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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-24-14, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,434
Posted By Fiveflat

370809 Picked it up today! Man it's so much...

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Picked it up today! Man it's so much lighter than my budget bike and feels so comfortable. Disregard the pedals, I haven't swapped them yet.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-16-14, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,753
Posted By Fiveflat

Sacramento Valley Velodrome Association »...

Sacramento Valley Velodrome Association » Bringing a velodrome to Sacramento (http://Www.sacvalleyvelodrome.org)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-16-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,753
Posted By Fiveflat

Yea, I heard about that so I've been going to...

Yea, I heard about that so I've been going to Hellyer to learn. Got my new bike ordered yesterday!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-15-14, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,434
Posted By Fiveflat

That all black has a sense of stealth to it, but...

That all black has a sense of stealth to it, but that little bit of red has gotta add, what? At least 5hp to it?
I think I'm going with the '13
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-14-14, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,434
Posted By Fiveflat

2013 or 2014 Felt TK3?

My divorce was finalized today so I treated myself to a present!

I went to my LBS and they have to order either one so it doesn't matter what year I pick. The bikes are generally identical except...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-12-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

What are the thoughts on a Felt TK3? ...

What are the thoughts on a Felt TK3? Particularly for a newcomer to track? I really don't want to put ANY money into this cheap chinese bike I have and my LBS has a TK3. While I usually couldn't...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

No, but I'll see if I can get some this weekend

No, but I'll see if I can get some this weekend
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

Steve Jones did the session last Saturday. I...

Steve Jones did the session last Saturday. I thought he did a good job, of course it was my first time.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

Were you there? I rode my own budget bike I had....

Were you there? I rode my own budget bike I had. I'm the guy with the handlebar mustache...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

I did for the first time last Saturday

I did for the first time last Saturday
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

Interesting, so now what do I do? I looked...

Interesting, so now what do I do?

I looked very carefully at how guys fit on their bikes in that other bike fit thread and I look really stretched out on my budget 58cm I'm riding now in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-14, 06:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,867
Posted By Fiveflat

your interweb cred is failing. Hurry and fix...

your interweb cred is failing. Hurry and fix that piccie and post moar pics to rebuild your cred!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

Most of my LBS specialize in beach cruisers, MTB,...

Most of my LBS specialize in beach cruisers, MTB, or "fixies"
The one that would be closest to track would be the shop with that Felt TK3...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

thanks guys! I'm spinning out of control with...

thanks guys!
I'm spinning out of control with questions. So I took my measurements, and checked out an online bike fit calculator and here are the results. I'm 6'2 and thought for sure I'd need a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,408
Posted By Fiveflat

interweb cred > street cred

interweb cred > street cred
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

Thanks for the help last week. I had a...

Thanks for the help last week. I had a successful, fun first day out at the track!
I couldn't imagine riding the track in just toe clips, so I'm really glad I got clipless pedals. I did terrible...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-14, 08:18 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,618,118
Posted By Fiveflat

That's pretty rad. I have one that everyone sees...

That's pretty rad. I have one that everyone sees as asks "what's it mean?"
I always answer "it means I thought it was a cool design and wanted it on me."
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-14, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,618,118
Posted By Fiveflat

I got my boys names in script the full length of...

I got my boys names in script the full length of each of my forearms. I'm a professional that wears short sleeves or rolled up long sleeves. I don't care and neither do my colleagues.
I just added...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-14, 12:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,063
Posted By Fiveflat

What's the story with Unknown? Honest question...

What's the story with Unknown? Honest question from newcomer...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,618,118
Posted By Fiveflat

They all want in on the fixie 'scene' yo! ...

They all want in on the fixie 'scene' yo!
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Besides, look at that frame! It's aero and ready for the track too!
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-14, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,582
Posted By Fiveflat

46

46
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,416
Posted By Fiveflat

I've never worked harder to support you and my ex...

I've never worked harder to support you and my ex wife's boyfriend...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,416
Posted By Fiveflat

**** the street cred, I need internet cred! I...

**** the street cred, I need internet cred! I don't ride my bike. I just spend all day on the forum posting rad pics of my swag!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-14, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

Just got back from LBS with Shimano R550 pedals...

Just got back from LBS with Shimano R550 pedals and inexpensive Bontrager shoes. Thanks for the advise guys! I paid a little more than amazon prices, but good for LBS I suppose.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-14, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

And this is precisely why I asked. I've never...

And this is precisely why I asked. I've never ridden road pedals (how different are they from MTB pedals?)
Maybe I'll see if my LBS has some inexpensive ones (here I go putting more money into this...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

Thanks! I did buy a new cog to gear it up. I'll...

Thanks! I did buy a new cog to gear it up. I'll be at 46/14
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-14, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Fiveflat

Regarding pedals above... my current budget bike...

Regarding pedals above... my current budget bike only has bmx style pedals. I want to get a feel for the track and I'm headed to Hellyer this Saturday for the beginner instruction training. I have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-14, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,582
Posted By Fiveflat

I'm walking a thin line here... I bought a 14t...

I'm walking a thin line here... I bought a 14t cog for my budget bike.

I'm trying really hard to not spend money on it, but at the same time I'm trying to get a feel for track riding. Taking...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-28-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,002
Posted By Fiveflat

Exactly, I figured this out by now. I think I'll...

Exactly, I figured this out by now. I think I'll have much better luck with the rest of the joints. I did get good penetration into the shell of the BB but it's just not the prettiest from the...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-28-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,002
Posted By Fiveflat

Yea, that would work. I'm actually a little...

Yea, that would work. I'm actually a little south of Sac but not far. Always got a good selection of cheap beer in my shop fridge too ;)
Forum: Framebuilders
02-27-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,002
Posted By Fiveflat

Ugh... Lesson learned

I've always had a passion for bike frames and I have a long history of metal work and fabrication. I *thought* I knew what I was doing BEFORE I did research on bike frames and particularly lugged...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,438
Posted By Fiveflat

Should I take the track bars off my budget bike...

Should I take the track bars off my budget bike and put the ...risers back on?
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-14, 03:36 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,618,118
Posted By Fiveflat

Today I... ...bought lipstick for my pig. ...

Today I...

...bought lipstick for my pig.

Yes, that's right. I bought drop bars for my budget bike. Fortunately that can always go on my next not-so-budget bike :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-14, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,013
Views: 304,652
Posted By Fiveflat

I turn 40 in April but the miles on these bones...

I turn 40 in April but the miles on these bones are well beyond that. I've found velodrome and I'm anxious to try it!
Currently only have a budget bike but am already looking at something better...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 836,015
Posted By Fiveflat

Thanks, I bought my bike as something simple to...

Thanks, I bought my bike as something simple to ride and have fun on, but after a few days around here, I've grown quite keen on the track and want to go check one out soon!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-14, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 836,015
Posted By Fiveflat

What size chainring is that? What cog too while...

What size chainring is that? What cog too while you're replying :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1,447
Views: 239,413
Posted By Fiveflat

Dude will trade this Leader 725 for some Nike...

Dude will trade this Leader 725 for some Nike foamposites or some car audio stuff.

He never replied to my offer to trade for some Arc Audio amps though...
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-14, 08:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,291
Posted By Fiveflat

I tried the method in that video I posted last...

I tried the method in that video I posted last night. Worked like a champ!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,291
Posted By Fiveflat

Just stumbled across this and thought it might be...

Just stumbled across this and thought it might be useful to post here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qIVEpyelP0
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 836,015
Posted By Fiveflat

Sorry it's not a drive side pic, but it's just a...

Sorry it's not a drive side pic, but it's just a cheap ebay bike anyway.

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-14, 11:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,806
Posted By Fiveflat

Hate to hijack even more. bcd? What's the...

Hate to hijack even more. bcd?
What's the difference between my 46/14 and a 52/xx as long as the ratio is the same? Obviously I want a lower ratio but just curious why you say small on a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-23-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,806
Posted By Fiveflat

And I thought about mentioning my 46/14... I do...

And I thought about mentioning my 46/14...
I do want a smaller chainring though
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-22-14, 02:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,510
Posted By Fiveflat

I think both bikes are just overpriced kilo tt! ...

I think both bikes are just overpriced kilo tt!


Just kidding, I'm just the new guy here, drunk and trying hard to fit in. I'm still trying to figure out what makes ond frame secksy and another...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By Fiveflat

Sounds good. Bike arrives today. Kids go to...

Sounds good. Bike arrives today. Kids go to their mother's tomorrow - I may get a chance to get downtown and ride around!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-14, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By Fiveflat

Don't need lipstick, just gotta make 'em squeel...

Don't need lipstick, just gotta make 'em squeel like a pig ;)

But that is my main concern. I like a bike with risers (MTB) but I may end up with drop bars. I suppose they can go on my next one...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By Fiveflat

Back in

New here, been biking since I worked my ass off for a farmer at 12 years old and spent my entire summer's wages on a 1986 Dyno Detour. Been in MTB since 1996 then a biking hiatus since about 2001...
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