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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-12, 12:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

Yeah, I said I was 5'7". I don't have visibility...

Yeah, I said I was 5'7". I don't have visibility issues. I thought I would, but... Then again, I don't care if I have to turn around to see. I have done that riding at 25+ mph, but that was in a lot...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-12, 07:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

It is a microwave.

It is a microwave.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-12, 01:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

Well, here was another time I put crazy things in...

Well, here was another time I put crazy things in my bag.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uhgUNPG0AJs/Ti88WJs-0CI/AAAAAAAABUY/c66l6q93EsI/s912/IMG_20110726_181430.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,168
Posted By lvleph

It does take some time to get the Miche to...

It does take some time to get the Miche to tighten properly, but then again I have a much better chainline than I had with sugino 65.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

Now, if I could just get my wife to stop driving....

Now, if I could just get my wife to stop driving. The bag is worth it, and I don't regret the money I spent.

And to be fair, the $300 was for the bag, hip belt, and the chrome accessory pouch.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

Oh yeah, I wasn't really complaining. I just wish...

Oh yeah, I wasn't really complaining. I just wish I didn't have to throw down $300 to get a bag.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 08:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

I asked for extras, so that I could make a strap...

I asked for extras, so that I could make a strap that goes around things and they just sent me some for free.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 08:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

His excuse was that they are hand made in the US...

His excuse was that they are hand made in the US and people are paid a living wage, so no discounts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 08:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

Hmmm, the rambler seems the same length to me,...

Hmmm, the rambler seems the same length to me, but whatever.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 08:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

I have a friend that works there and I couldn't...

I have a friend that works there and I couldn't get hooked up. lol
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 08:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

I am 5'7" and the length of the bag is a bit too...

I am 5'7" and the length of the bag is a bit too long. It bothered me before I road, but while riding it doesn't bother me at all. The Rambler didn't seem any shorter. Eventually, I got use to the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

And how would that help me with the task at hand?...

And how would that help me with the task at hand? My wife needs a car seat and a stroller not a bike trailer. I had to get said stroller and car seat home. I hate cars, therefore Mission Workshop bag...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 06:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

I had a week of laundry for my wife and myself...

I had a week of laundry for my wife and myself once. I was riding up this hill and passed a guy in full kit. He said to me, "are you really going to pass me with all that on your back?" I said to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 05:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

Lifting my leg to get on the bike almost made me...

Lifting my leg to get on the bike almost made me fall over.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 04:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

I had to ride up a 7% grade, that almost killed...

I had to ride up a 7% grade, that almost killed me. I was worried that I might not be able to peddle anymore. It was only 1/4 a mile though. With this load you can't just speed up before a hill,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,166
Posted By lvleph

Putting the Mission Workshop Vandal to the Test

I have had my MW Vandal for about 6 months now, and really I can't think of any other backpack I would rather have. I figured I would give an example of the type of load I have carried with it. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-11, 08:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,422
Posted By lvleph

Typically, people don't fall because of the...

Typically, people don't fall because of the pedals they fall because of poor planning.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-11, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,031
Posted By lvleph

I will stick to my Phils.

I will stick to my Phils.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,422
Posted By lvleph

I have been riding clipless for years and I fell...

I have been riding clipless for years and I fell while doing a track stand on a road bike. So yeah, you risk falling, but it isn't a big deal.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-11, 10:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,748
Posted By lvleph

I plan on doing some Fixed Gear Touring. Would...

I plan on doing some Fixed Gear Touring. Would that be considered point to point? :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-11, 06:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,607
Posted By lvleph

I was saying that I need to find mine.

I was saying that I need to find mine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-11, 11:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,422
Posted By lvleph

If you are twisting your feet while pedaling, to...

If you are twisting your feet while pedaling, to such an extent that you are unclipping, then I would guess your saddle is too low.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,607
Posted By lvleph

I have a fixed/fixed hub and you can thread a...

I have a fixed/fixed hub and you can thread a freewheel onto it. Now, if I could just find the tool to take the freewheel off.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-11, 07:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,422
Posted By lvleph

I live at the top of a category 3 hill and I have...

I live at the top of a category 3 hill and I have never once clipped out. In fact, I have never clipped out and I have been riding clipless for a few years (don't remember how long, maybe 2004). I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-11, 05:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,707
Posted By lvleph

I love that you ask something specific and only...

I love that you ask something specific and only one post addresses your question. I have the nitto randoneur and I think they aren't too bad. However, I have been considering some Major Taylor's or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-11, 05:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,841
Posted By lvleph

Resale definitely, sucks. But then again I live...

Resale definitely, sucks. But then again I live in the middle of no where and don't want to resort to Ebay.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-11, 06:56 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,824
Posted By lvleph

Ghost bike? That bike is unlucky.

Ghost bike? That bike is unlucky.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-11, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,512
Posted By lvleph

And yes, I considered posting that bike to this...

And yes, I considered posting that bike to this thread, but decided against it. He was going to paint it with rhino lining. lol
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-11, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,512
Posted By lvleph

That is my friends. He built it last month. I...

That is my friends. He built it last month. I can't understand why he is selling it so soon. He says he wants to build a road bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-11, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,889
Posted By lvleph

The main benefit to threaded is the adjustable...

The main benefit to threaded is the adjustable stem height. This is the reason I went with threaded on my newest bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,994
Posted By lvleph

Video (No Action)...

Video (No Action) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct4RhpmBnMA)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,824
Posted By lvleph

This doesn't explain why straps and not clips.

This doesn't explain why straps and not clips.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-11, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,824
Posted By lvleph

Yeah, but I use reason. The person gave me their...

Yeah, but I use reason. The person gave me their reason and now I see their point. I won't use it, but whatever.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,824
Posted By lvleph

Why would anyone want giant pedals with straps? I...

Why would anyone want giant pedals with straps? I can't figure this out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-11, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 713
Posted By lvleph

Why do you care what people want here. Just post...

Why do you care what people want here. Just post it somewhere.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-14-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,824
Posted By lvleph

Reminds me why as soon as I finish my PhD I will...

Reminds me why as soon as I finish my PhD I will be out of here. Two years here is already too long and I still have two more.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-14-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,824
Posted By lvleph

Yeah, I got the bike back today and they...

Yeah, I got the bike back today and they scratched it in at least three places. Then they told me it was because of a crappy paint job.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,824
Posted By lvleph

Well, I didn't have a headset press either. I am...

Well, I didn't have a headset press either. I am baffled how a shop doesn't have the tools to cut a steerer tube. Am I to believe that in the years they have been open no one has ever needed a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-11, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,824
Posted By lvleph

Yeah, well it would have been built up tonight...

Yeah, well it would have been built up tonight and pictures would have followed if my stupid LBS had the tools to cut the steerer tube. The dude asked if I had the tools to do it and if I did he...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 751
Posted By lvleph

How much your heel can move side to side.

How much your heel can move side to side.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,824
Posted By lvleph

Yeah, maybe one day I will get a VW Notchback to...

Yeah, maybe one day I will get a VW Notchback to match.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-11, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,384,824
Posted By lvleph

A taste of what's to come ...

A taste of what's to come
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_AhWVbXcsVMQ/TaTucegRzmI/AAAAAAAAAv0/tn_Rorx130A/s800/IMG_0213.JPG
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-11, 07:24 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,248
Posted By lvleph

Or it could have had a coaster brake.

Or it could have had a coaster brake.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-11, 07:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,569
Posted By lvleph

Nice try, you know most of these people aren't...

Nice try, you know most of these people aren't actually riding.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,215
Posted By lvleph

LOL How about at Paul....

LOL
How about at Paul. (http://www.paulcomp.com/dropouts.html)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,215
Posted By lvleph

Bob Jackson has Pauls. You may be able to buy...

Bob Jackson has Pauls. You may be able to buy some from them. I know I have seen them somewhere for $40, but I can't remember where.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-11, 02:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,608
Posted By lvleph

I plan on doing some touring with a 46x18 here in...

I plan on doing some touring with a 46x18 here in the mountains of SW Virginia.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-11, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,569
Posted By lvleph

Yeah, I can't figure out why people say some of...

Yeah, I can't figure out why people say some of the bikes on here are "hot".
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-11, 12:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,569
Posted By lvleph

Pretty much any bike can be made ugly.

Pretty much any bike can be made ugly.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-11, 12:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,608
Posted By lvleph

It was two guys doing it relay style. So, 1500mi...

It was two guys doing it relay style. So, 1500mi in 8 days.
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