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09-16-08, 10:00 PM
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09-16-08, 10:04 PM
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Flite = Kilo tt imo
09-16-08, 10:07 PM
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09-16-08, 10:27 PM
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I ride a KHS Flite 100. I really love mine so far. Got it for less than $500, switched out the drops for a flat bar(Free), switched from the 48t chainring to a 42t ($32), switched from 23mm to 25mm wide tires with thick tubes(50), and put a 16t freewheel on the flip folp hub($10). Great commuter for Lubbock TX.(Priceless)
09-16-08, 10:34 PM
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I ride a KHS Flite 100. I really love mine so far. Got it for less than $500, switched out the drops for a flat bar(Free), switched from the 48t chainring to a 42t ($32), switched from 23mm to 25mm wide tires with thick tubes(50), and put a 16t freewheel on the flip folp hub($10). Great commuter for Lubbock TX.(Priceless)
09-16-08, 10:41 PM
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Word. Yeah KHS Flite 100's are just Kilo TT's, that's why you don't see more of them Sinn...
09-16-08, 10:49 PM
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09-16-08, 11:01 PM
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Here's a reason (though I don't necessarily assume that it it his): Someone rides with their hands next to the stem and wants maximum leverage. With the lever mounted like that you can get better leverage while keeping your hands next to the stem.
That's a reason to mount it backwards. Therefore what you said is false. If you want to convince people of your point you should avoid saying false things.
That's a reason to mount it backwards. Therefore what you said is false. If you want to convince people of your point you should avoid saying false things.
09-16-08, 11:48 PM
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09-17-08, 05:54 AM
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Finally got it picture-worthy:
58cm Messenger, 48/18 fixed or 48/16 ss.
Modifications: 18t IRO track cog, Trans-X pursuit bars, Cane Creek 200TT brake lever, carbon seatpost, replaced saddle, new cork bar tape, and some SPD pedals.
It's my first fg/ss and I'm having a blast with it.
58cm Messenger, 48/18 fixed or 48/16 ss.
Modifications: 18t IRO track cog, Trans-X pursuit bars, Cane Creek 200TT brake lever, carbon seatpost, replaced saddle, new cork bar tape, and some SPD pedals.
It's my first fg/ss and I'm having a blast with it.
09-17-08, 06:29 AM
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Stay dry there in Texas. I just visited family in Dallas and in Houston. Not a FG to be seen anywhere (unlike Socal). A few roadies, very few in fact. Texas needs more bikes. Are you in Austin? I've heard that there is a pretty good cycling community there.
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09-17-08, 07:14 AM
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09-17-08, 07:34 AM
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^ I used to live by White Rock Lake, TONS of roadies. The last few times I've been back I've started to see some fixies out riding the lake.
09-17-08, 10:38 AM
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09-17-08, 10:43 AM
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09-17-08, 10:52 AM
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did a 180 off a lip on a curb and it snapped. The other half went into the road. I didn't fall or anything, just sucks. 2nd set of Sugino RD's I've ruined.
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09-17-08, 11:11 AM
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09-17-08, 11:13 AM
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what are the toughest/best cranks for tricks?
i wonder if bulletproof cranks would snap like that...
i wonder if bulletproof cranks would snap like that...
09-17-08, 11:20 AM
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what's that chain ring guard?
09-17-08, 11:23 AM
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its made for grinding on ledges...
09-17-08, 11:24 AM
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They sell them at ben's, btw.
09-17-08, 11:26 AM
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