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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-18, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,070
Posted By Thade

Miche Pistard WR Clincher Track Fixed Gear Wheels...

Miche Pistard WR Clincher Track Fixed Gear Wheels Fixed/Fixed [WHPIP1BB] - $299.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-06-18, 08:25 AM
Replies: 569
Views: 122,359
Posted By Thade

just preference i guess and covers the pre marked...

just preference i guess and covers the pre marked lever stripe on the bar.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-18, 02:34 PM
Replies: 569
Views: 122,359
Posted By Thade

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1147x860/20180705_130926_9621feda664881b4531316676b40fdd99aab7289.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-15, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,767
Posted By Thade

I went the other route. Bought complete bike and...

I went the other route. Bought complete bike and upgraded as funds became available. When it's all said and done, I think I will come out ahead after selling everything I pulled off. So far, brakes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-15, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 686,767
Posted By Thade

457797

457797
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-15, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

Scrod, i have andel standard track cranks...

Scrod,

i have andel standard track cranks but I need a 48t chainring. I can pickup an Omnium chainring for super cheap but I know they are beefier than most. Will it sit flush on spider and can I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-15, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

thanks! What is this "common sense" you speak of?...

thanks! What is this "common sense" you speak of? :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By Thade

Cool thanks!

Cool thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By Thade

Andel Cobra BB torque spec

Also posted in ask scrod ... Sorry

Just received Andel standard track cranks and Andel cobra bb

For the life of me I cannot find a torque spec anywhere

Anyone ?

Thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-15, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

Scrod, torque spec for Andel cobra bb? ...

Scrod,

torque spec for Andel cobra bb?

also, recommended torque for crank arm bolts?

tia
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,494
Posted By Thade

no biggie, it's a tough crowd here but you're in...

no biggie, it's a tough crowd here but you're in the right place. Don't know much about ur wheels but if they were a great deal you may still be in good shape financially.
chalk it up to experience...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-15, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By Thade

Thanks! I'll grab another pic later. It's...

Thanks! I'll grab another pic later. It's probably the intended "look" but I think it would look nicer if the brown/rust tint was more consistent. The cloudiness is blotches of bare metal... The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-15, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By Thade

Thanks... Not really worried about the scuff....

Thanks... Not really worried about the scuff. More relieved that there weren't any other issues. After all the horror stories about crappy hubs and lock rings, etc. the stock long ring was super...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-15, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By Thade

I am aware...

I am aware...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-15, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By Thade

and ?

and ?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By Thade

Kilo tt raw owners: question about finish

Hi all. I've always wanted a kilo tt and I finall pulled the trigger... Sold my old bike over the winter

I did tons of reading, measuring, etc prior to purchase. I was torn between a 55 and 53cm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-13, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By Thade

Grand Cru threadless crown race help

Hey all. Total newb question here... I have a vo Gand Cru headset and I'm confused by the orientation of the crown race. If it is tapered in the traditional fashion, it's not gonna fit into the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-13, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 571
Posted By Thade

The one scrod posted .... or TONS of reading...

The one scrod posted ....

or TONS of reading here:

http://nordicgroup.us/cageboss/
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-12, 11:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 752
Posted By Thade

small changes might make a big diff. is your the...

small changes might make a big diff. is your the blk/white? black saddle, chainring & stem would be a whole new look...oh and maybe some white "ptotective" tape at the dropouts...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-12, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,176
Posted By Thade

FWIW coming from a newb, u look a little too...

FWIW coming from a newb, u look a little too upright in the photo. Riser bars probably aren't helping & switching back to bullhorns & maybe a longer stem could sort things out
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-12, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,383,727
Posted By Thade

lots of help from this forum... finally finished...

lots of help from this forum... finally finished my Pake build..256026256027256028
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-12, 04:33 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 159,503
Posted By Thade

Finally finished..256024256025

Finally finished..256024256025
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-12, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

thanks, bent them quite a bit to get it right...

thanks, bent them quite a bit to get it right...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-12, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

"How big are your feet? I have size 12 feet and...

"How big are your feet? I have size 12 feet and use large clips. "

'sup scrod

So I received my Wellgo Ro-25B & MKS clips... Thanks! I went with a size L clip as my shoe size is 9.5 or 10 Nike....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-12, 06:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,055
Posted By Thade

I recently built up a bike from scratch. One...

I recently built up a bike from scratch. One thing I did NOT buy was a stem. I had an old 60mm stem laying around to get me mobile and even after riding around for a few days, sizing things up, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-12, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 330
Posted By Thade

OK thanks

OK thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 330
Posted By Thade

RL720 lever, which cable?

Hi all. I just set up my brakes, using RL720 lever and the terminated cable end does not sit flush inside the lever, it's a bit too wide

do I need to jam it in or is there more than 1 size...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-12, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,095
Posted By Thade

ha well most peeps don't go to those lengths so u...

ha well most peeps don't go to those lengths so u got it covered
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,095
Posted By Thade

not foolish at all, those are quality upgrades...

not foolish at all, those are quality upgrades BUT quality parts & theft prevention are 2 diff things. I live in the burbs but I do a lot of work in Chicago & surrounding areas. I'd probably be more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-12, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

well, this one may have to remain a mystery for...

well, this one may have to remain a mystery for me. I can't stand solving a problem and not really understanding how. Quite a bit of searching and I found a handful of references to a similar problem...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

downhill headset... no particular reason, a...

downhill headset... no particular reason, a rookie mistake so for mismatch alone, I am sure I will have to replace it

Yes, the large bearing goes on the bottom... I pulled it apart again & flipped...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-12, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

254654254655 could it be the orientation of...

254654254655
could it be the orientation of lower seal?
1st photo balls down nice & clean, balls facing cup & things get wierd

kina kicking myself for not going sealed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-12, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

OK thanks back on it...

OK thanks back on it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-12, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,396
Posted By Thade

well, I gave myself 25mm of spacers under the...

well, I gave myself 25mm of spacers under the stem. I'm still sort of struggling to comprehend figuring correct stem length...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-12, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

newb question scrod... I installed FSA The...

newb question scrod...

I installed FSA The Pig loose ball headset today

The instructions would indicate both bearing cages, balls face the cups but it sees that the upper bearing faces down...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,699
Posted By Thade

thanks scrod. I'll stick with the fyxation bars...

thanks scrod. I'll stick with the fyxation bars for now and see how they work out for long rides, etc.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,699
Posted By Thade

lol. based on specs, would my existing fyxation...

lol. based on specs, would my existing fyxation bars be any more practical or just as bad?

http://www.fyxation.com/products/catalog/comet-track-drop-bar

- Drop: 140mm
- Reach 80mm
- Width:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,699
Posted By Thade

Thanks.... I'll check those out. I think WAS...

Thanks.... I'll check those out. I think WAS hooked in by the many bikes I've seen with B123 bars. Fortunately, I had a long cooling off period waiting for parts to come in.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-12, 06:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,699
Posted By Thade

I may have screwed up.. I ordered B123s for my...

I may have screwed up.. I ordered B123s for my new build and maybe I'm asking for trouble. I haven't built up the bike yet so maybe I should choose something more comfortable? I also have the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,335
Posted By Thade

The seller has poor ratings because the frame is...

The seller has poor ratings because the frame is of poor quality
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-12, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,396
Posted By Thade

exactly.... Thanks!

exactly.... Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-12, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,449
Posted By Thade

Scrod, sorry if this has been asked I...

Scrod,

sorry if this has been asked

I often see you recommend products that are not available at Retrogression. I know the reason, cause you're a stand up guy... just wondering how you resist...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,396
Posted By Thade

what's a good minimum for headset spacer?

Hey all. Getting closer to build up day & I think I'm pretty well prepared. One thing I did NOT buy yet is a stem so I will be using an old 60mm MTB stem to get me going enough to determine the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,576
Posted By Thade

Exactly what I needed... a wake up call. There...

Exactly what I needed... a wake up call. There are many VO owners who are quite happy but nowhere near the Brooks level of satisfaction. Even if the VO is awesome, I'd probably be kicking myself for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-12, 07:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,576
Posted By Thade

VO model 1 vs Brooks Team Pro

Hey all. A saddle is one of my final purchases. I do have a cheap Velo saddle to get me going when I build everything up next week. I have my eye on a Brooks Team Pro Classic but I'm also considering...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,331
Posted By Thade

u da man

u da man
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-12, 08:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,659
Posted By Thade

I have seen some rare silver and also some...

I have seen some rare silver and also some unspecified model that looks like r0-25b with included straps and clips but meh... black with silver accents & clips will probably look great and if not,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-12, 08:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,659
Posted By Thade

also looks like the VO track pedals are...

also looks like the VO track pedals are strikingly identical / polished up ro-25b?

http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/pedals/vo-track-pedals.html

253748253749
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-12, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,331
Posted By Thade

Thanks all, I went with the 530. Can anyone point...

Thanks all, I went with the 530. Can anyone point me in the right direction for required washers??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-12, 08:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,659
Posted By Thade

true.. originally I was looking for an all silver...

true.. originally I was looking for an all silver pedal. This combo of black and chrome may look nice but I may also strip/polish...
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