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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-13, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,012
Posted By noire

Thanks Nagrom, size small it is. road2you - I...

Thanks Nagrom, size small it is.
road2you - I was more wondering whether to go with the small or medium; large was definitely out of the question. :) I'm going with the Phantom Black. If they still...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-13, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,012
Posted By noire

Hey all, I'm grabbing a 2013 Kagero. I'm pretty...

Hey all, I'm grabbing a 2013 Kagero. I'm pretty sure I'd be a small (50cm) based on the calculations' top tube length ranges, but thought I'd get a few extra opinions before I bite the bullet. Thanks...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-13, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,012
Posted By noire

Good luck with the bidding kite991! Keeping my...

Good luck with the bidding kite991! Keeping my fingers crossed you get the bike you're looking for.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,012
Posted By noire

' The discomfort you are referring to makes...

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The discomfort you are referring to makes it even more certain that you didn't need to go so small on the kilo. However, the good thing is you possibly can still go up on the stem size to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-13, 12:26 AM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,012
Posted By noire

Wowe wowe wowe Kite991. A couple things you need...

Wowe wowe wowe Kite991. A couple things you need to be keeping in mind. Firstly, you should probably decide on whether you're guying to trust the new fit calculator measurements or trust how you fit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-13, 12:26 AM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,012
Posted By noire

Whether the 51cm frame will be alright for you...

Whether the 51cm frame will be alright for you shouldn't be based on the standover height. You should be focusing first and foremost on top tube length. Also, notice how the Leader's top tube lengths...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-13, 11:20 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,012
Posted By noire

Black or white, it don't matter. ...

Black or white, it don't matter.

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view5/2649010/black-or-white-o.gif (http://gifsoup.com/view/2649010/black-or-white.html)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-13, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,663
Posted By noire

So, they send you something different than what...

So, they send you something different than what you ordered and expect you to be out of pocket for fixing their mistake? The fact that they request you to do that, and 'lol' about it doesn't sound...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-13, 11:48 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,012
Posted By noire

YoEdgar - Thanks for the feedback. It's amazing...

YoEdgar - Thanks for the feedback. It's amazing how there is just such little positive experiences people have with the aluminum forks. I'm surprised that leader makes them seeing that carbon forks...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-13, 12:28 AM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,012
Posted By noire

Thanks ddeadserious and Scrod for your input....

Thanks ddeadserious and Scrod for your input. I've decided to stay clear from an aluminum fork. I'll most likely go with the i06TR fork. Scrod, when you first made the announcement about carrying the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-23-13, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,012
Posted By noire

Choosing a Leader Fork for 725 Build

Hey All,

I was originally going to post this in "Ask Scrod" but I'm going to post this in here to ask the rest of you leader-heads:

I'm getting a 2013 Leader 725 (size 51), and am trying to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-13, 12:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,626
Posted By noire

Hey all, Resurrecting an old thread, but I...

Hey all,

Resurrecting an old thread, but I figure it's better to post my question in here rather than start another Affinity Lo-pro thread. Has anyone heard about what Affinity plans for their...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-24-12, 08:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,017
Posted By noire

Heya Chicken, You could grab the kilo...

Heya Chicken,

You could grab the kilo stripper http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1681 (http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1681)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-24-12, 08:00 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,017
Posted By noire

http://gifsoup.com/imager.php?id=2690668&t=o...

http://gifsoup.com/imager.php?id=2690668&t=o (http://gifsoup.com/view/2690668/boy-cheering-in-crowd.html)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-12, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,663
Posted By noire

yah and did the trick perfectly; just the right...

yah and did the trick perfectly; just the right size.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-12, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,663
Posted By noire

Yup the Soma fork I got from you :D (and thanks...

Yup the Soma fork I got from you :D (and thanks for that Scrod!) The fork and and tange headset worked like a charm. It's a slow process of getting the build complete, but it's coming together sure...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-12, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,663
Posted By noire

humdinger. Good point Scrod. I should consider...

humdinger. Good point Scrod. I should consider the 23 front, 25 rear.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,663
Posted By noire

Thanks seau grateau for confirming. I thought I...

Thanks seau grateau for confirming. I thought I should check before pulling the trigger. I'm going to go with 25's on both front and rear for now, and see how it goes. I may step up to 28 on the rear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-12, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,663
Posted By noire

Hey all, I'm putting together parts for my...

Hey all,

I'm putting together parts for my size 50, kilo team (with soma threaded fork) build. I am looking at wheels/tires, and was thinking of going with H Plus Son TB-14's, and vittoria...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By noire

Hmm the part about the staples securing the cover...

Hmm the part about the staples securing the cover intrigues me. I wonder how my saddle's glue would hold up not having staples on it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By noire

Hi Scrod, thanks for chiming in! I bought it...

Hi Scrod, thanks for chiming in! I bought it new. The ones on RG look really different, much hairier like the Exustar Laminated Double straps, whereas mine is still suede, but the hairs are really...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By noire

Selle San Marco Concor - Quality of Finishing?

Hi All,

I recently purchased online a Concor Supercorsa, black chamois leather. I received it and noticed that the finishing touches of the saddle seem, maybe not 'sloppy', but a bit 'rough'. For...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-12, 12:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,886
Posted By noire

I'm also considering one of these. Here's what...

I'm also considering one of these. Here's what I've found from my research so far:

The big differences are (aside from the already mentioned - ie lugged differences):
1. Kilo Team is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-12, 07:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,005
Posted By noire

Hi There, I'm a long-time lurker. I haven't...

Hi There,
I'm a long-time lurker. I haven't really had a need to ask questions all these months because almost I've found the answers to almost all of my questions online or at my LBS; that's until...
Forum: Introductions
05-18-08, 11:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 465
Posted By noire

Wow! I gotta say, Sixty Fiver is as top-notch a...

Wow! I gotta say, Sixty Fiver is as top-notch a guy as they can get. Firstly, worked some crazy long time and serious effort fixing up a beauty of a ride (well, beast when it's got the mtb tires on...
Forum: Introductions
05-12-08, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 465
Posted By noire

Hey Sixty Fiver and East Hill! Definitely...

Hey Sixty Fiver and East Hill!

Definitely excited for tomorrow. It is pretty hilarious how small a world we live in!

Thanks for the welcome from both of you. The forum has been amazing with...
Forum: Introductions
05-08-08, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 465
Posted By noire

Hailing from Edmonton, AB

Hi!

I'm new here, and have been scouring this thick forum for the last couple days.

I'm from Edmonton, AB Canada and just started biking to work last week. Up till the End of Dec 07, I was...
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