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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,280
Posted By rice

I got some of the brown Kursk shoes and have been...

I got some of the brown Kursk shoes and have been riding with them for a few weeks, now (30 mi, round trip to work, 3 days/week).

I dig them.

PROS:

They are not cotton, but are the type of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,695
Posted By rice

That looks really great.

That looks really great.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-10, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,695
Posted By rice

Yeah, so I should get rid of the cable barrel. ...

Yeah, so I should get rid of the cable barrel.

So you screwed the lever to the body?

It has the spring return, but I'm betting it will still rattle; haven't tried it yet, though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-10, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,695
Posted By rice

"Fixing" the lever on an aero brake lever?

I tried to search for this; honest.

There must be a way to lock the lever motionless on an aero lever from drop bars, no?

I don't want to remove the lever. I just want keep it from rattling.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 910
Views: 226,657
Posted By rice

HAVE: Nitto Pearl 12 (120mm) stem, very good...

HAVE: Nitto Pearl 12 (120mm) stem, very good condition

WANT: Nitto Pearl 10 or 9 (100mm or 90mm) stem
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-09, 02:10 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 21,797
Posted By rice

But, easier.

But, easier.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 21,797
Posted By rice

1. Riding brakeless is reckless and, therefore,...

1. Riding brakeless is reckless and, therefore, badass. I'm being serious; that is why it's cool and that is the advantage. Brakes are for safety, and therefore, kinda lame.

2. FACT: If you are...
Forum: For Sale
07-06-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 158,542
Posted By rice

HAVE: Nitto Pearl 12 (120mm) stem, very good...

HAVE: Nitto Pearl 12 (120mm) stem, very good condition

WANT: Nitto Pearl 10, 9, or 8 (100mm through 80mm) stem
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 564,070
Posted By rice

HAVE: Nitto Pearl 12 (120mm) stem, very good...

HAVE: Nitto Pearl 12 (120mm) stem, very good condition

WANT: Nitto Pearl 10, 9, or 8 (100mm through 80mm) stem
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-09, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 564,070
Posted By rice

HAVE: Nitto Pearl 12 (120mm) stem, very good...

HAVE: Nitto Pearl 12 (120mm) stem, very good condition

WANT: Nitto Pearl 10 or 8 (100mm or 80mm) stem
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-09, 03:47 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,420
Posted By rice

I say no. I have two kids, ages 6 and 8, and...

I say no.

I have two kids, ages 6 and 8, and have always been the guy, along with my wife, that people trip out on for letting my kids go nuts and do "dangerous" things. I've paddled both kids out...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-09, 04:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,755
Posted By rice

lol.

lol.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-09, 11:08 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 11,453
Posted By rice

Still, 'tis much better, environmentally, to use...

Still, 'tis much better, environmentally, to use the existing frame as a new bike, than scrap the existing frame and buy another newly constructed frame.

Yes?

Oh, and can the OP give the exact...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 11,453
Posted By rice

On an environmental note, if you take the frame...

On an environmental note, if you take the frame rather than buying a new one, you are helping to reduce the amount of "trash" going to the landfill, right?

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

The owner was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 369
Posted By rice

Syntace Stratos Question (0 deg and 5 deg drop)

Does anyone have the Stratos with either the 0 degree drop or the 5 degree drop?

Does the bar sweep "back" toward the seat before it curves forward?

Does anyone of a decent photo of these (not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,070
Posted By rice

LOL. What is all that crap?

LOL. What is all that crap?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,681
Posted By rice

lol.

lol.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,681
Posted By rice

This is what I do normally, but it looked like I...

This is what I do normally, but it looked like I buried the chain in sand and put it back on the bike.

Thanks for all the help!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,381
Posted By rice

http://www.sahtel.ee/?p=635 Garrett (of...

http://www.sahtel.ee/?p=635

Garrett (of MASHSF): Between the track bike and road bike, I ride somewhere between 200 and 250 miles a week. The majority of those being done on the weekend, on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,681
Posted By rice

Where should it go? Thanks!

Where should it go?

Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,681
Posted By rice

Is "degreaser" something I can get at the bike...

Is "degreaser" something I can get at the bike shop?

"Rinse" with what?

Yes, I am ret*rded.

Thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,681
Posted By rice

Chain question (sand related)

I have a new chain, that, due to a hellaciously windy day at the beach, got covered in sand. Sand everywhere; chain, cog, chainring, etc.

Any advice to get rid of it. Just keep wiping? Cleaned?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 564,070
Posted By rice

Want: Threaded quill stem (Nitto, Cinellli, etc.)...

Want: Threaded quill stem (Nitto, Cinellli, etc.) w/ 25.4 clamp, 120mm or 130mm.

Have: Cinelli Drop Bars, 44'ish
Nitto quill stem, 25.4, 80mm'ish
ALPS quill stem, 25.4,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,801,380
Posted By rice

Panaracer T-Serve Messengers. 25's.

Panaracer T-Serve Messengers. 25's.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-09, 10:36 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,801,380
Posted By rice

I know it's not a LEADER and it's only a...

I know it's not a LEADER and it's only a conversion, but here's some mo' better photos of it.

In addition to the Sekai 1000 frame, the rest is as follows: Forte saddle with no-name seat post,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-09, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,801,380
Posted By rice

Does it work now? I appreciate it more than...

Does it work now?

I appreciate it more than I can convey. 'Twas a birthday surprise and I was absolutely floored.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-09, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,801,380
Posted By rice

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3425326928_469...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3425326928_469c091cf2_b.jpg

A friend of mine collected money from a bunch of my other friends and built this up for me. Stoked!

He found the frame at the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By rice

Ha. I'm from the streets.

Ha.

I'm from the streets.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-08, 03:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By rice

You know what's really crazy? I'm actually a...

You know what's really crazy?

I'm actually a civil engineer.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By rice

Ha! Done.

Ha!

Done.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-08, 11:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,981
Posted By rice

Anyone know where I can buy only a REAR wheel at...

Anyone know where I can buy only a REAR wheel at comparable prices to those above?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-08, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By rice

The front brake pushes the housing against the...

The front brake pushes the housing against the top arm of the caliper and forces it down (unlike a normal brake where the cable pulls the bottom arm of the caliper up).

Makes sense to me. I see it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-08, 08:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By rice

OK, I did it, and you are all right. It works....

OK, I did it, and you are all right. It works. Doesn't feel AS positive as the front, but it does, indeed work.

But, why?! Why/how does it work? The cable itself doesn't move, does it?

The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By rice

Yeah, but...no. The cable end is held fixed...

Yeah, but...no.

The cable end is held fixed in the lever base, and the housing is pushed. So, the housing needs to be pushed THROUGH the cable routers on the top tube, yes?

I understand about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By rice

Cross lever for rear brake? HELP!

Can I use a Cane Creek cross lever for the REAR brake? The lever doesn't pull the cable; it pushes the housing, right?

So, it would seem that "pushing" the housing through the cable "routers" (not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-08, 08:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,539
Posted By rice

T-Mar, can you help me. Mine has no decals...

T-Mar, can you help me.

Mine has no decals and has since been repainted. The original color looks to be a metallic blue. It has the B stamp on top of the forks and the "Bianchi" stamp on the top...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By rice

I'm mostly leaning toward a new Kona Paddy Wagon....

I'm mostly leaning toward a new Kona Paddy Wagon.

Decisions, decisions.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By rice

Does this sound like a decent commuter?

"1970's Raleigh with campagnolo Record - $275 (SLO)

Super Clean 1970's Raleigh, the frame was recently custom powder coated to an olive green, Frame size is 58cm. It has full "Raleigh"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-08, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By rice

Why? I'm leaning toward the Paddy Wagon, if...

Why?

I'm leaning toward the Paddy Wagon, if only on aesthetics.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-08, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By rice

Thanks. I'll only be doing the commute 2-3 days a...

Thanks. I'll only be doing the commute 2-3 days a week. You think risers are no good for 15 miles? I had a road bike years back and just was not into the drop bars and riding on the hoods all the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-08, 04:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By rice

Paddy Wagon or San Jose for commute?

Bianchi San Jose or Kona Paddy Wagon for commute?
What's your opinion? Commute is 15 miles each way, two mellow hills, and is mostly highway.

I was pretty set on the Kona Paddy Wagon, but the guy...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-08, 04:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,263
Posted By rice

Paddy Wagon or San Jose for commute?

Bianchi San Jose or Kona Paddy Wagon for commute?
What's your opinion? Commute is 15 miles each way, two mellow hills, and is mostly highway.

I was pretty set on the Kona Paddy Wagon, but the guy...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-06, 03:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,726
Posted By rice

I pretty much want it exclusively for commuting. ...

I pretty much want it exclusively for commuting.

I have too much else going on for a new hobby beyond that right now.
Forum: Commuting
07-19-06, 02:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,726
Posted By rice

Thanks, all. To clarify: It's 15 miles each...

Thanks, all. To clarify:

It's 15 miles each way on a 4 lane state highway through rural ranchland. And, yes there will be wind. Doesn't rain all that much here.

Is the Castro Valley (9 speed) a...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-06, 01:03 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,726
Posted By rice

Uh, that's the thing; I don't really ride at all,...

Uh, that's the thing; I don't really ride at all, other than to the store or beach and back. But I used to. Quite a bit, actually, but it's been about 10 years.

Thanks for the advice. I keep...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-06, 08:46 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,726
Posted By rice

Thanks for all the replies. I'm 35, in really...

Thanks for all the replies. I'm 35, in really good shape from the waist up (I surf, do yoga and swim like crazy) and my knees are fine as long as I don't run.

The hills on my commute won't be too...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-06, 04:55 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,726
Posted By rice

Single speed commuter as only bike?

I'm looking to start commuting to work; 15 miles on a 4 lane highway; 3 mellow hills, no signals, lights, or stop signs. No real weather to contend with.

I'm leaning toward buying a SS freewheel...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-06, 03:24 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 9,194
Posted By rice

I'm looking to start commuting to work; 15 miles...

I'm looking to start commuting to work; 15 miles on a 4 lane highway; 3 mellow hills, no signals, lights, or stop signs. No real weather to contend with.

I'm leaning toward buying a SS freewheel...
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