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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-19, 03:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,495
Posted By Surly2698

SRAM Omniums are a lot stiffer than the road...

SRAM Omniums are a lot stiffer than the road cranks you are using.
They are 144 bcd and 1/8 so you will need to change the crank set , the bottom bracket, chain, and the rear cog.
Thats a lot of...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-17, 09:09 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,696
Posted By Surly2698

I am surprised that "All of the above is not a...

I am surprised that "All of the above is not a choice."
I can not think of one single choice as they are all related to each other.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
11-24-16, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,021
Posted By Surly2698

May try consulting a Physical Therapist that has...

May try consulting a Physical Therapist that has bike related knowledge
also kinesio tape may help support your patella in place and help it to track right
Strengthening the muscles around the knee...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-16, 06:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,203
Posted By Surly2698

48 x 17 seems to do it for me for the few hills...

48 x 17 seems to do it for me
for the few hills I have on my commute I have to get out of the saddle.
Forum: Commuting
04-14-16, 09:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,579
Posted By Surly2698

I commute 36 miles round trip 5 days a week...

I commute 36 miles round trip
5 days a week and have been doing so for a couple of years
If there is snow on the ground I take the bus
Which taken longer than by bike
It gets tiring at times but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-16, 11:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,186
Posted By Surly2698

No Surly makes a chain tensioner called hurdy...

No
Surly makes a chain tensioner called hurdy gurdy
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-16, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,186
Posted By Surly2698

surly makes a chain tensioner especifically...

surly makes a chain tensioner especifically designed for forward facing horizontal drop outs
Works great
I have it on my crosscheck
Forum: Commuting
01-04-16, 11:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,116
Posted By Surly2698

8500 Not by choice my 17 year old son drives...

8500
Not by choice my 17 year old son drives one of our cars and my wife the other
I refuse to buy a third car
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-15, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,242
Posted By Surly2698

Try Ace hardware They have stainless steel...

Try Ace hardware
They have stainless steel bolts that may work for you
Good luck
May try online hardware stores as well
Forum: Commuting
12-25-15, 10:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,643
Posted By Surly2698

That is another reason why I like my fixed gear...

That is another reason why I like my fixed gear bike
Forum: Commuting
11-11-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,702
Posted By Surly2698

37 miles round trip every day on my fixed gear...

37 miles round trip every day on my fixed gear bike.
80 % bike path and the rest streets.
My 17 year old drives my car.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-15, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,198
Posted By Surly2698

Great pedals Have had mine for a long time ...

Great pedals
Have had mine for a long time
Without any problems
I rode crank brothers before and broke the spindles 3 times
I ride fixed 95 % of the time
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-15, 09:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,323
Posted By Surly2698

I rode nitto bullhorns for a while Then got...

I rode nitto bullhorns for a while
Then got some cinelli mash bullhorns and I am super happy with them
Lots of hand positions to choose
From
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-15, 10:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,272
Posted By Surly2698

48x16 at first 48x15 for a long time which was...

48x16 at first
48x15 for a long time which was hard on the knees
48x17 super happy for my 38 mile round trip
Daily commute
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-15, 10:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,835
Posted By Surly2698

I used to commute 38 miles round trip in Denver...

I used to commute 38 miles round trip in Denver with a 48 15
I was not able to recover from day to day
Most of the time I was tired
I lower the gear to 48 17
I am a lot faster and less tired...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-15, 10:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,420
Posted By Surly2698

Great pedals no issues Have had mine for 3...

Great pedals no issues
Have had mine for 3 years
I went to Time atac after I broke the spindle on my crankbrothers
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-15, 10:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,551
Posted By Surly2698

You need to dish the wheel or buy a fixed gear...

You need to dish the wheel or buy a fixed gear specific wheel
Good luck
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-15, 10:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,112
Posted By Surly2698

98% fixed I only ride my gear bike for the...

98% fixed
I only ride my gear bike for the Colorado hills
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-15, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 924
Posted By Surly2698

About a month ago I broke a pair of Soma sparrow...

About a month ago I broke a pair of Soma sparrow hanble bars going down hill on my fixed gear bike luckily I had a front break.
Do not risk it
Change bar and stem it will be cheaper and less...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-15, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 753
Posted By Surly2698

Take the frame to the lbs they will have a...

Take the frame to the lbs they will have a rimming tool to clean out the hole or home depot has a honning tool that fits on a drill but is kind of expensive for a one time use
Good luck
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-14-15, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By Surly2698

New chain syndrome Ride your bike your chain...

New chain syndrome
Ride your bike your chain will be quiet soon
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-15, 10:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,717
Posted By Surly2698

You can't coast through live

You can't coast through live
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-15, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,831
Posted By Surly2698

Those sram tt900 will not work unless your bull...

Those sram tt900 will not work unless your bull horn handdle bar has internal cable routing holes
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-15, 09:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,169
Posted By Surly2698

Pictures were sent to Soma. No answer yet? ...

Pictures were sent to Soma.
No answer yet?
Will let you know what happens
Forum: Commuting
03-26-15, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,104
Posted By Surly2698

Get your self a backpack and ride the bike the...

Get your self a backpack and ride the bike the way it is.
No need to change anything.
Enjoy the ride.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-15, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 778
Posted By Surly2698

+2 on the Ribmos

+2 on the Ribmos
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-15, 08:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,169
Posted By Surly2698

That is my problem, I still don't know what I did...

That is my problem, I still don't know what I did wrong or if the bars were somehow defective.
Thanks for your help
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,169
Posted By Surly2698

I got a new Thompson stem that is 26.0mm to fit...

I got a new Thompson stem that is 26.0mm to fit the Nitto bars.
I am still thinking to go with the 31.8 stem and bar combination to avoid the failure again.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-15, 08:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,169
Posted By Surly2698

After a quick look bars are 25.4 Thompson...

After a quick look
bars are 25.4 Thompson stem is 25.4
I contacted Soma and was asked to send pictures
Will do so tomorrow
Will let you all know the result
In the mean time I am riding some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-15, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,169
Posted By Surly2698

The bars are about 8 months old. no crashes. I...

The bars are about 8 months old. no crashes. I bought the bars new.
In terms of miles I commute about 250 miles a week.
The stem and bars are 26.0 mm
I think I may go to a 31.8 bar and stem .
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-15, 10:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,169
Posted By Surly2698

The handle bars broke at the edge of the stem

The handle bars broke at the edge of the stem
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-15, 10:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,169
Posted By Surly2698

Broken Handle bars

So I was on my ride home looking to enjoy a nice Sumer like day in Denver.
Was going down a semi steep hill when all of the sudden, my Soma Sparrow handle bars broke.
needless to say after some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-15, 11:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,582
Posted By Surly2698

If you have not gotten road shoes yet get...

If you have not gotten road shoes yet get mountain bike shoes for sure
You can walk much safely if you have to
I have had both and will not go back to road shoes for my fixed gear riding
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-15, 11:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,397
Posted By Surly2698

Be careful if it has the original death fork Do...

Be careful if it has the original death fork
Do some research and get a new old fork for it
Good luck
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-17-15, 11:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,537
Posted By Surly2698

Origen8 makes a gxp ceramic bearing bottom...

Origen8 makes a gxp ceramic bearing bottom bracket for the omnium crank set
It is kind of expensive but works much better than the original
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-10-15, 11:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,846
Posted By Surly2698

I have 2 sets of wheels with profile hubs Super...

I have 2 sets of wheels with profile hubs
Super smooth
I like them a lot
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-15, 11:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,433
Posted By Surly2698

Most of the older treks have square taper bottom...

Most of the older treks have square taper bottom brackets
Take the crank bolts off and you should see the square edge of the spindle
Good luck
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-15, 11:13 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,556
Posted By Surly2698

0 degrees F is the coldest I have ridden so far...

0 degrees F is the coldest I have ridden so far this year
It was not too bad, I have a 36 mile round trip in Denver
Forum: Commuting
01-26-15, 12:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,080
Posted By Surly2698

I have about 3k miles on my cambium super...

I have about 3k miles on my cambium super confortable from the get go and no maintance
Required
Forum: Commuting
01-20-15, 11:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,699
Posted By Surly2698

surly cross check All city macho man There...

surly cross check
All city macho man
There are a lot of bike shops in Denver you should not have a problem
Finding what you want
Good luck
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-14, 12:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,022
Posted By Surly2698

+ 1 on the C17 I love mine and have about 4000...

+ 1 on the C17
I love mine and have about 4000 miles on it, all pain free
No break in period
Forum: Commuting
12-09-14, 10:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,770
Posted By Surly2698

Get yourself a good ulock Cable locks take...

Get yourself a good ulock
Cable locks take about 30 seconds to cut
The kriptonite mini should work
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-14, 11:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,364
Posted By Surly2698

I love my FBM sword Quick and nimble

I love my FBM sword
Quick and nimble
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,526
Posted By Surly2698

I have had my steam roller for about 5 years I...

I have had my steam roller for about 5 years
I ride through the winter in Colorado
Great bike a bit heavy but stout.
Love it.
Good luck.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-14, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,200
Posted By Surly2698

Be aware of the toe overlap, the shorter the top...

Be aware of the toe overlap, the shorter the top tube the more toe overlap. There is some on the steam roller that shows up at very slow sharp turns.
scary if don't pay attention.
One of my good...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-14, 09:11 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,707
Posted By Surly2698

You can't coast through life

You can't coast through life
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,200
Posted By Surly2698

I am 6'1 and ride a 58 cm steam roller with Soma...

I am 6'1 and ride a 58 cm steam roller with Soma sparrow bars and a 90 mm stem
The bike is heavy but super stable. I can ride with hands for a while.
Bike fit maybe the issue. I have about 20k...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-14, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,373
Posted By Surly2698

The geometry of the Big Block is totally...

The geometry of the Big Block is totally different than the Wabi. Big Block is track legal and has a higher bottom bracket. The Wabi has a more relaxed road geo.
Both bikes are great .
Enjoy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-14, 09:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 28,159
Posted By Surly2698

My Sram Omnium crank set has chain ring bolts...

My Sram Omnium crank set has chain ring bolts that take 5mm Allen wrench on one side and 6mm on the other side.
Don't know if the Sram 300 is the same.
Forum: Commuting
04-24-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,928
Posted By Surly2698

Some old dude once said. "The pain really never...

Some old dude once said. "The pain really never goes away, you just go up the hill faster."
good luck
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