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Old 04-08-16, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by randomrider56
what are your thoughts on a 56:12 gear ratio for a fixed gear bike? that my ratio atm and its been comfortable for about a year.
This guy is either a troll or is strong enough to be in the olympics.
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Old 04-08-16, 11:47 AM
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Old 04-08-16, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaytron
This guy is either a troll or is strong enough to be in the olympics.


lol. no but I do ride a **** ton. I tried to upload a few pics of my bike but it says the file is too large how can I put some pics up here ? im new to this site so any help would be appreciated.
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Old 04-08-16, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by randomrider56
lol. no but I do ride a **** ton. I tried to upload a few pics of my bike but it says the file is too large how can I put some pics up here ? im new to this site so any help would be appreciated.
File is just computer talk for gear ratio.
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Old 04-08-16, 01:30 PM
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my set up is a 12 tooth on one cog with the sram s300 cranks and a MOWA 56 tooth chainring. kmn kool chain. I was running the kool knight chain for looks but it broke. :'(
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Old 04-08-16, 01:45 PM
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Even at my fastest at the track, I never pushed anything close to a 56:12. I'm also a pretty big sprinter.

So either you're incredibly strong (again like olympic level) or your cadence is like.. 5
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Old 04-08-16, 01:46 PM
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Yeah, let's talk about something else now.
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Old 04-08-16, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaytron
Even at my fastest at the track, I never pushed anything close to a 56:12. I'm also a pretty big sprinter.

So either you're incredibly strong (again like olympic level) or your cadence is like.. 5


No not even close. haha. i am thinking about switching to a 15 tooth permanently. I strength train alot and ride more than i should. i really want to post a pic of my set up on here. how can I? I mean without it saying the picture file is too large.
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You need to upload the pic to a hosting site like imgur or photobucket, then copy & paste the img code into your post.
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Old 04-08-16, 02:25 PM
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Dear Scrod

Does BFSSFG make you want to punch yourself in the face? If so how have you managed to be so active after all these years?
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Old 04-08-16, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by randomrider56
When you say you ride that up hills, do you mean high spots in the carpet in your living room?
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Old 04-08-16, 05:54 PM
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Scrod - all black Chrome Metropolis bag. Have in stock?
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Old 04-08-16, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
Scrod - all black Chrome Metropolis bag. Have in stock?
Yup.
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Old 04-08-16, 06:07 PM
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Yep, saw it on the site. Wanted to make sure before ordering.
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Old 04-08-16, 06:26 PM
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If you can put it in the cart, it's in stock.
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Old 04-08-16, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
If you can put it in the cart, it's in stock.




(glad i got the black tho)
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Old 04-08-16, 07:50 PM
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yo scrod, would it be too much of a pain to cut one of the pairs of bars I just ordered, down a bit? Hahaha

EDIT: Maybe nvm, I think they look just right for grips and a lever stock, without being a bus length wide.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
If you can put it in the cart, it's in stock.
Thank you. Wasn't sure. Debating on that Metropolis or a MW bag. 1st world probs.
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
Thank you. Wasn't sure. Debating on that Metropolis or a MW bag. 1st world probs.
Only qualm with the Metropolis is that it lacks organization. Switching shoulders with MW stuff is pretty cool though

Scrod, do you have an opinion on mess bags? What's your pref?
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Originally Posted by mumonkan




(glad i got the black tho)
from what i spy in the pic....
Map. Swift industries. Specialized. Giro. Bridgestone. Sunrims. Garmin. Sram. Incredibell. Sturmey archer. Shimano. Velo orange.

Your bike needs moar brands.
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Dr. Scrod,

Oddball question for you. A brand new, hand built by you or another quality builder, 36h, 700c wheel, no mileage. If one spoke broke (let's say due to a defect in that spoke) how much would you expect that wheel go out of true?
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