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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,601
Posted By DIRT BOY

Wow, looks great!

Wow, looks great!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-11, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,601
Posted By DIRT BOY

Nice!!

Nice!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,601
Posted By DIRT BOY

Yeah, what's real smart advice! :rolleyes: ...

Yeah, what's real smart advice! :rolleyes:

To a certain degree. But on a track bike, this is stupid at times. If I bought a Madison with the right TT length I wanted and to match my road bike geo,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-01-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,002
Posted By DIRT BOY

28mm

28mm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,601
Posted By DIRT BOY

Wow, that ugly!! :eek:

Wow, that ugly!! :eek:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By DIRT BOY

How to get a hold of the ADMIN on this site?

I sent several emails with no answer. I has charged a auto renewal on the membership that I did not authorize. Now I can't get a refund.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-11, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,601
Posted By DIRT BOY

Stand Over, sorry

Stand Over, sorry
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-06-11, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,601
Posted By DIRT BOY

It depends. I am 5'7" and I ride a small. The...

It depends. I am 5'7" and I ride a small. The S.O. is barley there for me and the TT feels bait short. I have nag body proportions, but slightly longer arms.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,809
Posted By DIRT BOY

I had similar issues with my Schwinn Madison....

I had similar issues with my Schwinn Madison. The 27.0 OEM post fit but was slightly, slightly small, but I had no issues. I bought a Dura-Ace 27.0 post, but it was too small and measure exactly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-10, 05:23 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,809
Posted By DIRT BOY

TT so true. I have purchased 3 bikes/frame from...

TT so true. I have purchased 3 bikes/frame from BD. All had some minor issues. CS was fine, but slow to respond.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-10, 05:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,809
Posted By DIRT BOY

Mike, Again you are not correct. TREK had...

Mike,

Again you are not correct. TREK had replaced 2 KLEIN frames for me with just high quality pics of the damage.

Because my wife's Specialized was purchased at my LBS and sold there, they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-10, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 447
Posted By DIRT BOY

Larget tire for a 2008 Madison?

Anyone? I had Schwalbe 28s a while back., but cant remember if I had more room there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-10, 04:33 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,601
Posted By DIRT BOY

At your height, you should be on a MED, unless...

At your height, you should be on a MED, unless you are going for a hipster fit. I am 5'7", long torso and arms and ride a small with a 100-110mm stem.
And I still wish the TT was longer.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-10, 09:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,183
Posted By DIRT BOY

Huh, yes it does. On a a regular Madison to get...

Huh, yes it does. On a a regular Madison to get the TT i prefer, need and want for longer rides, would require me to go to a MED frame. Not only would I not be able to straddle the bike, the seat...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-10, 08:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,183
Posted By DIRT BOY

Really? there are PLNTY of sloping frame road...

Really? there are PLNTY of sloping frame road bike with small HT and low set-up. My Blue Competition Racing RC6 is one of them.
You have no idea what your talking about
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,183
Posted By DIRT BOY

I totally agree!!!

I totally agree!!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-10, 04:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,183
Posted By DIRT BOY

The fork is CRAP! Bike needs chrome again. I like...

The fork is CRAP! Bike needs chrome again. I like the sloping TT as it would give me a better fit for people who actually like to RIDE their bike for than a few miles to the coffee shop.

I prefer...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,601
Posted By DIRT BOY

Yeah, its heavy with the over-sized tubing, but...

Yeah, its heavy with the over-sized tubing, but who cares. If I want light, I will ride my 13lb road bike. Plus its flat here in MIA.

I get soooo many compliments on my Madison, its scary. I love...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-10, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,601
Posted By DIRT BOY

Nice bike! Love the tires, I need some like...

Nice bike! Love the tires, I need some like that!
Do you like it better than your Kilo? I do.

Here is my last picture. It now has speedplay zero pedals and Nitto bullhorns with the same black...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,965
Posted By DIRT BOY

damn right. who frickin cares who he is.....

damn right. who frickin cares who he is.....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 652,558
Posted By DIRT BOY

Here you go. Just about 13lbs flat now: ...

Here you go. Just about 13lbs flat now:

http://light-bikes.com/BikePhotos/web_pics/BLUE_RC6_52709.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-10, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,252
Posted By DIRT BOY

Go Troll somewhere else. Or did you sport some...

Go Troll somewhere else. Or did you sport some wood when you saw it?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-10, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,252
Posted By DIRT BOY

So far so good. I need to drop the bars 5mm for...

So far so good. I need to drop the bars 5mm for the perfect fit. It seems to handle well.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-10, 06:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,252
Posted By DIRT BOY

My Kilo TT update - Urban/Townie

Well, after a year now of FG/SS I have found out what I use my bikes for. My Madison is my long Fixed ride and my Kilo TT in SS/FG is for commuting, Urban riding and Family riding towing the kids....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-10, 01:45 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 18,934
Posted By DIRT BOY

I would go full: threaded HS No rack mounts ...

I would go full:
threaded HS
No rack mounts
No rear brake cable stops
1 WB braze (Fro those that actually RIDE our bike more than around the block!!)
JUST a Metal Mercier Head Badge
No chrome...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-10, 09:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,535
Posted By DIRT BOY

I was hit last year by a city truck, Here is my...

I was hit last year by a city truck, Here is my advice...

1. HIRE A LAWYER, YES!!!! I settled on my own with the city and had all my property paid for. My auto insurance covered ll medical bills...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-10, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,187
Posted By DIRT BOY

You wont find any 1" threadless stems. Get this...

You wont find any 1" threadless stems. Get this stem http://www.velo-orange.com/vostem.html
and the adapter http://www.velo-orange.com/stemshim1to118.html
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 5,434
Posted By DIRT BOY

52/39 cranks with a 11-21 cassette

52/39 cranks with a 11-21 cassette
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-10, 05:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,472
Posted By DIRT BOY

Carleton is right. FIRST decide road or MTB...

Carleton is right. FIRST decide road or MTB system. I to have rode both and everything under the sun.

I prefer road shoes and pedals.

If you wnat to try clipless with a lower budget, then start...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-10, 04:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,472
Posted By DIRT BOY

Chromoly Speedplay pedals run about $118 new....

Chromoly Speedplay pedals run about $118 new. Wait for Performance bike to offer 10-20% off and there you go. Decent Shimano road shoes another $89-175
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,472
Posted By DIRT BOY

Or if you FAIL to adjust the tension properly.

Or if you FAIL to adjust the tension properly.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-10, 04:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,472
Posted By DIRT BOY

They TIME MTB pedals are similar in design to the...

They TIME MTB pedals are similar in design to the crank brothers mech. a work cleat could lead to pulling out. same with SPD or SPD-SL

135676 135677
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-10, 04:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,472
Posted By DIRT BOY

Yup! One of my fav features do to my foot/body...

Yup! One of my fav features do to my foot/body alignment. I have full float out, but a little more limited inward to avoid this issue.

Then again, these are NOT for everyone. Number one complaint...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,472
Posted By DIRT BOY

LOL! But they make a VERY popular TRACK Version...

LOL! But they make a VERY popular TRACK Version of the ZERO which has the same adjustable float, but a harder spring.


But the OVERALL stack height with the pedal included is LOWER than all other...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-10, 03:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,472
Posted By DIRT BOY

I use Chromoly ZERO's on my Fixed and SS ZERO's...

I use Chromoly ZERO's on my Fixed and SS ZERO's on my road bike. SP Zero is the best pedal out there. I for one prefer them for adjustable float, base plates that allow near mid-foot mounting and the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-10, 03:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,472
Posted By DIRT BOY

LMAO! Don't confuse him with the facts!

LMAO! Don't confuse him with the facts!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,055
Posted By DIRT BOY

Here is a better article than Grant's biased...

Here is a better article than Grant's biased crap: http://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/rolling_resistance
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-10, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By DIRT BOY

anyone know how to upgrad membership here?

I can't info anywhere!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-10, 05:49 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,525
Posted By DIRT BOY

Yes, on most track frame with really short TT you...

Yes, on most track frame with really short TT you would know that it most likey a very short cockpit length. Unless is a 48cm frame with a 5'2' rider.

How many 56cm + plus frame have you seen here...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-10, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 907
Posted By DIRT BOY

Schwalbe Ultremo R.1 HS 380 700 x 28c! ...

Schwalbe Ultremo R.1 HS 380 700 x 28c!
http://www.schwalbetires.com/files/l_img_ultremo_r-1.gif
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,525
Posted By DIRT BOY

Glad you feel good! The first picture you foot in...

Glad you feel good! The first picture you foot in not parallel to the ground. If it was, I would say you are the the max height for extension. Once you get the new stem, mark you current position and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,130
Posted By DIRT BOY

30.mm

30.mm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-10, 06:29 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,525
Posted By DIRT BOY

With or without the MAY, I newer said the OP....

With or without the MAY, I newer said the OP. Again twisting my words. If you read correctly: " Track geo and higher BB force more riders to go a size down.". Still this does not mean the OP or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-10, 09:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,313
Posted By DIRT BOY

Is going to be a FG or SS? It might be a little...

Is going to be a FG or SS? It might be a little long for you, but if its SS you might find it ok. Depends on your style of pedaling.

FG, I would not just in case you lean into a turn too much.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,525
Posted By DIRT BOY

Where the hell did I say the OP need to size down...

Where the hell did I say the OP need to size down a bike? Why would he size down when his bike might appear to be too small? I don't need to quote you. You are lying you ass of on what I said.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-10, 08:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,525
Posted By DIRT BOY

Ok, sorry! But you know what? I solved my...

Ok, sorry!

But you know what? I solved my fit issues with the hot spot on my feet with a mid-foot position thanks to Steve Hoggs advice! So close, LOL!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,525
Posted By DIRT BOY

For the OP or anyone else who needs to help with fit.

Here is a excel spreadsheet that I have that will help when comparing fit between bikes. If you have a road bike and want to position yourself to the same fit or you FG/SS or vice versa, this will...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-10, 08:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,525
Posted By DIRT BOY

No dumb ass!! YOU said for the OP to raise his...

No dumb ass!! YOU said for the OP to raise his saddle! I said"Nope I did not view it. I am going by what the top experts recommended. Having you seat to high or too low can also lead to injuries....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-10, 05:54 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,525
Posted By DIRT BOY

Ok, but if the TT length is fine, but the frame...

Ok, but if the TT length is fine, but the frame is still too big for that person? Long torso and arms and short legs? So its nt only about TT at times like I said. If you can't reach the pedals, that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-10, 05:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,525
Posted By DIRT BOY

My they video said 10-20 degrees like I said. ...

My they video said 10-20 degrees like I said.

That whole obscure the front hub thing is a starting point, agreed?

The video is good. Like he said, a good starting place and baseline. Like I...
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