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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-20, 06:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,700
Posted By boom

As an anecdote - I have a 1mm spacer on the drive...

As an anecdote - I have a 1mm spacer on the drive side of a SG75 DD2 BB that measures out to be a 43mm chainline, which seems to be required in order to produce a Q factor that is symmetric around...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-20, 05:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,337
Posted By boom

I've found that I have two fairly discrete...

I've found that I have two fairly discrete "zones" for pedaling smoothness - if I start spinning faster and faster and leave my comfort zone, I'll get a little bouncy as I transition into the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,787
Posted By boom

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1258/fpg527srky831_68271de27779083e6a277ba61ba43c8b059af086.jpg

No22 Little Wing in track mode. I have bottle bosses, a drilled fork, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,138
Posted By boom

I am looking for what are basically recessed...

I am looking for what are basically recessed cleat road shoes, so stiff is good. During the winter I use neoprene shoe covers, so I don't need any specific winterization built into the shoe. The ones...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-16, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,138
Posted By boom

Can anyone recommend a mid to high end pair of...

Can anyone recommend a mid to high end pair of two-bolt clipless shoes that are minimally padded in and around the uppers? The pair I have now retains a ton of water when wet and I'd like to get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-13, 03:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,978
Posted By boom

A bike thief will have a wrench, but a crackhead...

A bike thief will have a wrench, but a crackhead won't.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-13, 01:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,978
Posted By boom

I like the track nuts because it's too easy for...

I like the track nuts because it's too easy for someone walk off with my QR wheel in the city. The nuts at least require a wrench.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-13, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By boom

Knurled bolts on the back, steel MTB double bolts...

Knurled bolts on the back, steel MTB double bolts on the front.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,770
Posted By boom

http://i.imgur.com/D3aOoDp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/D3aOoDp.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-13, 07:38 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 33,671
Posted By boom

I've seen some people online who have had trouble...

I've seen some people online who have had trouble using the stock Omnium chainring bolts with Sugino 75 chainrings (with Omnium cranks). Does anyone have an example of chainring bolts I can buy that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-13, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,156
Posted By boom

I like this one a lot: ...

I like this one a lot:

http://velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/03/2.jpg

More pictures here:

http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/03/gallery/gallery-rob-englishs-tt-mk2_276499
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-13, 09:42 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,554
Posted By boom

Scrod, looks like I owe you an apology - tried...

Scrod, looks like I owe you an apology - tried removing the spacer from my GXP BB and it reassembled fine. Thanks for setting me (and others) straight.

I think I may have been misremembering how...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-13, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,554
Posted By boom

This makes sense to me, I agree. It's been a...

This makes sense to me, I agree. It's been a while since I've looked at it - I'll revisit it sometime soon and double check.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,554
Posted By boom

The chainline is not even close without a spacer...

The chainline is not even close without a spacer on the NDS, at least in my case. I have a 68mm bottom bracket shell and I've used two different GXP bottom brackets with the same result.

If I am...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-13, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,554
Posted By boom

Not scrod, but did you make sure you installed a...

Not scrod, but did you make sure you installed a spacer (probably 2.5mm) on the non-drive side between your GXP cup and your BB shell?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-12, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,554
Posted By boom

Scrod, can you share any truthiness about the...

Scrod, can you share any truthiness about the differences between the KMC Devil 101 and the KMC K710SL chains? I wouldn't mind spending $10 extra to get something better but I don't want to be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,987
Posted By boom

I usually just unclip when it comes time to put...

I usually just unclip when it comes time to put my foot down.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-12, 07:55 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,554
Posted By boom

I recently increased my gear ratio. I've heard a...

I recently increased my gear ratio. I've heard a lot of people say that pushing a ratio that is outside your comfort zone can lead to injury, but I'm doing it because I want to become a stronger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-10, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,246
Posted By boom

Okay, thanks Bob. I won't spend too much more...

Okay, thanks Bob. I won't spend too much more time trying to find something that doesn't exist. I have some patches of very clean paint that should hopefully provide a good reference point for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,246
Posted By boom

Schwinn Sport Limited - Looking for paint code and decals

Hi, I have the frame from a 1979 Schwinn Sport Limited, which I was able to find a small amount of information about here: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/schwinn-braze.html (scroll down to the epilogue)...
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