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Forum: Commuting
08-31-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,479
Posted By fluidworks

I'm in Los Angeles, rain isn't an issue. I only...

I'm in Los Angeles, rain isn't an issue. I only wish it was with this drought.

Like I said, if I went the pannier route, I'd be willing to spend up to around $100.

I will definitely check out...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-14, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,479
Posted By fluidworks

Whats the typical setup for semi permanent...

Whats the typical setup for semi permanent connections? That would take away some of my hesitation about getting the ortliebs.
Forum: Commuting
08-29-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,479
Posted By fluidworks

Thats pretty slick. I think I'd like something a...

Thats pretty slick. I think I'd like something a little better for the occasional grocery trip however.
Forum: Commuting
08-29-14, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,479
Posted By fluidworks

Looking to step up my fast commuting game; panniers or basket?

Just picked up a leftover 2014 Raleigh Roper as my one bike commuter, gravel grinder, speed demon grocery getter. It's a heavy bike, built tough that can still be ridden fast. I've now decided to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-16-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By fluidworks

I actually really like the look of the Yelli...

I actually really like the look of the Yelli screamy, but as my first legit MTB, I'm looking for a complete, don't feel comfortable shopping for parts and building.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-15-12, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By fluidworks

Looking for first 29er, general purpose bike under $2K

Been out of the MTB scene for a long time, looking to get back into it. With my size (6'2" 180lbs.) and riding style, looking for a 29er. Looking for a general use bike; trails, singletrack, some...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-12, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,073
Posted By fluidworks

Hmmm, took the 4 for a ride today. Frame felt...

Hmmm, took the 4 for a ride today. Frame felt great; tight, light, and just right. Overall wasn't psyched about the rival shifting. I don't know if it's because it had never been ridden before, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-12, 10:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,128
Posted By fluidworks

Time to relegate the '86 Bianchi to cruiser...

Time to relegate the '86 Bianchi to cruiser status and get my firt legit road bike. 2012 CAAD10-4.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-12, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,073
Posted By fluidworks

Ok, I'm heading in today to give both a ride....

Ok, I'm heading in today to give both a ride. Pretty much set on the 4, if for no other reason than because I like the two color ways better.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-12, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,073
Posted By fluidworks

Sorry to ask this, but need some advice. ...

Sorry to ask this, but need some advice.

Been doing research for what seems like forever on a new bike, decided the CAAD10 is definitely the bike for me. Now, Rival or 105? Am I going to see any...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-26-11, 04:43 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 492,657
Posted By fluidworks

Anyone know of someplace online to get a...

Anyone know of someplace online to get a creamroller in 59cm? Jenson is out.


And any pics of 2011 rollers?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-09, 11:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,211
Posted By fluidworks

Is the Del Norte a Steamroller equivalent?

Is the Del Norte a Steamroller equivalent?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-09, 11:59 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 492,657
Posted By fluidworks

Any word when the 2010 roller comes out?...

Any word when the 2010 roller comes out? Specifically, I want to snag an '09 on sale when they do.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,163
Posted By fluidworks

Carry a pair of sandals in your bag. Riding in...

Carry a pair of sandals in your bag. Riding in them looks foolish.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,510
Posted By fluidworks

I fail to see what makes them fake? Do they not...

I fail to see what makes them fake? Do they not have "made in China" stickers on them if they are? I don't think any one of those companies advertise differently.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By fluidworks

1986 Bianchi Sport singlespeed

I've had this bike for a year now, bought it off C-List for $170 and love it. Problem, it's slightly too small. I've decided to move onto a better fitting bike and let this one go.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,997
Posted By fluidworks

I think you confused the SST with the Kilo. The...

I think you confused the SST with the Kilo. The dawes and fuji track are nothing alike, Dawes geo is far more relaxed. Kilo TT/Fuji/ KHS are all nearly identical.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-09, 10:53 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 6,496
Posted By fluidworks

Emt-1

Emt-1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 547
Posted By fluidworks

Done and done. Thanks everyone.

Done and done. Thanks everyone.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 547
Posted By fluidworks

Update, am in the process of buying a new, late...

Update, am in the process of buying a new, late model Pinarello, so I've got my road section covered. I'll be keeping the Bianchi for my around town SS.

So I'm getting some CXP22's, should I go...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-09, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By fluidworks

Help identifying Pinarello year

My LBS has this beauty for sale. I know it's a few years old, but the the frame is brand new. The owner recently built it up with a Campy Centaur groupo. I forgot to ask what year it's from, anyone...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-09, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 547
Posted By fluidworks

I guess I like the idea of having more than one...

I guess I like the idea of having more than one bike right now. It's been a while since I've had more than the one.

Perhaps the other thing holding me back (asides from the money) is the dilemma...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 547
Posted By fluidworks

Upgrade current bike, or start new?

Yesterday during some heavy duty alleycat mashing, the rear wheel on my beloved vintage Bianchi singlespeed crapped out. 2 broken spokes, making the tally now around a dozen broken since I've gotten...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-09, 11:50 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 492,657
Posted By fluidworks

More photos of Maroon please. I'm seriously...

More photos of Maroon please. I'm seriously considering picking up one of the clearance steamrollers in that color.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-09, 10:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,586
Posted By fluidworks

Nice ride, I'm a sucker for 80's Bianchis (I have...

Nice ride, I'm a sucker for 80's Bianchis (I have one myself).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-09, 05:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,106
Posted By fluidworks

So why bother with the skid then?

So why bother with the skid then?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-30-08, 01:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,349
Posted By fluidworks

Black one looks great. Where do you find...

Black one looks great.


Where do you find one of these though? No LBS near carries Schwinn.
Forum: Commuting
10-28-08, 11:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,102
Posted By fluidworks

Your body replaces the lost blood volume in less...

Your body replaces the lost blood volume in less than 24 hours. You'll be fine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-08, 11:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,596
Posted By fluidworks

This like many other things falls under the...

This like many other things falls under the "Skill>>>>equipment" category
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-08, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,785,602
Posted By fluidworks

Just get a Shimano freewheel. You can find those...

Just get a Shimano freewheel. You can find those anywhere for nothing.


Also, get another brake. You can probably find the matching rear on ebay for quite cheap.
Forum: Commuting
10-26-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,951
Posted By fluidworks

I would advise against the super long locks...

I would advise against the super long locks capable of fitting through both wheels. U-lock weakness come from the ability to use leverage from the U part down to the shackle. The smaller locks make...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-08, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,794
Posted By fluidworks

How about some examples?

How about some examples?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-08, 12:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,496
Posted By fluidworks

Finally saw one in person today. Even got a...

Finally saw one in person today. Even got a chance to take it for a spin. Just wish I had an extra grand laying around, it'd have come home with me most likely.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-08, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By fluidworks

Search bikesdirect. That should leave you with...

Search bikesdirect. That should leave you with plenty of reading material.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-08, 12:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,794
Posted By fluidworks

In that case, I'd go with the pro. The colors are...

In that case, I'd go with the pro. The colors are better and it already comes with a good brake.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-08, 12:00 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,181
Posted By fluidworks

I've never like Chucks for cycling, the sole is...

I've never like Chucks for cycling, the sole is way too soft.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-08, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,794
Posted By fluidworks

If you didn't either search here, or look at the...

If you didn't either search here, or look at the bikesdirect site, I'll copy this for good measure.

PRO Upgrades from the regular Kilo TT:
Pro-grade Forged Aluminum Sugino Track...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-08, 06:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,624
Posted By fluidworks

I'm probably one of the few people here who is a...

I'm probably one of the few people here who is a dedicated singlespeeder, but it's all good. Just try both.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,496
Posted By fluidworks

I've been wondering about the ***** Tonk for a...

I've been wondering about the ***** Tonk for a while too. It looks great, and it's the type of bike I've wanted, but I need to see one in person before making any decision.
Forum: Commuting
10-23-08, 12:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By fluidworks

I've been planning on getting the ***** Tonk too.

I've been planning on getting the ***** Tonk too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,393
Posted By fluidworks

Is it just me, or does the fork look backwards?

Is it just me, or does the fork look backwards?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-08, 11:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,180
Posted By fluidworks

I hate the sharp thing that digs into my feet...

I hate the sharp thing that digs into my feet when using sylvan tracks.


GR-9s are pure sex, however.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-08, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,002
Posted By fluidworks

Is this at UCSB or SBCC? I've noticed UC tends to...

Is this at UCSB or SBCC? I've noticed UC tends to get a lot of conversion riders, where CC is chock full of Bikesdirect riders.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,769
Posted By fluidworks

Most likely in the Kilo TT picture thread.

Most likely in the Kilo TT picture thread.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,758
Posted By fluidworks

Noodles are possibly the best bar I have ever...

Noodles are possibly the best bar I have ever used.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,470
Posted By fluidworks

Speaking of Tony's services. A buddy of mine...

Speaking of Tony's services.

A buddy of mine has been waiting almost two months for the Angus frame he ordered. Dozens of calls, emails got him nowhere with info about it shipping. He finally got...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,988
Posted By fluidworks

This is a joke, right? Edit: Now that I look...

This is a joke, right?

Edit: Now that I look again, yes, it is.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,328
Posted By fluidworks

I think I vomited in my mouth a little.

I think I vomited in my mouth a little.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-08, 10:27 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 15,308
Posted By fluidworks

**** yeah, Billy Mays. ...

**** yeah, Billy Mays.


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e228/folsomprism/ace-ventura-poster01.jpg


Got the shirt, wife beater, pants, and now just need the boots.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,999
Posted By fluidworks

God, why the hell was this bumped?

God, why the hell was this bumped?
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