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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 637
Posted By bmw

First: Congratulations on the Nitto RB-018s - the...

First: Congratulations on the Nitto RB-018s - the real deal! To the point: I applaud your need to upgrade all the stock parts on your bike you have yet to ride on (1000+ miles, usually pops the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-11, 01:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,997
Posted By bmw

Robofunc and highonpez: you are both correct!...

Robofunc and highonpez: you are both correct! From St. Petersburg, FL to Sheboygan, WI: lets deco that FG
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,997
Posted By bmw

I do not agree with you sharmaji: that is the...

I do not agree with you sharmaji: that is the whole point of owning a street accredited fixie like killo prott: you absolutely Must have dirt, grime and lock scars all over your bike. Why do you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,997
Posted By bmw

Sick man! Tell us how that Killo Pro skids

Sick man! Tell us how that Killo Pro skids
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-11, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 629
Posted By bmw

Buy a complete Kilo TT and then replace...

Buy a complete Kilo TT and then replace Everything on it over time.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By bmw

That sloping top tube looks pretty awful. Go for...

That sloping top tube looks pretty awful. Go for a Kilo TT, the most supreme bicycle in the worlt. Don't forget to throw a 650cc rim on the front for proper credit score
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,927
Posted By bmw

Disgusting welds, just like tha Leader

Disgusting welds, just like tha Leader
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-11, 12:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,944
Posted By bmw

Well thats the difference between one person...

Well thats the difference between one person owning a tool versus a Coop or a LBS where the tools are used all day long. My Parktool is lucky if I use it once a week. It will last me a long time!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,944
Posted By bmw

learn to read the OP: "Also purchasing Park Tool...

learn to read the OP: "Also purchasing Park Tool SR-18 chain tool for my new 1/8" chain conversion, and white lightning."
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,944
Posted By bmw

He is talking about Chainwhip tool Parktool SR-18...

He is talking about Chainwhip tool Parktool SR-18 not chain break tool... anyway to the point: I use SR-18 and its pretty good to tighten your cogs
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-11, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,770
Posted By bmw

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228962
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-11, 07:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,770
Posted By bmw

Skidding and riding fixed goes hand in hand. Do...

Skidding and riding fixed goes hand in hand. Do you smoke cigarettes and not inhale them? Don't be a fool: skid a ton - it looks mad cool, cause u kno' the girls be looking
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,670
Posted By bmw

If the price is not an issue: you need custom bar...

If the price is not an issue: you need custom bar tape. Pick your free-range animal of choice. Have it "prepared". Work with a respectable artisanal tannery to have the shade of the leather be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,670
Posted By bmw

Brooks has holes in the bar tape and that might...

Brooks has holes in the bar tape and that might not exactly match the seat.
228863then again you get little, cute cork bar plugs! adorable!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-11, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,688
Posted By bmw

Diesel charges upwards of $300 for distressed...

Diesel charges upwards of $300 for distressed jeans and yet these bicycle companies haven't figured out a way to monetize "street cred" ...so to the pont:

Head on down to Craigslist and get the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-11, 02:57 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 60,880
Posted By bmw

These bikes are flying off the shelf on...

These bikes are flying off the shelf on craigstlist! I just saw an ad taken down cause he sold his WM Thruster for $155, but there is one being sold for like $50...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,452
Posted By bmw

Deep Vs are amazing, but there is this cat that...

Deep Vs are amazing, but there is this cat that rides his chopper with no spoke - cant wait for mavic to pop these babies out
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-11, 01:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,697
Posted By bmw

No NJS stamp = No Street-Cred If you are a...

No NJS stamp = No Street-Cred

If you are a real fixed gear bicycle rider you Need street credo
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,605
Posted By bmw

Dunno whatchu talking about INOX NYC: half the...

Dunno whatchu talking about INOX NYC: half the williamsburgh is into cyclocross now, thats whats HOT! so whassap
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,229
Posted By bmw

Yes, we have pedicabs and they are a front for...

Yes, we have pedicabs and they are a front for messengers to train in their off-hours. It is like Jedi school for them to be awesome messengers with fixies.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-23-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,427
Posted By bmw

If it rains: take the train. The street cred...

If it rains: take the train. The street cred deterioration caused by fender installation far outweights the benefits of having them installed in the first place
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-23-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By bmw

Wow, no way in hell I could've scooped such a...

Wow, no way in hell I could've scooped such a ride for $220 in NY. I see one hanging for $450 on CL. Reminds me when a Lo Pro was listed on west coast for $200 = (((((((
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-23-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 902
Posted By bmw

Fixed/Fixed - you're set to use two fixed gear...

Fixed/Fixed - you're set to use two fixed gear cogs. Make sure to use a chain-whip and lock-ring tool to secure the cogs. There are myriad of suggestions as to avoid using chain-whip/lock-ring tools...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-11, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,691
Posted By bmw

cruiserhead: I own a couple of bicycle locks,...

cruiserhead: I own a couple of bicycle locks, which includes both the Evo and Fughettaboutit. However I am under no illusion that the NYF is indestructible. As far as U-Lock floggings go: I see an...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-11, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,691
Posted By bmw

Stolen bike or any of its parts should be a...

Stolen bike or any of its parts should be a celebration: time to get a new one! Woo! Its such a long and daunting process for parts to breakdown on their own = (
...however: that does not mean you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-11, 08:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,229
Posted By bmw

Bicycling in any city with motorvehicular traffic...

Bicycling in any city with motorvehicular traffic is like a roll of dice. At least in the America we have WIDE roads where you can bike along with the traffic. I biked London, Amsterdam and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,521
Posted By bmw

It is only when a track frame goes through "all...

It is only when a track frame goes through "all that" - that it attains that elusive Epic street cred status.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,521
Posted By bmw

When I have a kid: I will put them on a fixie...

When I have a kid: I will put them on a fixie right after they outgrow the Skuut no gear, balance bike
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-11, 08:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,229
Posted By bmw

I heard Empire (http://empiremayo.com/) was...

I heard Empire (http://empiremayo.com/) was looking for someone to deliver their luxury mayonnaise.
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-11, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 866
Posted By bmw

Too much HTFU juice, not enough CYFB [check your...

Too much HTFU juice, not enough CYFB [check your f**k**g bike] jam
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,846
Posted By bmw

Yeah they have the crit show in Red Hook every...

Yeah they have the crit show in Red Hook every year here with a 90 degree tight turn.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-11, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By bmw

Yeah I hate how they have different shades of...

Yeah I hate how they have different shades of gold. Some parts have brass gold, others yellow gold. Annoying!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-11, 01:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,846
Posted By bmw

Right before I head out the door, I log onto...

Right before I head out the door, I log onto Vimeo and pilfer pilfer, fapfapfap until I am all like: "lets bowl with them pedestrians! frogger with cars! and skeeed skeed skiid kid! woohoo!" : \
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-11, 09:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,201
Posted By bmw

What is the problem... Are there No USA made...

What is the problem... Are there No USA made cranks sold at all? Or is the problem that are there no $75 USA made cranks?

The whole re-branding thing wont last. HTC (Taiwan) used to sub-contract...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,697
Posted By bmw

OP: Pick any of the frames on your list, you will...

OP: Pick any of the frames on your list, you will fall in love and then swear by it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-11, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,393
Posted By bmw

You need multiple speeds? Just admit it: you are...

You need multiple speeds? Just admit it: you are morphing into a roadie fred. It is not the end of the world however.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,317
Posted By bmw

Yes, thats a good move. I thought you bought a...

Yes, thats a good move. I thought you bought a Kilo TT and stripped it of all components. I def wanna see the finished product. throw some deeeps on that ****!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,317
Posted By bmw

elemtee, you bought a finished bike, stripped it...

elemtee, you bought a finished bike, stripped it of components it came with to put your own components on. Why not just buy a frameset to begin with? ..imean there ARE great frames for $360 out...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,877
Posted By bmw

I just built a Kilo TT (47cm) for my girlfriend....

I just built a Kilo TT (47cm) for my girlfriend. That stock 700x23 front tire barely fits with the front Tektro brake. I do not see the Kilo fitting a 700x25 unless that Tektro brake is removed and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-11, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 612
Posted By bmw

Get one-size fits all $40 helmet from Amazon......

Get one-size fits all $40 helmet from Amazon... it adjusts! But if you want to look cool (while staying warm) in the winter and be safe all at the same time then get what my ancestors have been...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,445
Posted By bmw

226341 I recommend the president to try an...

226341
I recommend the president to try an electric fixie like the I-Zip Via Mezza. What a game changer!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,579
Posted By bmw

This is a current trend in manufacturing. At this...

This is a current trend in manufacturing. At this point a lot of advantages of having production in China have been eroded by wage, cost/unit increases and political risk. While in America the state...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,579
Posted By bmw

I am glad Velocity have passed up the artisanal...

I am glad Velocity have passed up the artisanal Portland or skidtastic Brooklyn to manufacture their amazing rimmies. Besides, Jacksonville is hometown to Mase, Tim McGraw and Leeroy Jenkins and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-11, 10:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,317
Posted By bmw

Ordinarily this kind of *** calls for a U-Lock...

Ordinarily this kind of *** calls for a U-Lock flogging, but the frames aren't that bad - at least compared to our local CL "enterpreneur" slinging WalMart x McDonald's collabo fixie for $375.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-11, 09:02 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 60,880
Posted By bmw

As I kid I rode Magnas [without helment!] that...

As I kid I rode Magnas [without helment!] that were bought from Toys R' Us for $100 and they were Awesome. Has the quality of the $100, bix-box-store bicycle gone down THAT much? You guys are the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,670
Posted By bmw

Killo TT > Surly Steamroller

Killo TT > Surly Steamroller
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-03-11, 07:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,317
Posted By bmw

I have the Steamroller. Having just assembled...

I have the Steamroller. Having just assembled Kilo TT for my girlfriend, I would say that the frame quality of Kilo TT is decent, but Steamroller is built way better with worse steel and is heavier....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,579
Posted By bmw

I knew it was 718c cause they are the only shop...

I knew it was 718c cause they are the only shop in your neighborhood (probably the whole city) enthusiastic about working on vintage bikes and do conversions. 9th Street Cycles and the (newly opened)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-11, 05:26 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,248
Posted By bmw

I ride fixed because 'P-Fars are no longer in...

I ride fixed because 'P-Fars are no longer in 'style'
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-11, 05:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,579
Posted By bmw

From the description of your build, my guess is...

From the description of your build, my guess is that 718 Cyclery built your bike. Awesome LBS, hands down. Go to Prospect Park and ride. You'll be doing elephant trunk skeeds in no time
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