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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,518
Posted By kingcounty07

Are they from L.A?

Are they from L.A?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,518
Posted By kingcounty07

Dude, no offense, I mean this in the most humble...

Dude, no offense, I mean this in the most humble way possible, but, what is up with the writing on these cranks? Is that an attempt at "pantographing" it looks like a kid got a hold of a soldering...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,167
Posted By kingcounty07

No, I think you hit the nail on the head. Don't...

No, I think you hit the nail on the head. Don't be a dummy Puddle's.;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-08, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 754
Posted By kingcounty07

It will probably go up to, or over 200. Watch out...

It will probably go up to, or over 200. Watch out in the last minute or two, some people like to swoop up stuff at the last second, 150 will most likely not get yo those cranks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-08, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,412
Posted By kingcounty07

Yesss.

Yesss.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-08, 03:32 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,192
Posted By kingcounty07

The Carlton and Lemond are both awesome bikes,...

The Carlton and Lemond are both awesome bikes, I'm very fond of the carlton especially that seat bag you got on there, classy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-08, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,412
Posted By kingcounty07

Nice, where can i get one?

Nice, where can i get one?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-08, 02:59 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,758,725
Posted By kingcounty07

That Spectrum up there is looking pretty wild.

That Spectrum up there is looking pretty wild.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,964,848
Posted By kingcounty07

I posted this one a few pages back, jealousy is...

I posted this one a few pages back, jealousy is an understatement when referring to this guys bike collection.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-08, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 556
Posted By kingcounty07

Most companies will produce both 650 an 700 rims,...

Most companies will produce both 650 an 700 rims, its pretty common size, Craigslist and Ebay will have them and most likely any online bike shop or most local bikes shops too. Your just gonna have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,167
Posted By kingcounty07

Yeah, i'm gonna have to plead with you to not...

Yeah, i'm gonna have to plead with you to not "fix" it. It's a classically beautiful bike and should be restored as it was intended to be, as a road bike. There are plenty of other bikes that could...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 26,382
Posted By kingcounty07

Thanks Jawn, I hope you guys are wearing your...

Thanks Jawn, I hope you guys are wearing your body armor and the full face helmets when your on those rigs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,155
Posted By kingcounty07

I think there's a few on CL right now, an 88'...

I think there's a few on CL right now, an 88' that looks pretty cool, I really like the older ones though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 26,382
Posted By kingcounty07

A fixed gear mountain bike scares me. It seems...

A fixed gear mountain bike scares me. It seems like there would be points when you would really need to coast while doing that stuff? Like going off drops and whatnot? I don't mountain bike so maybe...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,652
Posted By kingcounty07

They also make 3M Reflective tape and paint that...

They also make 3M Reflective tape and paint that construction workers use, you could probably find it at any construction supply store or even Home Depot maybe? Do they have those over there?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-08, 12:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,167
Posted By kingcounty07

I agree with dirt on this, try to sell it on...

I agree with dirt on this, try to sell it on ebay, if someone will pay over a grand or so, go for it. $7000 would be even better, although its hard to imagine paying that much for anything less than...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-08, 11:54 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,758,725
Posted By kingcounty07

Is that seat post backwards too?

Is that seat post backwards too?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,758,725
Posted By kingcounty07

In my opinion i think a rack might muck up some...

In my opinion i think a rack might muck up some of the clean lines that are so appealing about track bikes. It looks wonderful how it is now imo, maybe tape the bars if anything, besides that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-08, 11:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,155
Posted By kingcounty07

Nice bike zac, I have a 79' Davidson. It is...

Nice bike zac, I have a 79' Davidson. It is really an awesome ride, very responsive, and stiff, in a good way. I really like it, a nice green color and classic italian type geometry. It is outfitted...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 492,897
Posted By kingcounty07

Yeah I mostly listen to their older stuff,...

Yeah I mostly listen to their older stuff, Movement, Power Corruption & Lies, Low Life Etc. All of Joy Division is rad too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 9,288
Posted By kingcounty07

crack dealer

crack dealer
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-08, 04:45 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 22,308
Posted By kingcounty07

God that looks like fun. Too bad we hardly get...

God that looks like fun. Too bad we hardly get snow like that where I live, only once every few years, and even then it lasts only until the next afternoon. I hope you guys have your designated...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-08, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 492,897
Posted By kingcounty07

New Order-Movement

New Order-Movement
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 863
Posted By kingcounty07

Yeah I would go with something closer to 58, it...

Yeah I would go with something closer to 58, it is a matter of preference though, nothing less than 57. You might be able to get away with a 59 if you are 6'2" but a 58 or so would be perfect.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-08, 01:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,458
Posted By kingcounty07

Thats what im working with, it works fine for me.

Thats what im working with, it works fine for me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 878
Posted By kingcounty07

+1

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,677
Posted By kingcounty07

;)

;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-08, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 878
Posted By kingcounty07

Im using mks right now equipped with ghetto...

Im using mks right now equipped with ghetto double straps, they work fine. I cant convince myself to buy the $90 toe straps right now.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-08, 11:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,677
Posted By kingcounty07

Please god guhjee use a brake until you are fully...

Please god guhjee use a brake until you are fully confident in your ability to skid and stop. If you can't skid, you cant stop. My best advice is gear down a little, run a brake, and practice...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,866
Posted By kingcounty07

I have a Brooks B-17 on my road bike, I really...

I have a Brooks B-17 on my road bike, I really like the feel of it, very comfortable, but I will say it did take a long time to truly break in. About 6 months or so of near everyday riding, im not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By kingcounty07

Yeah i'm 5'11 and ride a 56 or 57, so i'm sure...

Yeah i'm 5'11 and ride a 56 or 57, so i'm sure you would be fine riding a 56 or 55, like the fellow above me said it can depend on your legs too. Good luck.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,964,848
Posted By kingcounty07

God that is a beautiful Colnago, saddle is a tad...

God that is a beautiful Colnago, saddle is a tad strange but a wonderful bike none the less.
It is in great condition for it's age too I must say.
BBattle please tell me you're the lucky owner.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,964,848
Posted By kingcounty07

Perhaps if my wildest dreams came true, sadly...

Perhaps if my wildest dreams came true, sadly they are just some beautiful bikes I came
across while surfing the web. I am especially fond of the one with the tin water bottles on
the bars, I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 729
Posted By kingcounty07

You may want to gear down a little bit at first,...

You may want to gear down a little bit at first, the first time i tried riding fixed was on my boss's bike and it was geared really high, maybe thats what is causing your problem, what is your bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 729
Posted By kingcounty07

Shift your weight slightly over the bars and pick...

Shift your weight slightly over the bars and pick your strongest leg to lock, whatever feels most comfortable to you, your body should be in an angle similar to this "\". Once you start skidding it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 729
Posted By kingcounty07

do you have clipless pedals or toe clips?

do you have clipless pedals or toe clips?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 07:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,546
Posted By kingcounty07

*quoted from myself on the same topic in the road...

*quoted from myself on the same topic in the road cycling forum*
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-08, 06:55 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,284
Posted By kingcounty07

Really? How? I would find it hard for a police...

Really? How? I would find it hard for a police officer to defend that cop, let alone a cyclist. Did the not see the hundreds of other people riding past? Or the way the cyclist almost ran into the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-08, 06:29 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,284
Posted By kingcounty07

Thank god, it is sad to see the things people can...

Thank god, it is sad to see the things people can get away with in positions of power, regardless of whether he gets convicted of anything, it is good to see that this issue was not swept under the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 06:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,300
Posted By kingcounty07

Can everyone please do what works for them and...

Can everyone please do what works for them and not worry so much about the personal choices other people are making? I have found this to be a recurring theme in the fixed gear single-speed forum. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,900
Posted By kingcounty07

I think this a a fully acceptable forum for...

I think this a a fully acceptable forum for discussing those wheels, although he did reference them in a road scenario, they have become widely popular with the track/fixed gear community. They could...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,300
Posted By kingcounty07

yeah i guess that makes sense, but in my opinion,...

yeah i guess that makes sense, but in my opinion, if I wanted to spend a lot of money to make my bike "bling-bling" I would go full Campagnolo not full NJS. But it seems like NJS is more readily...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,300
Posted By kingcounty07

I have seen these NJS references a lot in here,...

I have seen these NJS references a lot in here, are there really people in the US that are so concerned with having fully NJS Approved bike? That just seems so bizarre to me, If we lived in Japan...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,300
Posted By kingcounty07

I generally ride in the city, so bike straps and...

I generally ride in the city, so bike straps and clip bike is also a townie i guess.


the whole point of riding clips and straps for me is so I DONT have to buy/wear new shoes to ride my bike.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,300
Posted By kingcounty07

Awesome.

Awesome.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 01:25 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,300
Posted By kingcounty07

I think it is a matter of preference, I don't...

I think it is a matter of preference, I don't think clips and straps are anymore fashionable than having a matching bike/spandex/clipless-shoes/helmet etc. All fashion aside, clips and straps work...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,300
Posted By kingcounty07

I ride with clips and straps, I do it because I...

I ride with clips and straps, I do it because I don't like the idea of carrying around an extra pair of shoes all day. I don't drive, all my commuting is done by bicycle, whether its to work, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,536
Posted By kingcounty07

Myself included. He was having them do a full...

Myself included. He was having them do a full restoration on it i believe, or i would have snapped it up immediately.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-08, 01:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,054
Posted By kingcounty07

I think this would be a really useful thing to...

I think this would be a really useful thing to have, although like jhaber said it is largely based on on someone's personal opinions and preferences.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 01:16 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,536
Posted By kingcounty07

I was at the bike shop the other day working on...

I was at the bike shop the other day working on my new winter project, and a man came in with a dirty old bike he had found in a "barn" on the east side some way or another. It was a mid 1950's...
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