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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-10-12, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 661,303
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

I don't think leaving your shoes in the picture...

I don't think leaving your shoes in the picture is necessarily jackass. It's kinda weird, maybe, but I think it's kinda cool to include your everyday gear
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-12, 02:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

quoted from above

quoted from above
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-12, 12:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

With no spacers on top, the top cap bottoms out...

With no spacers on top, the top cap bottoms out on the plug's threads above the stem, rendering it impossible to apply any preload. Lowering the compression plug would therefore effectively move the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-12, 05:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

The video I posted was meant to stand as contrast...

The video I posted was meant to stand as contrast to my own compression plug. I understand how typical compression plugs work, but mine is different, as explained in my last post. It doesn't seem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

The picture does not depict the current setup. ...

The picture does not depict the current setup. Currently, the stem overlaps the steerer. I'm also quite confident that the top cap is bottoming out on the unthreaded part of the compression plug...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

I've currently got a spacer on top, but I'd like...

I've currently got a spacer on top, but I'd like to do away with it for aesthetic reasons.

Call me vain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Need to lower carbon steer plug, but it's rounded off.

I recently purchased a used bike that included a Winwood Dualist carbon cyclocross fork. The stem overlaps the top of the carbon steerer by about 6 mm, a bit much, so I'd like to lower the stem. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,836
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

I started with that same set a few years back...

I started with that same set a few years back (though mine didn't include that pin spanner). Be prepared to replace a lot of broken tools, and don't compromise your bike in the process :P
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-12, 02:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 859
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Good price on this Craigslist find? Soma Double Cross + SRAM Rival, $800.

http://nashville.craigslist.org/bik/3013426423.html

I'm looking for a good steel road bike that will be used for around-town utility and perhaps touring in the future. I've always liked the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-12, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,216
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

What bars are these?

What bars are these?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-12, 08:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,140
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

As long as we're talking about it, I've been...

As long as we're talking about it, I've been throwing around the idea of getting into motorbikes/cycles (strictly for around-town use), partly because I'm interested in learning to wrench on motors. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,648,514
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

"lol sarcasm is completely lost on this forum" ...

"lol sarcasm is completely lost on this forum"

http://cms.grantvillegazette.com/upload/Gazette%2023/GameSetMatch-Banner.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,648,514
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

http://www.chrisgomezphoto.com/img/s11/v3/p9115043...

http://www.chrisgomezphoto.com/img/s11/v3/p911504366-3.jpg

lol sarcasm is completely lost on this forum
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

The Long-Awaited Fixie Stem Cap Porn Thread

Hub porn? Boring.
Track end porn? Please.

It's time for the true star to take the spot light: FIXIE STEM CAPS. Too often is this component simply overlooked in favor of flashier components...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-12, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,479
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

I think it looks good. Really ties the bike...

I think it looks good. Really ties the bike together, man.

Plus, if it makes your fiancee happy, keep it. Who cares what a bunch of hipsters on BFSSFG think
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-12, 04:54 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 10,411
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Where did you get these? I have a pair of...

Where did you get these? I have a pair of homemade huaraches, but the nylon lacing is much less comfortable than leather might be.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-30-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,563
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

I've mentioned it before, but the biggest problem...

I've mentioned it before, but the biggest problem I've had with both DZR and Mission Workshop offerings (Rondels and Ovis, specifically) is similar to what Tejano mentions: The shoe's uppers are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-11, 05:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,803
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

"I fought them on the name... whatever. I'm...

"I fought them on the name... whatever. I'm making like $10,000 on this." - John "Prolly" Watson

:(
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,968,638
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

wow. Where?

wow.

Where?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,479
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Going too fast? Foot retention makes it much...

Going too fast? Foot retention makes it much easier to slow yourself, as it allows you to both press down on your rear pedal and pull up on your front pedal. A brake would be even better.

get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-11, 09:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,150
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Just buy a new lever? You'll have one that fits...

Just buy a new lever? You'll have one that fits your bar and accepts your cable. I'd imagine that would do wonders for your stopping power, and they're cheap. You can find a pair of Tektro levers...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 688,138
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

If you're really concerned about messing things...

If you're really concerned about messing things up, you should definitely bring your Kilo in to the local bike shop for a once-over. It'd suck if your first bike experience involved a stripped hub...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,479
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

What cranks?

What cranks?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-11, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,479
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Your bike was happier in her previous life :( ...

Your bike was happier in her previous life :(

209809
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Ultra Sports are generally well-regarded, it's...

Ultra Sports are generally well-regarded, it's not like you're selling a death-trap. If you plan on selling the bike, I wouldn't bother replacing the good tire. If you do, you'll just end up with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-11, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,479
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

I built that exact wheelset. FYI, the hubs are...

I built that exact wheelset. FYI, the hubs are actually a shade of gray-blue. Wheels still looked nice.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-11, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,968,638
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

lol, I know this girl.

lol, I know this girl.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-11, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,540
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Oops, sowwy guys.

Oops, sowwy guys.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,540
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

I have no experience with Scrod-straps and other...

I have no experience with Scrod-straps and other pedals. I doubt anything other than BMX platforms will have a wide enough gap between channels.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,540
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

I tried for a long time to get Retro straps to...

I tried for a long time to get Retro straps to work with my beloved GR-9s. The problem is that the fixing straps that run through the pedal lie too close together to sufficiently support the foot...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-11, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 661,303
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Coolest concept bike

Coolest concept bike
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3,906
Views: 624,860
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Cool sale over at Wabi, $25 for Exustar...

Cool sale over at Wabi, $25 for Exustar Look-compatible clipless pedals with cleats:

http://www.wabicycles.com/pedal_options.html

Has anyone tried these pedals?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 688,138
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Your posts are invariably baffling.

Your posts are invariably baffling.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-11, 05:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,790
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Not a lot. You'll probably notice it, though. ...

Not a lot. You'll probably notice it, though.

Fun Fact: I run 66.6 gear inches

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ism7SeMpx9g/R1JEPcMQ1gI/AAAAAAAAANQ/ZqmfGe1AD-c/s400/satan_goat.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-11, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,479
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

What bars are these?

What bars are these?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,479
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

She may be gussied up, but she'll always have a...

She may be gussied up, but she'll always have a cold, black heart... The heart of a soulless machine borne of a faceless corporation.



jk bra, nice fixie
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-11, 01:07 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,479
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

That fork...!?

That fork...!?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-11, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 402,202
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

tha's a stem

tha's a stem
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-11, 02:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,144
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

i's just joshin ;)

i's just joshin ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-11, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,144
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Every time mihlbach posts, it's like a plague of...

Every time mihlbach posts, it's like a plague of locusts. He is BFSSFG's calamity.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-11, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

I bought a wheelset's worth of hubs, rims, and...

I bought a wheelset's worth of hubs, rims, and spokes. Ended up not using them for long, sold 'em for $140 on Craigslist.

During my time with them, they seemed nice. Not heavy, only needed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-11, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,144
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

mucky needs this

mucky needs this
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,032
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

This just in: ...

This just in:

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/assets_c/2011/05/cinelli_1-thumb-500x552-15994.jpg

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2011/05/dvs_cycling_summer_cinelli_sne.php
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-11, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 688,138
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Deep-V's are passé, M13s would look sick. Do it!

Deep-V's are passé, M13s would look sick. Do it!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-11, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,854
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

from one bro to another bro's bro: your bro...

from one bro to another bro's bro:

your bro needs foot retention
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 715
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Is this a joke? $600 for a fully restored,...

Is this a joke? $600 for a fully restored, period-correct Pinarello??

BUY IT NAO.

Maybe you don't like fixiezz? Maybe it's a little big? Worst comes to worst, you'll be able to sell it for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,140
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

Sick Tigers!

Sick Tigers!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-11, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,479
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

From a performance standpoint, I'd go with the...

From a performance standpoint, I'd go with the Masi.

Component selection is roughly equivalent in either case (i.e. cheap but functional). However, the Masi has a threadless headset and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-11, 12:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,928
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

I recently posted about this, but I'll say it...

I recently posted about this, but I'll say it again.

I bought a pair of Ovis's and I have the same problem. The leather uppers are simply too stretchy to offer the ultimate power-transfer...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-11, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,836
Posted By ThisJauntyGent

http://www.blicksbags.com/media/custom/catalog/Cou...

http://www.blicksbags.com/media/custom/catalog/CourierPro0014_2.jpg

Thanks Blicks!
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