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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-16, 02:19 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,160
Posted By rocferd

They're totally underrated, man. They get written...

They're totally underrated, man. They get written off by a lot of people who never even used their products because of their name. It tends to make people associate the company with the whole trendy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-14, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,347
Posted By rocferd

To shark attack, or be shark attacked?

To shark attack, or be shark attacked?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-13, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,618
Posted By rocferd

Thank you for the clarification. I tried to read...

Thank you for the clarification. I tried to read the UCI regulations once, but didn't have the time or patience. A lot of it had me going, "huh?" Decided to read it some other time, as none of it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-13, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,618
Posted By rocferd

Honestly, it's just what I've been told and have...

Honestly, it's just what I've been told and have read on the internet, so I can't really say for sure.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-13, 03:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,618
Posted By rocferd

I'm guessing the OP meant modern aluminum track...

I'm guessing the OP meant modern aluminum track frame with round or roundish tubing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-13, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,618
Posted By rocferd

The forward sloping top tube and the seat tube...

The forward sloping top tube and the seat tube angle. Possibly the head tube angle as well, but I'm not sure. From what I've read, the Parallax basically is supposed to resolve these issues.

Oh...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-13, 02:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,148
Posted By rocferd

48x15 currently on the Langster. I will be...

48x15 currently on the Langster. I will be gearing down soon to get back to spinning more on the road. I ran this ratio for the track; it's spinny for the track, but not so much for the road because...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,618
Posted By rocferd

The Vigorelli actually has a more...

The Vigorelli actually has a more traditional/classic track geometry than the Mash frames. Also, the top tube slopes toward the rear slightly. The Mash Bolt and Histogram were designed with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-13, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,545
Posted By rocferd

Agreed. It's really ridiculous what some sellers...

Agreed. It's really ridiculous what some sellers on Craigslist will try to get away with. Straight preying on the uninformed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-13, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

I've never owned any of the old Langsters, so I...

I've never owned any of the old Langsters, so I couldn't tell you from experience how the ride is different. I do know that the previous Langsters, with the exception of the Langster Pro and Langster...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-13, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

I see you got rid of the Blue. That CAAD9 is...

I see you got rid of the Blue. That CAAD9 is sweet!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-13, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,545
Posted By rocferd

Why has no one brought up what his geometry...

Why has no one brought up what his geometry preferences are? If I remember correctly, those Wabi's don't have track geo. If his preference leans toward track geo, the Kilo or something else with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

Yeah, it's not a problem. I don't know about in...

Yeah, it's not a problem. I don't know about in the higher level track racing realm; maybe there is a restriction to how much you have above your stem.



The very reason why I'll leave 10mm of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

Don't want to cut it until after I get a pro...

Don't want to cut it until after I get a pro fitting done. I don't have the money for it right now, though. It doesn't bother me; it has no affect on the performance, from what I can tell.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

New Bars

Brakeless track bike roadie steez.
http://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/16/03/89/48/dsc00620.jpg

Track ready.
http://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/16/03/89/48/dsc00621.jpg

In case you're wondering what the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-13, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

I take it you used Montana 94?

I take it you used Montana 94?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

The main selling points on the Langster for me...

The main selling points on the Langster for me were: it's an aluminum frame with track geometry, the 52.5mm bottom bracket drop (with the 52) and two sets of bottle cage mounts. I do also like the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-13, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

Yo, peep zane13's comment two posts back! He...

Yo, peep zane13's comment two posts back! He found the screws and hanger bracket thingies that he removed from his Langster and is willing to mail them to you. To answer your question about how allen...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-13, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,545
Posted By rocferd

If you want to base your choice on the...

If you want to base your choice on the measurements from the fit calculator used, yes. For many, top tube and head tube measurements are more critical than seat tube. Then again, an 8mm difference in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-13, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,545
Posted By rocferd

The 50cm Kilo has a 523mm top tube, though. Seat...

The 50cm Kilo has a 523mm top tube, though. Seat tube is 50cm center to center.

I used to ride a 50cm Kilo, before I got doored and the frame got bent. I'm 5'5" and proportioned pretty evenly. The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

Nice! Yeah man, the new Langsters are great...

Nice! Yeah man, the new Langsters are great frames. They ride very well and the geometry fits me perfect. I want to pick up a Langster Pro to race on the track next season and use my current Langster...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-13, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

Yes, this is true. If SlamThatStemBRO has the...

Yes, this is true. If SlamThatStemBRO has the rear brake and cable that the bike was shipped with, any screws/bolts that fit can be used.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-13, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

Oh, I thought you were asking if anyone knew of...

Oh, I thought you were asking if anyone knew of any shops that had them. I was thinking just approach anyone you see on the street riding a Langster. Haha!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

Have you considered hitting up other Langster...

Have you considered hitting up other Langster owners to see if they intend on running a rear brake at any point? If I lived in LA, I would probably consider giving you mine. I probably will never run...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,648
Posted By rocferd

Hahaha!! That's what I figured, but I wasn't sure.

Hahaha!! That's what I figured, but I wasn't sure.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,648
Posted By rocferd

Matt Lingo, who works for Leader alongside with...

Matt Lingo, who works for Leader alongside with Lucas Binder, told me those are Trigon carbon bars. They're not on the Trigon website, so they might be prototypes. They look similar to the bars the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-13, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,648
Posted By rocferd

They're functional though; they're not for looks....

They're functional though; they're not for looks. Lucas Binder, the rider in the pictures, tears it up on the track.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-13, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

Yeah, I meant to roll to the track tonight, since...

Yeah, I meant to roll to the track tonight, since the season is coming to an end soon, but I got lazy. I still need to throw my 50t FSA ring on my bike and was intending on doing that tonight, since...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-13, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

Orange is one of my favorite colors. Haha!

Orange is one of my favorite colors. Haha!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-13, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,292
Posted By rocferd

Picture 1: My Kilo TT which was deaded after...

Picture 1: My Kilo TT which was deaded after getting doored this past March 22. The chainstays got bent toward the driveside.
Picture 2: My replacement bike in the state that it was brought home...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-12, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,987
Posted By rocferd

Here in San Diego, we have something called Carne...

Here in San Diego, we have something called Carne Asada Fries; a must try when visiting our fair city. Can also be made with Pollo Asado, for those who prefer chicken over beef.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-12, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,987
Posted By rocferd

Bontrager compact bars....

Bontrager compact bars. http://bontrager.com/model/09170
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-12, 01:39 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,987
Posted By rocferd

What up Dave! Have you posted any pictures of...

What up Dave! Have you posted any pictures of your Dolan on here?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-12, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,987
Posted By rocferd

Just created my account. Here's my bicycle. ...

Just created my account. Here's my bicycle.
http://i33.servimg.com/u/f33/16/03/89/48/dsc00210.jpg
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