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Search: Posts Made By: pitbullfan
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Forum: Touring
06-10-16, 03:54 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,480
Posted By pitbullfan

Got my 2016 520 (non-disc) the Friday before...

Got my 2016 520 (non-disc) the Friday before memorial day. My first geared bike in like 10 years. Been commuting on it almost daily and doing longer rides on weekends with friends/girlfriend....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-16, 02:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,803
Posted By pitbullfan

Kill Devil Hills, I almost moved there years ago....

Kill Devil Hills, I almost moved there years ago. Enjoy your whip.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,803
Posted By pitbullfan

Sweet ride, love the old steel steeds. You in NC?...

Sweet ride, love the old steel steeds. You in NC?
Saddle selection is a very personal thing. What works for me may or may not work for you. It sucks but the only way to find a saddle that works for...
Forum: Commuting
02-08-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,859
Posted By pitbullfan

Thanks for pointing that out. I never really...

Thanks for pointing that out. I never really thought about that. That's definitely something to keep in mind.
Forum: Commuting
02-05-16, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By pitbullfan

A couple weeks ago I was riding home from work in...

A couple weeks ago I was riding home from work in the dark and cold night. A fellow commuter was up ahead and I wanted to catch up to say hello. While hauling tail, I hit something hard. I don't know...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-16, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By pitbullfan

Check your chain tension, also check your...

Check your chain tension, also check your chainring bolts as well as crank arm bolts.

Also check the fixed gear/SS subforum
Forum: Commuting
02-04-16, 08:25 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,859
Posted By pitbullfan

Here's mine. This was actually on a Saturday...

Here's mine. This was actually on a Saturday though when I first started this job. I was just out looking for a decent bike route to work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs9_NrvdL3o

I no...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-16, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,200
Posted By pitbullfan

I didn't buy it, but my GF got me a bell. Man I...

I didn't buy it, but my GF got me a bell. Man I really should have bought one of these years ago. It seems people are much more receptive to the bell than me bellowing "ON YOUR LEFT!"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,105
Posted By pitbullfan

I haven't ridden a bike with a freewheel in 3...

I haven't ridden a bike with a freewheel in 3 years, the last time I rode one for a minute it felt insanely out of control.
Forum: Commuting
01-14-16, 08:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,818
Posted By pitbullfan

I didn't ride because last night on my way home I...

I didn't ride because last night on my way home I got TWO flats. Hit something going pretty quick and popped both tubes. At first I thought it was just the rear tire. I replaced the tube and thought...
Forum: Commuting
01-07-16, 04:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,126
Posted By pitbullfan

2013 - 292 miles (Just got back into cycling) ...

2013 - 292 miles (Just got back into cycling)
2014 - 604 miles (got really lazy for several months)
2015 - 1,546 miles. (thought I kicked butt, but after seeing what some of y'all ride...feeling a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-15, 11:07 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,076
Posted By pitbullfan

It has totally died out...and those of you that...

It has totally died out...and those of you that now have a highly unfashionable NJS in size 59ish CM, should give it to me so I can be unfashionable and you won't have to worry about no longer being...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-15, 09:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,046
Posted By pitbullfan

Nice craftsmanship there man! Loving the Selle...

Nice craftsmanship there man! Loving the Selle Royal with the kangaroo :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-15, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,631
Posted By pitbullfan

I only have 2 bikes...both of them are fixed. I...

I only have 2 bikes...both of them are fixed. I only have to decide between aluminum or steel for the day. They both rock though and whichever one I choose, I'm just happy to be able to ride one that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,682
Posted By pitbullfan

My 15 year old self on my Giant Mosh was a force...

My 15 year old self on my Giant Mosh was a force to be reckoned with, and would probably beat my current self in 100yds with 100 gear inches.

That being said, my current self would destroy my 15...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,746
Posted By pitbullfan

3 years and counting for my Joe Blow. If it ever...

3 years and counting for my Joe Blow. If it ever breaks, I would not hesitate to get another.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-15, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,337
Posted By pitbullfan

46:15 that's what 80 gear inches? I would...

46:15 that's what 80 gear inches? I would definitely swap out that 15t cog for 17t

Congrats on the new bike. Hope it provides you with many miles of fixed fun :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-15, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,341
Posted By pitbullfan

Chi-town on a few hundred dollar bike....man...

Chi-town on a few hundred dollar bike....man there's a lot of slat and other grime in that city for many months of the year.
Forum: Rides and Races
09-25-15, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 734
Posted By pitbullfan

If I see one more cool looking race in ATL...Im...

If I see one more cool looking race in ATL...Im moving dammit.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-15, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,502
Posted By pitbullfan

Flip the hub around and ride fixed...so quiet...

Flip the hub around and ride fixed...so quiet you'll need a bell on the greenways :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-15, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By pitbullfan

Why not use straps on the platforms you already...

Why not use straps on the platforms you already have and use the boots you already have?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-15, 07:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,093
Posted By pitbullfan

I've been rocking wellgo magnesium platforms w/...

I've been rocking wellgo magnesium platforms w/ straps for a long time. They serve me quite well.

I get the ones with sealed bearings and replaceable pins. Try different stuff until you find what...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-15, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 772
Posted By pitbullfan

is it just me or is that drive side dropout bent?

is it just me or is that drive side dropout bent?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-15, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,017
Posted By pitbullfan

Backpack/messenger bags seem pretty popular among...

Backpack/messenger bags seem pretty popular among the kids on bikes these days.

Gift cards to local bike shops if possible would be good.

Tickets to live music shows.

Hats (might get some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-15, 12:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,457
Posted By pitbullfan

Sheesh....give OP a break. Hopefully he's...

Sheesh....give OP a break.

Hopefully he's too busy riding his new bike around to be too bothered by this thread.

So he shopped around for a bike....found a good deal. Good for him. I'm sure...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-15, 07:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,687
Posted By pitbullfan

I too would like to know what kind of hub you've...

I too would like to know what kind of hub you've got a 12t FW on.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-15, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,301
Posted By pitbullfan

While I am kind of a cold wimp, and didn't...

While I am kind of a cold wimp, and didn't commute much last winter. I only have FG bikes currently, so this year I will try to continue riding to work into the winter on FG. Hopefully I don't wimp...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-01-15, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,710
Posted By pitbullfan

Holy smokes Karl! Great work man. I'm hoping...

Holy smokes Karl! Great work man.

I'm hoping to do a 200k this fall on my FG. The longest ride I've done fixed so far has been 50 miles (not sure what that is in KM)

Thanks for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-15, 11:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,735
Posted By pitbullfan

She's alright ;)

She's alright ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-15, 07:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 964
Posted By pitbullfan

For real.....SHAME on you! Seriously though,...

For real.....SHAME on you!

Seriously though, post a pic or two of it. There' a guy selling one on my local CL but its unfortunately too small and he's asking a king's ransom for it.
Forum: Commuting
08-25-15, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,341
Posted By pitbullfan

I like my clipless when performance/distance are...

I like my clipless when performance/distance are needed.

I love my platforms to cruise up to the bar or a leisurely ride with the girlfriend.

Each one has its use for me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-15, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,130
Posted By pitbullfan

Just get on and ride...carefully :)

Just get on and ride...carefully :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-15, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 785
Posted By pitbullfan

It is soooooo much more fn than a freewheel isn't...

It is soooooo much more fn than a freewheel isn't it?

Man I hope I am still riding fixed at your age....keep on pedaling brutha :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-15, 07:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 24,347
Posted By pitbullfan

I put those Andels on my first FG bike. Great...

I put those Andels on my first FG bike. Great cranks for the money if you ask me. I got a couple thousand miles out of mine before selling that bike.

Cheers!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-15, 03:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By pitbullfan

I may just ignore it if my chain isn't super...

I may just ignore it if my chain isn't super tight. I did a 12 mile race this weekend on it, and kicked a lot of arse, all the while squeaking and creaking up the steeper hills.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By pitbullfan

I've been having the same issue after swapping...

I've been having the same issue after swapping out chainrings.

I thought it was the chainring bolts initially, but theyre tight as they can get.

Crank arms are tight too. Maybe my chain is too...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,093
Posted By pitbullfan

Dang y'all...I'm just glad it's not another...

Dang y'all...I'm just glad it's not another "Which bike do I get?" threads.

So check it...I'm no physicist (hard to imagine I know), but I have mine mounted such that the back tire is a few feet...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-15, 03:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,093
Posted By pitbullfan

463062 I have two of those same (maybe...

463062


I have two of those same (maybe not same brand) racks in my living room. I've never had issues fitting my "fixie sized" rims in the hooks. If you like, I'll take a pic of the setup when I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-15, 11:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,008
Posted By pitbullfan

I used to always ride with wide flat bars, or bmx...

I used to always ride with wide flat bars, or bmx bars. So I too found my first pair of bullhorns quite twitchy. Almost to the point of being scary at first. But after a few long rides I adjusted to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-15, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,570
Posted By pitbullfan

If that's all you got...it's all you got. ...

If that's all you got...it's all you got.

Stay vigilant on your local craigslists, there's almost always some guy selling his SS/FG that he no longer rides. You'll get a way better bike. Although...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-15, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By pitbullfan

Gears? Thought this was the SS/FG forum :) ...

Gears? Thought this was the SS/FG forum :)

Looks like the above is sound advice with regards to things to check. One other thing is ensure your crank arms are torqued down to the spindle according...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-15, 01:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,058
Posted By pitbullfan

hahaha...better leave those interns to me then :)...

hahaha...better leave those interns to me then :)


Keep enjoying your commute, I think the more people that see others riding a bike to work, the more people might give it a try.
Forum: Commuting
07-01-15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,058
Posted By pitbullfan

If it were me, I would assume the intern thinks...

If it were me, I would assume the intern thinks it's kind of hot/edgy/interesting that you ride a bike to work. I'd be inclined to ask her out for abeer post-work one evening ;)

But that's just me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-15, 06:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,244
Posted By pitbullfan

#kilott...

#kilott (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=kilott)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-15, 09:25 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,799
Posted By pitbullfan

Pretty sure that meal would only be an appetizer...

Pretty sure that meal would only be an appetizer for me after riding that many miles.

Neat to follow this guy's journey though, and I like how he has been alternating between hotels and those...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-15, 11:34 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,799
Posted By pitbullfan

RAAM is sick as hell, ANYONE on any bike that...

RAAM is sick as hell, ANYONE on any bike that makes it to the finish in that race (especially fixed though) is boss in my book.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-15, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,032
Posted By pitbullfan

I've had several pairs of Oury grips over the...

I've had several pairs of Oury grips over the years. Most last pretty well, but come to think of it, the one pair that turned to mush was a pair I rode with while working on a friends car over a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-15, 06:51 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,799
Posted By pitbullfan

Well yea...I know he's not like the FIRST to do...

Well yea...I know he's not like the FIRST to do it lol. But this guy is kind of paying homage to those hardcore dudes of yesteryear. from what I read it sounds like for the most part he just decided...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-15, 06:11 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,799
Posted By pitbullfan

Anyone seen this guy riding fixed across the USA?

I think it would be an incredible adventure to ride fixed across the USA, but hot dog that's gotta be unimaginably painful. I've done many 50 mile rides, but I would be very hesitant to try and ride...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-15, 07:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,802
Posted By pitbullfan

I've got the WellGo Magnesium platforms with...

I've got the WellGo Magnesium platforms with replaceable pins on all three of my bikes. One is even fixed gear, and I don't feel the need for additional foot retention with these pedals (ie no...
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