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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,980
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Last year, I decided to customize my bike a bit....

Last year, I decided to customize my bike a bit. It was originally built up from spare parts by a friend of mine when I first moved to Japan, and over the last eight years I've been steadily...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,109
Posted By Fugazi Dave

It rides so nicely, will definitely be getting a...

It rides so nicely, will definitely be getting a second one at some point to run up front!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-21, 06:08 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,593
Posted By Fugazi Dave

The product on the manufacturer’s site is here...

The product on the manufacturer’s site is here (http://ogurabike.com/products/archives/2).

Made locally in Nagano, they make a number of adapters and things like that, including a few brake mounts...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-21, 06:05 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,613,939
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Today I commuted for the first time on my new,...

Today I commuted for the first time on my new, lower gearing and it was great. Switched from 49x16 to 46x17, and I think I really hit a sweet spot with it. Easier acceleration/deceleration, and a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-21, 06:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,649
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Gotta respectfully disagree with you on a few...

Gotta respectfully disagree with you on a few points.

High-end steel can be extremely light. Like with this bike (https://www.bikeradar.com/news/worlds-lightest-steel-road-bike/), which is 5.2kg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-21, 10:18 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,593
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Sure thing! ...

Sure thing!


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1740x2000/0f0c15f3_4d92_45cc_abf6_b55497479763_0b825f7aeb38181780eeeaf7b77f226f3d85fdfd.jpeg
The adapter clamps onto the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,109
Posted By Fugazi Dave

In the last week: 46t Sugino chainring ...

In the last week:

46t Sugino chainring
Direct mount brake adapter
Rear Shimano direct mount brake
Shimano front brake
Cable set
Nitto stem
Innertubes
New bell
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-21, 10:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,941
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Well, how are you with building/maintenance? How...

Well, how are you with building/maintenance? How much do you want to spend? How much time/effort/budget are you willing to put into building something custom? Do you have any particularly strong...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-21, 10:26 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,593
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Hey y’all, been a while. Current state of the...

Hey y’all, been a while. Current state of the Nabiis Alchemy. This weekend I replaced the front brake and stem, changed the gearing from 49x16 to 46x17, and generally cleaned the absolute crap out of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-20, 04:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,646
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Another reason I’m glad I just bought Sugino....

Another reason I’m glad I just bought Sugino. They’re great, and now I don’t have to worry about the thing I wanted being off the market.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-20, 04:34 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,613,939
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Today-ish I finally put clips and straps back on...

Today-ish I finally put clips and straps back on my bike. Took waaaaaay too long for me to arrive at this, and the photo looks like it was taken with a rotten potato, but still I rejoice. Hopping on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-20, 03:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,573
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Thread resurrection! Just happened to check today...

Thread resurrection! Just happened to check today and the site is back up! I had nothing to do with it whatsoever, just happy to see that it’s back.

If you don’t know it, please check it out: Old...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-19, 01:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,004
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Yo. There is no sensible reason to order fixed...

Yo. There is no sensible reason to order fixed gear stuff from the US and have it shipped to Japan, especially if budget is a thing. Yahoo Auctions has a ton of bikes/parts/whatever, recycle shops...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-19, 02:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,390
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Nice frames with track ends and native rear brake...

Nice frames with track ends and native rear brake mounts are in extremely short supply. Sometimes you want a brake, or are legally required to have one, and you'd rather not let that reduce your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-19, 02:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,466
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Well, it's been thirteen years, several bikes, a...

Well, it's been thirteen years, several bikes, a ****load of tires since then. I don't even remember asking about this. I don't think I ever ended up applying anything to my tires and got a new tire...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,645,908
Posted By Fugazi Dave

No, see, you’re wrong.

No, see, you’re wrong.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-19, 10:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,119
Posted By Fugazi Dave

It's worthwhile to be careful about what you buy,...

It's worthwhile to be careful about what you buy, and there's something to be said for sticking to brands and sellers with a good reputation, but a lot of the hate on "generic" Chinese carbon comes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-19, 10:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,858
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Yeah, this had already been discussed to death on...

Yeah, this had already been discussed to death on this forum 15 years ago. The years pass, but people still can't use the search function. A dance as old as the internet itself.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,557
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Wear out my current chainring, which is when I'll...

Wear out my current chainring, which is when I'll allow myself to buy a new crank
Get a new crank
Do at least one 200km ride before the year runs out
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-04-19, 05:00 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,645,908
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Which is fine, of course. As long as you're cool...

Which is fine, of course. As long as you're cool with being wrong and having bad taste. ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-03-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,645,908
Posted By Fugazi Dave

This thing represents everything I love about...

This thing represents everything I love about track bikes and what got my social life all wrapped up in this forum fifteen years ago. That Yamaguchi is triple-t HOTTT and anyone who says otherwise is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-14-18, 03:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,239
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Mostly I just fall off awkwardly. Especially if...

Mostly I just fall off awkwardly. Especially if there's a cute girl nearby.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-14-18, 02:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,633
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Oh, and my friend's shop! Framebuilder with a...

Oh, and my friend's shop! Framebuilder with a shop he just remodeled https://www.instagram.com/bakansucycles/
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-14-18, 02:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,633
Posted By Fugazi Dave

A good list! I'll add East River Cycles in...

A good list! I'll add East River Cycles in Sumida. There's also a chain called Y's Road that has locations all over the place, sometimes with some good cheap finds.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-14-18, 02:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,162
Posted By Fugazi Dave

I ride a tarck bike, personally.

I ride a tarck bike, personally.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-18, 01:30 AM
Replies: 569
Views: 122,453
Posted By Fugazi Dave

https://scontent-nrt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/268...

https://scontent-nrt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/26841227_10105891942916084_8065765575095888235_o.jpg?oh=f05931b7cb18d9a5c09222d5967d941b&oe=5AF0936B

Nabiis Alchemy with an absurd hodgepodge of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-18, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,244
Posted By Fugazi Dave

+1 qft

+1 qft
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-18, 09:36 AM
Replies: 569
Views: 122,453
Posted By Fugazi Dave

A chrome Pista makes me oddly nostalgic.

A chrome Pista makes me oddly nostalgic.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-18, 04:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,021
Posted By Fugazi Dave

But skidding your bike is way more fun than...

But skidding your bike is way more fun than crapping your pants!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-18, 04:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,244
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Why would they Loctite it? If it's properly...

Why would they Loctite it? If it's properly installed, there's no need for any kind of thread locker.

Also, if you buy any lockring tool, go for the Hozan lockring pliers. Beats the crap out of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-18, 03:58 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 51,825
Posted By Fugazi Dave

OP's bars make a hell of a lot more sense than...

OP's bars make a hell of a lot more sense than the wide-ass uncut flats and risers people are running these days. They're not for me, but they make sense enough to me. Rock on, OP.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-18, 03:47 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,613,939
Posted By Fugazi Dave

https://scontent-nrt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/266...

https://scontent-nrt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/26678164_10105867932069014_24940150184620699_o.jpg?oh=c176a745d1e570491742372ce356135a&oe=5AB222EA

Finally put drop bars back on my bike, in the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-01-18, 09:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,751
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Currently running some cheapo knockoffs of the...

Currently running some cheapo knockoffs of the PDW grips just because they were available when I needed grips in a pinch, but I can't recall ever having much stickiness. Or maybe I just didn't notice...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-01-18, 08:38 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 23,031
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Please teach me to eat like you.

Please teach me to eat like you.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-17, 10:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 40,885
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Yeah, but does a track bike have Buddha nature?

Yeah, but does a track bike have Buddha nature?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-17, 07:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,751
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Tried Ergons before, honestly hated them....

Tried Ergons before, honestly hated them. Different preferences, different experiences, it's all good. I've never had the trouble with Ourys that you've had. And even if I liked the feel of the Ergon...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-17, 11:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,751
Posted By Fugazi Dave

You're horrible. Seriously, though, Oury are...

You're horrible.

Seriously, though, Oury are great grips.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-17, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,420
Posted By Fugazi Dave

And your point is what? Different currencies,...

And your point is what? Different currencies, military, passports, etc. Just because Beijing says it owns Taiwan doesn't make it so. Might as well argue that American slaveholders had legitimate...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,420
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Or maybe I lived in both Taiwan (Kaohsiung) and...

Or maybe I lived in both Taiwan (Kaohsiung) and China (Shanghai) and yeah, I know the difference. Taiwan ≠ China.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-17, 10:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,420
Posted By Fugazi Dave

China ≠ Taiwan but both have damned good...

China ≠ Taiwan but both have damned good manufacturing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-17, 01:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,573
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Yeah he's definitely still around doing his...

Yeah he's definitely still around doing his thing. I met him twice, once in Kyoto for the ill-fated last attempt at Kyoto Loco and then again in Chicago in 2012 for the CMWC. Fast guy and super nice.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-26-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,573
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Yeah man, very sad. I really, really miss those...

Yeah man, very sad. I really, really miss those days.

I think the domain is going to sell way out of my budget, otherwise I'd be tempted to do a guerrilla resurrection of the site.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-17, 02:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,573
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Old Skool Track now dead?

Forgive me, it's been a while since I've been here much. Just went to visit Old Skool Track for the first time in a while and it seems to be...dead? Anyone in contact with the guys who built it? Even...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-17, 05:20 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,849
Posted By Fugazi Dave

I remember when this thread was new! Never did...

I remember when this thread was new! Never did buy a Colnago cap, though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-17, 05:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 45,971
Posted By Fugazi Dave

I basically call BS on all of this. Bullhorns can...

I basically call BS on all of this. Bullhorns can "hook" things, but so can drop bars, flat bars with bar ends, or just plain bars of any kind. I rode up and down mountains on my track bike in Korea...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-17, 05:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,266
Posted By Fugazi Dave

This. This stuff is really, really good. So far I...

This. This stuff is really, really good. So far I haven't been able to find it in Japan and that depresses me.

EDIT: For a reasonable price, I mean. I can buy it on Amazon. For $70.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-17, 04:58 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,613,939
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Today I came back to BFSSFG after many years away.

Today I came back to BFSSFG after many years away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,731
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Those are my pedals, actually (as in that's my...

Those are my pedals, actually (as in that's my photo, but I don't mind! :)), and I still ride them. Best non-clipless pedals I've ever had, especially when paired with Toshi doubles. Secure,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-13, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,863
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Yo Scrod - I'm trying to remember the name of a...

Yo Scrod - I'm trying to remember the name of a company that was making super-compact bike boxes for flying. I remember people buying them back in 2004. Small enough that you had to take the crank...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-12, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,359
Posted By Fugazi Dave

Thanks much. It has been entirely too long.

Thanks much. It has been entirely too long.
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