non Marking Brake Pads

This may seem silly, I know...

I have a set of Velocity Deep V's in Bright Silver powder coat. They look almost like polished aluminum... Petty nice. I'd like to keep them that way.

The black...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-10, 07:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,562
Posted By ThePritchett

hmm. touche. I'm unable to find any real...

hmm. touche.

I'm unable to find any real info about "vapor transfer" after a quick google. As far as I knew, the method I linked to was the only common/affordable way to wrap complex geometry with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,562
Posted By ThePritchett

False. Velocity uses a film transfer process...

False. Velocity uses a film transfer process similar to (or the same as) this: http://www.hydro-dip.com/

Essentially, it's a sticker... A big flexi one. I don't know how well it is bonded to the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-10, 08:07 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 42,437
Posted By ThePritchett

You can still get standard allen keys to work in...

You can still get standard allen keys to work in most sizes of torx fasteners. Pitlock offers a solution for seatpost and stem (top) bolts with a keyed fastener.

Personally, I filled the seatpost...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-10, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,327
Posted By ThePritchett

A media blaster with the right media will remove...

A media blaster with the right media will remove enough material to get rid of the coating, but will leave a satin like finish that will need to be sanded smooth and polished. This is much faster and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-10, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 668
Posted By ThePritchett

You can't Anodize white. So the paint...

You can't Anodize white. So the paint stripper/aircraft remover is likely to remove, or at least damage both layers of coating. If the white is a powder coat, which I suspect it is, a less volatile...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-10, 06:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,069
Posted By ThePritchett

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSN8W938WpY ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSN8W938WpY

My double light set up. I ride with the knog boomers when just out and about down town. The magicshine head and tail light will get used when my commute...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-10, 08:01 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,612
Posted By ThePritchett

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLRDRzMWIsg&feature...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLRDRzMWIsg&feature=fvw
Forum: Commuting
10-19-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,612
Posted By ThePritchett

When was the last time you saw a child on a...

When was the last time you saw a child on a tricycle or a unicyclist exceed 20mph? or 10 for that matter? The following excluded...

(skip past the first minute of nothingness...)

Also, notice...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-10, 05:08 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,612
Posted By ThePritchett

Had this been posted in the Single Speed/ Fixed...

Had this been posted in the Single Speed/ Fixed Gear section of the forum, where everyone understands the difference between a fixie and a kids bike with a coaster brake, everyone would be on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-19-10, 02:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,263
Posted By ThePritchett

http://static.rcgroups.com/forums/attachments/1/6/...

http://static.rcgroups.com/forums/attachments/1/6/0/1/3/a2970114-48-drooling-homer-simpson.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-10, 02:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,263
Posted By ThePritchett

Dura Ace cogs aren't available in larger sizes. I...

Dura Ace cogs aren't available in larger sizes. I bought an 18T EAI (Euro Asia Imports) cog. Despite the name they are an american company...

I've read great things from Track and Street riders...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-10, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By ThePritchett

My Evo Mini sits comfortably between my belt and...

My Evo Mini sits comfortably between my belt and pants. Same concept, but free.

If you need to carry a bunch of small stuff, the utility belt add-ons might be useful. looks slightly more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-10, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,814
Posted By ThePritchett

It was a problem with pinch flats... caused by...

It was a problem with pinch flats... caused by tires that aren't up to supporting my weight.

It didn't warrant the switch to tubeless, you're right. Any quality tire probably would have done just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-10, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,814
Posted By ThePritchett

UPDATE: Went with the Hutchinson Fusion 3...

UPDATE:

Went with the Hutchinson Fusion 3 Tubeless kit from notubes.com.
http://www.notubes.com/product_info.php/cPath/21_58/products_id/416

I have been running them on Velocity Deep V's for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 748
Posted By ThePritchett

diggin the AX08 model.

diggin the AX08 model.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 42,437
Posted By ThePritchett

Any good way to lock a wheel with track nuts to...

Any good way to lock a wheel with track nuts to your frame?

The locking fasteners I can find aren't available in 9X1mm (front axle size) and don't look like they'd fit a fork. I know about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-10, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 877
Posted By ThePritchett

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_5...

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_514838_-1_201922_10000_200334

Lager Frame for 120 after 20% off. 47cm.

Just ordered one of these for the girlfriend to ride. Geometry is close...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,810
Posted By ThePritchett

Kilo TT Stripper (Flat Black) Saddle:...

Kilo TT Stripper (Flat Black)

Saddle: Specialized Phenom - ebay $75 - makes my butt happy
Seatpost: Thomson (silver) - ebay 50 - non-indexed adjustment to make butt happier/looks
Stem: Thomson...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-10, 02:21 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,928
Posted By ThePritchett

New chrome/paint Kilo TT up on bikesdirect. No...

New chrome/paint Kilo TT up on bikesdirect. No lugs, but purty.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott_chrome_paint.htm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 778
Posted By ThePritchett

+1

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-10, 12:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 885
Posted By ThePritchett

I do.

I do.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-10, 01:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,147
Posted By ThePritchett

Seems to me the next best option would be rubbing...

Seems to me the next best option would be rubbing alchohol. As far as I know it will evaporate/dry without leaving anything behind - unlike mixing soap and water or using anything similar.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-10, 08:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,147
Posted By ThePritchett

What happens when water or condensation get under...

What happens when water or condensation get under grips that were applied with hairspray, soapy water, windex, wd-40, etc? They must slip around and take forever to dry up again, right? Especially if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-10, 11:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,147
Posted By ThePritchett

The air in a can might work, but I can't say for...

The air in a can might work, but I can't say for sure.

I'm a big fan of compressed air and have used it exclusively (when available) for almost ten years on ourys and various other grips.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,192
Posted By ThePritchett

:)

:)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-10, 08:09 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,192
Posted By ThePritchett

You too.

You too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-10, 08:08 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,192
Posted By ThePritchett

Get the F over it.

Get the F over it.
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