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Forum: BMX
10-24-14, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,990
Posted By zx108

The first thing to do if you want to go street...

The first thing to do if you want to go street riding is get on your bike and ride around. Go out to the skatepark and meet people, or find a 'spot' and go session it and meet people. Street riding...
Forum: BMX
10-17-14, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,093
Posted By zx108

How high you hop is based on how much you pull up...

How high you hop is based on how much you pull up your front wheel. If you only pull it up a little you'll be in the air for a second. You need to pull up harder and then scoop the pedals and push...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 10:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,634
Posted By zx108

I guess it was sort of stereo typical question,...

I guess it was sort of stereo typical question, someone knew what I was talking about right away.

Yea what ever riding through traffic is wack blah blah you cant deny that dude is going pretty...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 03:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,634
Posted By zx108

5:10 to like 5:35 he's cruisin' so fast. ...

5:10 to like 5:35 he's cruisin' so fast.

Makes me wish it was summer.

Thanks for posting the video man.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,634
Posted By zx108

cinelli weaving through sf traffic video?

Sorry to make a new thread for something like this but...

Does anyone have the link to a video of a guy riding a vigorelli through San Francisco (I believe), weaving through traffic as fast as...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-12, 03:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,066
Posted By zx108

The "accidental pull out" has to do with the...

The "accidental pull out" has to do with the cleat not the pedal, as someone said in another clipless thread; Shimano makes a cleat that is meant to release in any direction. You may have had the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-11, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,254
Posted By zx108

I feel as if chain pin tools are mostly cut and...

I feel as if chain pin tools are mostly cut and dry. Make sure the pin part of the tool is flush with the pin in the chain.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-11, 11:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,501
Posted By zx108

The Seca's get chewed up pretty quickly. They...

The Seca's get chewed up pretty quickly. They are a decent tire and pretty light but not the most durable.

Conti 4 seasons are nice tires, although a little pricey. I put them on the bike at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-11, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,060
Posted By zx108

Also, I'd find out the clap size of your stem, so...

Also, I'd find out the clap size of your stem, so you could narrow down your choices. Unless your swapping that too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-11, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,060
Posted By zx108

If you have really narrow shoulders you could...

If you have really narrow shoulders you could look at the cinelli bullhorns, have had them on my bike for a while. They would be perfect if they were a little wider.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-11, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By zx108

Im not really sure about that. I dont think...

Im not really sure about that. I dont think mountain bikes really need to have such tight clearence so I'd imagine it wont be that close, but im sure someone else here can answer your question with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By zx108

Make sure the drive side crank is tight enough,...

Make sure the drive side crank is tight enough, but id say thats fine. I dont think I have much more clearence on my bike.


+take a look at the chain line once you get a rear wheel on
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-11, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,383,648
Posted By zx108

I don't really like brooks saddles on any bike,...

I don't really like brooks saddles on any bike, but that bianchi is a classy build. Like it alot.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-11, 10:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,847
Posted By zx108

Glad someone agrees bladed spokes are useful. ...

Glad someone agrees bladed spokes are useful.

As for someone who commented on why people like open pros. I'd say because its a classic looking sturdy rim. If you have the eyeletted rim (cant...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,847
Posted By zx108

mavics are straight pull + bladed spokes... if...

mavics are straight pull + bladed spokes... if that justifies it any more
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-11, 03:02 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,364
Posted By zx108

Everyones stripped a few things, nothing you cant...

Everyones stripped a few things, nothing you cant fix. Just hand her the dremel and come back in a half hour, that'll teach her.

You got some nice rides by the way, good luck with the seatpost...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-11, 02:51 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,364
Posted By zx108

Borrow a dremel, cut a slit in the face of the...

Borrow a dremel, cut a slit in the face of the bolt and you should be able to get it off with a flathead screwdriver.

edit: obviously using much caution not to score up your frame
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-11, 02:46 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,116,364
Posted By zx108

Is it loose enough to grease up the collar and...

Is it loose enough to grease up the collar and slip it off, may make it a little bit easier.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-11, 02:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,222
Posted By zx108

I've heard of people having some trouble with...

I've heard of people having some trouble with american classic hubs. Not those in particular, but i'd check out some reveiws/talk to some people before lacing them up.

+2 cents. lace it up...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-11, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,965,286
Posted By zx108

does anyone know what those bars are on the...

does anyone know what those bars are on the dolan, they look quite nice.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-06-11, 02:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,641
Posted By zx108

If you do end up going with the FSA crank just...

If you do end up going with the FSA crank just make sure you get the later model (the one that someone poster earlier) where the whole spider is carbon, the earlier models had some issues with the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-24-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,431
Posted By zx108

I doubt its your cog or your lock ring. If it...

I doubt its your cog or your lock ring. If it tends to just happen randomly you probably kicked up a rock or a piece of asphalt making your cranks race without it seeming like your wheels moving/you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,083
Posted By zx108

http://fixiebikes.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/fuldt-m...

http://fixiebikes.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/fuldt-monterede-cykler/

love the frame, the gold is aweful.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-23-11, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By zx108

you should go find a shop that has someone around...

you should go find a shop that has someone around who either rides track or rode.

are you building the wheel yourself? its most likely alot cheaper to just start with wheelset if your having...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,383,648
Posted By zx108

I thought the same thing. but not on that...

I thought the same thing. but not on that crankset its not, plus If it was on the other way around the dashes on the fsa would be facing the wrong way. but you cant really put it on the other way on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-11, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,383,648
Posted By zx108

Taken on my iphone... not the greatest picture ...

Taken on my iphone... not the greatest picture

Masi Speciale Sprint
Deep-V
axial pro
Sugino 75
FSA Pro Track
Cinelli Lola
Thomson stem/post
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-21-11, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By zx108

I may have seen the course/racing schedule on the...

I may have seen the course/racing schedule on the website.

Im curious about the open days where i can just go and ride. Im guessing mid day towards the evening on weekdays would be a safe bet?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-10, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By zx108

xc trail riding shorts

Hello, i haven't posted on here in so long. Haven't been on a bike in so long, but that will change very soon. Once i get home from school i'l be on the trails every morning.

But, to get to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-12-06, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,542
Posted By zx108

those are the older models. fox came out with a...

those are the older models. fox came out with a new line of forks. so you might be able to find them cheap(i use this term losely)now.

i wanted a frlt a while ago...and you can get one for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-12-06, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,542
Posted By zx108

that is a very nice fork. but i dont know if you...

that is a very nice fork. but i dont know if you would like/need the terralogic technology. if you decide you want it then that fork is perfect. but if not you should check out the frlt.

are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-12-06, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,542
Posted By zx108

yea i see were you are comming from. the bike...

yea i see were you are comming from. the bike looks GREAT but the fork just really stood out against all the other components.

but...i think one of those new fox forks would look perfect on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-12-06, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,542
Posted By zx108

your running a full xtr drivetrain. thomson seat...

your running a full xtr drivetrain. thomson seat and stem, which arent cheap.

and then you have that manitou up front...i dont get it : /
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-06, 11:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,197
Posted By zx108

those trails look like so much fun and...

those trails look like so much fun

and highrevs, your posts are never disapointing when they involve pictures. always a pleasure to look at them. thanks for sharing
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-01-06, 01:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 731
Posted By zx108

hope are supposed to be one of those put them on...

hope are supposed to be one of those put them on and forget about them brakes...so that might work...i have had some adjustability problems with my hayes so i dunno about them.

but i would have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-01-06, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,033
Posted By zx108

the giant anthem got rave reveiws by just about...

the giant anthem got rave reveiws by just about everyone i am pretty sure. i havent seen anything bad about it yet.

it is a cross country bike though. the suspension is supposed to be good. i...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-31-06, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 639
Posted By zx108

i think it looks really nice...lol

i think it looks really nice...lol
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-28-06, 04:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,458
Posted By zx108

my freind beats the crap out of his blade (its...

my freind beats the crap out of his blade (its springs imitation of a razor)

i have not come across someone that abuses their razor so i cant talk about that one.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-28-06, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,542
Posted By zx108

the kona a is sold frame only. the roast is...

the kona a is sold frame only.

the roast is an older model i beleive?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-28-06, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,542
Posted By zx108

that shred is haawt

that shred is haawt
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-26-06, 11:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,164
Posted By zx108

looks like a nice bike. and that looks like a...

looks like a nice bike. and that looks like a really nice/big house also. if i had a house like that i would be riding around a turner flux built up from the frame :)

that is a pretty sweet ride...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-25-06, 10:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 721
Posted By zx108

here is what you do take it to the nearest...

here is what you do

take it to the nearest cliff. . .and throw it off

no i am not one to waste things like that. i would say fix up the frame and you can have yourself a nice lil rigid...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-24-06, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 474
Posted By zx108

yea you can do a 4 foot drop on that bike. but...

yea you can do a 4 foot drop on that bike. but after a season of doing 4 foot drops you might encounter some problems.

its not that you cant do it. its that its going to eventually mess up the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-23-06, 04:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 474
Posted By zx108

you could put a float rlt on the back there, or...

you could put a float rlt on the back there, or wait for the new 07 fox stuff. it looks really, really nice.

mybe some disc brakes

i wouldnt do 4 foot drops on that bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-14-06, 10:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 668
Posted By zx108

i dunno i dont like that style of racks. i dont...

i dunno i dont like that style of racks. i dont trust them for some reason. not saying they are bad just, yea i dont really like them.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-14-06, 12:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 881
Posted By zx108

i dont get it either. the switch from a freeride...

i dont get it either. the switch from a freeride bike to xc

but the fuel is nice, pics?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-06, 11:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,686
Posted By zx108

sweet ride. cut them bars a lil though.

sweet ride. cut them bars a lil though.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-06, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 443
Posted By zx108

www.jensonusa.com www.pricepoint.com ...

www.jensonusa.com
www.pricepoint.com
www.nashbar.com
www.blueskycycling.com

out of those you should be able to find a stem that suits your liking

*edit*opps messed up on the jenson link
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-06, 10:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 668
Posted By zx108

i would be a nervous wreak with a bike like that...

i would be a nervous wreak with a bike like that hanging off a rack like that.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-06, 10:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By zx108

i just did the pole as local only, but i have...

i just did the pole as local only, but i have ridden in new york and penn. so thats a lie. . .

not really any big trails though.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-06, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 443
Posted By zx108

??? i dont know what you mean with the neck. i...

??? i dont know what you mean with the neck. i am pretty sure you are talking about the steerer tube but there is usually no extra steerer tube with new bikes. i think the best thing would be go...
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