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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-17, 12:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 23,277
Posted By Owlex

_debo I just went out to my garage and...

_debo


I just went out to my garage and messed around with mine. 52cm frameset, 170mm SRAM Omnium crankset. I can make the very tip of the spd-sl pedal touch a fully inflated 700x25 Specialized...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-16, 02:48 AM
Replies: 786
Views: 113,111
Posted By Owlex

Full disclosure, not mine... but one of the...

Full disclosure, not mine... but one of the managers of Big Shark from STL came down to my city for a 3-day long set of races recently. We met randomly and ended up hanging out a good bit while he...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 02:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,012
Posted By Owlex

If you feel as strongly as I do, then the...

If you feel as strongly as I do, then the decision has already been made. Two comparable products, both quality, both that fit you (I'm assuming you've test ridden both??) and one of them doesn't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-16, 02:33 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,275
Posted By Owlex

ugh... I really, really honestly wanna like the...

ugh... I really, really honestly wanna like the guy. But he's still pushing this courier aesthetic (in 2016!!!) while he delivers what.. 1 package per year? lol. and spends the rest of his time...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-16, 02:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,634
Posted By Owlex

I commute on 25mm Spesh Espoirs every day. I have...

I commute on 25mm Spesh Espoirs every day. I have a fully paved commute and I avoid big rocks/potholes, but I've had very, very few flats. They seem (to me) to ride very well for how durable they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-16, 02:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,983
Posted By Owlex

errbody needs to get their money right so they...

errbody needs to get their money right so they can hop on the new Work and the upcoming Bolt.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-16, 02:21 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,596
Posted By Owlex

Today (well, yesterday now for me) I worked 9...

Today (well, yesterday now for me) I worked 9 hours and rode ~3 hours of z2/3 intervals.


On 3 hours of sleep. Feels like I've been maimed.


The other bad news is that I've been falling...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 02:06 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 32,304
Posted By Owlex

Yep, my 2016 Allez DSW elite isn't listed anymore...

Yep, my 2016 Allez DSW elite isn't listed anymore on the site, they only have the 2017 non-DSW elite listed now.

Tell you what, though, this frame has been an absolute dream for me. Chainstays do...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 01:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,569
Posted By Owlex

I always see Sagan with a pair of podium tennies...

I always see Sagan with a pair of podium tennies that match his grey/neon yellow Tinkoff kit, but from all my searches they're not available to to consumers :(

I also remember Sidi used to make...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 01:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,392
Posted By Owlex

Jesus... 1) hat. You're not in the...

Jesus...


1) hat. You're not in the Sahara, buddy.
2) wrinkly ass shirt, looks like he needs to button up cuffs.
3) square toed shoes are disgusting
4) brown shoes with saggy black pants......
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 01:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,534
Posted By Owlex

Buddy of mine works for a company that makes...

Buddy of mine works for a company that makes gravel frames, and he's been hinting about 1x12 coming for that market.


Granted, where I live we have wayyyyy more gravel riders than road riders, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 01:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,670
Posted By Owlex

Am I weird for really, really not liking to...

Am I weird for really, really not liking to listen to music while riding? It's not even a safety thing for me. It's just that riding is my quiet time. My time for myself, I guess (which is part of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 01:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,012
Posted By Owlex

I'm a through and through fan of my bikes, and I...

I'm a through and through fan of my bikes, and I feel no regret in personally choosing an Allez over a CAAD when buying my most recent road bike, but I have to say that when I threw a leg over a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-16, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,513
Posted By Owlex

About to head over the Clinton Lake dam. The road...

About to head over the Clinton Lake dam. The road I'm on runs between US 59 hwy and Kansas highway 10.


http://i.imgur.com/iaLnShl.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-16, 12:14 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,497
Posted By Owlex

2016 allez, Clinton Lake. In Lawrence, KS. ...

2016 allez, Clinton Lake. In Lawrence, KS.


http://i.imgur.com/uMZuy3m.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-16, 07:09 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,596
Posted By Owlex

Consensus is in, and I have tomorrow off anyways...

Consensus is in, and I have tomorrow off anyways so I'll actually have time to go down to the leasing office and ask the question in person... which seems best. Hopefully they'll give me a credit. If...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 05:50 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,596
Posted By Owlex

Grrr its a 12-month lease so I don't wanna start...

Grrr its a 12-month lease so I don't wanna start off fighting the new ownershi . I've got storage for my stuff and a place to sleep and shower, might not be worth arguing for 2 days of ren .

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 12:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,424
Posted By Owlex

TIL some brands are making fixed gear bikecycles...

TIL some brands are making fixed gear bikecycles out of lead
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,596
Posted By Owlex

Today i found out that despite my new lease...

Today i found out that despite my new lease starting August 1st, I can't move in until August 3rd. :foo::mad:



So..... Guess I'll be moving all my stuff into storage for a few days. Pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,632
Posted By Owlex

Bike thieves suck. :( Typo and jokes aside, do...

Bike thieves suck. :( Typo and jokes aside, do you mind having another thing to plug in and charge up, along with your phone, garmin, hrm, etc.... If you don't mind, and won't forget it... then you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-16, 09:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,424
Posted By Owlex

I'll sell you 3 leader frames for $100. Lol. All...

I'll sell you 3 leader frames for $100. Lol. All white, all 735s. One has a dented head tube, one has fked up paint chips, and one has a drive side chainstay that didn't get the second dimple it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-16, 01:20 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,491
Posted By Owlex

just scrolled thru his feed.......... really odd....

just scrolled thru his feed.......... really odd. "Tyler" lmao :rolleyes::lol:


http://i.imgur.com/RrpiiJS.png
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-16, 07:20 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,596
Posted By Owlex

sweet. I've been toying with the idea of going to...

sweet. I've been toying with the idea of going to Rival 1x on my Allez, but I think I'm just gonna keep saving and trying to find a cheap Red22 set that someone is letting go when they upgrade to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-16, 07:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,964
Posted By Owlex

well the trick is, you need both the $400 bibs on...

well the trick is, you need both the $400 bibs on the site, as well the more expensive "training supplements" he's known to provide
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-16, 01:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,716
Posted By Owlex

the comic book ones, right? So sick. my...

the comic book ones, right? So sick.


my favorite custom pro pair of ALL TIME will always be Adam Blythe's oilslick rainbow Nikes, though. So simple, so clean, so hot. Blythe has so many...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-16, 10:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,964
Posted By Owlex

Not if you have on your Brandt-Sorenson bibs.......

Not if you have on your Brandt-Sorenson bibs.... :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-16, 08:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,716
Posted By Owlex

Most of the guys I know who have the Giros love...

Most of the guys I know who have the Giros love them. And, they're good enough for T Phinney after all....



My feet are a bit on the wide side of average, and as a result most shoes are a bit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-16, 07:51 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,596
Posted By Owlex

too much droping the hamer?

too much droping the hamer?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-16, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1,464
Views: 168,279
Posted By Owlex

Not an on the bike selfie. Oh well. ...

Not an on the bike selfie. Oh well.







http://scontent.fdtw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12508709_10153266183852823_2546441996411546808_n.jpg?oh=928bbc728df511487cd8b71bd64b8f9c&oe=58351963
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-16, 07:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,925
Posted By Owlex

Am I weird for feeling much more comfortable...

Am I weird for feeling much more comfortable clipping in left first? I'm right handed, right eyed, right footed. Have just always put in the non-drive-side foot first.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-16, 07:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,716
Posted By Owlex

Yeah. I paid $300(usd) + s&h for mine not too...

Yeah. I paid $300(usd) + s&h for mine not too long after model was first launched.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-16, 07:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,716
Posted By Owlex

I don't have the Kaos "Air" version. Mine are the...

I don't have the Kaos "Air" version. Mine are the standard Kaos. That being said, my feet have never been the issue even when I stupidly chose to go for a spirited ride in 110 degree heat and got...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-16, 06:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,716
Posted By Owlex

Sidi Kaos owner here. Absolutely love...

Sidi Kaos owner here.


Absolutely love them, would highly recommend!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-16, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,865
Posted By Owlex

PDW shiny object. I've been pretty damn rough on...

PDW shiny object. I've been pretty damn rough on mine, and it continues to work flawlessly every time.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-16, 07:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,282
Posted By Owlex

but what's your chain lube situation like?

but what's your chain lube situation like?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,491
Posted By Owlex

^^ absolutely burning

^^ absolutely burning
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-16, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 149,854
Posted By Owlex

$50? Come the fk on. People already pay $140 for...

$50? Come the fk on. People already pay $140 for pre "optimized" chains. ( http://www.ceramicspeed.com/sport/products/Chains ) You should be able to get at least $200 for a jug of "optimal" lube
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-16, 11:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,059
Posted By Owlex

When I bought my Allez (a 2016 DSW Elite), I...

When I bought my Allez (a 2016 DSW Elite), I bought it because of the color. I was already planning on swapping the groupset. Orange is sweet.


That being said, while I was riding it, waiting on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-16, 04:42 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 28,754
Posted By Owlex

I really like that scalpel. Too bad it doesn't...

I really like that scalpel. Too bad it doesn't come in white/orange, so it won't go with the rest of my bike and kit.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,279
Posted By Owlex

I run the same tires, same saddle, and very very...

I run the same tires, same saddle, and very very similar bike fits on both my sw8fixy and my road bike. So... ya they feel the same. I dunno.

My fixed gear is quite a bit lighter, so that's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 02:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,123
Posted By Owlex

I ride in a Mavic Helium H2O jacket when needed....

I ride in a Mavic Helium H2O jacket when needed. Last year's model (the one that I have) can be found at this link. https://www.amazon.com/Mavic-Helium-Jacket-black-white/dp/B009GIC81Q


Great...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-16, 11:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,906
Posted By Owlex

sometimes. running errands, commuting, or going...

sometimes. running errands, commuting, or going for beers I don't. Playing fred out on the road bike, I do.


POC Octal MIPS when I do.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,824
Posted By Owlex

POC Octal MIPS took care of me yesterday. 102F...

POC Octal MIPS took care of me yesterday. 102F reported temp, and since I was in no shade at all on black asphalt, surface temp was probably a few degrees higher. I wasn't wearing a cap, but that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-16, 01:57 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,596
Posted By Owlex

ya he seems nice and knowledgeable, idunno. Maybe...

ya he seems nice and knowledgeable, idunno. Maybe he just wants to get newer riders used to spinning higher cadences?? No clue.

From what I understand, what I've been invited to is a series of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-16, 11:12 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,596
Posted By Owlex

:thumb: thanks, good to know ...

:thumb:



thanks, good to know




I'm pretty excited, I think it's gonna be fun for sure.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,596
Posted By Owlex

welp, today I agreed to go to an upcoming open...

welp, today I agreed to go to an upcoming open beginner's night at the local track. I'm nervous as **** but I think it should be fun. Tips? Things to avoid/keep in mind?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2,049
Views: 163,422
Posted By Owlex

the fountain of youth, the anti-venom after a...

the fountain of youth, the anti-venom after a long night, the breaker of bonks.... never can get enough of this stuff.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-11-16, 10:36 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 20,095
Posted By Owlex

hey cb400bill I really like that kzoo strong...

hey cb400bill I really like that kzoo strong image, where's you get it?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-16, 04:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,069
Posted By Owlex

Which bike matches your shoes?

Which bike matches your shoes?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-16, 11:01 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,031
Posted By Owlex

:( I know. And he'll be cursing cyclists for...

:( I know. And he'll be cursing cyclists for causing a hike in his monthly insurance premiums.
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