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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

I've been keeping any eye out for a Specialized...

I've been keeping any eye out for a Specialized CGR seatpost for my wife, because she complains about bumpy roads and vibrations sometimes. I found one like new for a reasonable price and bought it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-19, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Agreed. The sotto voce models are the only way to...

Agreed. The sotto voce models are the only way to go. Because putting a bold billboard on your bike with the $150 headset manufacturer’s name like 10 times... who you trying to impress? Also, please...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Is that Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, et al....

Is that Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, et al. rocking out on stage? Can’t get much cooler than that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-18, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Okay, I can see that. Slick, narrow tires don't...

Okay, I can see that. Slick, narrow tires don't pick up a whole lot of water, and the down tube can serve as a sort of fender. I've seen some minimalist fenders (front and rear) similar to the one...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-18, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Thanks for the report on this product. I'm...

Thanks for the report on this product. I'm considering getting something similar.

What do you use behind the front wheel? If you say there's nothing up front but you kept dry, I'll have a hard...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-18, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Looks pretty cool. But you're saying your old...

Looks pretty cool. But you're saying your old seat weighed more than a pound? :eek:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-18, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

I've always been "meh." on most of their stuff,...

I've always been "meh." on most of their stuff, even after Trek acquired them, and perhaps more so since then. But I have to admit they have some pretty nice components lately. My wife has one of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-18, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

This handlebar bag: ...

This handlebar bag:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/820x540/ortlieb_ultimate_6_m_classic_handlebar_bag_red_black_ev187596_3085_1_513f4063ffc5343760a45596f8b0fd2c7610a15c.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Oh, that's cool! Maybe I should get one of those....

Oh, that's cool! Maybe I should get one of those. I've never had a bike-specific GPS. I have a Polar fitness watch with GPS that I wear for both biking and running. It might be more comfortable and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Portland Design Works is probably my favorite...

Portland Design Works is probably my favorite company for bike accessories. I have a set of their fenders on my commuter bike, and they are an excellent design. There are several other products in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-18, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

I was at REI today, saw this bottle holder, and...

I was at REI today, saw this bottle holder, and had to have it:

https://www.bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/portland-design-works-owl-bottle-cage-1-e1441916978188.jpg

I had a perfectly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-18, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Super good tires! ^^^ I have them (in 23c)...

Super good tires! ^^^ I have them (in 23c) on my track bike, which has actually never seen a track, but is tons of fun on smooth roads. The wheels are ~48mm deep Reynolds crabon. With 120 PSI in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-17, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

I got an All City 612 crank. I didn't really need...

I got an All City 612 crank. I didn't really need a new crank, but Retrogression had a killer deal on a display model: $100, including a bottom bracket.

I put it on my Steamroller, and it's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-04-17, 12:32 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

One of these: ...

One of these:
http://www.wigglestatic.com/product-media/5360062862/cby4.jpg?w=1000&h=1000&a=7

And one of these:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-29-17, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Sounds like you need some better speakers. I...

Sounds like you need some better speakers. I recommend a pair of LS50s from KEF--they should enable you to hear the difference.

--> $1500 desktop speakers...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-17, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

+1 By replacing whatever worthless, generic...

+1

By replacing whatever worthless, generic stem you had before with that thomson, you reduced weight, increased stiffness, and therefore made your bike at least 20% faster. You also increased its...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-16, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

When I was 15 years old, I went for a bike ride...

When I was 15 years old, I went for a bike ride one Saturday afternoon and returned home completely disoriented. I didn't know what day it was, where I'd been, or anything else. Since then, I've...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-16, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Here is what B&M say: "Illumination levels...

Here is what B&M say:

"Illumination levels of headlights can be measured using different units – e.g. Lux or Lumen.

Busch & Müller gives the light output of headlights using the unit Lux. A Lux...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-31-16, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

I just ordered this headlight: Busch &...

I just ordered this headlight:

Busch & Muller IXON Core IQ2 (http://harriscyclery.net/product/busch-mller-ixon-core-iq2-headlight-4477.htm)

It looks like a good one, according to the internet....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-16, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

Maybe you're like me and you like the bar but...

Maybe you're like me and you like the bar but hate the Ritchey billboard painted on it?

If so, I found it is easily dissolved with a little brake parts cleaner. The base finish underneath goes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-16, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

I got a whole bunch of things for my current...

I got a whole bunch of things for my current favorite bike.

New drivetrain (crank, chain, and cog)

New tires

New handlebar

Newish stem (I've had it laying around, but put it on this bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-16, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

I got a whole bunch of cool stuff for my...

I got a whole bunch of cool stuff for my derailleur bike. I ordered it from Wiggle a few weeks ago, and it came really fast, considering they're in England. I finally got time to install everything...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-16, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

I just ordered a set of WTB ThickSlicks for my...

I just ordered a set of WTB ThickSlicks for my Steamroller. I really like the looks of these tires, and expect them to perform well. Will see when they arrive in a few days.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-16, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

I got a set of those Specialized All Condition...

I got a set of those Specialized All Condition Armadillo tires a little over a year ago, for my road bike.

Last month, one of them failed with less than 500 miles on it. I'm not sure what to call...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-16, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,813
Posted By Broctoon

I'm jealous for those socks. My goodness,...

I'm jealous for those socks.

My goodness, when did I get so old?
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