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12-05-11, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,967,511
Posted By camashtorcal

Again those are not 26.0 bars. They are Deda...

Again those are not 26.0 bars. They are Deda Velocita Bars which are 31.7(OS). I saw this bike in person at the Tokyo Bicycle Show called Cycle Mode.
12-04-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,923
Posted By camashtorcal

I hope you're joking, cause if not, you must be...

I hope you're joking, cause if not, you must be that guy that painted and decaled a 725 like a Bianchi Pista Concept and thought no one would be the wiser.
12-04-11, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,967,511
Posted By camashtorcal

Deda Velocita Bars are OS 31.7, you're thinking...

Deda Velocita Bars are OS 31.7, you're thinking of the chrome bars 26.0 that came stock on Bianchi Pistas.
12-02-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,835
Posted By camashtorcal

In the States biking is not popular so it's hard...

In the States biking is not popular so it's hard to compare but in Japan, power assisted bicycles are taking off, I believe they are becoming more popular in Europe too, my wife even has one and...
12-02-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,923
Posted By camashtorcal

Unknown is known more for their fgfs frames I...

Unknown is known more for their fgfs frames I think these are the first of their non-fgfs, so there isn't much info on them yet. If anything just email them and ask.
12-01-11, 02:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By camashtorcal

Awesome!

Awesome!
12-01-11, 02:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,966
Posted By camashtorcal

+1. Blame Nitto Jaguar stems too, people trying...

+1. Blame Nitto Jaguar stems too, people trying to match the angle of the Jaguar was the start of all of this nonsense.
12-01-11, 02:25 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,498
Posted By camashtorcal

That doesn't have to be a Merckx to be offensive....

That doesn't have to be a Merckx to be offensive. If that were the new Kilo WTF Pro, I would still throw-up in my mouth a little.
12-01-11, 02:18 AM
Replies: 1,154
Views: 62,673
Posted By camashtorcal

Ok, I remember that thread. You are "that guy." ...

Ok, I remember that thread. You are "that guy."

I guess I just don't like when people start making the assumption that they are entitled to someone else's property, just because they don't like...
12-01-11, 01:06 AM
Replies: 1,154
Views: 62,673
Posted By camashtorcal

I wonder if the logic applies to someone's broken...

I wonder if the logic applies to someone's broken down car that's illegally parked on a street that's tagged with warnings that it will be towed and on the day of towing, you break the glass and...
12-01-11, 12:25 AM
Replies: 1,154
Views: 62,673
Posted By camashtorcal

I completely understand your feeling. I come...

I completely understand your feeling. I come from a running background, so I do have some mixed feelings about some cyclist. Generally it seems, when people want to be faster than their riding...
11-30-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,697
Posted By camashtorcal

OP, Kilo TT. The Pro model comes with paint for...

OP, Kilo TT. The Pro model comes with paint for the tires.
11-30-11, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,547
Posted By camashtorcal

Ridley was 600usd new( which at the time was...

Ridley was 600usd new( which at the time was around 45,000yen which is about 20,000 cheaper than a leader here and nearly half the price of a steamroller, hell my iro mark v pro was more expensive.)...
11-28-11, 10:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,030
Posted By camashtorcal

I love mine too, but he wants something he can...

I love mine too, but he wants something he can skid on. Sorry apparently he doesn't skid, but he rides brakeless. Still in case of an emergency skid or two, I would recommend gatorskins.
11-28-11, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,547
Posted By camashtorcal

I'm in Japan, where jackassery has no limits. In...

I'm in Japan, where jackassery has no limits. In other words, I could have done a lot worse. Just google 3Rensho but before you do, grab a bottle of jack and a revolver and prepare yourself for the...
11-28-11, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,547
Posted By camashtorcal

If you're referring to me, then NO! The paint is...

If you're referring to me, then NO! The paint is stripped and it was a b!tch to do so. Had I known beforehand the quality job Ridley put into the paint in the first place I would have never touched...
11-28-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,547
Posted By camashtorcal

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6422412041_ba6f...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6422412041_ba6f7285d8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87431792@N00/6422412041/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6422412537_eede0cf5db_z.jpg...
11-28-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 112,652
Posted By camashtorcal

test1

test1
11-28-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 112,652
Posted By camashtorcal

test

test
11-28-11, 01:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,436
Posted By camashtorcal

Jakarta/Indonesia/Malaysia is just behind all of...

Jakarta/Indonesia/Malaysia is just behind all of us, it's reliving 2005~2006 again in the States, except the "Steal is Real". They are just spending a ton more money, than the kids that at the time...
10-12-11, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,967,511
Posted By camashtorcal

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/893/black4d.jpg...

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/893/black4d.jpg

God I hope those are not cheap all city double straps....
09-14-11, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,302
Posted By camashtorcal

never

never
09-07-11, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,547
Posted By camashtorcal

Nice!

Nice!
09-07-11, 10:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 636
Posted By camashtorcal

OP, I actually like your question. The problem...

OP, I actually like your question. The problem is that with a geared bike, you are actually buying more parts. Kind of like comparing $15,000 Honda Civic and a $15,000 Ducati. Both will get you...
09-07-11, 06:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,477
Posted By camashtorcal

What does this have to do with Xhibit? Are you...

What does this have to do with Xhibit? Are you ok?
09-07-11, 05:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,336
Posted By camashtorcal

That's another thing we need to get rid of is...

That's another thing we need to get rid of is those that say, "Support your local bike shop." What if his local bike shop is BAD? Why can't the default saying be for all businesses and reads,...
09-06-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,336
Posted By camashtorcal

I think we all have a little roadie in us, don't...

I think we all have a little roadie in us, don't worry about it. See you at the Closeted Roadie meeting on Tuesday, I hope they have Krispy Kreme donuts next time. One step at a time ;)
09-06-11, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By camashtorcal

They are two very different bikes, which do you...

They are two very different bikes, which do you think is better is more important than what we say. Environment, distance, fit, style preferences all play in. Neither one is necessarily better, but...
09-06-11, 11:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 752
Posted By camashtorcal

qft

qft
09-06-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 688
Posted By camashtorcal

n b4 Kilo TT

n b4 Kilo TT
09-06-11, 11:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,336
Posted By camashtorcal

I would have said some years ago to support this,...

I would have said some years ago to support this, but Lance and Livestrong are in quite a bit of hot water lately and investigators have found that certain moneys aren't going where they are assumed...
09-06-11, 05:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,435
Posted By camashtorcal

I love excuses to buy new bike stuff. Too bad...

I love excuses to buy new bike stuff. Too bad I'm broke all the time.
09-05-11, 04:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,435
Posted By camashtorcal

In Japan Dura-ace track cranks can be had fairly...

In Japan Dura-ace track cranks can be had fairly cheap used, as well as Sugino75. I ride omniums myself. But it may well be worth it to buy some gently used Dura-ace Cranks and BB.
09-05-11, 03:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By camashtorcal

Glad you're okay, but what happened to you is the...

Glad you're okay, but what happened to you is the reason why I rarely and I mean rarely ever get out of my saddle. I had a bad accident on a friend's bmx when I was a kid, racing a cocky tomboy. We...
09-05-11, 03:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,435
Posted By camashtorcal

Maybe you damaged your crankset, maybe you...

Maybe you damaged your crankset, maybe you didn't, pictures would help. If you want the best then Dura-ace. Since it sounds like you're only commuting on this bike then any fixed gear/track...
09-05-11, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By camashtorcal

Sugino messengers require a 103mm bottom bracket...

Sugino messengers require a 103mm bottom bracket for the recommended chain line of 42mm. In other words, you should be fine with the messengers plus the 103mm bottom bracket. The phoenix can only...
09-04-11, 10:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,560
Posted By camashtorcal

Funny enough, but normally I don't skid to slow...

Funny enough, but normally I don't skid to slow down or stop, just back pressure and front brake, but the few times that I've had an "OH Sh!!!!T!" moment where squeezing on my front brake as hard as...
09-04-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 102,000
Posted By camashtorcal

I'm curious if the tall ATC is for barspins on...

I'm curious if the tall ATC is for barspins on the 725, as they were marketing those frames as trick frames, 1 or 2 generations of 725 ago, as they could fit a relatively wide tire in the back. ...
09-03-11, 05:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,734
Posted By camashtorcal

Yeah, EAI Bareknuckles are English threaded. ...

Yeah, EAI Bareknuckles are English threaded. They have/had Italian tubing.
09-03-11, 04:54 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 60,699
Posted By camashtorcal

05 Trek 820 05 Schwinn Road Bike, can't...

05 Trek 820
05 Schwinn Road Bike, can't remember.
Surly 1x1
05 fuji track.
04 KHS Flite 100
05 Fuji Track Pro
Affinity Low Pro
GT Peace 29r
53cm and 57 cm Kilo TTs
Sparton Track Frame
09-02-11, 09:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 768
Posted By camashtorcal

"Newb" on this forum = not knowing how to use the...

"Newb" on this forum = not knowing how to use the search function apparently.
09-02-11, 02:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,091
Posted By camashtorcal

"Most" people I was referring to those on this...

"Most" people I was referring to those on this forum. And besides the Kilo TT owners how many of the forums members do you see, just browsing the Photos thread, with "stock" bikes. In fact when most...
09-01-11, 11:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,091
Posted By camashtorcal

No one on this forum can tell you what it best...

No one on this forum can tell you what it best for you in terms of fit. Try a competent bike shop and get fitted. There are 5 foot folks that ride all different lengths of cranks. If you need a...
09-01-11, 11:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,734
Posted By camashtorcal

If you can find a used Bareknuckle you would be...

If you can find a used Bareknuckle you would be golden. It might help but what's your current frame? Because if you're on a 20 plus year old conversion tighter geometry = just about anything...
09-01-11, 10:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,353
Posted By camashtorcal

That Superb looks like the Hplusson Cannondale...

That Superb looks like the Hplusson Cannondale track knock off. Anyway, why pay 800 bucks for the Kagero when you can get a custom LOW Pursuit? I'm assuming that the people in the market for an 800...
09-01-11, 10:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,545
Posted By camashtorcal

If this is the bike to last you for a long time. ...

If this is the bike to last you for a long time. Use your 1500 and get yourself a custom frame. Parts aren't that big of deal, stuff goes into fashion nowadays just as quickly as it fades. And...
09-01-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,726
Posted By camashtorcal

I have about 3 bags that I use for commuting and...

I have about 3 bags that I use for commuting and an extra bag for heavy duty shopping. The summers here are as muggy as can be. While I'm washing and hang drying one, I'm using the others. Not a...
09-01-11, 04:49 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,929
Posted By camashtorcal

sssshhhh.... for those that don't want to wear a...

sssshhhh.... for those that don't want to wear a helmet let them do so.... What's the downside? Number one, I don't know them and number two, organ donation... It's the brakeless with no skill...
09-01-11, 12:49 AM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,967,511
Posted By camashtorcal

What does Cinelli have to do with threaded stems?...

What does Cinelli have to do with threaded stems? Wasn't the whole point of that updated Cinelli was to take an old design and give it modern touches? Stem adapters are hideous but it looks like it...
09-01-11, 12:36 AM
Replies: 30
why
Views: 1,553
Posted By camashtorcal

If you need your stem that short your frame...

If you need your stem that short your frame clearly doesn't fit you but that's not the end of the world. And since most of the newish fixed gear folk have never been properly fitted for a frame, you...
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