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Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,378
Posted By Marx

That's just my size actually. Would you mind...

That's just my size actually. Would you mind sending me pictures and more info?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 11:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,378
Posted By Marx

Well it's starting to sound like I should just...

Well it's starting to sound like I should just stick with my SS.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 10:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,378
Posted By Marx

I'd be open to going the big-box route if there...

I'd be open to going the big-box route if there was real quality there. I'm considering something like this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81VyTcWoWiL._SL1500_.jpg

A friend of mine has...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 10:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,378
Posted By Marx

Best Entry-level Road Bike?

Hey all, I'm a relatively newer cyclist. I've been riding a steel single-speed bike regularly, about 15-20 miles a week for fun, for around a year now. I've gotten to the point where I'd like to go...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-07-13, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 836,089
Posted By Marx

Old Ross frame converted to single speed. ...

Old Ross frame converted to single speed.

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt284/Cody_2ZZ/Photo0258.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-12, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,126
Posted By Marx

That's good advice. Thanks guys. How can I toe...

That's good advice. Thanks guys. How can I toe in my pads? It doesn't seem like there's any adjustment I can make to get them angled like that, although I have read about the important of toeing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-12, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,126
Posted By Marx

They're cheapies similar to these...

They're cheapies similar to these (http://www.jensonusa.com/Bicycle-Components/Brake-Pads/Jagwire-Basics-Comp-MTN-Cantilver-BShoe). Appear to be hard rubber and couldn't have cost me more than $6. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,126
Posted By Marx

Brake Effectiveness

Hey all, I recently replaced the worn out break pads on my bike and got new ones. They don't seem to work very well. I had a huge BMW pull out in front of me and I had to slam on the brakes and...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 7,872
Posted By Marx

It seems like so many European cities are leaps...

It seems like so many European cities are leaps and bounds ahead of US cities. It just goes to show you that simple, widespread initiatives actually effect change, especially in large population...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-18-12, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 959
Posted By Marx

I'm certainly not the NRA's biggest fan but the...

I'm certainly not the NRA's biggest fan but the article makes some interesting points. It's really nothing new, though. Advocacy via normalization is one of the oldest plays in the book, right...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-17-12, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 458,426
Posted By Marx

What a cool thread. I've definitely enjoyed...

What a cool thread. I've definitely enjoyed reading through it all.

As for myself, I feel I live pretty simply. I'm a collector of things and lover of stuff by nature, so I've had to fight that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-12, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,648,054
Posted By Marx

I love the simplicity of Sögreni bikes. Go...

I love the simplicity of Sögreni bikes. Go Danes.

http://sogrenibikes.com/includes/templates/barebones/images/classicman/classic-blue.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-12, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,648,054
Posted By Marx

I'll get in on this. ...

I'll get in on this.

http://www.coolhunting.com/2010/04/26/Sson028-1.jpg
Forum: Living Car Free
01-14-12, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,717
Posted By Marx

Interesting article. With the high price of gas...

Interesting article. With the high price of gas and auto insurance, especially for young drivers, I'm surprised there isn't more deterrence, especially among city-dwellers.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-12, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By Marx

I have a bunch of tools but nothing really...

I have a bunch of tools but nothing really bike-specific so I might have to pay them to do that. Sounds like a great option for me. Thanks Nagrom.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By Marx

That's not too bad but I would rather do things...

That's not too bad but I would rather do things myself if I have that option.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By Marx

Any idea what the ballpark cost would be to have...

Any idea what the ballpark cost would be to have them to a full tune-up?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-12, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By Marx

Sounds straight-forward enough. Thanks.

Sounds straight-forward enough. Thanks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-12, 11:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By Marx

Cleaning Up My First Bike

Well I just bought my first single-speed bike for dirt cheap. I don't know for sure but by the looks of it, it's some sort of frankenbike with various parts put together. The frame looks like it...
Forum: Introductions
01-13-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 199
Posted By Marx

That subforum is partially why I joined haha ...

That subforum is partially why I joined haha Thanks.
Forum: Introductions
01-13-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 199
Posted By Marx

Hey all - New Here

Hey everybody. Just found this forum and it seemed like one of the better bike fora around.

I used to be into BMX stuff when I was a kid and then got into mountain biking and trail riding (I...
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