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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-14-05, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,245
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Cool! Another SS/Fixie crosscheck! Here's a...

Cool! Another SS/Fixie crosscheck! Here's a couple of pictures of mine that I just finished building up. Haven't much opportunity to ride it yet, just one fixed ride in the snow (hence the fenders)....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-05, 11:17 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,384
Posted By Mine'sAPint

I hadn't really considered that they'd maybe keep...

I hadn't really considered that they'd maybe keep the hubs clean. I'm not convinced they'll make a lot of difference but I'll let y'all know how it works out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-05, 04:01 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,384
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Yes, partly that. It seemed like a fun thing to...

Yes, partly that. It seemed like a fun thing to do with my first wheelbuild. Also it's a different way to show support for the LAF cancer fundraising. Plus the yellow bracelets go so well with the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-05, 03:35 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,384
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Here's my newly built up Fixed/SS Crosscheck. My...

Here's my newly built up Fixed/SS Crosscheck. My first fixie ride, only taken her out once so far but I'm hoping to commute on Friday and try a little offroad fixie action over the weekend :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-08-04, 02:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 992
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Try Wade at Vulture Cycles...

Try Wade at Vulture Cycles http://www.vulturecycles.com/home.html

Totally custom steel frames. A friend has one of his singlespeed frames and it is GOOD. $700 for a geared frame, $500 for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-15-04, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,805
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Here's my new '04 Kona Explosif: ...

Here's my new '04 Kona Explosif:

http://home.earthlink.net/~ianmrae/Bikes/explosif-side.JPG

http://home.earthlink.net/~ianmrae/Bikes/explosif-above.JPG

03 Marz Marathon SL 85mm • 03 XT...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-03, 01:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,543
Posted By Mine'sAPint

A fixed cassette hub: ...

A fixed cassette hub:

http://www.webcyclery.com/.docs/product_id/1893/pg/product_details.html

Unsure what it's really intended for, but it's kinda interesting!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-03, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,153
Posted By Mine'sAPint

You'll need to replace the wheels with a set that...

You'll need to replace the wheels with a set that have disc compatible hubs - the brake rotors bolt directly to the hub. You could I suppose just have your hubs swapped out at your LBS. I went with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-03, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,153
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Unfortunately the Uno does have integrated...

Unfortunately the Uno does have integrated shifter/brake levers. The Avid brakes seemed to work fine with the standard levers but I much prefer the feeling I can dial in with the adjustable Avid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-03, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,153
Posted By Mine'sAPint

I recently upgraded mine to the Avid Mechanicals,...

I recently upgraded mine to the Avid Mechanicals, great brakes and really easy to setup. I have to confess that I've not yet ridden it much off road since I've been spending all my time on my rigid...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-03, 10:30 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,570
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Had my first puncture yesterday :( It happened a...

Had my first puncture yesterday :( It happened a couple of miles from home just opposite the local Honda delearship... where as luck would have it I was picking my car up from its 15000 mile service...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-03, 11:58 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,384
Posted By Mine'sAPint

I posted pics of my new SS when I had a...

I posted pics of my new SS when I had a Singleator running in pull-down mode... Well I was messing with gear ratios on my SS and found that 34:17 let me run my Singleator in push-up mode, much nicer....
Forum: Commuting
07-30-03, 01:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,292
Posted By Mine'sAPint

I'm with Zack on this one, ain't no way I'm gonna...

I'm with Zack on this one, ain't no way I'm gonna curse myself by voting :crash:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-03, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 508
Posted By Mine'sAPint

I just realised that the BB spindle is hollow so...

I just realised that the BB spindle is hollow so I can just put a QR skewer through to hold the tool in place. Marvellous :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-03, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By Mine'sAPint

That sucks! Hopefully this lesson in having the...

That sucks! Hopefully this lesson in having the correct tools only cost me 2 cents :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-03, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 508
Posted By Mine'sAPint

What size are ISIS crank bolts ?

Hi, can anyone please tell me what size the bolts are on ISIS crankarms ? I want to get a longer one to hold a BB tool securely in place. I'm a bit of a ****** with thread sizes and suchlike so the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-03, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By Mine'sAPint

How not to remove ISIS crankarms

This evening I wanted to remove my ISIS crankarms to trace down a clicking that I think is in the BB. My crank puller isn't compatible with the new ISIS system, the "plunger" doesn't have anything to...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-03, 12:10 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,570
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Great commute. Cycled back home and met my friend...

Great commute. Cycled back home and met my friend at my house, we cycled the 10 miles or so out to the Redhook brewery. Great beer and 40 miles for the day, couldn't ask for more :D
Forum: Commuting
07-26-03, 12:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,442
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Come on, sort it out man! I wanna see the picture...

Come on, sort it out man! I wanna see the picture ;)
Forum: Commuting
07-24-03, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Congratulations that man :beer: Sounds like...

Congratulations that man :beer:

Sounds like you've got it all worked out :)
Forum: Commuting
07-17-03, 03:28 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,570
Posted By Mine'sAPint

I was just thinking about how one of these days...

I was just thinking about how one of these days I'm going to get to work and decide to just keep riding... today would have been a beautiful day to do that :D Unfortunately I had a 9:30 meeting :(
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-03, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,794
Posted By Mine'sAPint

I too have the Fisher Utopia, everything that...

I too have the Fisher Utopia, everything that slotibartfast wrote pretty much applies to me too... although I find that I average about 14-15 mph on mine. The cool thing with the Utopia is the nice...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-03, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,317
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Didn't see this when I posted my first reply... ...

Didn't see this when I posted my first reply...

You can use a cog off your old cassette but you'll probably find it's going to be too small - a normal singlespeed ratio is something in the region...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-03, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,317
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Singlespeed's are just fun to ride :D Finished...

Singlespeed's are just fun to ride :D Finished building mine last week, not taken it off road yet but I've had some fun commuting on it:

http://home.earthlink.net/~ianandandrea/ss-sideon.jpg

I...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-03, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,016
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Those max pressure ratings are generally a fine...

Those max pressure ratings are generally a fine work of fiction, drawn up between the tire manufacturer's marketing and legal teams... The legal guys want a real low number on there so people don't...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-03, 11:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,016
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Pete has hit the nail squarely on the head here...

Pete has hit the nail squarely on the head here :beer:

Today I rode in on my full suspension MTB with knobbly tires so I can hit some trails after work... absolutely fine on the road, just a bit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-03, 10:41 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,384
Posted By Mine'sAPint

I can't see anything that would stop me running...

I can't see anything that would stop me running 44/16 or any other ratio on my MTB. I think that most people have them set up that low so they can still make some pretty steep climbs off road. As for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-14-03, 01:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Hey I just bought an A70 too, nice camera :D ...

Hey I just bought an A70 too, nice camera :D

I love the Gorge. Been down that way a few times since I've been here, never biked down there though. Any recommendations for trails down that way,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-03, 01:04 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,384
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Ah, I wish that worked for me :( The chainstays...

Ah, I wish that worked for me :( The chainstays on that frame are somehow quite low and only really allow the Singulator to push up a cm or so, not enough to take up much slack. Also, although it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-03, 08:47 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,384
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Here's my first singlespeed bike :) Done on the...

Here's my first singlespeed bike :) Done on the cheap with a lot of bits I've taken off my other bikes.

Circa '98 Ridgeback aluminum frame.
XT Cranks from ebay
XT Levers swap-outs from the LBS...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-03, 08:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,058
Posted By Mine'sAPint

First up is both my newest and oldest commuter. I...

First up is both my newest and oldest commuter. I started commuting last year on my circa '98 Ridgeback mountain bike. Now I've got a new commuting bike I decided to turn the Ridgeback into a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-03, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By Mine'sAPint

I for one would love to see how it works out,...

I for one would love to see how it works out, please post plenty of pics of the various stages!

I'm considering stripping my SS frame back to bare aluminium, trying to get a brushed look and then...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-03, 11:35 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,570
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Another beatiful morning for a bike commute :D I...

Another beatiful morning for a bike commute :D I rode my newly converted singlespeed mountain bike this morning, my first ride on the bike. Other than a loose saddle and too low gearing I had a great...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-03, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By Mine'sAPint

COOL! I too finished converting my old MTB to a...

COOL! I too finished converting my old MTB to a new SS last night :) I'll try and post some photos later. Had a quick ride around the neighbourhood, what a blast!!
Forum: Commuting
06-27-03, 01:03 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,570
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Beautiful day for riding :D In addition to...

Beautiful day for riding :D

In addition to the normal commute my buddy came over with his brand new mountain bike. We rode from my place on some dirt/gravel trails to the Samammish River trail and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-03, 11:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Thanks Rev, maybe that was what a2psyklnut's...

Thanks Rev, maybe that was what a2psyklnut's 6-pack was for :lol: Seriously though, it sounds like it'll be a long process but I was kind of expecting that for my first time anyway... just so long as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-03, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Thanks Marty, that's my favourite kind of advice...

Thanks Marty, that's my favourite kind of advice :D
Forum: Commuting
06-24-03, 01:55 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,570
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Cool and overcast this morning but the blue sky...

Cool and overcast this morning but the blue sky out to the West has now moved in and it's turning into a beautiful day. Should be good for the rest of the week before going crappy again for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-03, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Thanks for the advice, that pretty much matches...

Thanks for the advice, that pretty much matches my expectations of wheelbuilding. From the patience + accomplishment angles it sounds a lot like homebrewing :beer:

Would I just need to start...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-03, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Rebuilding wheel with new hub ?

I've never built a wheel before but it sounds like an interesting way to spend a weekend (or more :)).

I was thinking for my first attempt that I might just try to upgrade the hub on one of my...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-03, 10:53 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,570
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Maybe you need one of these badboys...

Maybe you need one of these badboys http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=115&subcategory=1130&brand=&sku=4897&storetype=&estoreid= :fun: 115dB should get your point across :)

Are you on...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-03, 03:33 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,570
Posted By Mine'sAPint

:roflmao: Damn those beerhounds!!!

:roflmao: Damn those beerhounds!!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-17-03, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By Mine'sAPint

I'm thinking of the very same upgrade, so I'll be...

I'm thinking of the very same upgrade, so I'll be interested to hear anyone's opinion of that BB :)
Forum: Commuting
06-17-03, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,570
Posted By Mine'sAPint

A beautiful morning :) To amuse myself I decided...

A beautiful morning :) To amuse myself I decided to compare the ratio of bike commuters to roadkill squirrels on my route in. Despite the gorgeous weather it was looking bleak for bike commuters...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-03, 03:21 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,389
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Wow Mike, looking cool there! I think that...

Wow Mike, looking cool there! I think that qualifies as fender porn :D
Forum: Commuting
06-13-03, 11:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,389
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Thanks bradw, love those crazy patterns!!! I...

Thanks bradw, love those crazy patterns!!!

I also just found some at CobbWorks (http://www.cobbworks.com/accessories.html), also check out their top tube stickers:

"My other vehicle f**** up...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-03, 10:39 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,570
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Light rain and wet roads this morning, still had...

Light rain and wet roads this morning, still had a good ride in. Didn't see any other commuters today though :(

This will be my first time doing the commute 4 times in a week, pretty happy about...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-03, 10:29 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,389
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Fender Flaps

"Keep your eyes on the road, FENDER FLAPS!!!" I shouted at an inattentive motorist this morning... OK, so I made that up :p

I've come to realise that although my fenders do a great job my...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-03, 10:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,799
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Ain't that the truth! I never know what to expect...

Ain't that the truth! I never know what to expect when I open the curtains for the morning weather check.

Serpico, whereabouts are you commuting to ? Maybe we can have a race on our commutes ;) I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-03, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 957
Posted By Mine'sAPint

Just went and stripped all the derailleurs and...

Just went and stripped all the derailleurs and stuff off the bike. I decided to just double check the spacing, well I'll be damned, it's 135mm after all :rolleyes: Not sure how I measured it to be...
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