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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,116
Posted By wolfbrother

That's the problem...the left arm is not fully...

That's the problem...the left arm is not fully seated because the spindle on the crankset almost seems too short. the bb cups are on, tourqued to the manufacturers spec, and I'm setting it up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-10, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,116
Posted By wolfbrother

problems installing crankset

Hi everyone and thanks in advance if you can help me out. I'm installing a shimano 105 triple crankset into a Chris King external bottom bracket on a surly pacer with a 68mm bb shell. And I can't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-09, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 688
Posted By wolfbrother

yawn. another 'concept bike' that will never see...

yawn. another 'concept bike' that will never see the light of day. you know, all of these 'urban bikes' revolve around pretty simple mechanisms. i'd be more impressed if somebody tried to actually...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,394
Posted By wolfbrother

I just think it needs to be a little more...

I just think it needs to be a little more classic, if that helps at all . . . Right now it looks like a regular frame with a second tube lumped on it. I like the idea of the second tube curved, or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-09, 11:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,266
Posted By wolfbrother

I've never done it. I wouldn't do it.

I've never done it. I wouldn't do it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,353
Posted By wolfbrother

I built one up last summer (kona explosif) but...

I built one up last summer (kona explosif) but I've only gotten it out a handful of times, but it's a blast. I'm riding 32x15 right now, but I like the idea of having a few extra cogs around. One...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-09, 10:25 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 14,719
Posted By wolfbrother

any pics / sketches / anything of that grass...

any pics / sketches / anything of that grass racer proto? That sounds cool!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,604
Posted By wolfbrother

I run zaffiros (700x23) on both of my bikes now. ...

I run zaffiros (700x23) on both of my bikes now. They're my favorite tires, but I rarely skid so I can't say how they'd handle that. I've had them on my fixed for over 2 years and 1500 miles and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,199
Posted By wolfbrother

I'm 6'2" and I ride a 60cm surly pacer. The top...

I'm 6'2" and I ride a 60cm surly pacer. The top tube and seat tube are pretty close to what the measurements on the 59cm steamroller are. The 60 fits me great, so I would say if you prefer a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,095
Posted By wolfbrother

hairspray.

hairspray.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-09, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,353
Posted By wolfbrother

I've been wondering the same thing. I wish they...

I've been wondering the same thing. I wish they would post the geometry of the upcoming 59 size.

To add to this discussion, does anyone know how it would affect the geometry using a carbon road...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By wolfbrother

Salsa Stem Recall

http://www.salsacromotostem.com/

Apparently this is pretty new. I haven't found much about people's experiences with bad salsa stems, but there must be enough out there to warrant a recall. ...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,772
Posted By wolfbrother

Because, aside form being a decent novelty item,...

Because, aside form being a decent novelty item, they're just pointless. An expensive answer to a question that nobody asked.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-17-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,372
Posted By wolfbrother

frozen man parts

Anybody experience this? It is not fun. At all. I'm thinking of wearing an extra sock to keep this very important area warm tomorrow. Any thoughts?
Forum: Commuting
09-23-08, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,104
Posted By wolfbrother

Amen on the pacer, I love mine, too! I haven't...

Amen on the pacer, I love mine, too! I haven't put fenders on mine yet, but I was looking at the planet bike 35mm cascadia road fenders. What size did you get? Because I held some 45mm's that I...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,179
Posted By wolfbrother

Their website is really hard to navigate, but if...

Their website is really hard to navigate, but if you download the catalog you will see some information on the rackless panniers.

No1mad, how do you like the Valores?
Forum: Commuting
07-21-08, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,179
Posted By wolfbrother

Knog

http://www.knog.com.au/
Anybody out there own any Knog panniers or bags?? I can't find really anything about them on the internets. They have a really interesting looking rackless pannier system...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-03-08, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By wolfbrother

I like bikes because of their lack of electricity.

I like bikes because of their lack of electricity.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-08, 03:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,559
Posted By wolfbrother

I think that, and they're really nice when you're...

I think that, and they're really nice when you're riding into the sun if you don't have sunglasses. Since the brim is short but points downward, you can still see ahead of you but don't have to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-08, 03:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,559
Posted By wolfbrother

I watched the video in question (with sound off...

I watched the video in question (with sound off at work, you really get a feel from only body language that these guys think they run the whole fixed gear show) and I think I can understand why...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-08, 03:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,559
Posted By wolfbrother

keeps rain out of your eyes.

keeps rain out of your eyes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By wolfbrother

I heard a wise solution for this on the daily...

I heard a wise solution for this on the daily email from steapandcheap.com. The guy said he used to leave a garbage can at the front of the garage whenever he left for a bike trip with the bikes on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 548
Posted By wolfbrother

You could write a "gleaming the cube" style movie...

You could write a "gleaming the cube" style movie with a bike messenger in it sooooo easily . . .

If there was a movie about a mountain biker, I'd love the lead role to be a Bobke type character.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,597
Posted By wolfbrother

. . . you finish the last wine cooler in a 4...

. . . you finish the last wine cooler in a 4 pack.

whoa.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-08, 09:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,153
Posted By wolfbrother

send it to me. Then you don't have to lose sleep...

send it to me. Then you don't have to lose sleep over these tough decisions.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-04-08, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3,459
Views: 443,988
Posted By wolfbrother

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n89/mikedelie/e...

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n89/mikedelie/explosif.jpg
Hey guys, thought I'd throw my new ride up on here. 2008 Kona Explosif. After waiting for almost a month for some of the parts to...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-08, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,563
Posted By wolfbrother

I feel like I've seen more traffic lately. It...

I feel like I've seen more traffic lately. It also seems like when the weather gets nicer there are even more cars out there. While I have been noticing a few more bike riders on the road, I feel...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-08, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,488
Posted By wolfbrother

yeah, gorilla bikes. those are the bikes with...

yeah, gorilla bikes. those are the bikes with negative rise stems, 650c front wheels and really high seatposts, right? I'd buy one.
Forum: Commuting
05-23-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,860
Posted By wolfbrother

It's easy, for some reason, to let that stuff get...

It's easy, for some reason, to let that stuff get to you. When it happens to me, it's usually because I didn't get to shout something back!

On a positive note : a dude in a pickup creeped up to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By wolfbrother

The real question is : Are the new ones $38...

The real question is : Are the new ones $38 cooler looking than last years?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By wolfbrother

Second side note, I will most likely be avoiding...

Second side note, I will most likely be avoiding them in the future.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By wolfbrother

Funny you mention . . . I ordered a vest from...

Funny you mention . . .
I ordered a vest from them a while back. Like you said I received the order confirmation immediately and then it said they'd send a follow up email when they shipped it. I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-21-08, 08:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,033
Posted By wolfbrother

Can't you just move a table or couch over the...

Can't you just move a table or couch over the stain?

But seriously, I tried this stuff mean green which takes grease off of bike parts pretty well. It might work on carpet. I was thinking of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-21-08, 08:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 737
Posted By wolfbrother

Man, I've always wanted to ride Moab. And...

Man, I've always wanted to ride Moab.

And Colorado.

Do both.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-08, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 959
Posted By wolfbrother

http://www.thebicycleescape.com/singlespeedcollect...

http://www.thebicycleescape.com/singlespeedcollection.html
There's a kit with a tensioner here for $45 about halfway down the page. Looks decent. SS is fun and definitely worth a try if you haven't...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,982
Posted By wolfbrother

Didn't anybody tell you how many people a year...

Didn't anybody tell you how many people a year die in those things?! I just don't think it's safe enough for me . . .
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,684
Posted By wolfbrother

I blame it on the democrats.

I blame it on the democrats.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-16-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,831
Posted By wolfbrother

I like those, too. Do you guys know who else...

I like those, too. Do you guys know who else makes jerseys without the elastic on the sleeve? I like that idea very much.

Also, +1 on new glarus should make a jersey. I think I'd go for the...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-16-08, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,042
Posted By wolfbrother

Man, I'm getting sick of the wind, too. I swear...

Man, I'm getting sick of the wind, too. I swear i've been riding into it every day so far this year. And the funny thing is, tonight I'd actually get the benefit from a nice tailwind coming out of...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-16-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 463
Posted By wolfbrother

"I think just with the gas prices being so high,...

"I think just with the gas prices being so high, everybody complains about it but no one ever really does anything about it"

So true. I'm going to ride out to waukesha tonight after work to hang...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-16-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,526
Posted By wolfbrother

yes! I just ordered an explosif, too, but I'm...

yes! I just ordered an explosif, too, but I'm waiting on my wheels. I can not friggen wait to ride this bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,916
Posted By wolfbrother

I've been having a little trouble following this...

I've been having a little trouble following this argument, but was that whole "what's with positive stems and drops" thing a joke?
Forum: Commuting
05-14-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,545
Posted By wolfbrother

true, but we need fuel to make the electricity. ...

true, but we need fuel to make the electricity. coal? Just as bad as oil.
I agree with the fact that we need to all need to make sacrifices. I guy I work with comes in the other day (yes, in an...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-08, 12:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,448
Posted By wolfbrother

photoshop or it never happened.

photoshop or it never happened.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-08, 12:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By wolfbrother

**********??? are you of the fix-tian...

**********??? are you of the fix-tian denomination?
There are lots of people on here who use fenders. The reason is because they don't like mud stripes on their pantalones. I use the zefal swan which...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-08, 09:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,371
Posted By wolfbrother

ha! It's pretty late for me too, but I'll try...

ha! It's pretty late for me too, but I'll try and make it. It would be nice to meet some folks from the forums. Plus, I like to ride bikes and drink beer, and combining them is even better.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 684
Posted By wolfbrother

I've never built a track before (always been very...

I've never built a track before (always been very interested, but with no land) but I like this advice. I wonder if you could just get on your bike and head straight into the land to see where it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,569
Posted By wolfbrother

I tried a bern one on and found it uncomfortable,...

I tried a bern one on and found it uncomfortable, but different shells for different melons, ya know? I would suggest trying some on before you buy. The helmet I really wanted was the bell model...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-08, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
Posted By wolfbrother

I might recommend a brooks b17 for the bike tour...

I might recommend a brooks b17 for the bike tour (assuming it's a road tour?). I don't think I'd use one on an mtb, but I put one on one of my road bikes and it's the most comfortable saddle I've...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,526
Posted By wolfbrother

I don't think I'd like to ride fixed off road,...

I don't think I'd like to ride fixed off road, but singlespeed is a blast. You just get on and ride. Fast. I think you definitely need to try it before you knock it.
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