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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 23,806
Posted By reckon

there is NO finer cycling shoe than the mighty...

there is NO finer cycling shoe than the mighty converse all star

just don't try walking in them for more than 300 feet! (read NO ARCHES)

I had a pair of onitsuka tigers and LOVED them till they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-08, 05:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,113
Posted By reckon

ok dickheads,..I pulled the BB today and guess...

ok dickheads,..I pulled the BB today and guess what? it's not cross threaded
not even a tiny bit, in fact the PLASTIC left side cup threads are still perfect as well,...in fact IF it did cross...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,712
Posted By reckon

I learned this trick from an old sign painter: ...

I learned this trick from an old sign painter: leave the water transfer ON the card, do not cut out the edges yet (if you even need to as some are precut)
now LIGHTLY, and I mean LIGHTLY spray a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-08, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By reckon

good luck getting even heat with the lamp ...

good luck getting even heat with the lamp (CRITICAL for proper adhesion)

so you'd rather shell out over $1500 in powdercoat supplies and a lamp, rather than just drop the pieces off at a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-08, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,097
Posted By reckon

actually in this case I think conversation MEANS...

actually in this case I think conversation MEANS conversation :roflmao:

you could just go with the "fixed gear hermit" thing

been workin for me :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-08, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By reckon

like me, with the complete set of park removers...

like me, with the complete set of park removers that have been used once each, and now sit in the toolbox laughing at me,........

he's right, just take it to the LBS and have them do it for you
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-08, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By reckon

the park FR-2 is a two prong freewheel tool: ...

the park FR-2 is a two prong freewheel tool:
http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=4&item=FR%2D2

these can be found in LOTS of local bike shops (LBS), or do a google search for online...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-08, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 848
Posted By reckon

that was frikkin funny thanks bro

that was frikkin funny

thanks bro
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-08, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By reckon

ok so it looks like the hozan is the tool of...

ok so it looks like the hozan is the tool of choice, although those lockring vise grips are pretty sweet too.....

I saved that McMaster/Carr site,..DUDE! holy crap they have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-08, 03:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,167
Posted By reckon

that ridge MIGHT be the glue remaining on the...

that ridge MIGHT be the glue remaining on the surface, see if you can scrape some clear off of JUST THE DECAL, somewhere farther back on the surface of the decal, if not,.........

IF the decals...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-08, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By reckon

GOOD quality track lockring wrench?

since I was indoctrinated into tool-aholics-anonymous by you folks, I'm SURE this is the place for this question (as opposed to the FG/SS forum)

I did a search, and found the HOZAN, and one other...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-08, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By reckon

really nice job,...I love those old (real)...

really nice job,...I love those old (real) chicago schwinns (are you getting a honey brooks saddle to go with that bar wrap?) :D

I was always told that as long as the rear wheel doesn't slip it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-08, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,524
Posted By reckon

yes, I HIGHLY reccomend sandblasting (they don't...

yes, I HIGHLY reccomend sandblasting (they don't use sand anymore, it's glass, or plastic beads, or walnut, or pecan shells) just AVOID "soda blasting", as it adds an extra step before you can paint...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,210
Posted By reckon

not even in the matrix :D powdercoat is...

not even in the matrix :D

powdercoat is powdered epoxy that gets melted on at over 300 degrees,...enamel is low cost paint that dries by evaporation

you CAN do a decent job with rattlecans,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-08, 03:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,210
Posted By reckon

unfortunately dupli-color is just about the WORST...

unfortunately dupli-color is just about the WORST rattlecan paint on the planet, you could throw a rock out the window and hit better paint, first try.

they have pretty colors, and lots of primers...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 27,712
Posted By reckon

if this is some kind of joke thread the cycle...

if this is some kind of joke thread the cycle gods will punish you

oh my god! this is horrible news (if it's true)

RIP sheldon, you were one of the only people I trusted for information, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-08, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,210
Posted By reckon

yes there is only ONE try using...

yes there is only ONE

try using this:http://www.levineautoparts.com/upclear1uvre.html

it's moisture activated, so it'll take about 3 days (at 50% humidity) to cure out hard,..and probably 2...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-08, 11:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,615
Posted By reckon

I did this to a mountain bike with vertical drops...

I did this to a mountain bike with vertical drops and to get a tight chain I:
1) had to choose a gear ratio I was not crazy about (42/18=60in & 3 skid patches)
2) file the dropouts about 1/8"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-08, 10:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,113
Posted By reckon

apparently none of you read my sig,.... if...

apparently none of you read my sig,....

if it IS in fact cross threaded, (OMG! a .04mm cross thread!! the sky is falling!) when I remove it (later this spring to paint it) I'll just have the BB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-08, 10:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,178
Posted By reckon

yeah, everything he said, but I'll add that the...

yeah, everything he said, but I'll add that the blue shop towels from scott are GREAT for polishing as they will NOT leave a scratch mark, like most paper towels will.

(dood get outta my brain)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,578
Posted By reckon

thank you both the picture is exactly like...

thank you both

the picture is exactly like my bike in every detail (except mine is now a 700c fixed gear)

so a 76-77 it is then
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-08, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,578
Posted By reckon

how do I tell what year my motobecane is?

I did a search, and found a couple of motobecane specific threads, but they all referred to a number stamped on the seat/head tube lug,...mine has no such number.

how do you tell what year a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,039
Posted By reckon

patiently awaiting the you tube vid :D

patiently awaiting the you tube vid :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 10:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,165
Posted By reckon

me too, but I run 170mm crank arms (thats what...

me too, but I run 170mm crank arms (thats what was on the bike already) so I strike pedals if I just think about leaning in a corner.

I actually spent a saturday afternoon practicing pedal...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 622
Posted By reckon

agreed, buy a lockring spanner/wrench and...

agreed, buy a lockring spanner/wrench

and use the rotofix procedure to losen & tighten down the cog, WAAAAAAY better than a chain whip.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,113
Posted By reckon

except mine fit tight as F___K, so either I have...

except mine fit tight as F___K, so either I have slightly damaged threads (they looked perfect and fit the thread gage PERFECTLY)

I dunno, all I know is I have a buttery smooth shimano cartridge...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,113
Posted By reckon

no, I can't find the page, and no it was just a...

no, I can't find the page, and no it was just a paragraph and I'm not in the mood to search for a half hour just to appease your meaningless ass.

oh, and thats not defensive there grouchy boy,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-08, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,334
Posted By reckon

I have a kalloy adjustable stem (same basic...

I have a kalloy adjustable stem (same basic design) on my GT LTS-3 and although it IS heavier than a non adjustable stem, I like it because for doing "college campus gaps & drops" I like the stem at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 06:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,427
Posted By reckon

wow,....so if someone can't speak english very...

wow,....so if someone can't speak english very well, you get pissed off?
and you live here in the USA?? :lol: good luck with that

lemme guess,..... you work as a customer service rep for china...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 02:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,113
Posted By reckon

it was a shimano 113mm sealed BB that I...

it was a shimano 113mm sealed BB that I cannabilized from my GT LTS-3, forgive me I can't remember the model number. (maybe BB-UN52?)

I really did NOT expect it to fit, I was just "this wont...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By reckon

I prefer to just get a 700C fixed wheelset, and...

I prefer to just get a 700C fixed wheelset, and then go from there.

the rest is just how much you want to keep from the original bike, and what you will replace.

I like to replace the entire...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 02:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,165
Posted By reckon

vintage japanese bikes are usually very high...

vintage japanese bikes are usually very high quality lugged steel, some have forged dropouts, most will take a standard BB and headset, and they made a gabillion of em, so plenty of good ol...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 02:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,427
Posted By reckon

who shook your cage? why is this type of...

who shook your cage?

why is this type of response so often used here in the FG/SS forum?

whydeydodat?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,427
Posted By reckon

with me it was the brake,... when I first...

with me it was the brake,...

when I first built the bike I rode it brakeless for about 3 days, and was not really "getting" the whole FG thing,...

now that I can skip stop, have foot retention...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,182
Posted By reckon

I have an emotional attachment to my ridiculously...

I have an emotional attachment to my ridiculously expensive set of mitutoyo measuring tools, if I ever "lost" any of that **** I would probably have to have a wake and call in a voodoo high priestess...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,113
Posted By reckon

"But a normal bike shop wouldn't be able to do...

"But a normal bike shop wouldn't be able to do this, therefore most likely not an option"

so if your LBS can't do it, it must be impossible? is that what your saying?
wow, you kids really should...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 844
Posted By reckon

I personally think that frame is exceptionally...

I personally think that frame is exceptionally beautiful, hopefully it rides as nice as it looks. (and it's not rusted too badly)

you (op) have to make a descision are you going to keep it? no? =...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-08, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By reckon

"lips on my hubs nuts" now imagine your wife...

"lips on my hubs nuts"

now imagine your wife saying that :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-08, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,515
Posted By reckon

yes, it looks like you have too large a head on...

yes, it looks like you have too large a head on the crank puller so the head is just pushing against the square hole of the crank, instead of the BB axle.

my crank puller came with two heads, try...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-08, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By reckon

funny you should say that,........ I ordered...

funny you should say that,........

I ordered some lead based paint from china, and when I opened the box there were TOYS INSIDE!!:mad:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 07:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,378
Posted By reckon

I have to get you the "honk if you've never seen...

I have to get you the "honk if you've never seen a handgun fired from a moving bicycle" t-shirt. :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 07:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,378
Posted By reckon

:roflmao: yeah, wear those around my...

:roflmao:

yeah, wear those around my neighborhood,..you'll last about 4 minutes
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 01:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 844
Posted By reckon

for the rust try this thread: ...

for the rust try this thread:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=382939

for the painting or powdercoating options/choices try this thread:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-08, 12:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,113
Posted By reckon

where did I get this information, mr....

where did I get this information, mr. hostility?,..uh lets see,.why the very bike I'm riding now with the shimano sealed BB in it (70's motobecane=swiss BB: sez "TANGE japan 35XP1" on it) the shimano...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-08, 11:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,978
Posted By reckon

really? so I can stop searching for worse ones? ...

really? so I can stop searching for worse ones?

you have set me free
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 839
Posted By reckon

mine is just an 18" piece of pipe insulation...

mine is just an 18" piece of pipe insulation stuck on with double stick tape and with a strip of super stylin' lime green 3M masking tape at each end.

I like them for: leaning your ass up against...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-08, 05:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 43,090
Posted By reckon

dont use sandpaper unless you have alot of...

dont use sandpaper unless you have alot of experience sanding clearcoats, it's VERY easy to dig an edge, or catch some grit and blow through into the underlying fiber weave.

I like to use a scotch...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,173
Posted By reckon

the makai, except with a flame job that doesn't...

the makai, except with a flame job that doesn't look like it was done by a 8th grader with his first magic marker set. :D

the other two kinda look dorky in a "short bus" kinda way, although I'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-08, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,030
Posted By reckon

I thought that the heaviest bikes ever on planet...

I thought that the heaviest bikes ever on planet earth was either a 70's schwinn varsity or continental :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Posted By reckon

when I opened up my (late 70's?) motobecane's BB...

when I opened up my (late 70's?) motobecane's BB I also found a nice pile of shavings,...but could find absolutely NO damaged bearings, cups, cones, or anything, in fact the entire tange BB was in...
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