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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,281
Posted By jjwithers

Wow. This is an old thread. I sold the frame to a...

Wow. This is an old thread. I sold the frame to a guy back east and took some of the components and put them on a Medici Pro-Strada frame that I found for $200.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,092
Posted By thewilson

I coveted this frameset for a LONG time.

I coveted this frameset for a LONG time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,414
Posted By brooklyn_bike

700x38s did fit altho my digital calipers read...

700x38s did fit altho my digital calipers read 35mm actual tire width. it was still very tight to the bottom of the brake calipers. with 650b i ran a 42mm Compass in the front with plenty of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,598
Posted By VRJAKE

Mike Howard, of Medici, was able to verify...

Mike Howard, of Medici, was able to verify Medici's at one time, he confirmed this one below was 1980. A wonderful bike. Had 2 water bottle boss sets on the down tube, but not mantis, nor a front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,598
Posted By Kabuki12

I think I broke even on mine! Not counting the...

I think I broke even on mine! Not counting the hours of cleaning and maintenance, but I got to enjoy it for a few years .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,598
Posted By Kabuki12

post pics , always nice to see a Medici ! They...

post pics , always nice to see a Medici ! They are underrated but very nice bikes. I sold my “too small for me” Pro Strada earlier this year . Not to worry , I’m building a “right sized “ ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,092
Posted By swissycle

The weather this weekend has been spectacular, so...

The weather this weekend has been spectacular, so I headed out for a late morning ride today. I suffered defeat on one of the hills:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-06-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,277
Posted By wolfchild

This has nothing to do with image....The reason...

This has nothing to do with image....The reason why Surly Crosscheck and many other Surly products have been successful for so long is because they're versatile , practical, durable and can be build...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-02-23, 05:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,277
Posted By seat_boy

With a flip flop fixed/free rear hub, it's nice...

With a flip flop fixed/free rear hub, it's nice to have a rear brake.

Most people will never build a bike this way. But I'm sad that a frame that caters to bike nerds like me is going away to be...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-01-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,277
Posted By SkinGriz

If I had a fixed gear, I’d only be concerned...

If I had a fixed gear, I’d only be concerned about a disc on the front. I’m probably not alone in this so change above ratio to 1 out of 1200.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-24-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,277
Posted By Germany_chris

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-23, 12:49 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,092
Posted By 356geoff

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Stopped for a beer
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,092
Posted By abshipp

Sunday is always my favorite day. ...

Sunday is always my favorite day.

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-22, 07:40 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,092
Posted By geomiko

Sunday Serotta Stroll ...

Sunday Serotta Stroll


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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-22, 10:54 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,092
Posted By geomiko

Two of my favorite LBS had a group ride together...

Two of my favorite LBS had a group ride together last Sunday. Met a 40-year-old messenger from NOLA with maybe the prettiest fixed gear bike I've ever seen.

He ordered this Gan Well Pro track bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,092
Posted By geomiko

Breezy 23 mile ride on the trail this afternoon....

Breezy 23 mile ride on the trail this afternoon. Happy Sunday


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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,092
Posted By phatjonny

Double post please delete

What sort of attachment have you got going on on the fork leg?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,881
Posted By oouellette

2018 Kilo WT

Not a 2021 photo, but the 2021 version of my Kilo WT.
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,881
Posted By PIFFLE

Don't want to overshare this pic but, hey, that's...

Don't want to overshare this pic but, hey, that's what this thread's for ;o
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,881
Posted By oouellette

My 1986 Madison

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-10-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,892,960
Posted By tpadul

Is this your Handsome Fredward bike??? I am...

Is this your Handsome Fredward bike??? I am thinking of buying one from Handsome Cycles!! Been looking at their website for a while now. How do you like this single speed one?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-20, 11:03 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,705
Posted By pavement_nyc

"Silver Surfer"

Raw steel frame with arc bars and the biggest pedals I've ever seen in my life. Clear coat, clear grips and clear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-20, 03:24 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,705
Posted By acoustophile

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-20, 10:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,207
Posted By aggiegrads

I measured the chain stay width at the tips of...

I measured the chain stay width at the tips of 175mm cranks on both my San Jose and my All-City Nature Boy. Both have approximately the same width, so the Shimano CX-50 that I have on my All-City...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,113
Posted By 2cyl

Caad13

So, I'm coming from a 2006 Trek Pilot 5.9, carbon, Dura Ace. Road the crap out of it. Loved the bike, specifically the geometry. Then I had kids, got fat again, too many weekends on travel baseball,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,207
Posted By walnutz

jeez dude, sorry for trying to help and point you...

jeez dude, sorry for trying to help and point you in the direction of threads that can help you. Please accept my apology for not owning a San Jose and giving you the specific answers you require.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,207
Posted By IAmSam

Yes, aggiegrads is right - the stock crankset was...

Yes, aggiegrads is right - the stock crankset was Sugino XD2 on a 110ish mm BB, but I think I remember the chainring on mine was 42t. But keep in mind the San Jose lasted for a pretty good bit and it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-20, 06:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,207
Posted By funbuffalo24

I regrettably sold my San Jose canti only 2...

I regrettably sold my San Jose canti only 2 months back hoping to upgrade to a San Jose disc frame but the seller dropped the ball due to shipping being "to hard", even after sending them a prepaid...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,118
Posted By aggiegrads

Ha! I also just got a San Jose this week. A...

Ha! I also just got a San Jose this week. A previous owner squeezed a 120mm OLD hub in there, so I got a couple of spacers to make the hub 130mm. Where I put the spacers is open for debate, because I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-20, 09:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,675
Posted By bonsai171

The Andel Deluxe in silver looks pretty sweet! ...

The Andel Deluxe in silver looks pretty sweet! Nice bling factor. Does it look as good in person as it does in the pictures? Now if I could get one in 170mm :P

Dave
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-20, 09:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,675
Posted By Scrodzilla

I definitely agree but the amount of frames...

I definitely agree but the amount of frames Omniums don't get along with with is a huge hassle, and one that Sram never felt the need to address during the entire production run. Track cranksets...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-10-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,014
Posted By rgmoose

I have an Electra Cruiser 1 , they make a xl...

I have an Electra Cruiser 1 , they make a xl frame. I am 6’3” and it is great. Good luck.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-06-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,014
Posted By Yellowbird

I'm 6'2" 220. I ride a 21" Jamis Boss cruiser....

I'm 6'2" 220. I ride a 21" Jamis Boss cruiser. Prolly a 2008 model. 7 speed, fits well. My uncle turned me onto jamis, his was a 23" frame (the largest) and I found it was a bit too big.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,028
Posted By juvela

----- there are always lots of Saavedra...

-----

there are always lots of Saavedra bicycles & parts offered for sale on the Argentine classifieds site mercadolibre:

https://www.mercadolibre.com.ar/


-----
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,507
Posted By TugaDude

I haven't ridden it enough to have a firm...

I haven't ridden it enough to have a firm opinion, but I got a Conquest a few years back and put it on a Redline Monogog. The times I rode it, I thought it might be THE saddle for gravel rides or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-20, 08:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,507
Posted By ups

My Conquest is my favorite saddle.

My Conquest is my favorite saddle.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-29-20, 07:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,014
Posted By Glennfordx4

Back in the day you could get cruiser frames in...

Back in the day you could get cruiser frames in different sizes but anymore it's one size fits all. Out of the hundreds of bikes that have passed through my hands over the years the one bike I should...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,705
Posted By TugaDude

I like it, a lot. I'm a fan of the "army green"...

I like it, a lot. I'm a fan of the "army green" color with black components. The orange really pops. Slightly bigger tires and it would be even better for me. YMMV.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-20, 07:57 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,705
Posted By 50voltphantom

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Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-26-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,014
Posted By 2old

I'm 6'1" with pretty long legs (34" inseam for...

I'm 6'1" with pretty long legs (34" inseam for Levis) and this fits fine. Bikes Direct Snakeeyes....
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-26-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,014
Posted By rhenning

I am 6 feet tall and ride this modified Huffy....

I am 6 feet tall and ride this modified Huffy. Mostly a longer seat post and different handlebars. Roger
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,705
Posted By th3realmckay

Worldwide debut

So, this is what I've been spending my money on while online quarantine shopping....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,705
Posted By Scrodzilla

You'll figure it out soon enough.

You'll figure it out soon enough.
Forum: Commuting
04-09-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,041
Posted By Gresp15C

I've been commuting with a CB for a long time....

I've been commuting with a CB for a long time. Single speed during the summer, and this winter I finally got a Sturmey S3C working.

When I first moved to town, I lived at the top of a very tall...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,705
Posted By AlmostTrick

^^^ Extra points for posting cool bike on your...

^^^ Extra points for posting cool bike on your 11th post. :)
Forum: For Sale
03-24-20, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,186
Posted By Shrevvy

All City Big Block Pink fade 55 cm New

All City Big Block 55 cm frame and fork
- Brand new, still in box. Fork is boxed up
- Pic are of actual frame in foam
- Complete bike pic is from All City to show what the frame looks like
- The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,749
Posted By seau grateau

Lugs give you that sweet bikesnobamine rush that...

Lugs give you that sweet bikesnobamine rush that can only be obtained by riding a lugged frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-20, 03:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,749
Posted By hay

I kinda like this bike ...

I kinda like this bike
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Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-26-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,283
Posted By taz777

This is her rear end: ...

This is her rear end:

https://i.imgur.com/prJuwoU.jpg
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-28-18, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,283
Posted By Cruiser2112

Electra Retro/Resto Mod

Always lusted after a proper post war, Monark, Hawthorne, Schwinn or other classic cruiser. The irony was that a good candidate was "too expensive" to buy outright, now a few thousand $$ later I...
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