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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-13, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 604,048
Posted By .chris

wurd g-man in all seriousness though i'm...

wurd g-man

in all seriousness though i'm waiting to hear back from one school and that decision will determine whether or not i get to build a leader 725 that will serve as my transportation for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-13, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 604,048
Posted By .chris

ask a mod to ask a mod to pm the site owner...

ask a mod to ask a mod to pm the site owner :crash:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-13, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,917
Posted By .chris

damn on that yung grind :crash:

damn on that yung grind :crash:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-13, 09:22 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,133,468
Posted By .chris

don't worry this year is honestly a really tough...

don't worry this year is honestly a really tough year for uc's it seems. i barely applied to any of em, including UCLA, but i got rejected by UCLA and might have to end up going to UCSC. i didn't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

I'm getting the 725 and I806tr fork

I'm getting the 725 and I806tr fork
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-13, 05:45 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

about the 725 frame: since leader says it shoud...

about the 725 frame: since leader says it shoud weigh "4.0 – 4.7 lb" , same weight as 735 according to leader, will a build with the 725 and a build with the 735 roughly way the same in the end...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-13, 09:36 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

thanks that puts things into perspective for me...

thanks that puts things into perspective for me believe it or not. and what you said is completely true because if i don't actually go out and ride i will never know what setups i like. i guess it's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

oh wow thanks i honestly would have gone on...

oh wow thanks i honestly would have gone on thinking that clips were the ones where you clip in with special shoes. i think i like and have seen quite a few people on here with a clip/double strap...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,133,468
Posted By .chris

today i raced in the 800m at my track meet and...

today i raced in the 800m at my track meet and then shortly after ( 20 minutes ago) proceeded to eat a 3x3 and fries from in-n-out
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-13, 10:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

ok thanks i think earlier i said that but i guess...

ok thanks i think earlier i said that but i guess i just wanted to make sure haha. i will most likely without a doubt have ordered it by then so i guess 1O6TR it is! now that brings the question...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-13, 09:36 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

so this fsa zs-3 headset...

so this fsa zs-3 headset (http://www.retro-gression.com/product/fsa-zs-3-headset) fits leader's aluminum frames " carbon version comes with a compression plug (for use on forks with a carbon steerer)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-13, 08:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

thanks didn't really know that. can anyone talk...

thanks didn't really know that. can anyone talk about the two forks i mentioned earlier? also what are all the parts besides a headset that i need for the front tube of the bike?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

is there a reason why youd go with the x2 over...

is there a reason why youd go with the x2 over the x4? i think theyre the exact same price but the x2 is a 36mm stack height and the x4 is 40mm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-13, 06:26 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

alright guys so for my parts list so far i have ...

alright guys so for my parts list so far i have

leader 735 frame (still have to get fitted :crash:)
velocity a23's (http://www.retro-gression.com/product/velocity-a23-novatec-track-wheels)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

i was going to go with some road drops

i was going to go with some road drops
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-13, 07:58 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

ok for parts like cogs, posts, pedals, straps,...

ok for parts like cogs, posts, pedals, straps, stems and bars, is a google search of "best (insert part name here)" for road bikes a good method to go about researching parts? i don't want to bombard...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

haha i bet 5mm is also not really discernible...

haha i bet 5mm is also not really discernible when it comes to the length of the cranks i choose. i think i will go with the 48 tooth crank and get a 17 tooth cog which has more skid stops and if i...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-13, 07:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

i'm an 800m runner in track and run 6 days a week...

i'm an 800m runner in track and run 6 days a week for pretty much the whole year except about two weeks in between track and xc. i prefer track and my event is a speed/strength based event because it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-13, 02:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

Thanks for the posts guys. Still looking to hear...

Thanks for the posts guys. Still looking to hear more about gearing and any other info/advice others have on components they think would suit my urban/stealth bubuilding

i for sure know the types...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-13, 12:00 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

Don't oppose brakes at all I just wanted to try...

Don't oppose brakes at all I just wanted to try brake less. As far as tires I don't imagine I will have to worry too much about harsh conditions in the streets because ill be on campus but I'm sure...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-13, 11:14 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

added my responses to your post God no!...

added my responses to your post


God no! you honestly pretty much posted what i am going for with the second bike. not flashy, clean and simple.
what would be a good tire combo for those...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-13, 10:20 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

haha i think i'm definitely going to go with the...

haha i think i'm definitely going to go with the black frame and go for the urban blacked out look and minimize the "bling" or try not to put on any at all if possible. i will also look for a bag to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

thanks for the links. i don't have to worry so...

thanks for the links. i don't have to worry so much about theft on campus (knock on wood) but i'll still lock that thing up good just like i would lock it up in town which i don't plan on having to....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-13, 07:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

right on right i was looking at locks already buy...

right on right i was looking at locks already buy didn't know krypto had better locks like the fegeddaboutits. so 2 of those will set me back 200 plus how crazy should i go on the cable? i see krypto...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-13, 07:28 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,355
Posted By .chris

Noob Frame Question: Unknown LV2 vs Leader 735

hi guys i am planning on investing in and building a nice bike to commute with as well as get me to classes as i will be starting college in the fall at a big campus and won't be using a car during...
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