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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-17, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Splitting hairs with this one. New stem and rear...

Splitting hairs with this one. New stem and rear mudflap with some reflective stuff on it. More or less just happy with the lighting in this shot.

https://i.imgur.com/HOProSd.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 105,522
Posted By DarkShot

Drops? Sacrilege.

Drops? Sacrilege.
Forum: Commuting
09-03-17, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,773
Posted By DarkShot

Back on risers. This thing is way too fun to...

Back on risers. This thing is way too fun to commute on.

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/the-shredsled-24264_48.jpg (https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/the-shredsled-24264)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-17, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Sure is! It's well and far away from stock setup,...

Sure is! It's well and far away from stock setup, but I really like it for how cheap it was.

Wald 137 to a VO Pass Hunter is the exact setup I got too and I wouldn't change it for the world.

If...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-17, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Current squeeze. Every time I consider selling...

Current squeeze. Every time I consider selling it, I hop on and daily it for a couple weeks and remember why it's so fun.

Fat tires, full fenders, wide bars and some basket goodness for all that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-17, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

No idea what the frame is honestly. I picked it...

No idea what the frame is honestly. I picked it up completely stripped from a guy who got it cheap and stripped it with the intent of using it as a project bike and never got around to it, and they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-17, 04:21 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Back on risers. Drops were fun, but risers suit...

Back on risers. Drops were fun, but risers suit towning duties way more.

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/the-shredsled-24264_47.jpg (https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/the-shredsled-24264)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-17, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

bueno

bueno
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-17, 06:17 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,614,264
Posted By DarkShot

And it was ace. Now lets see how many people...

And it was ace. Now lets see how many people actually see and follow through.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

To each their own. Favorite NB disc colorway for...

To each their own. Favorite NB disc colorway for me.

That said, _nothing_ beats the purple Nature Boy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Couple minor changes, but feelin' this shot. ...

Couple minor changes, but feelin' this shot.

http://i.imgur.com/wRasug5.jpg
Forum: Commuting
06-20-17, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,773
Posted By DarkShot

Fixed commuter/townie got a dynamo upgrade. ...

Fixed commuter/townie got a dynamo upgrade.

Pedalroom for more glamor shots. (https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/the-shredsled-24264)

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/the-shredsled-24264_38.jpg
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-17, 07:18 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 57,962
Posted By DarkShot

http://i.imgur.com/C2IPTc2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/C2IPTc2.jpg
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-20-17, 10:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,657
Posted By DarkShot

Current situation for me is about 65". Found that...

Current situation for me is about 65". Found that 70ish GI was too tall in my current state and weight when faced with hills, and there's never any harm with gearing down and spinning imo. Only done...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-17, 05:28 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,614,264
Posted By DarkShot

Retrofit the shredsled with a new chain and 19t...

Retrofit the shredsled with a new chain and 19t cog. Spinning a breezy 47/19 now and it's a ton of fun. Also threw together the full dynamo setup that arrived, B+M lights front and rear with a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-17, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,432
Posted By DarkShot

Cheers! I'm 5'9, bike is a 49cm Nature Boy Disc;...

Cheers! I'm 5'9, bike is a 49cm Nature Boy Disc; geo is closer to that of a 52.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-17, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,432
Posted By DarkShot

Banged out my first metric of the season a couple...

Banged out my first metric of the season a couple days ago. Currently sitting at 45/19 and might even gear that down a little lower.

http://i.imgur.com/C2IPTc2.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-17, 06:39 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,166
Posted By DarkShot

Managed to squeeze out a metric before work...

Managed to squeeze out a metric before work yesterday; 115km SS. Currently longest ride to date and thus longest SS ride too. Pretty pleased.

Sitting at 270km for the month so far. Pretty pleased.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,166
Posted By DarkShot

Not sure on total mileage but looking to do at...

Not sure on total mileage but looking to do at least a metric this month. We'll see how that goes. I'd be happy with 300k under the belt this month.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-29-17, 08:55 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 105,522
Posted By DarkShot

Hahhahahhahahhahahaa ya caught me

Hahhahahhahahhahahaa ya caught me
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-17, 11:52 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 105,522
Posted By DarkShot

Squared away the mishmash ratrod with some...

Squared away the mishmash ratrod with some knobbies. Super fun.

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/bianchi-ratrod-29177_5.jpg



Lookin' mighty sharp. Gonna get rid of the Riv afterall?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-17, 02:16 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,614,264
Posted By DarkShot

Took the Nature Boy out for a 70k cruise along a...

Took the Nature Boy out for a 70k cruise along a fairly flat out and back. Sitting at a hair under 70" and it's plenty nice for overall cruising and short sharp hills, just gotta get my legs back...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-17, 06:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,893
Posted By DarkShot

Not really, I usually just hang the bike by the...

Not really, I usually just hang the bike by the saddle if it needs anything done in the stand. I've nearly ruined a few stickers because of it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-17, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

As do I, and I'm very happy with it. Thomson...

As do I, and I'm very happy with it. Thomson parts are very nice and easy to appreciate.

You know it!

Totally agree with the purple Nature Boy being probably the best colorway ever.
About that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Natureboy page? Nice. Swapped out a couple...

Natureboy page? Nice.

Swapped out a couple minor parts on mine, got a minty matchy Thomson seatpost alongside the X2. Very happy with how it's turned out. Only things I might do is move to some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-17, 06:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,939
Posted By DarkShot

I might not have been terribly clear in my...

I might not have been terribly clear in my initial post, but SRAM still makes grip shifters for their mountain derailleurs. No need to have it overly complicated with a dedicated internally geared...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-17, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,643
Posted By DarkShot

Bingo. This is the route I ended up going with on...

Bingo. This is the route I ended up going with on my own Nature Boy Disc (https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/all-city-nature-boy-disc-33346) as I was faced with the dilemma of how to run fixed using a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-17, 07:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,939
Posted By DarkShot

Not to knock your initial idea of riding SS, but...

Not to knock your initial idea of riding SS, but have you considered a grip shifter? SRAM makes grip shifters for their rear mechs which can be installed on the left and IGHs would also allow for...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-17, 06:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,893
Posted By DarkShot

Gone full out stickerbomb on this beast. ...

Gone full out stickerbomb on this beast.

Pretty decent theft-deterrent and if it does get stolen, it'll be pretty easy to see if and where it ends up around town.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-17, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Latest build, AC Nature Boy Disc. Pedalroom...

Latest build, AC Nature Boy Disc.

Pedalroom (https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/all-city-nature-boy-disc-33346)

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/all-city-nature-boy-disc-33346_1.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-17, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Never know when it's gonna be hammer time.

Never know when it's gonna be hammer time.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-17, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Got some drops back on this fab beast. Also had a...

Got some drops back on this fab beast. Also had a chance to ride in the wet with shellac'd cotton tape, it's impressively nice even in the wet.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/the-shredsled-24264_37.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-17, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

That's fair. I've done some 500+km on them at...

That's fair. I've done some 500+km on them at least, and while they certainly don't feel any faster than any others, I feel plenty planted and they soak up road vibrations better than any other tire...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-17, 05:57 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Couple minor changes. Fatboys on for the...

Couple minor changes. Fatboys on for the spring/summer weather, slightly longer stem, and changed out some of the drivetrain.
Was 39/20 SS, currently 42/17 fixed. A nice comfy 70" with those...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-17, 04:03 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,940
Posted By DarkShot

Yeah, more of a -can it be done- sorta thought. ...

Yeah, more of a -can it be done- sorta thought.

Needless to say, I'm not going to be trying out after a few nights of cruising the net. No fixed NB disc for me with my current part outfit. At...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,940
Posted By DarkShot

I believe the first ones were at the very least.

I believe the first ones were at the very least.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-17, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,940
Posted By DarkShot

Probably an obscene question. Going to be...

Probably an obscene question.

Going to be getting an All City Natureboy Disc frameset to build up. I've got some 75s at my disposal, and am tossing around the idea of running it fixed. With the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-17, 10:38 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

I usually ride a 52-53cm frame with a 90-100mm...

I usually ride a 52-53cm frame with a 90-100mm stem, so going to a 130 on an already small ~49cm frame is hilarious to me. I absolutely love it.



Super rad. Now hurry up and get that Big...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-17, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Don't worry, it's never gonna be finished. No...

Don't worry, it's never gonna be finished. No bike ever really is.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-23-17, 11:28 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Tossed on a hilarously long 130mm stem on the...

Tossed on a hilarously long 130mm stem on the franken stickerbomb beater. It's stupid fun.

http://i.imgur.com/qzq6ZTn.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/BreKHMG.jpg?1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-17, 02:36 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 105,522
Posted By DarkShot

Cheers. Tire was on an old wheel I sprayed...

Cheers.

Tire was on an old wheel I sprayed down with some paint a while ago, and that was the runoff. Tire's still fine, so it's on the beater roadie.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-18-17, 04:15 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 105,522
Posted By DarkShot

Put the finishing touches on this mutt a couple...

Put the finishing touches on this mutt a couple days ago.

http://i.imgur.com/CReQws7.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-18-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,178
Posted By DarkShot

Haven't yet, but I'm eagerly awaiting some AARN...

Haven't yet, but I'm eagerly awaiting some AARN rings to come available. Black 47t due to head straight to the Steamroller.
Forum: Commuting
02-10-17, 09:06 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,773
Posted By DarkShot

I honestly wish I knew what make and model the...

I honestly wish I knew what make and model the frame originally was, but it started life to me as a stripped bare frameset. I acquired it for dirt cheap on Kijiji with the intention of building a...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-17, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,773
Posted By DarkShot

It's a Wald 137. Definitely the go-to...

It's a Wald 137. Definitely the go-to commuter/touring basket IMO. It's nearly the perfect size for the intended application.
Forum: Commuting
01-27-17, 12:43 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,773
Posted By DarkShot

Nope, just used some vinyl deck matting. Not the...

Nope, just used some vinyl deck matting. Not the most ideal material as it's fairly floppy, but it's proven to work reasonably well over the past year or so. Being able to cut it into the exact shape...
Forum: Commuting
01-26-17, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,773
Posted By DarkShot

Posted these over on the SS & FG forum, in...

Posted these over on the SS & FG forum, in wondering over I figured I'd share them here too.

Current ride and general winter takeover, a very non-stock Nashbar SSCX.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-17, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Jeremy says it perfectly: Got a bit of...

Jeremy says it perfectly:



Got a bit of heft myself. I enjoy the play on words with it. Plus I like fatter tires.

Also got some updated shots of my SSCX winter commuter/townbike. Quite enjoy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-17, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Yup, it's some sort of marbled brown cork bar...

Yup, it's some sort of marbled brown cork bar tape.



Oh myy.



Not you, it is. I need a new seatpost, one notch nose down and the saddle is pointed too far down, but move it back that same...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-17, 02:23 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,541
Posted By DarkShot

Changed up some bits to the Steamroller, making...

Changed up some bits to the Steamroller, making it reasonably functional and fun.

Still waiting to pick up a 47t AARN chainring.

Pedalroom (http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/townroller-29212)
...
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