Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: sleepy
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
Search took 0.34 seconds.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-22, 02:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,228
Posted By sleepy

Back in 02 I asked a bike shop if they could...

Back in 02 I asked a bike shop if they could convert an old Raleigh. They fed me this garbage that frame would crack under the pressure of a fixed wheel and advised that I buy fixed bike from them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-22, 02:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,228
Posted By sleepy

Are the dropouts vertical or semi horizontal?...

Are the dropouts vertical or semi horizontal? Vertical you can go singlespeed with derailleur or a Surly Singulator. If it's an old road frame with semi horizontal drops you can make it into a fixie...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,546
Posted By sleepy

His Wabi sponsorship irritates me. I watch his...

His Wabi sponsorship irritates me. I watch his stuff, but it feels so dated when talks about going brakeless or slamming a stem. The 2000's were a decade ago. My favorite one is when he rates bikes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-21, 09:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,452
Posted By sleepy

Box rims. Always.

Box rims. Always.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-21, 02:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,285
Posted By sleepy

I loved the classic looks from that Specialized...

I loved the classic looks from that Specialized Red steel Langster. It looks like Fuji is the only major company pushing a traditional quill stem steel track bike with the Feather right now. Maybe in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,285
Posted By sleepy

Affinity is still around? Huh.

Affinity is still around? Huh.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,285
Posted By sleepy

Just wondering is all. Just observing most major...

Just wondering is all. Just observing most major bike companies aren't really pushing fixies anymore.

And that, that bike has very little in common with a steel Langster. I'd understand if it were...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,285
Posted By sleepy

No more Langsters?

Specialized no longer sells aluminum or steel Langsters?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 10:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,088
Posted By sleepy

I'd just get a regular Formula track hub laced to...

I'd just get a regular Formula track hub laced to Mavic Open Pros or Deep V's and switch in a track fork that allows brake calipers and call it day. With a locking of course.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-20, 01:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By sleepy

Still have my single strap Toshis. Need to get...

Still have my single strap Toshis. Need to get them out of the pedals with some pliers though.
I had some laminated Pake straps. Really tough. They're probably non-existent today too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By sleepy

What?! Noooo

What?! Noooo
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,993
Posted By sleepy

Yeah I remember those. Wish they'd come back. ...

Yeah I remember those. Wish they'd come back. The current crop of BD bikes aside from the trusty Mercier Kilo don't look too hot.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-20, 02:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,993
Posted By sleepy

I remember seeing older Wabis having a rear brake...

I remember seeing older Wabis having a rear brake cable guide braze on the frame like a traditional road bike.
Surly has the geo but no guides.
Hmm. Guess the answer is no. Dang.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-20, 12:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,993
Posted By sleepy

Road geo single speed that isn't Wabi or vintage

Any midpriced frames or bikes that have road geometry that isn't Wabi or vintage? I used to see Wabi frames that had rear brake braze-ons, but looks like they went full fixie. Just curious to see...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,727
Posted By sleepy

Bro, Midnight Ridazz hasn't been a thing like...

Bro, Midnight Ridazz hasn't been a thing like since, 2015. And the cool kids have moved from purple rims and green chains to Gravel bikes with disc brakes and suspension seat post.

That said, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By sleepy

Yes, that's it. I love the angles the pedal. ...

Yes, that's it. I love the angles the pedal. Now I need to find the matching cleats. The cleats I got seem to be for the KEOs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-19, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By sleepy

Oh yeah, that's the good stuff. Thanks!

Oh yeah, that's the good stuff. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-19, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By sleepy

Will upload later. So no links? I thought...

Will upload later.
So no links? I thought there'd be some sort of resource page for the different types of LOOKs over the years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-19, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By sleepy

Links to LOOK pedals info?

Are there any sites regarding types of LOOK pedals? I picked up this Red/White pair at the coop, and I'm trying to figure out the make and what kind of cleats they take.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-19, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,894
Posted By sleepy

Very cool!

Very cool!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-19, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,001
Posted By sleepy

If you're not riding on the Track, it should be...

If you're not riding on the Track, it should be perfectly fine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-10-19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,311
Posted By sleepy

I'm just telling you what happened. I could've...

I'm just telling you what happened. I could've pulled over and tightened the bolts, and kept going. I didn't.
I too like a functional frame also.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,311
Posted By sleepy

My cage came loose on my Fuji Track while I was...

My cage came loose on my Fuji Track while I was riding to the train a couple of months ago, my the bottle swung out while I was pedaling and twisted the cage down. I was in a hurry, so I wiggled the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,311
Posted By sleepy

My first fixed was an old ten speed that was a...

My first fixed was an old ten speed that was a size too big. Didn't feel quick, and every bike thereafter was a track frame. I had the 1st generation Pake, and hated that you could attach a bottle...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-19, 07:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,311
Posted By sleepy

Old dude too, so I find myself wondering if I...

Old dude too, so I find myself wondering if I should just convert my old roadie into fixed, as opposed to getting another Track frame. Is the Steamroller appropriate to this?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-19, 10:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,311
Posted By sleepy

Maybe it's just me, but hoods and drops feel...

Maybe it's just me, but hoods and drops feel nice, but feels.... A little out of order due to the steep headtube angle of a track bike. So I've gone back to the flat top brake lever on drops,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,686
Posted By sleepy

The CAAD 13 looks like Cannondale decided to...

The CAAD 13 looks like Cannondale decided to braze on disc brake tabs on a GT GTS road frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,274
Posted By sleepy

8 people bought a Cervelo gravel bike? :lol:

8 people bought a Cervelo gravel bike? :lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-19, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,477
Posted By sleepy

Cheap, like less than 300. Steel. I'd...

Cheap, like less than 300.

Steel. I'd like another Fuji Track/Classic whatever they called the steel 1 1/8 headtube frame. I'm just attached to the stupid fork.
Nevermind.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,477
Posted By sleepy

I should have clarified. Sorry. The Bike Island...

I should have clarified. Sorry. The Bike Island Merciers are all one inch headtubes and already have a fork.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-19, 11:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,477
Posted By sleepy

cheap frame only options?

I got Fuji track frame only from Nashbar a while back, any other outlets that have that option?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,199
Posted By sleepy

I stuck through brifters from 8, 9, 10. 11 was...

I stuck through brifters from 8, 9, 10. 11 was my get off point. It just feels ridiculous to constantly be shifting. Now I'm down to 6 in the back. I just want to ride, and realistically, I look...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-18, 04:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,363
Posted By sleepy

I really enjoyed your piece here and digging the...

I really enjoyed your piece here and digging the bike posted. Out of curiosity, what size tires is that bike running on?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-18, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By sleepy

Cannondales and rear spacing

Out of curiosity, which Cannondale models, if any, use 126 rear spacing? Are there other vintage aluminum frames that use that sort of spacing?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-18, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,798
Posted By sleepy

All the nopes in the world. I see crap like...

All the nopes in the world.
I see crap like this, and I look at the Quote for this Forum, and I'm just like, we need to go back to Steel ten [2 in the front, five in the back] speed bikes or Track...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-18, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,630
Posted By sleepy

've been riding my steel 49cm Fuji Track for the...

've been riding my steel 49cm Fuji Track for the better part of 3 weeks now, and I notice that it feels longer, and has more reach. Out of curiosity, I took off the bars and stem, and placed them on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,852
Posted By sleepy

Wasn't that something that NYC bike shop/clothing...

Wasn't that something that NYC bike shop/clothing company? Trackstar used to put on their shirts and stickers?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-18, 04:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,852
Posted By sleepy

That looks really sweet. Fixie fun for the...

That looks really sweet. Fixie fun for the streets, Singlesspeed Cross rocking for the park?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,630
Posted By sleepy

Guess that mean I'll be huffing around the Silver...

Guess that mean I'll be huffing around the Silver Lake hills this weekend! Thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-18, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,630
Posted By sleepy

So I got my Fuji Classic running again, and I've...

So I got my Fuji Classic running again, and I've been playing around with the chainrings I have. I've settled on 48/17 for day to day commuting and work and 46/17 for weekend fixie warrior time. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-18, 08:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,839
Posted By sleepy

Is that one of those Nashbar SS cross frames? ...

Is that one of those Nashbar SS cross frames?
...I wish Bikesdirect still did the Fantom Cross Uno.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-18, 03:24 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,630
Posted By sleepy

I'm taking the frame to my buddy's garage this...

I'm taking the frame to my buddy's garage this weekend. Hopefully I won't have to resort to any of those methods. I'd probably end up with the ammonia trick.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-18, 12:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,693
Posted By sleepy

26.8 comes up on a lot of old vintage steel...

26.8 comes up on a lot of old vintage steel Lightweights.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-18, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,630
Posted By sleepy

I got back an old steel frame that was out in the...

I got back an old steel frame that was out in the Sun for a while. Everything is fine, but the aluminum seatpost is stuck, the person who was using it is short, so it's slammed all the way down....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,155
Posted By sleepy

Just started riding fixies me: Go brakeless! ...

Just started riding fixies me: Go brakeless!
Replacing tires every month and hating downhills me: get a Front brake.

I know guys who still go brakeless, some of them ride real slow that it seems...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-18, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,716
Posted By sleepy

Living around Hilly areas, I would get some pain...

Living around Hilly areas, I would get some pain knee pain. I also like to skid a lot, and apply torque when going downhill. I've since used a front brake, and toned down on skidding, and have had...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-27-18, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,630
Posted By sleepy

I have an old Surly double-fixed hub laced to a...

I have an old Surly double-fixed hub laced to a deep-V. The axle is stripped, and the rim is dented in several places.... would it be more economical to buy a new rear wheel or to have the axle...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-18, 03:54 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 103,886
Posted By sleepy

.... Yeah... Think I'll be okay sticking with...

.... Yeah... Think I'll be okay sticking with retro-grouchy bikes and fixies..
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,630
Posted By sleepy

Chain keeps falling off my Kilo. I'm using a...

Chain keeps falling off my Kilo. I'm using a Shimano 600 crankset to a... BB with a short spindle? Bike shop first said it was because I was mating the wrong chain width to the chainring, and then...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-19-18, 03:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,693
Posted By sleepy

Nobody buy the Feather, so they can go for...

Nobody buy the Feather, so they can go for clearance on Nashbar and I can hook one up.
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
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.