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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-19, 05:08 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,428
Posted By jlafitte

What virtuosity looks like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEbqDxOrhYQ
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,428
Posted By jlafitte

Style - Grace - Baroque

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OePFFVGyNk
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-19, 06:50 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,604
Posted By jlafitte

Yeah, watch out for people dropping in. "Dude, I...

Yeah, watch out for people dropping in. "Dude, I totally didn't see you!"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-19, 06:21 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,428
Posted By jlafitte

der himmel über berlin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RILPkl6j-GA
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-19, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,428
Posted By jlafitte

That's so funny, there's a Chopin lp by...

That's so funny, there's a Chopin lp by Michelangeli that I got from my mom which I treasure. Side A is all mazurkas, B side has a performance of the G minor ballad which is one of the most gorgeous,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,644,766
Posted By jlafitte

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,428
Posted By jlafitte

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6-7ORNuB6Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6-7ORNuB6Q
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-19, 10:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,013
Posted By jlafitte

Bikes rule. Hence, bikeforums.net.

Bikes rule. Hence, bikeforums.net.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,428
Posted By jlafitte

Tango

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0tGW90J0Zs
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,769
Posted By jlafitte

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HNWhVXcjV8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HNWhVXcjV8
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,769
Posted By jlafitte

^^ why I surf with a leash :thumb:

^^ why I surf with a leash :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,769
Posted By jlafitte

This was years ago; I don't remember and am not...

This was years ago; I don't remember and am not inclined to try digging it up. It probably doesn't matter anyways since any judge could rule one way or the other.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,769
Posted By jlafitte

This. The trike or balance bike we all started on...

This. The trike or balance bike we all started on had no brakes. A coaster brake is functionally the same as brakeless fixed. What is necessary is to know the limits of yourself and your equipment,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,769
Posted By jlafitte

Ha good one!

Ha good one!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-19, 09:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,769
Posted By jlafitte

I kinda remember discussion about a guy that went...

I kinda remember discussion about a guy that went to court, told the judge that he could use his legs to skid therefore they qualified as brakes.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-01-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,071
Posted By jlafitte

I've never dreaded a ride so much as that 600,...

I've never dreaded a ride so much as that 600, but then I've never DNF'd.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-30-19, 07:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,071
Posted By jlafitte

1010 km for this month. Highlight was a 600...

1010 km for this month. Highlight was a 600 brevet in fairly brutal winds.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-25-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,515
Posted By jlafitte

I would be curious to hear a discussion of high...

I would be curious to hear a discussion of high vs. low trail, particularly in relation to front vs. rear loading. My bike has rather high trail and flop (81 and 25 millimeters), and is mostly rear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-19, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,499
Posted By jlafitte

Having myself learned after the fact... Note...

Having myself learned after the fact...

Note that Sugino 75 cranks and bottom bracket spindle have a proprietary taper. It's close, but not quite ISO.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-16-19, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,479
Posted By jlafitte

Thanks for the answers and discussion, folks. For...

Thanks for the answers and discussion, folks. For a minute there I was perturbed and and entertaining bizarre conspiracy theories. The stuff looks exactly like the salt that collects under a hanging...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-19, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,612,136
Posted By jlafitte

Today I slept in after the 600K. Winds 15-25 both...

Today I slept in after the 600K. Winds 15-25 both days.

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Forum: Framebuilders
04-11-19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,479
Posted By jlafitte

Can someone explain?

Am I going crazy or is this salt coming out of my fork??

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x600/imag0075_bb803e4b821107e3ca9155da4f0e8e54cce0060a.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By jlafitte

Had a little tumble yesterday...

...and the bike landed on the drive side pedal. The crank is slightly tilted from the impact, so the chainline goes in and out by about a half millimeter. Also there is now a creak when I mash up a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-19, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2,049
Views: 163,481
Posted By jlafitte

Yeah man, I've driven through that valley on some...

Yeah man, I've driven through that valley on some surf trips... really tempting to stop for refreshments but that's never been in the game plan. Looks like a fantastic time with your crew!!

I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2,049
Views: 163,481
Posted By jlafitte

Well at first I was going to spoil for a Bordeaux...

Well at first I was going to spoil for a Bordeaux vs Burgundy fight, but France vs. the World is more my style. Not that I don't enjoy a few outliers. :)

If I recall my viticultural history,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-19, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2,049
Views: 163,481
Posted By jlafitte

Fixed.

Fixed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,810
Posted By jlafitte

Loves me Big Block. ...

Loves me Big Block.

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-19, 08:28 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,612,136
Posted By jlafitte

Hard 2x20 session at the gym.

Hard 2x20 session at the gym.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,612,136
Posted By jlafitte

Today I feel half normal after the weekend's 400K...

Today I feel half normal after the weekend's 400K brevet. Bonked hard for the last two hours but managed to finish in decent time.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,612,136
Posted By jlafitte

Can imagine what kind of wipeouts the madison...

Can imagine what kind of wipeouts the madison must produce.

Yeah I was born in L.A., the west coast just feels like home. Nothing beats a sunset on the beach. Have lived in NOLA more than anyplace...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,612,136
Posted By jlafitte

Yeah. I'm missing north county though, pretty...

Yeah. I'm missing north county though, pretty hard. Three years in Leucadia and now it's gonna be a while before I see the Pacific again.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-21-19, 02:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,787
Posted By jlafitte

GCN has a video on this; the advice sounds pretty...

GCN has a video on this; the advice sounds pretty solid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbyVuuGXmDY
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-20-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,787
Posted By jlafitte

Important to know that there is more to...

Important to know that there is more to ergonomics than bike fit. How is your core strength? Are your hip extensors tight? Are your lumbar extensors weak? Excessive tension in the shoulders,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,612,136
Posted By jlafitte

Today I rode my bike in circles. ...

Today I rode my bike in circles.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/820x487/imag0052_dbf9ba0061703917d6f6a12454bea7bcc032e5e0.jpg
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,644,766
Posted By jlafitte

^^^ Even more so, that bike off in the corner....

^^^ Even more so, that bike off in the corner. They seem to like Keith Haring....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-19, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,632
Posted By jlafitte

Rewrapped Velox classic vinyl tape, still good...

Rewrapped Velox classic vinyl tape, still good thousands of K's later. Same with cloth tape.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,189
Posted By jlafitte

[/left] ...

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,400
Posted By jlafitte

Your $400 would be far better spent on a KiloTT....

Your $400 would be far better spent on a KiloTT. You'd even have a nickel left over to put toward upgrades.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,644,766
Posted By jlafitte

^^ magic!

^^ magic!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-19, 06:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,063
Posted By jlafitte

1. Examine your non-leaning bikes 2. Adjust...

1. Examine your non-leaning bikes
2. Adjust leaning bikes to match non-leaning bikes
3. Profit
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-19, 06:32 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,612,136
Posted By jlafitte

Yesterday I went out for a century ride, planning...

Yesterday I went out for a century ride, planning to start solo then pick up a couple high school buddies at the halfway point. Rode the first half in three hours, decent time. Met up for the second...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,316
Posted By jlafitte

track/street bike: metal All-City double...

track/street bike: metal All-City double strap/double gate clips, All-City standard track pedals

rando bike: nylon All-City double strap/double gate clips, MKS GR-10 pedals

The nylon clips feel...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-25-19, 09:22 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 62,867
Posted By jlafitte

If I remember right... It was 1988 during my...

If I remember right... It was 1988 during my graduate program at Florida State, To provide some diversion from studying, I purchased a new Trek 360, a twitchy 12-speed crit bike. I rode that thing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-19, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,169
Posted By jlafitte

Yeah, rubbery chicken

Yeah, rubbery chicken
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,169
Posted By jlafitte

200K brevet yesterday

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-19, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,554
Posted By jlafitte

I've only looked at those fenders, but it seems...

I've only looked at those fenders, but it seems like you could easily attach them to your existing dropout eyelets instead of the axles.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-19, 01:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,388
Posted By jlafitte

Sounds like the final word on the matter. Thanks...

Sounds like the final word on the matter. Thanks TT. Considering my front chainline is spot on at 42mm, these cranks must be pretty well gouged?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-30-19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,984
Posted By jlafitte

Native southern speaker here. "Y'all" is the...

Native southern speaker here. "Y'all" is the plural of you; in the north I believe the equivalent is "youse" Either usage allows for an exception in the group being addressed, but "all y'all" doesn't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-19, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,388
Posted By jlafitte

Thanks man, this is what I was hoping to hear. ...

Thanks man, this is what I was hoping to hear.

I'm inclined to believe it's more than coincidence that Sugino's "important notification" was simultaneous with the introduction of the 75 sealed BB....
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