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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-10, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,307
Posted By rrooster

it should look like this....

it should look like this. weird.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/rrooster/40895_694405778196_10508731_38580925_1129499_n.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-10, 06:01 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,307
Posted By rrooster

172324now back to the real world.

172324now back to the real world.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,968,172
Posted By rrooster

Graeme Obree type bike?

Graeme Obree type bike?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-09, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,816
Posted By rrooster

It brings back memories of having to put down my...

It brings back memories of having to put down my dog Zoey. She was almost 17 when we had to put her down, having developed sickle-cell anemia. I knew she'd be gone by the time I got home from school...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,091
Posted By rrooster

More than I like your bike, I like the fact that...

More than I like your bike, I like the fact that your logo is Rat Fink, and that your forum handle is the name of the photo movement Edward Weston, Ansel Adams and Imogen Cunningham belonged to.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,131
Posted By rrooster

I think Craig Calfee helped start a bamboo bike...

I think Craig Calfee helped start a bamboo bike cooperative network, where the bikes will be built in emerging economies: http://www.bamboosero.com/

Also of interest, since wood was mentioned:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-09, 02:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,091
Posted By rrooster

According to the calculator thingy, I average...

According to the calculator thingy, I average about 74 in-town, 87-100 on the valley forge trail and 140 going down a steep hill (about 32 mph)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-09, 08:10 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,935
Posted By rrooster

I read they were only producing something like a...

I read they were only producing something like a dozen per year (other than those issued to the team)... so maybe its Bill Gates's fixie?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-09, 08:45 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,674
Posted By rrooster

Iro HD? Not the cheapest, but designed for...

Iro HD? Not the cheapest, but designed for shorter riders... I'm considering upgrading my girlfriend's frame at some point to one of those (when I'm less poor).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 31,322
Posted By rrooster

http://www.scottusa.com/marketing_contents/hires/C...

http://www.scottusa.com/marketing_contents/hires/CR1_Team.jpg

Putting down the deposit on Friday.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-09, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,214
Posted By rrooster

I saw a guy riding one of those here in Philly......

I saw a guy riding one of those here in Philly... crazy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-09, 08:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 25,082
Posted By rrooster

I know someone who was looking at one of those...

I know someone who was looking at one of those POSs:

"which part of the bike is the hub?"

luckily I think I talked her into an Iro instead...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-09, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,968,172
Posted By rrooster

http://www.hetchins.com/mo-ultra-01.htm ...

http://www.hetchins.com/mo-ultra-01.htm

Current production...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-09, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,968,172
Posted By rrooster

I read the blog of the guy who owns this,...

I read the blog of the guy who owns this, apparently he bought an assload of historic bike stuff from some angry redneck/fascist/didn't-like-blacks-'r-jews guy and this bike was the culmination of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,411
Posted By rrooster

Yeah that messed with my head, especially because...

Yeah that messed with my head, especially because a bunch of no-see-'ems had gotten into my apartment and were attracted to the light from my laptop.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,410
Posted By rrooster

Not carbon, but a pretty nice steel frame...

Not carbon, but a pretty nice steel frame...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-09, 07:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,410
Posted By rrooster

Yeah, thats kinda what I was thinking- if you had...

Yeah, thats kinda what I was thinking- if you had the money to blow on a gratuitous ssfg, wouldn't you rather go custom or semi-custom (depending on builder, of course)?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,410
Posted By rrooster

I think what he means is that its seriously...

I think what he means is that its seriously overkill... kinda like Orbea's Diem, a full 105, carbon monocoque hybrid commuter bike. Sure, they can make it, but who really needs it (unless the carbon...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-09, 04:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,410
Posted By rrooster

I sent this to my roadie friend, I think this...

I sent this to my roadie friend, I think this would give him a *****.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-10-09, 09:28 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,442
Posted By rrooster

the bag or the bike? I think a well-made bamboo...

the bag or the bike? I think a well-made bamboo bike wouldn't be too heavy. The carbon lugs on that do look a bit haphazard though, so it could be a bit on the chunky side.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-09, 11:35 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,442
Posted By rrooster

http://hurr.wentworthless.net/NACCC_2009_Web/NACCC...

http://hurr.wentworthless.net/NACCC_2009_Web/NACCC_2009_21.jpg

I didn't know continuum did bamboo, or is that a calfee or homebrew with a continuum label/paint-on logo?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-09, 11:20 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,585
Posted By rrooster

No, I really doubt you are. I think you want to...

No, I really doubt you are. I think you want to keep the argument going, and will probably ignore anything I can find while reposting the links you already have that reconfirm your established point...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-09, 11:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,585
Posted By rrooster

I wrote out a long response, found a couple links...

I wrote out a long response, found a couple links that prove you wrong again, but then I realized... you're gonna keep ignoring the truth no matter what. I honestly have better things to do with my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-09, 10:11 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,585
Posted By rrooster

No. Take this from someone whose father has a...

No. Take this from someone whose father has a Ph.D in biophysics and researches cures. This ain't one of them.


Maybe


Again, no. Chimps and apes, for the record, are omnivores.

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,708
Posted By rrooster

I've seen a sonik on the street. I also saw the...

I've seen a sonik on the street. I also saw the guy riding it go over the handlebars, but miraculously the bike was uninjured.

oh yeah, the guy didn't get hurt either.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-09, 09:25 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 31,322
Posted By rrooster

Likewise, I'll keep an eye out.

Likewise, I'll keep an eye out.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 08:17 AM
Replies: 437
Views: 348,341
Posted By rrooster

I'm pretty new to road cycling- so new in fact...

I'm pretty new to road cycling- so new in fact that I don't have a bike yet, I've been riding ssfg and posting there for about a year. I tried searching the forum, but I couldn't find any mention of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-09, 09:17 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 31,322
Posted By rrooster

Was that you like two weekends ago who shouted...

Was that you like two weekends ago who shouted "hey!" and waved on West River drive? that would explain so much, lol.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-09, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,968,172
Posted By rrooster

you'd ride like a sail on that thing.

you'd ride like a sail on that thing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 31,322
Posted By rrooster

I think I've seen your bike (and therefor you)...

I think I've seen your bike (and therefor you) riding on the weekend...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-09, 05:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,477
Posted By rrooster

Warm soak, then fall asleep on couch watching...

Warm soak, then fall asleep on couch watching MST3K on the interwebs.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-09, 10:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,801
Posted By rrooster

my girlfriend would probably like the light...

my girlfriend would probably like the light blue...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,258
Posted By rrooster

I've noticed some shops cashing in on the fg...

I've noticed some shops cashing in on the fg craze and charging 15 for the stupid things.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-09, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By rrooster

fair enough. alas, thats kind of the extent of my...

fair enough. alas, thats kind of the extent of my sneaker knowledge... good luck.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By rrooster

New Balance makes a lot of sizes in wides, I know...

New Balance makes a lot of sizes in wides, I know because thats usually what I end up wearing since so few other brands accommodate big feet.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-09, 06:59 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,912
Posted By rrooster

::shrug:: The irony for me is I had no...

::shrug::

The irony for me is I had no interest in fg riding a year ago, I only bought a bikesdirect single speed because my old walmart bike had been stolen and I wanted something lighter and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 938
Posted By rrooster

I know a chick who won't ride a bike yet... but...

I know a chick who won't ride a bike yet... but she shops religiously at Urban Outfitters... so maybe now she will...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-09, 05:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,089
Posted By rrooster

I always ride with one multitool, my crank bros...

I always ride with one multitool, my crank bros mini pump, a limper tube, and a broken #2 pencil for removing/replacing the tire.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,759
Posted By rrooster

Its undeniably cheap, but mine has held up pretty...

Its undeniably cheap, but mine has held up pretty well over the last 5 months.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 879
Posted By rrooster

Bike Philly September 13, 2009 Admittedly...

Bike Philly
September 13, 2009

Admittedly not free, and its only like 10-20 miles for the car-free part, but it sounds kinda fun.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-09, 04:46 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,602
Posted By rrooster

he told me I had "powerful legs, dude." because I...

he told me I had "powerful legs, dude." because I managed to keep pace with him up a hill... I was too out of breath to say more than "fixed gear".
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-09, 03:43 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,602
Posted By rrooster

I know. Then he passed me.

I know. Then he passed me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1,860
Views: 1,035,592
Posted By rrooster

Wow, I feel kinda wimpy now, I did a fixed metric...

Wow, I feel kinda wimpy now, I did a fixed metric 70 today and my legs feel fried, hehe.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs170.snc1/6374_607825106556_10508731_35481702_1215677_n.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-09, 03:04 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,602
Posted By rrooster

I got a compliment from a roadie today. true...

I got a compliment from a roadie today. true story.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-09, 05:48 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,935
Posted By rrooster

So instead of being a glittery mormon vampire...

So instead of being a glittery mormon vampire he'll be a glittery mormon posenger?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-09, 07:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,197
Posted By rrooster

I found this article far more interesting: ...

I found this article far more interesting:

http://www.thelocal.de/lifestyle/20090616-19993.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-09, 05:36 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,935
Posted By rrooster

these berries taste like burning...

these berries taste like burning...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-09, 08:46 PM
Replies: 517
Views: 57,018
Posted By rrooster

Good lord that thing looks beefy. How much would...

Good lord that thing looks beefy. How much would that cost for a frame/fork?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,399
Posted By rrooster

I think I like it almost as much because the...

I think I like it almost as much because the plaza you took the photos in reminds me of home in Tampa as the fact that the bike looks pretty nifty.
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