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05-25-17, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,522
Posted By thedapperest

There's about a million and one threads on this;...

There's about a million and one threads on this; but I do, I like it a lot, it's very reliable, I've been clipless since winter 2015 and I can count on my fingers the number of times I've...
05-22-17, 06:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,643
Posted By thedapperest

Actually I'm 18 now, broke my ankle the day...

Actually I'm 18 now, broke my ankle the day before my birthday :lol: I appreciate the compliments though; and I guess I can be a stickler for grammar at times.
05-22-17, 06:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,643
Posted By thedapperest

Update guys: Got out of surgery this morning, my...

Update guys: Got out of surgery this morning, my left leg is super weak and I still need to use crutch to walk, but that was expected. Saving old tubes has really come in handy in the way of rehab....
05-21-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,643
Posted By thedapperest

That's the plan, not gonna hop on until I feel...

That's the plan, not gonna hop on until I feel like it's strong enough
05-20-17, 03:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,643
Posted By thedapperest

Here's the X-Ray from when it broke: ...

Here's the X-Ray from when it broke:
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/16464022_1876209312623315_7273723765148614656_n.jpg
Techically I broke my leg and not my ankle since it's my...
05-18-17, 07:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,643
Posted By thedapperest

Riding fixed after a broken ankle

Hey y'all I know but I've been gone for quite some time but I've still been riding my trusty Flite 100 nearly every day--well I was until February 6th when I broke my ankle skateboarding. Since then...
09-05-16, 12:28 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,599,974
Posted By thedapperest

Today I put together my riding playlist. Long...

Today I put together my riding playlist. Long story short I went to Minnesota all summer and couldn't take my bike with me so I haven't ridden since June 20th. My first ride is gonna be my commute to...
06-04-16, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,601
Posted By thedapperest

You'd probably want the 55 which is around 58cm...

You'd probably want the 55 which is around 58cm on the seat tube. I own a 57cm Flite 100 (same frame) which runs 60.5 ctt. The 60 would definitely be too big for you as it runs a 63cm seat tube.
06-04-16, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1,447
Views: 238,064
Posted By thedapperest

wowza

wowza
05-22-16, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 299,538
Posted By thedapperest

SCK what cages are those? I want plastic neon...

SCK what cages are those? I want plastic neon doubles so I too can feel like Mash SF
05-15-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,651
Posted By thedapperest

The final iteration of my first bike before I...

The final iteration of my first bike before I sold it. One hell of a beater
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/bill-22281_4.jpg
05-11-16, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,296
Posted By thedapperest

If you ride with a brake, running a suicide hub...

If you ride with a brake, running a suicide hub wouldn't be a problem
05-11-16, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By thedapperest

God I'm an idiot, I'll see what I can get done,...

God I'm an idiot, I'll see what I can get done, thanks scrod
05-10-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By thedapperest

Sooo my 113mm JIS would be a tad too short then,...

Sooo my 113mm JIS would be a tad too short then, yeah? My friend tried mounting them on his SG75 bb, taper is totally ****ed for ISO use.
05-09-16, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By thedapperest

+1, you're the best

+1, you're the best
05-09-16, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By thedapperest

JIS BB Length for Grand Mightys

Yeah, I know you're probably thinking, why the F*CK is he trying to use a JIS taper bb with ISO cranks? Well my friend picked up a set of Sugino Grand Mightys which he found out were messed up and...
05-08-16, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By thedapperest

Currently using All City Doubles, no complaints...

Currently using All City Doubles, no complaints thus far
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/bernard-khs-flite-100-24354_38.jpg
04-28-16, 11:13 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,599,974
Posted By thedapperest

Today (and tomorrow) I get to deal with the...

Today (and tomorrow) I get to deal with the gridlocked hell that is downtown Chicago during the NFL Draft. Because wet conditions and sh***y taxi drivers aren't enough, why not kick it up a couple...
04-26-16, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 400,800
Posted By thedapperest

Yeah! This is my second one, I love it so much....

Yeah! This is my second one, I love it so much. As for two way radios, a lot of companies out here still use them.
04-25-16, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 400,800
Posted By thedapperest

They all came out the other day and got...

They all came out the other day and got accidentally thrown away, gotta dumpster dive for one of them though bc I earned it at an Alleycat
04-24-16, 02:09 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 400,800
Posted By thedapperest

Hmm let's go with this iteration of my KHS ...

Hmm let's go with this iteration of my KHS
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/bernard-khs-flite-100-24354_41.jpg
inb4 "matching wheelset"
04-21-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,112
Posted By thedapperest

Definitely good for the price. Their forks are...

Definitely good for the price. Their forks are especially good--my friend t-boned a car doing 25 and he only had to have the fork cut down because the very top was cracked. I've got another friend...
04-20-16, 08:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,277
Posted By thedapperest

I don't believe so. It's marketed as a track bike...

I don't believe so. It's marketed as a track bike so I'm pretty sure it's track ready. Can't say for certain, though
04-20-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,277
Posted By thedapperest

Are you planning on going to the Velodrome at all...

Are you planning on going to the Velodrome at all or just around the city? Will you be doing any long rides on it? Since I'm going to assume you're no stranger at dropping cash on bikes, if you were...
04-20-16, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,112
Posted By thedapperest

Can't say anything about their service as I've...

Can't say anything about their service as I've never bought anything from them, but their frames are solid
04-11-16, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 299,538
Posted By thedapperest

I could swear I've seen red SL pedals...

I could swear I've seen red SL pedals before...dunno who made them though
04-08-16, 09:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,941
Posted By thedapperest

Maybe your hub was warped? Have you tried a...

Maybe your hub was warped? Have you tried a different wheel, crankset, bottom bracket? I would have taken it to my LBS to get it checked out
04-08-16, 07:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,950
Posted By thedapperest

Ooo didn't know

Ooo didn't know
04-08-16, 03:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,950
Posted By thedapperest

Mataro also isn't drilled for a rear brake, if...

Mataro also isn't drilled for a rear brake, if that matters to you
04-08-16, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,016
Posted By thedapperest

Gumwalls for sure, and perhaps something like...

Gumwalls for sure, and perhaps something like Noah's Arcs for the bars
04-04-16, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 299,538
Posted By thedapperest

Here's an incredibly ****ty pic of my bike with...

Here's an incredibly ****ty pic of my bike with the Mavic 355 pursuits. At first I hated being so low but now I'm kinda liking it and I certainly feel faster. Gonne get some yellow cloth tape...
04-04-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,293
Posted By thedapperest

Bontrager Evokes with Shimano M520s, I think it's...

Bontrager Evokes with Shimano M520s, I think it's about time for new shoes, though
04-02-16, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 299,538
Posted By thedapperest

espi-JG I like your geared carbon road fixie on...

espi-JG I like your geared carbon road fixie on the right
04-02-16, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By thedapperest

Ed Rudolph or Southside Velodrome? Granted Marcus...

Ed Rudolph or Southside Velodrome? Granted Marcus gets the south side one ready in time for track season.


Mine aren't black and they're single release. Multi-release are usually marked with an...
04-02-16, 03:43 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,599,974
Posted By thedapperest

Mavic bars came in the mail a couple days early

Mavic bars came in the mail a couple days early
04-01-16, 01:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,368
Posted By thedapperest

Get some rubber cement and super glue, mix them...

Get some rubber cement and super glue, mix them together. Take a 1" PVC pipe and use the mix and glue it to the top of your fork. Wait for it to dry then take it to your lbs and have it threaded....
03-29-16, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By thedapperest

Depends on what cranks you're planning on using...

Depends on what cranks you're planning on using but a good ROT is to measure the space between the two chainrings and halve it, then subtract that number from your spindle length, and that'll be the...
03-28-16, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,498
Posted By thedapperest

Absolutely, who gives a damn about physical...

Absolutely, who gives a damn about physical well-being? Nah but on a serious note, if I want a comfortable ride I've got my 0 degree 120mm and risers.
03-27-16, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,498
Posted By thedapperest

Thanks in part to the dilligence of Huffandstuff...

Thanks in part to the dilligence of Huffandstuff I just bought some sweet Mavic Pursuits which will probably kill my back with my 130mm stem but at least they'll look sweet
03-27-16, 02:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,508
Posted By thedapperest

Not bad for a first real build. I'd upgrade...

Not bad for a first real build. I'd upgrade cranks first then maybe seatpost. A Brake is obviously optional but if you feel you need one of those as well grab one and slap it on. A little ways down...
03-27-16, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,368
Posted By thedapperest

Sweet bike, looks super fun to ride

Sweet bike, looks super fun to ride
03-23-16, 11:00 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 119,462
Posted By thedapperest

I heard a guy who owned one once say he just u...

I heard a guy who owned one once say he just u locked it through the valve hole. I guess it wouldn't be too big a deal if your rear was close enough to the seat tube
03-20-16, 08:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,906
Posted By thedapperest

Ah okay, his is an older one without chromed stays

Ah okay, his is an older one without chromed stays
03-20-16, 06:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,906
Posted By thedapperest

Since when? My friend has a well-loved pro that...

Since when? My friend has a well-loved pro that certainly is not
03-20-16, 08:43 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 119,462
Posted By thedapperest

I know a messenger out here who has a nice...

I know a messenger out here who has a nice vintage track bike disguised as a POS. '73 Gitane with Ambrosio rims to Phils and I believe 75s
03-19-16, 04:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,085
Posted By thedapperest

I've known how to ride a bike since I was in...

I've known how to ride a bike since I was in Kindergarten or maybe even earlier, but I heavily got into it in summer of 2014, thanks in part to my skateboarding (which I still do). It has consumed my...
03-18-16, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,458
Posted By thedapperest

Sugino PSA Regarding 75s w/ non Sugno BBs

Ouch, idunno if the protype bottom bracket has this issue but anyone using the Tange and maybe even the Phil might wanna check their cranks.
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03-15-16, 06:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,510
Posted By thedapperest

This isn't even a question, Vigorelli

This isn't even a question, Vigorelli
03-14-16, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,447
Views: 238,064
Posted By thedapperest

Ho lee ****, I didn't think you guys would find...

Ho lee ****, I didn't think you guys would find anything so soon, I hope he ships
03-13-16, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,637,665
Posted By thedapperest

Here's a dump of some of my faves from my bike...

Here's a dump of some of my faves from my bike pics folder:
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