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07-22-15, 02:23 PM
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Posted By heymatthew

Thanks man!

Thanks man!
07-22-15, 02:07 PM
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Posted By heymatthew

Yeah... I know. I just really like drops. I spend...

Yeah... I know. I just really like drops. I spend most of my time up on the horns, but drops give me a lot of hand positions. I'm toying with the idea of mustache bars at some point, but I don't know...
07-22-15, 01:42 PM
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Views: 431,132
Posted By heymatthew

Here's my new pub crawler/grocery getter....

Here's my new pub crawler/grocery getter. Actually... Let's be honest. This is for beer. Anyway... It's almost done with the exception of getting the bars/seat where I want them and tightening up the...
07-09-15, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11,217
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Posted By heymatthew

Thought so. I shall order one forthwith!

Thought so. I shall order one forthwith!
07-09-15, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,112,501
Posted By heymatthew

Hey Scrod, i installed my IRD defiant crankset...

Hey Scrod,
i installed my IRD defiant crankset tonight and on the NDS, I can tighten it way down with no problem, but on the drive side, it bottoms out against the bracket if I really torque it...
07-01-15, 02:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,234
Posted By heymatthew

That, too. :D

That, too. :D
07-01-15, 01:57 PM
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Views: 1,234
Posted By heymatthew

Like I said... Fit isn't a science. We could be...

Like I said... Fit isn't a science. We could be the same size, but prefer completely different jeans.

Definitely look at the Windsor. It's not already "customized" to someone else and it's cheap...
07-01-15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,240
Posted By heymatthew

Unless you only have one arm/hand, I'd suggest...

Unless you only have one arm/hand, I'd suggest running both brake levers. I know a lot of people here run no brakes at all or only a front brake, but if you're planning on putting a brake on each...
07-01-15, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,234
Posted By heymatthew

I'd go with the Windsor as well. If it's your...

I'd go with the Windsor as well. If it's your size, it'll give you a good starting point and you can upgrade from there a piece at a time. That's what I'm currently doing with my bike. Also, bike fit...
07-01-15, 09:15 AM
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Views: 7,689
Posted By heymatthew

Oh... You're right.

Oh... You're right.
06-30-15, 02:43 PM
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Posted By heymatthew

Oh yeah... Didn't mean that it was heavy. Just...

Oh yeah... Didn't mean that it was heavy. Just meant that it felt like it's made really, really well. And it is.
06-30-15, 01:44 PM
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Posted By heymatthew

Not a question... Just wanted to thank you for...

Not a question... Just wanted to thank you for the recommendation on the IRD Defiant Crankset. I haven't installed it yet, but it's a damn nice component. Heavy, solid, tight. Just a killer piece...
06-30-15, 09:24 AM
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Views: 1,140
Posted By heymatthew

What's really interesting to me is that bikes...

What's really interesting to me is that bikes haven't really changed all that much. At least not the single-speed ones. I mean, sure, they've gotten lighter and more efficient and what not, but the...
06-30-15, 06:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,223
Posted By heymatthew

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/54683403.jpg

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/54683403.jpg
06-30-15, 01:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,305
Posted By heymatthew

What if you just took your feet off the pedals...

What if you just took your feet off the pedals and stuck your legs out? That seems like it could be fun.

Otherwise, I think learning to spin is your best bet. My first FG was a custom build that...
06-29-15, 08:15 PM
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Views: 1,223
Posted By heymatthew

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/56195161.jpg

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/56195161.jpg
06-29-15, 08:06 PM
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Posted By heymatthew

Also... ...

Also...

http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo41/TravelinLite/Ben_Troll_Spray.jpg
06-29-15, 08:04 PM
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Posted By heymatthew

Ive got some ocean front property in Arizona...

Ive got some ocean front property in Arizona that's well within your budget. PM me for details.
06-29-15, 02:55 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,689
Posted By heymatthew

I have a hard time getting from the bar to my...

I have a hard time getting from the bar to my house on a fixed gear bike. Never mind riding across the country. Psh... I'm following along, but that mess is for the birds. And what's he gonna do when...
06-29-15, 01:48 PM
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Views: 1,112,501
Posted By heymatthew

Thanks for this. Love the bike, by the way. :D

Thanks for this. Love the bike, by the way. :D
06-29-15, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,112,501
Posted By heymatthew

1. Thanks for the information and for seeking out...

1. Thanks for the information and for seeking out an image... Looks like the Fyxation will be the one for me, for now...
2. Thanks for not totally ragging on me for being all picky about colors.
06-29-15, 07:01 AM
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Views: 1,112,501
Posted By heymatthew

Hey Scrod, Do you have any miles on the...

Hey Scrod,
Do you have any miles on the Fyxation Curve Saddle? I know you're running a Turbo on your Thunderdome and they seem to be fairly similar in style. I'm looking for a white saddle for my...
06-28-15, 06:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,793
Posted By heymatthew

and here I was thinking I was going to get a...

and here I was thinking I was going to get a WI... Liking the specs on these EC Freewheels.
06-28-15, 06:47 PM
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Views: 5,793
Posted By heymatthew

Is that invite only for Ed? LOL!!!

Is that invite only for Ed? LOL!!!
06-26-15, 08:04 AM
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Views: 5,146
Posted By heymatthew

That one actually looks pretty good. Thanks!

That one actually looks pretty good. Thanks!
06-26-15, 08:01 AM
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Views: 5,146
Posted By heymatthew

Already on my watch list. :D I'll probably go...

Already on my watch list. :D I'll probably go with that one if I can't get recommendations for anything else.
06-26-15, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,146
Posted By heymatthew

Looking for a Good 17t Freewheel

Hey guys,
I've got a pretty basic 17t freewheel on my bike (read: el-cheapo) and I've noticed that it takes about 1/4 turn to engage when I start pedaling again. Could you guys recommend a good 17t...
06-24-15, 04:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 162,951
Posted By heymatthew

I hit 88mph on my bike once and ended up in 1955....

I hit 88mph on my bike once and ended up in 1955. Saw some weird stuff involving my mom.
06-24-15, 02:56 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 162,951
Posted By heymatthew

Sorry to hear that... You should get these to...

Sorry to hear that... You should get these to wear while riding:
...
06-24-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 162,951
Posted By heymatthew

It's worse than I thought. Did you lose traction...

It's worse than I thought. Did you lose traction on one of those Kojaks and land on your noggin? Even after you told me not to use them in sand? You did, didn't you?
06-24-15, 02:45 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 162,951
Posted By heymatthew

Dear god...

Dear god...
06-24-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 162,951
Posted By heymatthew

I don't care if you bought it from God himself, I...

I don't care if you bought it from God himself, I just don't like the bike. It has nothing to do with brand or Walmart or whatever. Plenty of people ride Walmart bikes and are happy with them. I just...
06-24-15, 12:23 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 26,443
Posted By heymatthew

That lock tho!

That lock tho!
06-24-15, 12:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 162,951
Posted By heymatthew

That bike is disgusting.

That bike is disgusting.
06-24-15, 08:58 AM
06-24-15, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,479
Posted By heymatthew

Thanks... I've got a message in to Velomine to...

Thanks... I've got a message in to Velomine to swap out my 13's for 18's. Hopefully they can make it happen, even if I have to wait until they come back in stock.
06-24-15, 08:44 AM
06-24-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,479
Posted By heymatthew

Is that a bad thing? Should I stick with the 32's...

Is that a bad thing? Should I stick with the 32's I've got now?
06-24-15, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 431,132
Posted By heymatthew

That yellow accent on the fork tho!

That yellow accent on the fork tho!
06-24-15, 06:49 AM
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Views: 772,479
Posted By heymatthew

They haven't shipped yet. I just placed the...

They haven't shipped yet. I just placed the order. I'll give them a call here in just a bit and see if they can swap me for the 18's. Even if I have to wait on them. For what it's worth, though, I'd...
06-24-15, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,479
Posted By heymatthew

Oh... I didn't see those because I was looking...

Oh... I didn't see those because I was looking for silver ones. I just saw the silver ones though and they were sold out anyway. Is there a reason you'd recommend the 18's over the 13's?
06-24-15, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,479
Posted By heymatthew

Actually just got the M13II's. I did look at some...

Actually just got the M13II's. I did look at some CR18's, but ended up with the 13's from Velomine because all the CR18's I found that were 700c had the hub set up for a multi-speed cassette (I think...
06-23-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,112,501
Posted By heymatthew

Ah, didn't think about height clearance. Thanks...

Ah, didn't think about height clearance. Thanks much!
06-23-15, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,112,501
Posted By heymatthew

When determining the widest tire I can fit on a...

When determining the widest tire I can fit on a frame, is it as simple as throwing a set of calipers back there to see what will fit (assuming my wheel will accommodate a wider tire, that is)?
06-23-15, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,479
Posted By heymatthew

I'm an idiot. LOL! I mean't Gumwall tires. Total...

I'm an idiot. LOL! I mean't Gumwall tires. Total typo. Haha!!!
06-23-15, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,479
Posted By heymatthew

I'm going to do the lighter color Brooks Cambium...

I'm going to do the lighter color Brooks Cambium C17, I think. I really like that saddle anyway (tried it out in a shop about an hour or so from me) and I think it'll look nice with the white/chrome...
06-23-15, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,479
Posted By heymatthew

I'm using it as a Commuter/Grocery Getter so I...

I'm using it as a Commuter/Grocery Getter so I wanted higher gearing. Most SSCX bikes come like thirty-something x 18 or so which is perfect for CX, but terrible for riding around the neighborhood. I...
06-23-15, 09:36 AM
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Views: 772,479
Posted By heymatthew

Ended up with a Nashbar SSCX. Came with decent...

Ended up with a Nashbar SSCX. Came with decent components and I'm swapping out some of the sub-par components as I'm able. I tried to find an old MTB frame locally at pawn shops and stuff, but just...
06-23-15, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 772,479
Posted By heymatthew

IRD Defiant Crankset, MKS Sylvan Touring Pedals +...

IRD Defiant Crankset, MKS Sylvan Touring Pedals + MKS Clips + White Leather Straps, Shimano Brake Levers + White Hoods, White Bar Tape, Nitto Bar End Plugs and a Crane Bell. Still need wheels and a...
06-23-15, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,447
Views: 238,056
Posted By heymatthew

"Will also include straps for paddles..." Thank...

"Will also include straps for paddles..." Thank God! I need a way to carry my paddles on my bike! I've just found the bike for me. BUY IT NOW!!
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