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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,953
Posted By Wil

In regards to the single shoulder issue, with a...

In regards to the single shoulder issue, with a messenger bag. No one has mentioned PAC Designs' Pro series messenger bags. Their Pro series bags have a "fourth strap", or a second shoulder strap....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,738
Posted By Wil

Cork bar tape, I love the way leather gloves grip...

Cork bar tape, I love the way leather gloves grip cork. I prefer tapes where the edges taper thinner for a more seamless wrap, but thicker in the middle for better cushioning. I like being able to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,383,719
Posted By Wil

[QUOTE=onetwentyeight;13964718]http://farm8.static...

[QUOTE=onetwentyeight;13964718]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6832029502_f8cbeda990_b.jpg

Um... I think the fork is on backwards

Wait... Maybe not. The rake would be really messed up if it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-12, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,313
Posted By Wil

If that's a trials bike, where is the rear brake?...

If that's a trials bike, where is the rear brake? In fact, I don't see any mounts at all for a rear brake. It also has a freewheel, so it's not fixed.

Curiouser and curiouser...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-12, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 858
Posted By Wil

The bearing that Surly spec on their track hub is...

The bearing that Surly spec on their track hub is an "angular contact bearing". I know this, because when I had a rear Surly hub, it too (well, the drive side bearings), destroyed itself. When I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-11, 08:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,448
Posted By Wil

If you aren't in the mood to buy new levers and...

If you aren't in the mood to buy new levers and want to continue to use the original (road) levers with V-brakes, you'll need to get one of these. Which will adapt the amount of cable pull of your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-11, 12:06 AM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,965,773
Posted By Wil

Business up front, party in the back.

Business up front, party in the back.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-11, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,917
Posted By Wil

Hmmm.. Methinks it may not be an officially...

Hmmm.. Methinks it may not be an officially released bicycle, from Ducati???
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,917
Posted By Wil

I wonder if Nicky Hayden, one of Ducati's factory...

I wonder if Nicky Hayden, one of Ducati's factory riders, will ever be seen in promoting that. Hayden (and quite a few other motorcycle racers) are sponsored by Specialized.

Seems like it's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-11, 12:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,673
Posted By Wil

<raises hand> My original Surly hub bearings...

<raises hand> My original Surly hub bearings crapped out on me in the same way, too! Through that, I learned to recognize the signs of a dying set of bearings. I exercised this recognition 8 months...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-11, 09:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,579
Posted By Wil

Sole wear

one caveat that has yet to mentioned in Egg Beater use, is how they can damage/wear out the bottom of your shoe. As shown in the images attached.

193099

The first image/shoe (Sidi Dragons) had...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-10, 12:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,533
Posted By Wil

What about a TT brake lever? ...

What about a TT brake lever?
http://www.wabicycles.com/images/frt_view_TT_Cls.gif
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-10, 01:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,985
Posted By Wil

I'm happy that you were able to get the inserts!...

I'm happy that you were able to get the inserts! There may be hope for my Langster and the ****ty Specialized Shops (that I've been to) here in Toronto, yet!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-10, 01:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,985
Posted By Wil

I've also been looking into getting replacement...

I've also been looking into getting replacement inserts for my Langster, as well. But I've had, mixed results. I emailed Specialized and got a part number for it, because the when I asked a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-10, 10:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,119
Posted By Wil

Kool Stop V-Brake pad inserts in a Shimano pad...

Kool Stop V-Brake pad inserts in a Shimano pad carrier, from their BR55 Cantis.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4846776672_c4f162457e.jpg

There's BARELY any clearance to the fork leg....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,389
Posted By Wil

Do you mean this? ...

Do you mean this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2gwN_kDLmA
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By Wil

Off the (online) shelf I know of this. ...

Off the (online) shelf I know of this.
http://www.leaderbikestore.com/pd-leader-trick.cfm

It's actually 30mm, which is 2mm more than your current fork, which will make your bike steer slightly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-10, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,311
Posted By Wil

I have them as well, and I love them. The...

I have them as well, and I love them.

The only thing that I don't like is how at the shoulders/curve of the bar there is a flat, almost rectangular, shape to it (for cables) at the back where you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-26-10, 04:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,547
Posted By Wil

Actually, I consider (NJS) tarck bikes to be the...

Actually, I consider (NJS) tarck bikes to be the Hipster equivalent of a "ricer"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-19-10, 05:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,692
Posted By Wil

If I were you I would leave it on. Cross top...

If I were you I would leave it on. Cross top levers are just as bizarre looking as a single TT lever, if not more IMO.

Also I don't recommend signaling with one hand, with your other hand on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-09, 10:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,126
Posted By Wil

It does kind of look weird, but if it works (it's...

It does kind of look weird, but if it works (it's the right size frame) and it's comfortable, who really gives a **** if it looks weird.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-09, 10:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,389
Posted By Wil

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.popeater.com/media/2009...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.popeater.com/media/2009/12/1261051719417.jpg

Image of the walking, or in this case cycling, cliche's and his equally cliched bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-09, 02:00 AM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,454
Posted By Wil

Yeah... I talk too much.

Yeah... I talk too much.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-09, 01:59 AM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,333,454
Posted By Wil

I actually quite like the seat post. It looks...

I actually quite like the seat post. It looks (almost) the same width of the aero seat post, and there isn't too much of the round insertion portion of it protruding out. I think it's a fairly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-08-09, 11:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,253
Posted By Wil

The chainline on his Paul's hub is NOT 42mm, it...

The chainline on his Paul's hub is NOT 42mm, it is in fact 44mm. http://www.paulcomp.com/highflangerear.html

That is why it's straight, or damn near straight.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,861
Posted By Wil

Steel Dropout Protectors for Langster, where to find/buy online?

Does anybody know where one can find/buy a replacement set of the steel dropout protectors for a Specialized Langster? I've spoken with numerous Specialized shops about it, where they have had to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,151
Posted By Wil

How about now?

How about now?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-09, 01:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,151
Posted By Wil

https://www.bianchiusa.com/typo3temp/6d8a10ef3a.jp...

https://www.bianchiusa.com/typo3temp/6d8a10ef3a.jpg
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/bianchisuperpista-thumb.jpg

I'm a bit puzzled as to why this frame is so reviled. It looks almost exactly like...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-09, 01:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,824
Posted By Wil

Black Dura Ace Track Cranks??

http://evilism.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/da1.jpg?w=510&h=382
http://evilism.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/da.jpg?w=510&h=361...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 663
Posted By Wil

The only thing that is 3/32 on either of those...

The only thing that is 3/32 on either of those cranks are the chainrings. You could buy those cranks and swap out the chainring for a 3/32 one.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-09, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,754
Posted By Wil

http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2009/sept/4/YuanLi...

http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2009/sept/4/YuanLiu-2.jpg

Is it my imagination, or does this bike NOT have a headset cap on it??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-09, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,774,108
Posted By Wil

How does the chainline look?

How does the chainline look?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,774,108
Posted By Wil

Chainring on the outside & chainline

[QUOTE=kmoy2002;8914389]Upgraded a bit since I got it...

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2550/minidsc01417.jpg

Nice T1! I noticed that you mounted the chainring on the outside of the crank...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 31,449
Posted By Wil

I don't have any experience with Pauls, nor Phil...

I don't have any experience with Pauls, nor Phil Wood, hubs, but something that you might want to consider is that the Pauls hub has a 44mm chainline. Which may require you to perform a little bit of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-09, 05:37 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,774,108
Posted By Wil

Oh noes.. A sloping top tube Langster! I haz no...

Oh noes.. A sloping top tube Langster! I haz no cred... :p
Update: New rear wheel. No more Velocity Deep V > Surly

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3439144345_8594301a8a_o.jpg

2007...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-09, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,570
Posted By Wil

Look to Sheldon ...

Look to Sheldon

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html

To determine chainline, you add the chainline figures from the hub and sprocket sections.

Sheldon's chart does not include Paul's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,953
Posted By Wil

Great link, thanks! I'm currently...

Great link, thanks!

I'm currently researching rim options for a new rear wheel build, I am about to start, and this is a great resource!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-09, 01:28 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,033
Posted By Wil

Front: Mavic Ksyrium SSC, black Rear: White...

Front: Mavic Ksyrium SSC, black

Rear: White Non-machined sidewall White Velocity Deep-V, 3-cross, with 32 silver straight gauge spokes, to a silver Surly Hub. Soon to be replaced with a black...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,262
Posted By Wil

It will increase the trail, in the steering...

It will increase the trail, in the steering geometry, of your bike. Your bike will be more stable, and less twitchy/responsive.

http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_tp-z.html#trail...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,573
Posted By Wil

Tape?

For a black machined rear wheel, that will never see a brake, you could use a strip of electrical tape along the machined brake track. I did that on a rear wheel before, and was seamless from 6ft...
Forum: Rides and Races
03-09-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 47,508
Views: 1,428,431
Posted By Wil

The bike show is this weekend, I'm quite certain...

The bike show is this weekend, I'm quite certain you'll be able to find something you'll like there... on sale!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-09, 01:57 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,759,534
Posted By Wil

Is that an X-speed rear wheel, with a single cog...

Is that an X-speed rear wheel, with a single cog from a butchered cassette, on an IRO singlespeed (the name of the actual frame escapes me at the moment) cyclocross frame? If so, I'm guessing the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 879
Posted By Wil

I ordered a pair of Sidi Dragons from...

I ordered a pair of Sidi Dragons from totalcycling, about 5 years ago, and for me it was a very easy transaction. The shoes arrived in the mail in 5(!) days. I was pleasantly shocked at the speed in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-09, 03:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 26,798
Posted By Wil

I'm enjoying the conversation, thus far, but the...

I'm enjoying the conversation, thus far, but the original question has yet to be discussed: What's the deal with lugged FORKS. Would anyone go to the length of replacing the legs on their lugged...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-09, 12:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,077
Posted By Wil

The Smartys are a less expensive version of the...

The Smartys are a less expensive version of the Candys: Smartys cannot be rebuilt.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-09, 11:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Wil

I had the same issue when I too straightened out...

I had the same issue when I too straightened out a chainline discrepancy: 45mm to 42mm. To remedy the situation I changed my chain and my cog, my cog was worn funny, actually it was just plain worn! ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-05-08, 01:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,141
Posted By Wil

Did anyone else notice that the rear wheel is...

Did anyone else notice that the rear wheel is laced 3-cross on the drive side, and radial on the non-drive side?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-08, 01:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,272
Posted By Wil

The above is absolutely correct. A 107 with the...

The above is absolutely correct. A 107 with the chainring on the inside gives a damn near 42mm chainline. I think it's within 1mm of it. I know this, because I have actually done it. I believe I can...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-08, 11:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,002
Posted By Wil

I would not recommend Sugino RD2s, if you intend...

I would not recommend Sugino RD2s, if you intend on having the chainring on the outside of the cranks, with the recommended 103mm Bottom Bracket. It will give you a 45mm chainline, which may not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-08, 08:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,004
Posted By Wil

I also have a Sugino RD crank and "matching" BB,...

I also have a Sugino RD crank and "matching" BB, with its 45mm chainline. I have yet to run into any problems with it, aside from drivetrain noise and annoyance at Sugino for "matching" a BB with...
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