Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: atxdmd
Showing results 1 to 16 of 16
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-18, 09:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,787
Posted By atxdmd

What difference, if any, would I notice from changing to a higher quality cog?

I bought a single speed with a flip flop hub that said it did not include a fixed gear cog, so I bought a shimano dura ace cog. Turns out the bike did come with a fixed gear cog. Same amount of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-18, 11:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,754
Posted By atxdmd

Help! I can't get shoe off of clipless pedal!

So I finally got my shoes for the spd pedals and I tried to clip them in before even putting them on the bike without paying attention to their "handedness" if you will. So I have the right shoe on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-18, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By atxdmd

Would this be a good way to start learning?

Is this worth buying?

DVD, CD and Vuelta XRP Mini Tool Kit (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/parts/assembly_kit.htm)
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
07-30-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,217
Posted By atxdmd

sram omnium is top of the line, but probably more...

sram omnium is top of the line, but probably more than you need for every day use unless you race competitively. that said, it’s not outlandishly expensive, so if you want the beat of the best, go...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-18, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Posted By atxdmd

on that thread, people made the great point that...

on that thread, people made the great point that I should aim higher than a kilo tt. this is what i came up with!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-27-18, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Posted By atxdmd

what’s the best cyclocross frame to transfer my fixed gear components to?

i have the dawes sst fixed gear from bikesdirect. it’s an ok starter bike, but I’m ready to upgrade it to something a little more decent. from what I understand cyclocross bikes are performance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-18, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
Posted By atxdmd

if I buy a frame that fits bigger tires, will I still be able to use skinny ones?

i bought the dawes single speed from bikes direct, but I’m interested in upgrading to a kilo wt so I can have the option of running bigger tires for dirt roads and stuff.



if I buy the kilo wt...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-18, 01:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,482
Posted By atxdmd

Do you get a better workout on a fixed gear or freewheel/single speed?

just started biking daily two weeks ago. i switched to the fixie sode because I felt I spent way too much time just coasting on the freewheel.


it’s possible to let your legs ho limp on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-18, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,767
Posted By atxdmd

Fabric Scoop vs Charge Spoon vs Brooks saddles and why?!

i ride a fixie if that matters
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-18, 11:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,444
Posted By atxdmd

is it really much different than just building a...

is it really much different than just building a whole custom bike? my current bike is already a sunk cost. if I threw it away, and built a bike from scratch, it would cost the same. doing t this way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-18, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By atxdmd

Thanks! quick followup, just to make sure, the...

Thanks! quick followup, just to make sure, the pedals come with the cleats right?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-18, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By atxdmd

Will these shoes fit these pedals? (clipless system)

Shimano PD-M530 MTB SPD PedalsGiro Rumble Vr MTB Shoes

Sorry, I'm not allowed to post links yet. My account is too new.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-18, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,444
Posted By atxdmd

you’re right. it’s silly to aim for the middle...

you’re right. it’s silly to aim for the middle when it costs more than buying outright. though it also feel silly to buy a $150 crank or handlebars when the bike was $200... lol.


i’m glad...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-18, 10:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,444
Posted By atxdmd

dang, I already thought the geometry of this bike...

dang, I already thought the geometry of this bike was pretty agressive. If the kilo is more so, you may be right!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-18, 10:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,444
Posted By atxdmd

Well, I was going to replace the frame too. Buy...

Well, I was going to replace the frame too. Buy used, and sell the parts of my old bike. You may be right. I was going to itemize it and price it out and make sure it was manageable. I'll definitely...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-18, 09:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,444
Posted By atxdmd

Bike of Theseus: Transforming my Dawes SST to a Kilo TT pro one part at a time.

I bought the [cheapest single speed on all of bikes direct, the daws sst, and later learned that the kilo TT pro is widely considered the best starter fixie bike. I'd like to start a Bike of Theseus...
Showing results 1 to 16 of 16


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.