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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-19, 05:36 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,951
Posted By Ictoanta

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/8be7cb4d_5abf_426d_b483_2ee5bf894f13_102c74df84d3dacfec898bdbdf598d2d7a9e9ede.jpeg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-16, 08:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,145
Posted By Ictoanta

In that case, a Mercier Kilo (TT or WT) might be...

In that case, a Mercier Kilo (TT or WT) might be a problem due to shipping... (it was for me, I'm in the Netherlands).

I went with a Fuji Feather, which is in that price range. I like it a lot,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-16, 03:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,145
Posted By Ictoanta

Why not always have fun? Aim high! Also:...

Why not always have fun? Aim high!

Also: Kilo TT (or WT for wider tires I think)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-16, 05:12 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

I think it looks like a lot of hospital bills :D

I think it looks like a lot of hospital bills :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-16, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

https://youtu.be/Bk-PfmvCLuE ...

https://youtu.be/Bk-PfmvCLuE

http://image2.redbull.com/rbcom/010/2016-05-12/1331794469733_2/0012/0/68/0/1432/2047/1000/2/the-urban-ride-trocadero-fixie.jpg

O.O

(worst of all: they call it a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-16, 01:47 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

I think so too. No doubt the car made a move he...

I think so too. No doubt the car made a move he shouldn't have. But that's the essence of defensive driving/riding: anticipate actions that people shouldn't do and make sure you can react to them (if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-16, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

Thanks, and I agree it doesn't really help...

Thanks, and I agree it doesn't really help anymore, which is why I was hesitant to type this. I decided to because I saw the youtube comments being mentioned as ridiculous victim blaming and when I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-16, 04:45 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

The cop car was clearly at fault here. No turn...

The cop car was clearly at fault here. No turn signal, didn't check if lane was clear. No debate there. The guy is also seriously injured, which sucks.

But, at the risk of sounding like an a-hole:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-16, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

Doesn't look shopped at all.... More...

Doesn't look shopped at all....

More MSpainted...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-16, 06:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,869
Posted By Ictoanta

I'm from Holland, you see these quite a lot here....

I'm from Holland, you see these quite a lot here.

They are meant for day-to-day transport in Holland, so short distances mostly, over curbs, etc. It is in no way meant to be a road or touring...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-01-15, 04:53 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,997
Posted By Ictoanta

Less distance for your face to travel to the...

Less distance for your face to travel to the ground when you inevitably wipe out....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-15, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

From the BAMF link: "BAMF’s foundation is...

From the BAMF link:

"BAMF’s foundation is solid steel chromoly creation with a 120mm track rear end"

"Frame

BAMF Hi-Ten Steel 700C Track Frame "


Riiiiiiight
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-15, 03:07 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

That was my initial response as well... then I...

That was my initial response as well... then I saw the whole advert and there's just so much wrong with it that I gave up...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-15, 07:26 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

And yet the first few responses where...

And yet the first few responses where (paraphrasing here) "punch them in the face" and "why don't they shut up about it".

Whether or not those are jokes (someone would need to explain exactly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-15, 01:41 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

I've read the article, seems to me they do...

I've read the article, seems to me they do something they enjoy, without actually hurting anyone. They don't claim anyone else needs to do it, they don't claim it's a "better" lifestyle. She points...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-15, 03:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,061
Posted By Ictoanta

But don't you.... strap on my blue suede shoes!

But don't you.... strap on my blue suede shoes!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-15, 01:30 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,997
Posted By Ictoanta

To me, that's amazingly ugly... I also can't...

To me, that's amazingly ugly... I also can't figure out what the point of this design would be, is there some fantastic functional gain I simply can't come up with?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-15, 01:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,694
Posted By Ictoanta

If it's bad the day after, terrible the next,...

If it's bad the day after, terrible the next, getting better beyond that... you're fine and getting stronger.

If it doesn't get better, or even keeps getting worse, you're screwed :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-15, 01:34 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 120,530
Posted By Ictoanta

470704 What's wrong with that? :P

470704

What's wrong with that? :P
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-15, 05:50 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

That scene would have been much more enjoyable if...

That scene would have been much more enjoyable if that back door had been locked :P
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-15, 12:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,389
Posted By Ictoanta

That was awesome, thanks! Though this: "You can...

That was awesome, thanks! Though this: "You can have your saddle at whatever angle makes you happy." instantly put a very disturbing image in my head, but maybe that's just me...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-15, 02:12 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,305
Posted By Ictoanta

What's soyrizo? Some kind of fancy vegan...

What's soyrizo? Some kind of fancy vegan soy-based rice? ;)

Edit: meh, nvm, found out it's actually vegan chorizo... thought it was just miss-spelled :P
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-15, 01:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,305
Posted By Ictoanta

I'm not the most experienced FG rider (actually,...

I'm not the most experienced FG rider (actually, I'm not experienced at all with FG's, but I do have over 30 years of cycling in traffic experience) but I simply do not believe that riding without...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-15, 02:26 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 120,530
Posted By Ictoanta

Not technically "on the street", but close enough...

Not technically "on the street", but close enough ;) (apologies for the reflection in the window >.>)

467745
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-15, 01:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,416
Posted By Ictoanta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta-V-1olX-o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta-V-1olX-o
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-15, 01:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,355
Posted By Ictoanta

Assuming you have brakes and foot retention,...

Assuming you have brakes and foot retention, riding fixed is, I think, not that much harder than freewheel. With the exception of getting your foot in the foot retention :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-15, 02:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,416
Posted By Ictoanta

Well, it's very black... if you like that,...

Well, it's very black... if you like that, there's not much needs changing :) I personally don't like the camo wrap, but again, personal preference. With an almost all-black bike, I'd go full black...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-15, 03:18 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,763
Posted By Ictoanta

http://www.autojunk.nl/2015/06/karma-voor-fietser

http://www.autojunk.nl/2015/06/karma-voor-fietser
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-15, 02:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,049
Posted By Ictoanta

Possibly there's an opportunity as a freelance...

Possibly there's an opportunity as a freelance first bike purchase adviser... :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-15, 01:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,036
Posted By Ictoanta

Did some googling, out of curiosity, seems to be...

Did some googling, out of curiosity, seems to be an older P3, like these:

Google Afbeeldingen resultaat voor http://crxbart.com/cycling/p31...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,036
Posted By Ictoanta

Thanks, I've learned something today :D And...

Thanks, I've learned something today :D

And yes, the damn thing is hideous on so many levels :P
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-15, 05:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,036
Posted By Ictoanta

Ah, thanks, makes sense :) though does that also...

Ah, thanks, makes sense :) though does that also mean I misinterpreted "tri bike" as meaning triathlon bike (instead of time trial bike, which I thought would have been TT bike), or are the bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-15, 02:33 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,618,532
Posted By Ictoanta

If you like massive universes in a Sci-fi...

If you like massive universes in a Sci-fi setting, try the Ian M. Banks "Culture" novels.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-15, 01:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,036
Posted By Ictoanta

Out of curiosity (I know nothing about triathlon...

Out of curiosity (I know nothing about triathlon bikes...), why is the seat almost over the rear axle on these bikes? And come to think of it, why would you need anything other than a "normal" road...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-15, 06:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,122
Posted By Ictoanta

Nope, this bike still does nothing for me... ...

Nope, this bike still does nothing for me...

I don't like the looks, I think it's overpriced, the 2-speed coaster brake setup is meh... and the whole marketing behind it is trying so damn hard...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-15, 02:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,468
Posted By Ictoanta

I'm looking to get those. Main reasons are that...

I'm looking to get those. Main reasons are that my current pedals have a rather tiny point for flipping and they seem to be to narrow for my (big) feet :P Does anyone know if these are indeed wider...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-15, 02:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,611
Posted By Ictoanta

Getting my foot in the clip, definitely! If I get...

Getting my foot in the clip, definitely! If I get it on the first turn, I'm ok. But if not, I pick up to much speed and can't make it work anymore :P I end up having to slow down a bit, get the foot...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-15, 02:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,924
Posted By Ictoanta

Well, sure, they look really good. But I'm...

Well, sure, they look really good. But I'm assuming you want to enjoy riding it as much as you enjoy looking at it :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-15, 01:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,924
Posted By Ictoanta

With all due respect, do you think it is wise to...

With all due respect, do you think it is wise to base the choice between fixed or single speed solely on the way a rear brake looks?

Edit: also, I know from experience that it's not hard to put a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 01:21 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 120,530
Posted By Ictoanta

*drool*

*drool*
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-15, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,997
Posted By Ictoanta

Yes, I'll admit to that ;)

Yes, I'll admit to that ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-15, 04:32 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,997
Posted By Ictoanta

Yeah, or you get a properly f'd up bike on...

Yeah, or you get a properly f'd up bike on delivery, accompanied by an extra invoice for 500$ worth of scratches :D

As a business model, it's amazing!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-15, 01:58 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,997
Posted By Ictoanta

If he's taking the piss (which I strongly...

If he's taking the piss (which I strongly suspect, no-one can be that full of it, right...?), I take my hat off to him. If not, I don't know what to say :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-15, 05:56 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,997
Posted By Ictoanta

That Speedvagen (which I can't stop reading as...

That Speedvagen (which I can't stop reading as "SpeedVegan") does absolutely nothing for me... if I had to select one part that I like, it would probably be the tires :S

Different strokes, ey?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-15, 03:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,859
Posted By Ictoanta

There should be a fixed price for fixing up a...

There should be a fixed price for fixing up a fixie to fix someone's need for fixie fix...

Also, I now have an appetite for figs...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-15, 04:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,859
Posted By Ictoanta

I'll try and answer these two, because I think...

I'll try and answer these two, because I think they are the most relevant questions for this thread. But first some context. I'm no expert nor an experienced rider. I bought my first FG a year ago. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-15, 05:57 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,618,532
Posted By Ictoanta

This, very much this! Or middle-aged women with...

This, very much this! Or middle-aged women with short red (dyed) hair and weird color-combo-clothing...."I'm a bit crazy AHAHAHA (I'm really not crazy, just a bit insecure) and I really don't care...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-15, 05:53 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,618,532
Posted By Ictoanta

Try asking him valid questions... :P still not...

Try asking him valid questions... :P still not sure if it's a troll, or a very, very big idiot :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-15, 05:13 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,841
Posted By Ictoanta

Altura Crochet Short Finger Gloves Large Natural...

Altura Crochet Short Finger Gloves Large Natural Tan
LifeLine CNC CO2 Inflator - Push-on Valve Head
Park Tools TL1C Tyre Levers
Park Tools VP1 Puncture Repair Kit
Continental Quality Road...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-15, 03:35 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,997
Posted By Ictoanta

wow, that was one reply I did not see coming :P

wow, that was one reply I did not see coming :P
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