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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-13, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 854,251
Posted By Rootzilla

More stuff from the maker of the off-road...

More stuff from the maker of the off-road pursuit:

http://www.ollierkkila.com/
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-13-12, 02:18 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 661,294
Posted By Rootzilla

This thread is a strong indication that there are...

This thread is a strong indication that there are actually very few genuinely jackass bikes on the internet compared to the number of people on BFSSFG with the need to call other people's bikes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-12, 05:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,175
Posted By Rootzilla

Schwalbe has also a 30mm studded tire, I think...

Schwalbe has also a 30mm studded tire, I think it's simply called Winter (Marathon Winter is 35mm and wider). The A10 is reportedly hard rolling even for studded tire, so I'd try the Schwalbe if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-12, 06:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,418
Posted By Rootzilla

Cheap soft aluminium, large manufacturing...

Cheap soft aluminium, large manufacturing tolerances on threads (pedal threads, puller threads) and the square taper interface. This would be my quess.

So in a good crankset you'd expect to find...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-12, 06:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,024
Posted By Rootzilla

ISO 115mm, JIS 107-110mm.

ISO 115mm, JIS 107-110mm.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-12, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,024
Posted By Rootzilla

According to Velosolo shop Miche 107mm bb is...

According to Velosolo shop Miche 107mm bb is discontinued.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,176
Posted By Rootzilla

The most beautiful combination of topic and last...

The most beautiful combination of topic and last poster :D

What is the most important part of the singlespeed/fixed gear bike? - Training.Wheels
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By Rootzilla

Does anybody know if defiants are the same crank...

Does anybody know if defiants are the same crank as these andels? http://www.velosolo.co.uk/andelwring.html Just thought it might be as the other Andel set has been sold under a number of different...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,336
Posted By Rootzilla

I've seen one at the recycling centre, didn't...

I've seen one at the recycling centre, didn't look anything like the leather models. Just a regular granny-bike seat branded brooks. Didn't even look nice or special, more like a budget saddle....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-03-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,665
Posted By Rootzilla

^^Ok. My perception's different but such is life....

^^Ok. My perception's different but such is life.

Edit: ^let's not.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-03-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,665
Posted By Rootzilla

Yeah, that's one ideal. But can it be said...

Yeah, that's one ideal. But can it be said traditionally dominant? My point was that the "mold" for physical fitness was not always so interested in minimal body fat.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-03-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,665
Posted By Rootzilla

What's traditional? The last 25 years?

What's traditional? The last 25 years?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-12, 01:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,996
Posted By Rootzilla

Dayumn. I actually went back to check your links...

Dayumn. I actually went back to check your links before posting (because I'd noticed visps are not on ebay anymore) but somehow missed that, I only noticed the pedal room & boutique cycles ones.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-12, 01:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,996
Posted By Rootzilla

You can? I haven't seen track Visps on ebay for a...

You can? I haven't seen track Visps on ebay for a while. At the moment I can only find the carbon road frame. I wouldn't really want a visp myself, so I haven't give it all that much effort either.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-12, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,317
Posted By Rootzilla

I wouldn't like to have my nuts roughed up but I...

I wouldn't like to have my nuts roughed up but I guess that's just me...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-12, 07:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,317
Posted By Rootzilla

^^Yeah, not making a point based on that photo....

^^Yeah, not making a point based on that photo. Just remebered seeing that last week and thought x201 would appreciate. FWIW I think that damage was a result of the chain breaking.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-12, 07:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,317
Posted By Rootzilla

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-12, 06:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 634
Posted By Rootzilla

Rim brakes + rain always means some colour of...

Rim brakes + rain always means some colour of liquid dripping. Once you get through the paint/anodizing it's going to be black mixture of aluminium power from your rims, rubber from your pads and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-12, 02:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,255
Posted By Rootzilla

Clips & straps: easier to adjust, feel more...

Clips & straps: easier to adjust, feel more secure, easier to put my foot back into after as stop b/c the clip makes the whole thing stay in shape better.

Velcro straps: less wear on my "nice"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

It's past 2 AM at my end, good nite guys....

It's past 2 AM at my end, good nite guys. Tomorrow's a new day to ride and to argue on the internet.

Sorry Jaytron, too tired to offer more entertainment tonight.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

Why don't you go and check if that answer...

Why don't you go and check if that answer actually was incorrect in regard to the model of the bike the person asking the question had?

Edit: I understand that stupid questions are tiresome. I'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

You guys really enjoy gangin up on the weak,...

You guys really enjoy gangin up on the weak, don't you?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 02:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,317
Posted By Rootzilla

Noisy drivetrain is annoying. I can totally...

Noisy drivetrain is annoying. I can totally understand the desire for a silent drivetrain on ss/fg bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

Although he did ask about SS chainset, so I guess...

Although he did ask about SS chainset, so I guess there's some SS specificity involved. Anyway, I'd suggest the mechanics forum just because I think there will be less hecklers there...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

Most likely not. But we're talking about width at...

Most likely not. But we're talking about width at the point where the crank would hit the chainstay, which is quite close to where the tire will be. If it's an road or track frame you should be ok....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

You're a big man, you really are.

You're a big man, you really are.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 01:24 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

Sometimes it goes the other way around: the shops...

Sometimes it goes the other way around: the shops that sell the expensive roadies for the dentist-lawyer crowd are old establishments and they have backlog of old stuff whereas the common person...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

My point: we can't be expected to give you advice...

My point: we can't be expected to give you advice AND teach you the vocabulary too. You'll have to learn the terms for yourself. And I just pointed you to the place where there is a very...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/glossary-c.html ...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/glossary-c.html

Really, you should try a little harder...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

Modern SS cranksets will fit unless your frame...

Modern SS cranksets will fit unless your frame has wide chainstays (to fit wide tyres). In this case, if you get the right length BB spindle to get good chainline, the cranks might hit the chainstays.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

Ok, if your LBS sucks (many of them do, as...

Ok, if your LBS sucks (many of them do, as they're in the business of selling cheap mass-produced hybrids to the masses), here's another place to go to when you need to find out about bikes:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 12:42 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

Interesting. Do you have link to that?

Interesting. Do you have link to that?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 12:41 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

How about you stop playing the victim and start...

How about you stop playing the victim and start doing your homework? Your problems are not unsolvable but you just don't seem to want to take the advice that's offered. Your earlier problem with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 12:36 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

His previous thread got locked so I guess that's...

His previous thread got locked so I guess that's a bit unfair :)

Here's another hint:

http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/grand-cru-threadless-bottom-brackets.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 12:27 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,243
Posted By Rootzilla

Yeah, I thought your questions (which were...

Yeah, I thought your questions (which were answered in length) in the other thread were about brakes.

BTW, there are threadless BB's, but I guess you probably wouldn't want to know about their...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-12, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,682
Posted By Rootzilla

At some point those huge quads might become an...

At some point those huge quads might become an aero disadvantage... :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 02:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,827
Posted By Rootzilla

I don't have enough experience of different bars...

I don't have enough experience of different bars to recommend anything specific. I'd say choose an inexpensive compact drop with small to moderate reach & drop (should probaly be able to get one for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-12, 01:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,827
Posted By Rootzilla

Track drops are designed to offer one hand...

Track drops are designed to offer one hand position, i.e. in the drops.

Road drops are designed to offer 3-4 different hand positions.

Do you want to spend all the time you're riding in one...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-08-12, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,682
Posted By Rootzilla

Are bolt-on cogs used on track at all? If not, do...

Are bolt-on cogs used on track at all? If not, do you think they'll be? If not, why so?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-12, 05:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,835
Posted By Rootzilla

The bolt is not supposed to reach through the...

The bolt is not supposed to reach through the fork. The recessed nut goes inside the fork and reaches the bolt. My Campy Veloce (cheapest campy as far as I know) came with 3 or 4 nuts of different...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-12, 01:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,218
Posted By Rootzilla

Which is pretty much the same as the .5% measured...

Which is pretty much the same as the .5% measured by Park CC-3.2.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,648,491
Posted By Rootzilla

Carleton: ok. Any idea about the components? Or...

Carleton: ok. Any idea about the components? Or is that for complete (I have no idea about the price of those things).

For clarity's sake: my comment above re: letter and spirit is aimed at seau...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,648,491
Posted By Rootzilla

Top level sports is all about the letter of...

Top level sports is all about the letter of rules. If there's a way to go faster and follow the letter, no one competing seriously is going to give a rat's ass about the spirit. Such is the world of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,648,491
Posted By Rootzilla

You can buy the track gear team GB was using in...

You can buy the track gear team GB was using in the London Olympics here:

http://www.uksport.gov.uk/pages/cycling/

The only problem is there is no specified price... I guess if you have to ask,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,218
Posted By Rootzilla

The Park checker has indicators for .5% and .75%...

The Park checker has indicators for .5% and .75% stretch. 1/8" in twelve links (full links = 12") is about 1%.

I just don't trust myself for hand measuring such small tolerances.

Edit:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 01:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,218
Posted By Rootzilla

I use this for checking my chain ("marginally"...

I use this for checking my chain ("marginally" easier to do casual checks -> I check my chain more regularly):

266050
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,218
Posted By Rootzilla

One thing I've learned: Buy a chain wear checker....

One thing I've learned: Buy a chain wear checker. Check your chain regularly. Change your chain when it's worn. Savings in chainring & cog wear will be your reward.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 12:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,218
Posted By Rootzilla

Good point. Although: - Unless you ride in...

Good point. Although:

- Unless you ride in fair wather only miles are not a good measure for lubing the chain either. Water and mud will wash the lube away really fast compared to dry conditions....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 08:42 AM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,135,363
Posted By Rootzilla

Ok. Misunderstood, now understood. My bad.

Ok. Misunderstood, now understood. My bad.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-12, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,135,363
Posted By Rootzilla

Not to sound unsympathetic but what were you...

Not to sound unsympathetic but what were you doing on the sidewalk anyway?

Glad to hear no one (including you) got seriously hurt, anyway.
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