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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,198
Posted By Oil_LOL

I'm sure any size the bike will take.

I'm sure any size the bike will take.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-12, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,108
Posted By Oil_LOL

You can find other frames on the Milwaukee site...

You can find other frames on the Milwaukee site that take cantis. And Waterford makes nice stuff.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,378
Posted By Oil_LOL

I'd get it and put on normal brake levers. You...

I'd get it and put on normal brake levers. You can get them cheap enough. I'd also get a smaller chainring or cog if you want to do a fair amount of off-road stuff.
Forum: Commuting
08-29-12, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By Oil_LOL

Both of those schwinns look good, but I'd suggest...

Both of those schwinns look good, but I'd suggest 700c wheels and new brake levers and bar tape.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,597
Posted By Oil_LOL

I just removed the lever part from the hood, and...

I just removed the lever part from the hood, and kept the hood. Comfortable, not annoying, and keeps my bike lookin like ****. This bike is definitely a beater, so it all works out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-12, 11:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,597
Posted By Oil_LOL

I know, it doesn't rattle, I just don't like...

I know, it doesn't rattle, I just don't like pulling on an unattached brake lever
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-12, 10:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,597
Posted By Oil_LOL

Can I see your front brake-only setups?

I've wanted to go single brake on my Timeline for awhile now, and I've been running it with the rear brake disenaged. I like it, and think I'm ready to go front brake only. I currently have drops on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-12, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,758
Posted By Oil_LOL

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/1996-trek-830-6383_6.jp...

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/1996-trek-830-6383_6.jpg

My new (to me) 1996 Trek 830, with new brakes, trigger shifters, and bar-ends. I'm thinking of doing a drop bar conversion, these flat bars are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-06-12, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By Oil_LOL

That FSA wont fit on your Cannondale, no matter...

That FSA wont fit on your Cannondale, no matter what bottom bracket you use. Stick with the Shimano. Chainrings are pretty cheap, and its much better suited for cyclocross. I'd keep the 46/36 rings,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-06-12, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,621
Posted By Oil_LOL

Yeah, it does. You could still fgure out a way to...

Yeah, it does. You could still fgure out a way to do both on the GT, imo.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-12, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,447
Posted By Oil_LOL

259951 here's a pic of the Leader, Scrod....

259951

here's a pic of the Leader, Scrod. Sorry for the crappy quality.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-12, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,621
Posted By Oil_LOL

It appears the GT has mounts for mudguards, but...

It appears the GT has mounts for mudguards, but not racks. I'd take that into consideration.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-12, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,621
Posted By Oil_LOL

I'd go with the GT. Tiagra is a much nicer,...

I'd go with the GT. Tiagra is a much nicer, higher quality groupset than 2300, and the shift levers are especially more comfortable. Additionally, the Giant comes with a triple crankset, which, in my...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-12, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 631
Posted By Oil_LOL

Pretty much any touring or cyclocross bike in...

Pretty much any touring or cyclocross bike in your price range should be good. I don't think disc brakes are necessary, you're not planning to go off road, and you want this locked up. If I was a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,947
Posted By Oil_LOL

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2011-windsor-timeline-6...

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2011-windsor-timeline-6119_2.jpg

Need to get some pics of this without the rack and basket.
Forum: Commuting
06-09-12, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,125
Posted By Oil_LOL

10/10 would ride

10/10 would ride
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,447
Posted By Oil_LOL

Scrod, how much do you know about Leader road...

Scrod, how much do you know about Leader road frames and dating them? My team lent me a 715r frame for the season. I don't have pictures yet, but do you know what years this frame was manufactured?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-12, 06:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,121
Posted By Oil_LOL

I have a Timeline for commuting and utility, and...

I have a Timeline for commuting and utility, and it's a great bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By Oil_LOL

Thanks, that's really the more pressing question.

Thanks, that's really the more pressing question.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 07:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,904
Posted By Oil_LOL

Get a cyclocross bike. Like a road bike but...

Get a cyclocross bike. Like a road bike but usually can take wider tires, fenders, and a rack, depending on the model. Can be setup for a smooth or rough commute easily, and can go fast with a nice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-12, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By Oil_LOL

Two questions...

Hello all, I have two questions

First, I'm currently transferring parts from one frame to another, and I've gotten to the bottom bracket. The bottom bracket is a GXP type, and the bolt on the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,758
Posted By Oil_LOL

Damn, that's nice. What's the drivetrain setup?...

Damn, that's nice. What's the drivetrain setup? 1xsomething?
Forum: Commuting
05-26-12, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,064
Posted By Oil_LOL

650b conversions allow you to put wider tires on...

650b conversions allow you to put wider tires on a road racing bike, and fenders, making them more suitable for utility usage, while having a similar wheel/tire diameter compared to a skinny tire...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-26-12, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,293
Posted By Oil_LOL

I mean, the Alivio and Sora should be adequate if...

I mean, the Alivio and Sora should be adequate if you set them up right, and keep them maintained, and, especially in friction, there should not be too much of a difference between Alivio and Deore...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-12, 12:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,064
Posted By Oil_LOL

You're thinking of 650c wheels. The 650b wheel...

You're thinking of 650c wheels. The 650b wheel size is promoted by Rivendell and Sheldon Brown as a way to retrofit racing bikes to be more versatile, and is seeing increased popularity in the world...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,064
Posted By Oil_LOL

Any 650b commuters out there?

Hey all. I went to get the fit worked out on my road bike and a couple people, friends and teammates, said my frame was a size too big. Makes sense, I suppose, if you look at the numbers. So my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,663
Posted By Oil_LOL

Seems like a decent headset. I have one on my...

Seems like a decent headset. I have one on my road bike, was pretty easy to install, and the cartridge bearings meant no bbs falling anywhere.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-12, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,914
Posted By Oil_LOL

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_ODcECzxGQ/T4sMKffGa8I/...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_ODcECzxGQ/T4sMKffGa8I/AAAAAAAAA88/LnQ8Dvynqbg/s1600/michael-scott-no.gif
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,184
Posted By Oil_LOL

Yeah, if you're willing to go with a double, go...

Yeah, if you're willing to go with a double, go with a double.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,184
Posted By Oil_LOL

I feel like, if you're not racing, for under six...

I feel like, if you're not racing, for under six hundred, there's a lot of interesting options. I mean, because you're not racing, you don't really have to care about weight, and you can use bar-end...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-14-12, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,162
Posted By Oil_LOL

That's what I was thinking. I guess that mountain...

That's what I was thinking. I guess that mountain cranks are overall wider - wider bottom bracket, plus wider q-factor I guess would be the word. lol, time to start looking at mountain double cranks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-12, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,914
Posted By Oil_LOL

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/mandaric-custom-pursuit...

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/mandaric-custom-pursuit-1971_2.jpg

I mean, it has potential, but those bars.... using that frame on the street... uggh :notamused:
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-14-12, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,162
Posted By Oil_LOL

Road/Double crankset on a mountain bike?

This summer, I am planning on building up the Nashbar mountain bike frame (http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_173009_-1___202388), with a rigid carbon fork and drop bars, for my little...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,856
Posted By Oil_LOL

I remember reading that Nashbar forks are...

I remember reading that Nashbar forks are unbranded Winwood forks. Those forks may be the same exact fork. If you compare them side-by-side, they appear to be almost identical. That's not a bad...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,899
Posted By Oil_LOL

I thinks it's to have a vintagey look.

I thinks it's to have a vintagey look.
Forum: Commuting
05-11-12, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,899
Posted By Oil_LOL

Tektro RRL...

Tektro RRL (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bl6.htm)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-06-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,633
Posted By Oil_LOL

hahaha, read that as you saying the Cross Check...

hahaha, read that as you saying the Cross Check fork is 245 pounds... why the hate? ;D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-12, 07:14 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,170
Posted By Oil_LOL

Good for you! Looks like it turned out great....

Good for you! Looks like it turned out great. Best to learn and **** up on a cheap bike than on an expensive bike. I'd rather ruin something I had anyway and wasn't putting to use than something I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By Oil_LOL

Why is that such a big concern for you? I find...

Why is that such a big concern for you? I find the clicking to be rather satisfying... stop coasting or go fixed if it's really that big a problem.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-12, 07:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,088
Posted By Oil_LOL

This all depends on how badly the fork is bent. I...

This all depends on how badly the fork is bent. I wouldn't risk bending it back - the fork is a very stressed part of the frame... bite the bullet and get the Steamroller fork and a new headset. What...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-12, 12:21 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,947
Posted By Oil_LOL

http://www.sadanduseless.com/wp-content/uploads/20...

http://www.sadanduseless.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/668.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-12, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,150
Posted By Oil_LOL

Racing with V-brakes nowadays?

I'm thinking of maybe building up a budget XC bike for doing some racing over the summer. I have some wheels sitting around, might as well put them to use, but I don't know at this point. Anywho, I...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
04-17-12, 11:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,149
Posted By Oil_LOL

Was feeling depressed about the lack of 'cross...

Was feeling depressed about the lack of 'cross these past couple months, but my first weekend racing road, especially my first criterium, has quenched my competitive thirst for the time being, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-12, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,261
Posted By Oil_LOL

How do you like the STI levers on the...

How do you like the STI levers on the Woodchippers? I feel like it'd be awkward on them, and I've mostly seen the Woodchippers and other dirt drops setup with bar-end shifters. I'm currently...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,195
Posted By Oil_LOL

That's actually really good advice... if you want...

That's actually really good advice... if you want to avoid much of the cost, time, and frustration involved in a drop bar conversion there are some good options for alt bars that'll give you more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-12, 08:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,988
Posted By Oil_LOL

Based on some of the riders I've seen around New...

Based on some of the riders I've seen around New Brunswick, I doubt it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-12, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,627
Posted By Oil_LOL

Oh my god, know that feel so bad. I recently...

Oh my god, know that feel so bad. I recently built my road bike, and did my first road racing weekend on it this past weekend, as well as taking it on training rides. It's so much nicer on the road...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-12, 07:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,195
Posted By Oil_LOL

I really suggest you try out racing. The Cat 4...

I really suggest you try out racing. The Cat 4 field is really big, and everyone isn't able to win. There are really good racers, and really bad ones, so anyone can fit in. You won't get made fun of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,355
Posted By Oil_LOL

Yeah, they are quite similar to the Soras, with...

Yeah, they are quite similar to the Soras, with the thumb lever thing, but are MUCH nicer and more ergonomic. You can pick up a set on Ebay for 100-200 dollars.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-12, 03:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,355
Posted By Oil_LOL

Actually, if she doesn't like the Apex, you can...

Actually, if she doesn't like the Apex, you can just swap out some Campy ten-speed Ergo levers for the Double Tap shifters. With standard SRAM/Shimano cassette spacing, the combo works perfectly....
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