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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-06, 01:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,811
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Hey Im back and I have ridden the Mercier over...

Hey Im back and I have ridden the Mercier over 600 miles now and it is still going strong. Nothing is wrong with it at all... I'll report back after I hit 1500 miles. Broke my collarbone 3 weeks...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-06, 04:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 970
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Yea the global warming is really bad. The Ice...

Yea the global warming is really bad. The Ice Cap up north melted at a certain place and changed the weather pattern for northern switzerland and northern canada. Also changes the current in the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-06, 04:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,221
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Biking while drunk/high is wonderful. I have...

Biking while drunk/high is wonderful. I have much higher endurance when I'm drunk. I am able to climb hills way faster, I have less fear of wrecking, and I can normally bike miles and miles without...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-06, 04:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,528
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

This is the first andante frame I've seen other...

This is the first andante frame I've seen other than mine. My frame is a 53cm orange with yellow lettering. the ANDANTE logo is also on the seat-tube too! My bike I think is a timetrial bike as it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-06, 12:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 311
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

looks like the scenery from EASY RIDER...where...

looks like the scenery from EASY RIDER...where the "strange hippie" got shot...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-06, 08:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,811
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

I got a mercier kilo tt bike from sprtymama on...

I got a mercier kilo tt bike from sprtymama on ebay for 322 bucks, and I LOVE this bike. I've put about 250 miles on it so far, and I don't know what people are talking about when they badmouth this...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-06, 06:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,819
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Damn you must stink like ****. We should have a...

Damn you must stink like ****. We should have a poll to see how long people go without showers. Today is my 11th day without a shower lol. I'm going out tonight to southside/oakland to ride with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-05, 01:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,851
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Sorry for the long reply, holidays you know! I...

Sorry for the long reply, holidays you know! I changed my gear ratio to 39x16 fixed, and put a brake on it. Now I am spinning out like mad, and the tops of my knees are sore, but I can skip and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-05, 04:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,648
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

The only advantage I can think of is with the...

The only advantage I can think of is with the bigger chainring / bigger cog would be that the chain has MORE teeth to engage on, which might make you feel more secure knowing it has less of a chance...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-05, 04:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 47,258
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

How was the bike? I got the same exact bike when...

How was the bike? I got the same exact bike when paypal had their coupons, so I got the bike for $322 too! I thought it was a real pretty bike, but the components that have bearings in it needed...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-05, 01:44 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,946
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Patriot hit the nail on the head. I have a lot...

Patriot hit the nail on the head. I have a lot of fun working on my bikes. I can completely take apart a bike and put it back together in a matter of a few hours depending on what tools I need or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-05, 10:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,851
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Went Brakeless for the first time!

Well, I took off my front brake off the Kilo TT bike friday and took it out for a 4 mile run. Whew, not even one close call, but I was being very cautious. It does seem to make you really look out...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-23-05, 09:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,815
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

You're 20 years old. Do what you want! Your...

You're 20 years old. Do what you want! Your parents can say all they want, but you're the one who makes the desicions. It's the same way for me, when I come home for holidays, they seem to beret...
Forum: Touring
12-23-05, 09:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

The only time I've used propane is for a gas...

The only time I've used propane is for a gas grill. I've seen small cooking stoves at kmart that use small propane cans. the gyst is though, most of anybody I've ever talked to doesn't understand...
Forum: Touring
12-23-05, 12:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

I got a Nashbar LED 5 Brillant light, which is...

I got a Nashbar LED 5 Brillant light, which is very bright IMHO. Also powered by 2 double AA's, so that'll make things easier. I have a Nashbar Blinkie for the back, by triple AA's, but this lasts...
Forum: Touring
12-22-05, 08:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

After some time reading on this forum, It seems...

After some time reading on this forum, It seems like the highest I would want to go is roughly 45 - 50 lbs? I really am diggin the idea of solar panel recharging double AA's, very convienent.
...
Forum: Touring
12-22-05, 08:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

It's funny as in how I think about this. I...

It's funny as in how I think about this. I wouldn't be looking at this bike tour as a vacation, but I would be looking at myself as a traveler. Arizona in the winter, california for a year,...
Forum: Touring
12-22-05, 08:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Why the negative attitude? Maybe you need to...

Why the negative attitude? Maybe you need to check out the libraries on the soda can stove method before you start ranting towards me for asking a question of what this forum was meant for, which is...
Forum: Touring
12-22-05, 02:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Well, you can make a cooking stove by getting the...

Well, you can make a cooking stove by getting the "right sized" aluminum can and punching holes at the top. Filling the insides with propane or lamp oil and closing it, it will shoot out flames...
Forum: Touring
12-22-05, 02:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

I remember some dude who lives in Northside who...

I remember some dude who lives in Northside who supposely bought a huge solar panel, and he was swatting this house. He'd put this solar panel on top of the house to power most of his electronic...
Forum: Touring
12-22-05, 02:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

No, but I have two fixed gears - one track and...

No, but I have two fixed gears - one track and one conversion. Fixies are my favorite, but I have had this touring thought in the back of my head for a few months now and am just fascinated by it. ...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-22-05, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,300
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Don't accuse anyone of being a bike theif until...

Don't accuse anyone of being a bike theif until they tell you that they stole it. I have found numerous nice frames in dumpsters that people had no clue of it's value. My friend scored a mid-90's...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-22-05, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,300
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

I found an old 40's track frame in a dumpster...

I found an old 40's track frame in a dumpster once. Found a couple low-end decent mountain bikes. I too like to rumage through trash (one man's trash is another man's treasure). There's a dumpster...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-05, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 943
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Nobody has heard of them?! The only thing I...

Nobody has heard of them?! The only thing I found about them using search feature is that they are a shop stationed in miami with a website, but the site does not work currently. Anybody have ANY...
Forum: Touring
12-22-05, 12:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

What sizes do they come in and how much cost? I...

What sizes do they come in and how much cost? I figure good money for tires will save me headaches in the future. I imagine I would want 32c tires.

Chad
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-05, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 943
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Andante Frames

Hi, I have a road bike that i built up with a frame i bought off on ebay. It is a custom built frame with columbus tubing. The name on the bike is ANDANTE. Anyone heard of them? Last I heard it...
Forum: Touring
12-22-05, 08:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

I did search before and it seems like layers...

I did search before and it seems like layers layers and layers are what you do to keep warmth. is this right? I figured I would start off my tour maybe going west in august, then being somewhere...
Forum: Touring
12-21-05, 11:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Hey, I have grandparents who live in west mifflin...

Hey, I have grandparents who live in west mifflin and munhall. Your idea wasn't something I considered, for some reason, but It seems like a good idea. Carry like 10 batteries and recharge them by...
Forum: Touring
12-21-05, 06:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,826
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Living on your bike...

My dream is to "live off my bike" across the country. I eventually want to build a touring bike with low gears and lots of pannier bags. I want to tour up to canada, then ride to vancouver, come...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-05, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

This woman I am talking about, I'm gonna do a gag...

This woman I am talking about, I'm gonna do a gag gift for her. Wrap 2 packs of cigs lengthwise, looks exactly like a necklace box, and even feels like the same weight as one. heh, her eyes are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-05, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

It was paypal coupon code C11-GIFTGUIDE - sorry...

It was paypal coupon code C11-GIFTGUIDE - sorry buddy, this coupon expired 12/18. I'm pretty poor, but I try to spend all my money for them damn bikes.

Chad
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-05, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Dude no...I think I would've mentioned that she...

Dude no...I think I would've mentioned that she was hot...only if she was. She is cool, but 55 years old, and somebody I don't even want that kind of picture in my head! see, there ya gone and done...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-05, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

What? Who?

What? Who?
Forum: Introductions
12-21-05, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Awesome, I've ridden on becks run rd lots of...

Awesome, I've ridden on becks run rd lots of times. the only road that I am not brave enough to ride yet is forbes and 5th ave, way too hectic for me. I ride in the bus lanes a lot, but when it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-05, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Another Fixie Rider from Pittsburgh

Hey Everyone...I been lurking around for months now, and just wanted to become part of the community if that doesn't sound too corny. I currently have 3 bikes, one road, one track, and one fixed...
Forum: Introductions
12-20-05, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By NimbusRidesFixd

Fixie Rider from the 'burg

Hey Everyone...I been lurking around for months now, and just wanted to become part of the community if that doesn't sound too corny. :rolleyes: I currently have 3 bikes, one road, one track, and...
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