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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-17, 01:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,213
Posted By ninjamunky

I bought a new mountain bike a few weeks ago. It...

I bought a new mountain bike a few weeks ago. It was brand new but was a 2016 model. The shop had the​ bike discounted from the $1900 list price to $1400.

So I figure if they can take $500 off a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-17, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,891
Posted By ninjamunky

Master links are fine. I've got tens of thousands...

Master links are fine. I've got tens of thousands of miles on motorcycles (street and dirt) using master link chains, and have never experienced a failure. Just make sure it is installed properly,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 854,200
Posted By ninjamunky

Not sure what the owner was going for here. ...

Not sure what the owner was going for here.

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/general-discussion/1051824d1456178870-post-your-craigslist-wtfs-here-screen-shot-2016-02-22-5.00.19-pm.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-17, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,891
Posted By ninjamunky

I've got clipless pedals on my fixed gear now. It...

I've got clipless pedals on my fixed gear now. It gives more bike control but I didn't feel like it was a huge improvement. On my mountain bike though the difference was night and day. I'll...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,891
Posted By ninjamunky

I've already been riding fixed for a couple...

I've already been riding fixed for a couple months now without foot retention and I didn't die in some horrible firery crash.

I don't see what the big deal is. I don't live in a hilly area and my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-17, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,891
Posted By ninjamunky

Ohh, I like the look of that wellgo pedal. Might...

Ohh, I like the look of that wellgo pedal. Might have to give it a try. Thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-17, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,891
Posted By ninjamunky

I'm just starting with clipless and was wanting...

I'm just starting with clipless and was wanting to get some Shimano A530 pedals for my fixed gear because I don't want to ride clipless all the time. But after my first ride using the M520 pedals it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-17, 06:23 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 854,200
Posted By ninjamunky

At least they're being honest about the wheels....

At least they're being honest about the wheels. I'm not sure why they think they add value, but apparently they do since the asking price is almost $250 more than what a new mataro low from Aventon...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-17, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 854,200
Posted By ninjamunky

Local CL ad that I'd definitely consider JA. ...

Local CL ad that I'd definitely consider JA.

Aventon Fixie - $700 (Columbus)

https://images.craigslist.org/00Y0Y_kzMf4e4fpeu_600x450.jpg

Moving out of state in a few months and would rather...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-17, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,822
Posted By ninjamunky

Many motorcycle tires have the tread reversed in...

Many motorcycle tires have the tread reversed in the front to aid with braking performance. I doubt it would really make much difference on a bicycle tire.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-17, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 778,213
Posted By ninjamunky

Ok thanks, I didn't realize they were different

Ok thanks, I didn't realize they were different
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-17, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 778,213
Posted By ninjamunky

If you flip them over it's just a platform pedal...

If you flip them over it's just a platform pedal on the other side.

http://www.jensonusa.com/images/Color-Image/Zoom/6/G0000T0E.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-17, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 778,213
Posted By ninjamunky

Decided to give clippless a try, so hopefully it...

Decided to give clippless a try, so hopefully it works out for me cause it wasn't exactly a cheap investment. I thought about just getting some pedal straps but I think they look silly, like...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-17, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,918
Posted By ninjamunky

Is anyone else bothered by a bike with only one...

Is anyone else bothered by a bike with only one brake having two brake levers?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-17, 08:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,901
Posted By ninjamunky

You can cross the thickslick off your list. I...

You can cross the thickslick off your list. I have them on one of my bikes. The 28 comes in at ~30mm wide.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,098
Posted By ninjamunky

I think the lefty fork looks really cool. Though...

I think the lefty fork looks really cool. Though from videos I've seen they do look quite strange from the rider's pov. Probably would take some time to get used to.

Someone posted pics here a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,098
Posted By ninjamunky

I don't know about their road bikes, but their...

I don't know about their road bikes, but their Beast of the East mountain bike is awesome imo. Definitely on my short list of bikes I'm looking at when I upgrade from the cheap Mongoose 27.5+ bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-17, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 854,200
Posted By ninjamunky

I actually saw someone on this exact bike when I...

I actually saw someone on this exact bike when I was out riding today haha
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-17, 05:45 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,621,180
Posted By ninjamunky

It should be for the price. That is a sweet...

It should be for the price. That is a sweet looking bike though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-17, 07:35 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,221
Posted By ninjamunky

Why you running a rear brake but no front brake?...

Why you running a rear brake but no front brake? BTW what kind of bike is that? I like the color of the frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-17, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 854,200
Posted By ninjamunky

They make a titanium track bike too, it costs...

They make a titanium track bike too, it costs $2000

http://www.rapidcyc.com/product/titan-t21-aircraft-grade-titanium-urban-track-bike/

Who would actually buy one of those?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 854,200
Posted By ninjamunky

Haha, that description might be more JA than the...

Haha, that description might be more JA than the bike. I do like the orange, but that's overdoing it a bit.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,918
Posted By ninjamunky

Since that picture I've raised the seat probably...

Since that picture I've raised the seat probably about two inches, leveled it out, and actually moved it forward a bit which is the opposite of what I felt like I wanted initially. Yesterday I did...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-17, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,032
Posted By ninjamunky

I recently got in to the fixed gear game. About a...

I recently got in to the fixed gear game. About a month ago I bought a purefix from the local bike shop, basically on a whim. It's my first road bike and when I took it for a test ride I thought it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,621,180
Posted By ninjamunky

You gettin jealous yet? :lol:

You gettin jealous yet? :lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-17, 11:30 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,621,180
Posted By ninjamunky

Installed a gold KMC chain on my bike for some...

Installed a gold KMC chain on my bike for some added sw8 fixie points.

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff519/ninjamunky85/IMG_20170318_131549302_zpst1xjae6n.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-17, 07:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,040
Posted By ninjamunky

I'm new to this but that seems like a very...

I'm new to this but that seems like a very confusing bike. The riding position is "dialed in to race", but it comes with flat swept back bars. An integrated chain guard and 650b x 42 tires?

Also...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-17, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,918
Posted By ninjamunky

Yeah I'm just gonna ride my purefix for now and...

Yeah I'm just gonna ride my purefix for now and lust after other bikes that I really don't need lol.

Coming from mountain bikes I wasn't familiar with most of the bike brands being talked about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,918
Posted By ninjamunky

No worries guys, the only thing getting me down...

No worries guys, the only thing getting me down right now is I wanna ride and the weather is gonna be crap for the next few days.

Anyway I'm just here for the knowledges. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-17, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,918
Posted By ninjamunky

Thanks for the info guys. I kinda just bought...

Thanks for the info guys. I kinda just bought this bike on a whim, went into the LBS and they let me take it for a test ride. I bought it a few days later. I didn't want to spend a lot of $$$ on a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,918
Posted By ninjamunky

Well coming from someone who's never had a road...

Well coming from someone who's never had a road bike before I'd never seen tires with zero tread on them, so that's what I thought was cool about them. I've ridden sporty motorcycles for years though...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-17, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,621,180
Posted By ninjamunky

Today I made a wall hanger/shelf to hang my fixed...

Today I made a wall hanger/shelf to hang my fixed gear bike on since I usually park it in the house anyway.

I used two of these brackets from the local HD that are for closets. Everbilt 11.25 in....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-17, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,918
Posted By ninjamunky

Thanks, I wasn't sure about the all black at...

Thanks, I wasn't sure about the all black at first but it's grown on me. I thought the tires were cool, as long as they hold up I don't see a reason to change them.

You might be right about the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,918
Posted By ninjamunky

I'm new to single speeds. Flame away ...

I'm new to single speeds. Flame away

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff519/ninjamunky85/IMG_20170305_153204891_zpsr0csb3ey.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-02-13, 09:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,068
Posted By ninjamunky

Here's a bike in your price range. ...

Here's a bike in your price range.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mongoose-XR-PRO-29-Men-s-Mountain-Bike/16913467

Now I'll let everyone tell you why it's a piece of crap. ;)
Forum: Introductions
01-11-13, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 638
Posted By ninjamunky

That's awesome. I've never seen a bike made from...

That's awesome. I've never seen a bike made from bamboo before.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-16-12, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 426
Posted By ninjamunky

New to me Trek 3500 disc

So I inherited this bike last week. It's the 18in frame, which fits me perfect. I haven't ridden my hybrid since.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-25-12, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,024
Posted By ninjamunky

Lots of nice cross bikes out there in that price...

Lots of nice cross bikes out there in that price range. Check out Cannondale, Trek, Kona, Surly just to name a few. I'm sure you'll find something you like
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-24-12, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 642,872
Posted By ninjamunky

Thanks for the advice, but I've already been...

Thanks for the advice, but I've already been fighting the cagers for years on my motorcycle. So I know a little something about constantly watching your back and always being prepared for the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-24-12, 07:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,742
Posted By ninjamunky

Cause I looked at one the other day and liked it....

Cause I looked at one the other day and liked it. The Kona does look like a better bike, I'll have to see if anyone around here has one. Also I'm still a newb and don't know the difference from 2300...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-23-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,742
Posted By ninjamunky

Neither, get this. ...

Neither, get this.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/cyclocross/crossrip/crossrip/#
Forum: Introductions
11-21-12, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 198
Posted By ninjamunky

Welcome, show us some pics. :)

Welcome, show us some pics. :)
Forum: Commuting
11-21-12, 07:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,501
Posted By ninjamunky

Are you serious? :twitchy: Anyone that dumb...

Are you serious? :twitchy:

Anyone that dumb deserves to have their bike stolen.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-19-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 642,872
Posted By ninjamunky

Well I rode over to my local Wally world and...

Well I rode over to my local Wally world and picked up a helmet. I'm not too cool to wear one. ha ha
Got this one http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bell-Radar-Bike-Helmet-Adult/17254734

Also bought a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-19-12, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 642,872
Posted By ninjamunky

Okay guys, Thanks for the info. I'll probably end...

Okay guys, Thanks for the info. I'll probably end up getting a helmet. It couldn't hurt to wear one.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-18-12, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 642,872
Posted By ninjamunky

Okay I'm new here, and currently don't wear a...

Okay I'm new here, and currently don't wear a helmet. I also ride a motorcycle, and when I do it's ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time), but when I'm riding my bike I'm not wearing any gear.

I'm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-18-12, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,862
Posted By ninjamunky

Just riding around the neighborhood this morning....

Just riding around the neighborhood this morning. This pic was taken in an unfinished housing development I was exploring. Did 11 miles, which I was pretty happy with, and maybe got in a little...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-17-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,875,731
Posted By ninjamunky

My new bike, a Vilano C-1. :) ...

My new bike, a Vilano C-1. :)

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff519/ninjamunky85/My%20new%20bike/IMAG0147.jpg

I put on the bottle cage today.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By ninjamunky

Cool, Thanks for sharing. That looked like a lot...

Cool, Thanks for sharing. That looked like a lot of fun. :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-16-12, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By ninjamunky

Good eye pierce, you're correct. Once I got going...

Good eye pierce, you're correct. Once I got going i just left in "H" as you say and didn't even use M or L. I'll have to start learning to use more of my gears. I'm also trying to improve my...
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