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Forum: Commuting
07-27-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,033
Posted By Wendell F

They are all weather resistant — meaning no...

They are all weather resistant — meaning no leather to get f’ed by rain like a classic Brooks.

First the Cambium came with a rough cloth top which got and stayed wet in the rain, then came the...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-22, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,033
Posted By Wendell F

Most complaints about the rough fabric are with...

Most complaints about the rough fabric are with the original Cambium. They're not made with that fabric any more, instead it's nylon. I haven't found it to cause excess wear.
Forum: Commuting
07-08-22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Wendell F

Let me rephrase the question: If I’ve...

Let me rephrase the question:

If I’ve already got a Kryptonite chain is there any reason to buy a Kryptonite disc lock to go with it over a very heavy padlock of similar price?
Forum: Commuting
07-08-22, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Wendell F

Oh it’s been quite some time since I rode around...

Oh it’s been quite some time since I rode around with a chain and lock. Just sucks the fun out of a ride (though I guess so does not finding your joke where you left it).

This lock and chain is...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-22, 03:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Wendell F

Replacement for Kryptonite Chain Lock

I've got a Kryptonite chain but no lock. Should I just get the standard lock that comes with it or is there another lock folks suggest? This is for a bike that lives outside (so a covered or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-20, 06:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,041
Posted By Wendell F

I had a Roll 1 and it was decent enough....

I had a Roll 1 and it was decent enough. Ultimately the lack of braze ons became an issue for me. It doesn't even have bottle cage mounts.

And some really like a quill though some take issue cause...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 492,885
Posted By Wendell F

Does the steerer tube go all the way to the top...

Does the steerer tube go all the way to the top of that stem?
Forum: Commuting
08-09-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,053
Posted By Wendell F

https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/1209092-light...

https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/1209092-lightest-lowest-weight-bike-under-1000-a.html

OP needs to carry it up and down stairs apparently. Seems like s/he wants a light, cheap, fast, upright...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-20, 06:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,711
Posted By Wendell F

Light & supple or durable? How are they holding...

Light & supple or durable? How are they holding up?
Forum: Commuting
05-22-20, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,179
Posted By Wendell F

Here in NYC all the non-bikers are out -- but...

Here in NYC all the non-bikers are out -- but they're all on bikes! Watching my entire city learn how to ride a bike at once is painful.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-20, 06:17 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,844
Posted By Wendell F

can stop will stop

can stop will stop
Forum: Commuting
03-25-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,497
Posted By Wendell F

I know I'm a little late to the game here but...

I know I'm a little late to the game here but I've had great luck with Vittoria Randonneur 700x32. They pump up closer to 29 or 30 and top out at 85psi. My GF and I use them on 3 different daily-used...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,161
Posted By Wendell F

Yup, I cross the Gowanus on my commute. Yes,...

Yup, I cross the Gowanus on my commute. Yes, quieter than the Manhattan leg of my trip, but man it gets ripe in the summer.
Forum: Commuting
02-08-20, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,161
Posted By Wendell F

Glass is definitely not as bad as it was when I...

Glass is definitely not as bad as it was when I was a kid. My issue is that I commute up Allen/1st Ave at 5:30AM after hack private garbage haulers have left a mess of broken bottles and general...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,161
Posted By Wendell F

Ha! Very fair, no winky emoji needed. ...

Ha! Very fair, no winky emoji needed.

Anyways, I'm going with the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes and worst case scenario I hate them and try something else. Got to work stinking of garbage spray today...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,161
Posted By Wendell F

Answers to your questions: I don't get...

Answers to your questions:



I don't get tons of flats on now, but I also haven't ever run 650B tires before. 700x28 tires will tend to be run at higher pressure than 650x42's so I thought that...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,161
Posted By Wendell F

HA! Specs say 42 max with fenders, so that's...

HA! Specs say 42 max with fenders, so that's sadly not an option. Guess I'll just pick at random and see what works. I've combed through the many tire threads here and only the Marathons are fairly...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,161
Posted By Wendell F

650B X 42ish NYC tire

I love the WTB Horizons that came on my Super Professional but they're too big to fit under fenders. Any suggestions would be great.

Need:
- 42 or smaller actual width to fit under fenders (my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-18-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,334
Posted By Wendell F

+1 These are parts you'd end replacing on...

+1

These are parts you'd end replacing on either. Keep the Fuji, replace pedals, possibly saddle, then, moving forward, anything that breaks. A year from now you'll be an educated, experienced...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-18, 04:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,529
Posted By Wendell F

ESI Extra Chunky. Comfy, good grip, don't get...

ESI Extra Chunky. Comfy, good grip, don't get sticky and melt in your hands all summer. Only issue is the colors. The black ones are more like a dark grey and the rest are meh. Still, I rock them on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,251
Posted By Wendell F

^^^^^ Is this a bot programmed to dig up zombie...

^^^^^ Is this a bot programmed to dig up zombie hub-hack threads?
Forum: Commuting
02-20-18, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,649
Posted By Wendell F

Sounds like the most important thing is to look...

Sounds like the most important thing is to look for something with an effective TT length of 20.8" like my current road commuter (and ride before buying if possible).

Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-18, 06:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,934
Posted By Wendell F

Hmmm, top-quality parts tarted up to look like an...

Hmmm, top-quality parts tarted up to look like an Urban Outfitters window display? They say you can't polish a turd but I guess you can smear dung on a diamond.
Forum: Commuting
02-13-18, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,649
Posted By Wendell F

MTB Commuter Sizing?

I'm thinking about buying an old rigid MTB to fit with slicks and fenders for commuting. It was always my understanding that you go with way more standover on a MTB than a roadie to give your crotch...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-17, 05:06 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,401
Posted By Wendell F

I rocked 324's like that for a minute. A bike I...

I rocked 324's like that for a minute. A bike I bought came with them and I hadn't gotten into clipless yet. Found myself pushing off on the spd side before getting into the cage and the spd...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-31-17, 05:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,935
Posted By Wendell F

Nitto Noodles?

I've got a spare set of Shimano R400 brake levers sitting around and was thinking of going from risers to drops on my Steamroller. The R400 hoods seem better suited to drops with long ramps like...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-17, 10:20 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 105,644
Posted By Wendell F

Jellz! I've been on the lookout for an old Spesh...

Jellz! I've been on the lookout for an old Spesh MTB in my size (tiny) for commuting since forever.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-17, 10:04 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 51,905
Posted By Wendell F

+a bazillion! This sentiment needs to be...

+a bazillion! This sentiment needs to be sticky'd. When you hang your business out there in public to be picked apart, don't be shocked when folks do just that. That's why none of my bikes are on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-17, 07:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,060
Posted By Wendell F

Yeah, here in NYC it's all super wide bars and,...

Yeah, here in NYC it's all super wide bars and, increasingly, no brakes with no foot retention.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-01-17, 07:42 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 492,885
Posted By Wendell F

Why? Now you're gonna have to get new cranks and...

Why? Now you're gonna have to get new cranks and rims! Matchy Matchy!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-17, 07:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,067
Posted By Wendell F

I put a Wald front rack on my Steamroller and it...

I put a Wald front rack on my Steamroller and it lasted about a month. Even empty it threw off handling like nuts. Anything more than a six pack up front actually gave me elbow pain keeping it steady...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-17, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,968
Posted By Wendell F

Good, tough tires. My girl and I both use 28's...

Good, tough tires. My girl and I both use 28's (her on a SS, me on a geared commuter so no skidding). Max PSI as written on the tire is 85 which feels kinda mushy. I ride them at 100, she does the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-17, 08:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,268
Posted By Wendell F

+1 on everything said. I use Rock n Roll Gold for...

+1 on everything said. I use Rock n Roll Gold for geared, Boeshield for SSFG.

Why do you want a spray lube? Drip lubes are easier to keep off the rest of your bike, I find.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 869
Posted By Wendell F

That's what I figured. C'est la vie. Maybe I'll...

That's what I figured. C'est la vie. Maybe I'll seek out a new cup n cone BB. I'm currently searching for a click after a crash and replacing the BB is the next trial and error step.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-17, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 869
Posted By Wendell F

I can get the old BB out no problem. Issue is I...

I can get the old BB out no problem. Issue is I cant get the cartridge in flush. I can wiggle it around the rivet but its not centered.

Thanks for the link.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-17, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 869
Posted By Wendell F

BB Guide Pin

I'm trying to replace the cup and cone bottom bracket in an 86 Technium with a cartridge style BB. Unfortunately there's a pin (not a screw) holding the cable guide on that gets in the way. Should no...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-17, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By Wendell F

Whoah brain fart! Meant cable for locking up.

Whoah brain fart! Meant cable for locking up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-17, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By Wendell F

I did the rear rack and p-clamp thing for a bit....

I did the rear rack and p-clamp thing for a bit. Ended up rubbing the paint off the seat stays (though probably cause I did a crap job installing them). I don't need to rock something as big as a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-17, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By Wendell F

Seat bag recommendations

I'm sick of getting all sweaty carrying a messenger bag in NYC humidity but my Steamroller doesn't have braze ons for a rear rack and I'm not a fan of front racks. Any suggestions for a seat bag with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-17, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,821
Posted By Wendell F

http://i.imgur.com/m22jp9G.gif Guessing...

http://i.imgur.com/m22jp9G.gif


Guessing you meant 109%.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-17, 03:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 31,052
Posted By Wendell F

Pace does an XL that fits my 7 5/8 dome with a...

Pace does an XL that fits my 7 5/8 dome with a drop of room to spare even. Their "Traditional" cap has a rigid brim though I prefer the "euro" cap with the floppy brim.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,821
Posted By Wendell F

Oury-Replacement Suggestions?

Can anybody suggest grips to replace my Ourys? I like them, I'm just sick of my hands getting covered with melted rubber in the warmer months. I'm willing to give up some padding and grippiness if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-17, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,821
Posted By Wendell F

I had the m324's (clipless/platform) on my fixed...

I had the m324's (clipless/platform) on my fixed gear and I pretty quickly got used to finding the right side. However it was never the plan to ride with regular shoes. Just thought itd be useful in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,294
Posted By Wendell F

Those are different pedals. The one in your first...

Those are different pedals. The one in your first post is the m530 (clips in on both sides). This one with the platform is the a530. Make sure you got right 530's.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-17, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,294
Posted By Wendell F

Those arent designed for use without spd shoes....

Those arent designed for use without spd shoes. They just have a platform around the mechanism for a little more stability when clipped in. THe mechanism still sticks out. I did some damage to the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-01-17, 11:51 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,778
Posted By Wendell F

You stop digging those Ahearne-MAP bars or just...

You stop digging those Ahearne-MAP bars or just feel like switching up? Was thinking of going with the MAPs on my Steamroller this summer.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-23-17, 08:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,603
Posted By Wendell F

You shouldn't do this. Slick noodles don't hold...

You shouldn't do this. Slick noodles don't hold sauce as well. Starch in the water is your friend. In fact, at work I harvest starch off the pasta tank to add to the sauce as a thickener. Just make...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,761
Posted By Wendell F

+1 on this. Cost and performance would both...

+1 on this. Cost and performance would both suffer if you decided to say, put a Zen ring on noodly cranks. The Andels are a great deal and they're 144 BCD if you decide you want to go for a more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-17, 11:24 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,617,737
Posted By Wendell F

France insisted on about $15,000 in savings. This...

France insisted on about $15,000 in savings. This was in 2004 for a stay of two years (moved there for cooking school).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-22-16, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,114
Posted By Wendell F

BTW, just looked at your sig. You're either...

BTW, just looked at your sig. You're either REALLY unlucky or could really use this link:
Lock Strategy (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html)
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