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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-23-15, 08:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,228
Posted By jhess74

I'm no expert on old track frames, but that don't...

I'm no expert on old track frames, but that don't look right.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-15, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,619,225
Posted By jhess74

Why thank you, Mr. T... it's not often anyone...

Why thank you, Mr. T... it's not often anyone calls me coherent or reasonable. You may have made my week, lol.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-15, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,163
Views: 160,952
Posted By jhess74

Love it. I was 15 minutes late on scoring the...

Love it. I was 15 minutes late on scoring the same bike for $35 on CL (needed tlc, as in the wheels needed to be put back on) last weekend.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-15, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,163
Views: 160,952
Posted By jhess74

I like it.

I like it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-15, 04:29 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,619,225
Posted By jhess74

Good job on the 30 miles. How bad was the hill...

Good job on the 30 miles. How bad was the hill that 46/16 made you walk it?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-15, 04:03 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,619,225
Posted By jhess74

I think I already did, but you're welcome to read...

I think I already did, but you're welcome to read the original post again. And no, not drunk... just annoyed that something as innocuous as playing with quotes drew the ire of the modstapo.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 434,432
Posted By jhess74

Do NOT even get me started on those god forsaken...

Do NOT even get me started on those god forsaken valve caps...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-15, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 434,432
Posted By jhess74

I feel like the saddle's too far forward......

I feel like the saddle's too far forward... (c'mon, someone had to ***** about something on that ridiculously perfect build)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 434,432
Posted By jhess74

Very nice, especially the big 'ol gumwalls.

Very nice, especially the big 'ol gumwalls.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-15, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 817
Posted By jhess74

Not a huge fan of modern bmx bikes (to me, an 89...

Not a huge fan of modern bmx bikes (to me, an 89 Haro Master will always be the gold standard), but that one looks pretty damn cool - even the rust orange paint. Congrats on the new ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-15, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,545
Posted By jhess74

Raleigh Bicycle...

Raleigh Bicycle (http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/4930569051.html)

Anyone in the market for a Raleigh Capri? Sweet deal here...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-15, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 883
Posted By jhess74

Quick answers... - Probably not worth the...

Quick answers...

- Probably not worth the trouble because of what look like vertical drop outs. You'd need the Eno eccentric hub for fixed gear to work well, or a chain tensioner for freewheeling...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-15, 10:07 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,619,225
Posted By jhess74

They probably don't. Not too worried about cold...

They probably don't. Not too worried about cold setting an old steel frame though, shouldn't be much of an issue.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-15, 08:06 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,619,225
Posted By jhess74

Today I'm going to pick up a new rear wheel with...

Today I'm going to pick up a new rear wheel with a coaster brake for my mtb. Can't wait to try that out - my last time on a bike with a coaster brake was on my Huffy BMX bike when I was about 10.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,445
Posted By jhess74

Love it - that build looks fantastic!

Love it - that build looks fantastic!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-15, 09:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,609
Posted By jhess74

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-15, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
Posted By jhess74

Check out ebay, see what a 1.1 frame goes for on...

Check out ebay, see what a 1.1 frame goes for on there, should give you a ballpark idea. If I had to guess, you could probably get $120-150 for the frame and fork without much trouble. And it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-15, 06:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,219
Posted By jhess74

Well, at least you didn't smash your computer...

Well, at least you didn't smash your computer this time :p

OP- for $500, All City Big Blocks are nice. Or you could get a Wabi frameset. Or a Soma Rush. You've got a lot of choices in that price...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-15, 06:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,172
Posted By jhess74

Yep, that's what made it click for me too. Was...

Yep, that's what made it click for me too. Was just about to google it, actually... probably would have found something like g_o_a_t_s_e and spent the night completely traumatized.

As for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,013
Posted By jhess74

So far the NSFW in the title of this thread is...

So far the NSFW in the title of this thread is wholly unwarranted ;)

Not that I need to see anything worse than that thumb, mind you.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-15, 07:50 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,619,225
Posted By jhess74

Today I... tried not to overhear the meeting at...

Today I... tried not to overhear the meeting at work where a manager had to tell a very weird coworker that his excessive, nonstop flatulence was a problem. It was one of the few times I've felt...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-15, 03:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,515
Posted By jhess74

Let's get back on track here - criticizing this...

Let's get back on track here - criticizing this "fixie" blog.

First beef - it seems to be a blog about a bunch of random crap, not just fixed gear bikes.

Beef Jr - "fixie"

Beef III - it's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-15, 02:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,515
Posted By jhess74

Joking aside, agreed. Can't resist an excuse to...

Joking aside, agreed. Can't resist an excuse to bust out a Mallrats quote tho.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-15, 01:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,515
Posted By jhess74

You say that like it's a bad thing...

You say that like it's a bad thing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-29-15, 03:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,663
Posted By jhess74

:crash:

:crash:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-15, 01:10 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6,990
Posted By jhess74

Operations Administrator. Or in non-corporate...

Operations Administrator. Or in non-corporate speak, I'm a secretary.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-15, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,638
Posted By jhess74

I know about it, don't have one. From the overall...

I know about it, don't have one. From the overall positive impression I have of Leaders due to praise on these forums and the love Scrod has for 'em, I have to assume it's an upgrade over a State....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-26-14, 02:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,333
Posted By jhess74

Oh, you're gonna do just great here... :rolleyes:

Oh, you're gonna do just great here... :rolleyes:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-26-14, 01:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,366
Posted By jhess74

Why do you hate vowels?

Why do you hate vowels?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-14, 10:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,184
Posted By jhess74

This thread is a good idea. Happy holidays,...

This thread is a good idea. Happy holidays, fellow bike nerds.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-14, 08:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,027
Posted By jhess74

^Meh. Amateurs... ...

^Meh. Amateurs...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya5EwJXeBKc#t=57
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-14, 01:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,027
Posted By jhess74

Good to see you're setting the bar high for...

Good to see you're setting the bar high for yourself. Why try to be at all productive or interesting, amirite?

Anyway, your numerous shortcomings aside, I'll retract my original advice - don't get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-14, 05:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,027
Posted By jhess74

Trust us, we got that. You're lazy and don't care...

Trust us, we got that. You're lazy and don't care to learn to anything yourself (and seem proud of that...), so what kind of help do you expect? Buy the BAMF. Buy anything. I can't imagine it'll...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-14, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,362
Posted By jhess74

I don't, but while we're waiting for more replies...

I don't, but while we're waiting for more replies to roll in, what do you think of it so far? And what are you looking to find out from Street Fighter owners?

422288
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-14, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 836,114
Posted By jhess74

420934

420934
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-14, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,847
Posted By jhess74

Then it'll be solidly jackass when he raises the...

Then it'll be solidly jackass when he raises the price when it doesn't sell. I kid you not, that seems to happen quite a bit on cl here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-14, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 836,114
Posted By jhess74

I believe I'd be breaking with protocol here if I...

I believe I'd be breaking with protocol here if I didn't haughtily dismiss at least one choice on your build, so... colored chain, eh? :rolleyes:

Now that I'm in compliance with forum standards,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,847
Posted By jhess74

Original 8 UNO fixed gear bike...

Original 8 UNO fixed gear bike (http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/4786914591.html)

I bet it only weighs like 5lbs... those Original 8 bikes are pretty sweet.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-27-14, 04:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,364
Posted By jhess74

Really like that build.

Really like that build.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-14, 12:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,641
Posted By jhess74

Please... he's got nothing on howeeeeeeeee

Please... he's got nothing on howeeeeeeeee
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-14, 03:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,529
Posted By jhess74

Maybe that's what the 1192 represents.

Maybe that's what the 1192 represents.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-14, 06:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,690
Posted By jhess74

Is Sarasota really that boring?

Is Sarasota really that boring?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-14, 08:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,173
Posted By jhess74

Aye... and an important one at that. Smart folks...

Aye... and an important one at that. Smart folks will pick the Aventon and be $30 closer to saving up for their first good bike.

But seriously, props to derpc1192 for going the extra mile and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,173
Posted By jhess74

I'm pretty sure no one cares anymore. Buy...

I'm pretty sure no one cares anymore. Buy whatever and try to spend as much time riding as you do posting.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-14, 05:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,173
Posted By jhess74

Whew... was worried you might not start a new...

Whew... was worried you might not start a new thread today.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-14, 05:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,529
Posted By jhess74

Thank god someone finally had the stones to start...

Thank god someone finally had the stones to start a thread about which bottom of the barrel fixie they should get. About damn time!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-14, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,287
Posted By jhess74

:bang:

:bang:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,847
Posted By jhess74

True, but the seat and bar angle still qualify as...

True, but the seat and bar angle still qualify as jackass.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,619,225
Posted By jhess74

No, I was on my beater mountain bike. Since it's...

No, I was on my beater mountain bike. Since it's geared and has big 'ol platform pedals, I don't have clips or straps on it. That may change now.



Ouch... that sucks, man. I'm lucky I was on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-14, 06:00 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,619,225
Posted By jhess74

Today (technically last night) I learned what...

Today (technically last night) I learned what happens when a freewheel fails (i.e. starts spinning freely in both directions), and as a result what you expect to be a mighty forward pedal stroke...
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