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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-13, 06:31 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,617,783
Posted By kriwhe

Fascinating.

Fascinating.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-13, 12:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,534
Posted By kriwhe

notsurefry.jpg

notsurefry.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-13, 11:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,534
Posted By kriwhe

Whatever you do, surely learning how to service...

Whatever you do, surely learning how to service hub and/or replace bearings would be a valuable lesson.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-13, 11:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,978
Posted By kriwhe

One does not simply choose a saddle, without...

One does not simply choose a saddle, without consulting their ass.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-13, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,978
Posted By kriwhe

Get whatever saddle that suits your butt (and...

Get whatever saddle that suits your butt (and your wallet) and use a saddle cover or a plastic bag when leaving it locked up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-13, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,386
Posted By kriwhe

This. Also make sure to check for any...

This.

Also make sure to check for any structural damage. Considering that a new frameset alone is about $1000 or so, selling a complete bike for $450 just doesn't make sense, even if it is used,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-13, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By kriwhe

:lol: Lots of info here...

:lol: Lots of info here (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=magic+gear).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,386
Posted By kriwhe

Sounds almost too good to be true. Any info on...

Sounds almost too good to be true. Any info on the components?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-13, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By kriwhe

Magic gear calculator...

Magic gear calculator (http://eehouse.org/fixin/formfmu.php) and possibly a half-link.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-13, 10:13 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,345
Posted By kriwhe

I'm sure I've heard about that band somewhere...

I'm sure I've heard about that band somewhere...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-13, 08:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,174
Posted By kriwhe

Well, 58/14 seemed to work pretty smoothly for...

Well, 58/14 seemed to work pretty smoothly for Tony Martin the other week, mind you, he's not human and he didn't do much skidding.

Now seriously, how on earth are we to comment on on a so-called...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-13, 08:20 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,345
Posted By kriwhe

Brakes are death dude! :lol:

Brakes are death dude!


:lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-13, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 790
Posted By kriwhe

As TejanoTrackie said, if installed properly it...

As TejanoTrackie said, if installed properly it won't cause you any problems. I've ridden to the moon on bikes with Italian bottom brackets and I've never had an issue.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-13, 06:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,625
Posted By kriwhe

343860

343860
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-01-13, 12:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,032
Posted By kriwhe

A small variety of cogs and chainrings will never...

A small variety of cogs and chainrings will never go amiss. Get another chainring and a couple of cogs and play around with different gear ratios.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-01-13, 12:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,606
Posted By kriwhe

Personally I would never paint it. It takes years...

Personally I would never paint it. It takes years to achieve that "beater" look.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-13, 01:05 AM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,386
Posted By kriwhe

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-13, 04:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,162
Posted By kriwhe

I change gear ratio constantly. Various...

I change gear ratio constantly. Various combinations between 47t, 49t, 53t, and 55t chainrings and 13t-17t cogs depending on terrain and type of ride not to mention form. Hmm, maybe subconsciously...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-13, 08:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,408
Posted By kriwhe

Which could be an issue with any frame really....

Which could be an issue with any frame really. :lol: Anyway I was just reading the first post at face value.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-13, 07:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,408
Posted By kriwhe

Obviously not all track frames are suitable for...

Obviously not all track frames are suitable for single-speed, as most "real" track frames are not made to accommodate a rear brake. However, in many cases there are ways around it, and a rear brake...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,408
Posted By kriwhe

Virtually any track frame would make an excellent...

Virtually any track frame would make an excellent single-speed, technically speaking, but a so-called suitable commuter, not so much. Then again you wouldn't buy a Ferrari because of its usefulness...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-13, 01:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,299
Posted By kriwhe

Practice your technique running a (very) low gear...

Practice your technique running a (very) low gear ratio and work your way up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,205
Posted By kriwhe

Quick question, if anyone know off the top of...

Quick question, if anyone know off the top of their head. In light of the above discussion roughly how much does it cost bringing your bike with you as excess luggage flying from Canada to the US?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,205
Posted By kriwhe

First one to come up with a feasible answer wins...

First one to come up with a feasible answer wins the internet!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,784
Posted By kriwhe

Brakes probably wouldn't go amiss either.

Brakes probably wouldn't go amiss either.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,784
Posted By kriwhe

This is a very good start. I'll ad headset, the...

This is a very good start. I'll ad headset, the thingy that connects the fork to the frame. Don't mean to patronize you, but please, please whatever you do, don't attempt to build a bike yourself if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,205
Posted By kriwhe

If you must, just do what you said yourself; buy...

If you must, just do what you said yourself; buy the damn bike, ride the s*** out of it while on holiday (cross your fingers and hope it'll hold) and dump it on some random kid. Don't bother bringing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,205
Posted By kriwhe

Whatever the problem, buying a Target "bike", and...

Whatever the problem, buying a Target "bike", and I use that term in the broadest possible definition of the word, is never the answer.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,205
Posted By kriwhe

To ship it perhaps (wouldn't have a clue if I'm...

To ship it perhaps (wouldn't have a clue if I'm honest), but surely not to bring it along, as you'll be traveling yourself.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,784
Posted By kriwhe

OP In my experience the forum can sometimes...

OP

In my experience the forum can sometimes be a bit harsh, but hey ho. As a rule of thumb a qualified question usually gets a qualified answer. Have you considered starting here...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,205
Posted By kriwhe

This. Why would you want to soil your DA cogs and...

This. Why would you want to soil your DA cogs and chainrings? Also what's stopping your bringing your bike, surely the cost won't exceed buying a pile of Target scrap metal? If that's not a feasible...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-13, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 402,014
Posted By kriwhe

:wtf: First and foremost what I don't like...

:wtf:
First and foremost what I don't like about your bike is the fact that it's a car. Also I'd appreciate it if you paid more attention to the task at hand, rather than iPads and AirPlay while...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-13, 06:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,393
Posted By kriwhe

This. And this. By the way my bike had...

This.



And this. By the way my bike had scratches before it was cool.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-13, 06:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,906
Posted By kriwhe

The answer is new bike AND keep and replace wheel.

The answer is new bike AND keep and replace wheel.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-13, 06:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,001
Posted By kriwhe

Very true :lol:

Very true :lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,617,783
Posted By kriwhe

That's epic.

That's epic.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-13, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3,906
Views: 624,489
Posted By kriwhe

Maybe awesome deals are fewer and further apart?

Maybe awesome deals are fewer and further apart?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-13, 01:24 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,617,783
Posted By kriwhe

Ordered a Dolan Pre Cursa frame for my daughter....

Ordered a Dolan Pre Cursa frame for my daughter. Despite my expectations they're having a clearance sale (http://www.dolan-bikes.com//clearance/frames-framesets.html).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-13, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,414
Posted By kriwhe

D'oh!

D'oh!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-13, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3,906
Views: 624,489
Posted By kriwhe

Clearance sale at Dolan...

Clearance sale at Dolan (http://www.dolan-bikes.com//clearance/frames-framesets.html) after all.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-13, 02:27 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,617,783
Posted By kriwhe

This. But not really the right thread to ask the...

This. But not really the right thread to ask the question.

For a halfway decent low cost bike bikesdirect is generally your best option. A good quality single speed or fixed gear bike, any bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-13, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,582
Posted By kriwhe

Also in this respect your height (as a standalone...

Also in this respect your height (as a standalone measure) means f*** all, but that goes without saying. Did I just say that?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-13, 01:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,555
Posted By kriwhe

Any working bicycle will accommodate your...

Any working bicycle will accommodate your immediate needs, so maybe have a think about what you really want from a bike. Go straight here (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott.htm) for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-01-13, 12:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,876
Posted By kriwhe

The mechanics of a fixed gear bike are quite...

The mechanics of a fixed gear bike are quite simple, responsive and unforgiving - attempt to coast through a corner at high speed and the bike will soon remind you that this is not how it works. HTFU...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-13, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 821
Posted By kriwhe

Knowing what size frame you need is a must, and...

Knowing what size frame you need is a must, and visiting your local bike shop(s) is always a good idea, while I wouldn't recommend buying new, not with your budget.

Aside from the usual internet...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-13, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By kriwhe

What he said. Shouldn't be (that) much of...

What he said.

Shouldn't be (that) much of an issue riding single speed I would have thought.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 821
Posted By kriwhe

Virtually any working bike with air in its tires...

Virtually any working bike with air in its tires will accommodate that. What about all the extras? Basic tools, lights, lock, mudguards, rack, panniers/rack bag and so on, do you need any of that, or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-13, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 821
Posted By kriwhe

Don't like anything about that bike, design,...

Don't like anything about that bike, design, frame or components. What exactly are your needs? What's your maximum budget? Particularly if you're London/UK/EU based maybe check out LFGSS...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-13, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,729
Posted By kriwhe

Like the frame, hate the paint job. Grown men...

Like the frame, hate the paint job. Grown men need not apply though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-13, 03:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,888
Posted By kriwhe

Have never actually used EAI with PW hubs, I was...

Have never actually used EAI with PW hubs, I was merely going by their recommendation. I'll count your experience higher any day.
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