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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-20, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By motobeCarnage

I rode 46/16 (or 17, cant remember) in a very...

I rode 46/16 (or 17, cant remember) in a very hilly city for years before buying a road bike. I assumed it would make me faster in my favorite strava segments (no that's not the reason I bought the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-18, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 401,957
Posted By motobeCarnage

that bar tape.. ...

that bar tape..

https://www.roguefitness.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/rogue_header_2015/472321edac810f9b2465a359d8cdc0b5/f/a/fat-gripz-rogue-1.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-21-18, 08:29 AM
Replies: 569
Views: 122,634
Posted By motobeCarnage

they're so narrow. I can't imagine that's...

they're so narrow. I can't imagine that's comfortable at all...or safe.



Just lose those drops and turn the seatpost around and you've got a perfectly fine bike. Ride, fix a few flats, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-14, 03:01 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,617,179
Posted By motobeCarnage

I once watched a guy lock up his bike and I had...

I once watched a guy lock up his bike and I had to inform him that he hadn't actually locked the bike to the rack.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-14, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,871
Posted By motobeCarnage

I always assumed it was because some people...

I always assumed it was because some people couldn't get over the embarrassment of that first week of riding fixed when you looked like a **** trying to get your second foot in the strap.

I had no...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,095
Posted By motobeCarnage

you should use cheap dumpster tires on your skid...

you should use cheap dumpster tires on your skid days and high quality tires on your stop safely days. That way you don't waste good tires.

unless this technology is being used on bike tires now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-14, 09:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,191
Posted By motobeCarnage

I highly doubt it even if it was a steel seatpost...

I highly doubt it even if it was a steel seatpost or sold steel rod with the perfect diameter. I'm getting flustered just imaging trying to pull that back out of the seat tube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-14, 08:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,191
Posted By motobeCarnage

I'll have to see. It's extremely short so there...

I'll have to see. It's extremely short so there might not be a problem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-14, 08:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,191
Posted By motobeCarnage

Thank you! A stand is something I've been...

Thank you! A stand is something I've been wanting for a very long time and I never imagined you could clamp those down hard enough to damage a steal frame. When the day comes I will know to aim for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-14, 07:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,191
Posted By motobeCarnage

Sorry for the bad photos. I know for a fact that...

Sorry for the bad photos. I know for a fact that the tube is not round and it's very obvious when feeling and even looking at it closely. I'm just wondering if it came from the factory like this. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-14, 07:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,191
Posted By motobeCarnage

Does this bianchi have a bent seat tube?

It's a '95 Campione D'italia I'm cleaning up for a friend. It's filthy but when it comes to dirty old bikes I can't resist not cleaning them up. Anyway, is this normal or am I looking at damage?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-08-14, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,871
Posted By motobeCarnage

depends on whether or not you ride your bike. ...

depends on whether or not you ride your bike.

Why do people do this?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,493
Posted By motobeCarnage

three including himself.

three including himself.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-13, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,469
Posted By motobeCarnage

sometimes I forget I went to bike porn and think...

sometimes I forget I went to bike porn and think im in post your bike and I get really mad.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-13, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2,049
Views: 163,902
Posted By motobeCarnage

my girlfriend got one of those the other night...

my girlfriend got one of those the other night and it was surprisingly good. I feel like I can appreciate a good cider and this was way up on my list. Had real flavor and wasn't terribly sweet and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-13, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,892
Posted By motobeCarnage

I had a hunch OP's girlfriend's bike looks a...

I had a hunch

OP's girlfriend's bike looks a hell of a lot better than that damn thing so no offense was intended, huffandstuff. It might end up being an inexpensive frame but it's not bad. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-13, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,892
Posted By motobeCarnage

I gloogled "sweet fixie bike" and this was the...

I gloogled "sweet fixie bike" and this was the first result. Appears to have the same track ends and fork but no cable guides. They may have been lobbed off during this dope bmx style build
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,176
Posted By motobeCarnage

what about their frames? another question...

what about their frames?

another question for the thread.. does anyone have an opinions on the giant bowery? I haven't heard it mentioned much and I'm trying to decide if it's worth the money.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 651,859
Posted By motobeCarnage

341556341557 my fun smooth trail/commuter...

341556341557

my fun smooth trail/commuter bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,595
Posted By motobeCarnage

why did you mount your bike rack so close to that...

why did you mount your bike rack so close to that piece of grandma furniture
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,176
Posted By motobeCarnage

http://images.craigslist.org/00A0A_hWgmA1SQNqY_600...

http://images.craigslist.org/00A0A_hWgmA1SQNqY_600x450.jpg

Giant bowery on craigslist for $250. Does this track end look bent or is it just the picture?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-13, 12:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,140
Posted By motobeCarnage

I don't think this has anything to do with...

I don't think this has anything to do with whether or not he can fix the problems. I have a feeling that OP purchased his son a bike already under the assumption that ****ty quality was the norm for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-13, 06:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,140
Posted By motobeCarnage

"fixies" aren't some strange class of bicycle...

"fixies" aren't some strange class of bicycle where ****ty is somehow acceptable. If the simple problems can't be fixed, take it back. If you can afford a better bike then buy a better bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2,049
Views: 163,902
Posted By motobeCarnage

I enjoy it quite a bit. It's extremely easy to...

I enjoy it quite a bit. It's extremely easy to drink and im with you on the apple pie. I've enjoyed some homemade apple pie moonshine thanks to my girlfriends family so I'm betting that flavor is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-13, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,595
Posted By motobeCarnage

does anyone else remember when post quotes in...

does anyone else remember when post quotes in your signature was popular?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-13, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,966
Posted By motobeCarnage

maybe not old enough but it's getting there.. I...

maybe not old enough but it's getting there.. I finally got my 94 barracuda a2r back together. The previous owner had the frame painted and didn't want to finish the project so I bought it and got...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-13, 08:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,052
Posted By motobeCarnage

I've been waiting somewhat patiently for the 59cm...

I've been waiting somewhat patiently for the 59cm to be back in stock!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-13, 08:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,052
Posted By motobeCarnage

if you're lucky enough to get a kilo that can fit...

if you're lucky enough to get a kilo that can fit a front brake AND an inflated tire. Mine could nat. I got a new fork from bikesdirect and had the same problem.

not trying to be discouraging. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-13, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2,049
Views: 163,902
Posted By motobeCarnage

a gift from a friend who designed (or helped...

a gift from a friend who designed (or helped design) the labels. This will be enjoyed tonight..

http://www.sweetpeachblog.com/storage/moonshine8a.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1324594535817
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,821
Posted By motobeCarnage

I couldnt get my thickslicks tight enough to feel...

I couldnt get my thickslicks tight enough to feel like I wasn't riding on wet sand. But they made me feel confident riding on the ****ty roads around here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-13, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,821
Posted By motobeCarnage

if you think thickslicks are "good for skidding"...

if you think thickslicks are "good for skidding" I'm guessing because they're smooth, you will be disappointed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-13, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 776,073
Posted By motobeCarnage

"my jersey says ooooooo"

"my jersey says ooooooo"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-13, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,469
Posted By motobeCarnage

but they do sell faster

but they do sell faster
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-13, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 401,957
Posted By motobeCarnage

Obviously mismatched tires bugs the shart out of...

Obviously mismatched tires bugs the shart out of me for some reason.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-13, 11:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,522
Posted By motobeCarnage

buy a used bike?

buy a used bike?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-13, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,816
Posted By motobeCarnage

just came to post this. I've been a religious...

just came to post this. I've been a religious boc follower for years.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-13, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,772
Posted By motobeCarnage

need another opinion: I'm not too great with...

need another opinion:

I'm not too great with the geometry thing. If a 55cm kilo tt fit me well should I go with a 56 or 59cm kilo wt?

http://bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott_wt_xiii.htm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,493
Posted By motobeCarnage

closed minded people will never know how...

closed minded people will never know how comfortable my shoes are

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1y0dOq2y9A4/TnOP_HZ8VlI/AAAAAAAAAB4/2MWawnDAUzk/s1600/clown-shoes.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,595
Posted By motobeCarnage

does anyone out there have a good looking kilo...

does anyone out there have a good looking kilo WT? According to google, bikesdirect must have sold like 3 of them. One of them was to the guy with the aerospokes who used to post here. ..gyeswho..?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,133,206
Posted By motobeCarnage

yesterday: I got a "real" job and I'm looking...

yesterday: I got a "real" job and I'm looking forward to having a bike again soon
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-12, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,966
Posted By motobeCarnage

hah more pink decals :thumb:

hah more pink decals :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-12, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,966
Posted By motobeCarnage

My '87 Cannondale sr400 ...

My '87 Cannondale sr400

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v346/hunter111/IMG_20120531_194550.jpg

got it cheap off craigslist and put some of my other wheels, shifters, saddle, and pedals on it....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-12, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,637
Posted By motobeCarnage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBzPcxm3LPo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBzPcxm3LPo
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-12, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,469
Posted By motobeCarnage

not that that wasn't awesome but can we keep this...

not that that wasn't awesome but can we keep this thread SFW?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-12, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,637
Posted By motobeCarnage

Gotcha. I thought it would be forward on both...

Gotcha. I thought it would be forward on both sides.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,637
Posted By motobeCarnage

Why are the cinelli decals on the fork facing the...

Why are the cinelli decals on the fork facing the right way? Did he put those on there?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,821
Posted By motobeCarnage

I've seen one black magic build on here a while...

I've seen one black magic build on here a while back. That paint should be left on bass boats IMO
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-12, 02:41 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,379
Posted By motobeCarnage

I wouldn't ride on anything smaller than 25s...

I wouldn't ride on anything smaller than 25s here.. on the roads. 28s on there now and some 32s are on the way for my road bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-11-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,844
Posted By motobeCarnage

Could you tell me why you would be interested in...

Could you tell me why you would be interested in the bike? I'm just looking for something inexpensive and worth commuting on occasionally. I enjoy working on bikes as much as I ride them so I have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-11-12, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,844
Posted By motobeCarnage

1995 100th Anniversary Schwinn Le Tour w/ integrated shifters

I'm not sure if this is considered classic or vintage but I didn't know where else to ask. This is for sale locally and seems to be in excellent shape besides a tiny bit of rust. No damage at all...
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