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Forum: Touring
03-19-09, 05:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 719
Posted By Moto-Velo

We call them 700c, not 700mm. What Sheldon...

We call them 700c, not 700mm. What Sheldon advocated and what really is the better system is to call them by their ISO. Which, as you said, is 622. And that's mm.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-17-09, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,165
Posted By Moto-Velo

I've heard it said that if you can do a 200k you...

I've heard it said that if you can do a 200k you are physically capable of completing the entire series. Everything after that is preparation, nutrition, and will power.
Forum: Touring
02-04-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 802
Posted By Moto-Velo

I'd go with wordpress, and then install a...

I'd go with wordpress, and then install a photoblogging specific theme. Here are some good examples: http://www.wpzoom.com/design/10-wordpress-themes-designed-for-photo-galleries/
Forum: Touring
01-30-09, 12:41 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,100
Posted By Moto-Velo

People backpack through Europe all the time at...

People backpack through Europe all the time at that age. I think because the fact that this is on a bicycle is what's freaking the mother out. People get wide-eyed with amazement when I tell them I'd...
Forum: Touring
01-29-09, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,118
Posted By Moto-Velo

I say go for it. That's a great deal on the bike...

I say go for it. That's a great deal on the bike and I think you can make it work. I've toured on my Riv. Rambouillet which has similar sporty geometry. It's not intended for fully-loaded touring,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-22-09, 04:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,023
Posted By Moto-Velo

Still undecided on whether or not we'll be...

Still undecided on whether or not we'll be recontracting.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-22-09, 01:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,023
Posted By Moto-Velo

I'm in Tottori city, about 100km east of Yonago...

I'm in Tottori city, about 100km east of Yonago and a very nice coastal ride from there to here. Who do you know in Yonago?

I rode from Tottori to Hiroshima city back in October for the sake...
Forum: Touring
01-21-09, 08:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,386
Posted By Moto-Velo

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/3070291052_e36...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/3070291052_e36bcc88b0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/docj/3070291052/in/set-72157610540383688)

From my last tour. Lake Biwa in Japan.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-21-09, 07:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,023
Posted By Moto-Velo

orange-toei, are you the JET I talked to on the...

orange-toei, are you the JET I talked to on the ithinkimlost forum? I'm the guy with the Rivendell living in Tottori. Nice call on going with the Toei. I'd love to see pics.
Forum: Touring
12-09-08, 09:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,989
Posted By Moto-Velo

Nun, would you mind posting the link to the...

Nun, would you mind posting the link to the flickr page on which that photo is located? I've also got a Rambouillet for which I'm trying to pare down my touring load and am interested in taking a...
Forum: Asia
12-08-08, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By Moto-Velo

I find proper bikes (that is to say not cheap...

I find proper bikes (that is to say not cheap mamacharis) here to be quite a bit more expensive than back home in the U.S. I also find that it's cheaper for me to buy parts, accessories, and clothing...
Forum: Asia
12-08-08, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,800
Posted By Moto-Velo

Plenty of fixies in Tokyo at the moment. What...

Plenty of fixies in Tokyo at the moment. What bike you bring depends on what kind of riding you want to be doing. If just in the city, a fixie would be fine. If you want to do anything beyond that,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-22-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By Moto-Velo

Brevets in Japan

I'll be moving to Japan for a year or two starting next week and was curious if anyone has any information on randonneuring in Japan. I found www.audax-japan.org via the inter-google, but I...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-08, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By Moto-Velo

It could depend on your frame. I was using 35mm...

It could depend on your frame. I was using 35mm Planet Bike fenders which are supposed to take tires up to 28mm, but because of limited fork clearance, were really only usable with 23mm tires, or...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 06:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,666
Posted By Moto-Velo

I'll second the recommendation for the wool...

I'll second the recommendation for the wool boxer-briefs. I have a pair from Icebreaker and they feel amazing. Plus they don't stink. At all. You can wear them for a few days at a time if you're so...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-19-08, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,283
Posted By Moto-Velo

I also run a 48/34 with a 12-27 and find that...

I also run a 48/34 with a 12-27 and find that it's perfect. I ride fixed a lot and my ideal ratio for that is about equivalent to 48x17, which has me running in the middle of the cassette on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-22-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,235
Posted By Moto-Velo

If you want bike shop swag, tell her to go to...

If you want bike shop swag, tell her to go to Orange20 which is the best fixed gear shop in the city.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-04-08, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,924
Posted By Moto-Velo

They're definitely replaceable. Otherwise there...

They're definitely replaceable. Otherwise there would be riots. Here are some (http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/HU408Z43-Surly+Rear+Hub+Locknut+10Mm+X+1.aspx), for example. I've had a couple of...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-07, 04:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,961
Posted By Moto-Velo

If you start riding at 0mph and steadily...

If you start riding at 0mph and steadily accelerate so that when you stop the lock your ride ends at 40mph there will be only one point at which you were going 20mph.
Forum: Southern California
12-17-07, 07:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,562
Posted By Moto-Velo

There's a 200km brevet...

There's a 200km brevet (http://www.pchrandos.com/Brevets/200K.html) January 12th, going from Malibu to Carpinteria and back. I'll be doing that along with the 300km brevet...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-14-07, 06:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,341
Posted By Moto-Velo

There are no comparable racks that are cheaper....

There are no comparable racks that are cheaper. If you want to go a little higher up in price, Velo Orange makes some beautiful polished steel ones for $140 and $155. But there's nothing cheaper in...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-07, 06:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,411
Posted By Moto-Velo

So essentially, if you want your wicking shirts...

So essentially, if you want your wicking shirts to last longer, hang dry them? Sounds simple enough. I usually do this anyway since they dry fairly quick and I'd rather the dryer space be taken up...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-29-07, 03:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,272
Posted By Moto-Velo

The real solution is to kill the Malaysian prime...

The real solution is to kill the Malaysian prime minister.

http://www.movievillains.com/images/mugatu.jpg
Forum: Touring
10-17-07, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,358
Posted By Moto-Velo

I've tried both. They're both great, but I like...

I've tried both. They're both great, but I like the Noodles slightly more because they're wider on the tops. My Rando bars were 42 at the flared drops, but between the hoods were only like 35 or...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-07, 05:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,559
Posted By Moto-Velo

What kind of light is that? I've been looking for...

What kind of light is that? I've been looking for a light that'll take a single bolt like that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-07, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,696
Posted By Moto-Velo

For single speed in this instance, it's better to...

For single speed in this instance, it's better to go with the 2:1 ratio using the larger 32x16 combination. The weight difference is very minimal, but what you gain with 32x16 is more chain...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-07, 07:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,473
Posted By Moto-Velo

Soak it in 50/50 water and plain white vinegar...

Soak it in 50/50 water and plain white vinegar overnight to kill the smell. Then wash however you want after that. I just throw mine in the machine then drip dry.
Forum: Touring
08-25-07, 01:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,139
Posted By Moto-Velo

I'll second Johnny Coast. ...

I'll second Johnny Coast.

http://www.coastouttabrooklyn.com

He's also the one who's building the rando frames for Velo Orange. You could go through VO for a semi-custom frame, or go straight to...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-07, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 733
Posted By Moto-Velo

You will definitely need at least the Citizen. I...

You will definitely need at least the Citizen. I have the Metropolis, which is probably overkill for what you described, but it does lend itself to being flexible should I want, with my usual...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-07, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By Moto-Velo

Crank bolts. Go to any bike shop.

Crank bolts. Go to any bike shop.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 968
Posted By Moto-Velo

The most important thing in a custom built wheel...

The most important thing in a custom built wheel is the wheel builder. The rest will sort itself out from there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,794
Posted By Moto-Velo

I'm guilty of riding with my ipod. However I do...

I'm guilty of riding with my ipod. However I do keep it at a level that allows me to hear my surroundings, and they're not in-ear headphones. I still hear a lot better than when I did have a car and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-07, 07:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,500
Posted By Moto-Velo

Why hasn't anyone mentioned that there is a big...

Why hasn't anyone mentioned that there is a big difference between a single speed and a fixed? People are talking about both, but does the OP know the difference?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-07, 03:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,297
Posted By Moto-Velo

Looks like lugged steel to me...

Looks like lugged steel to me...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,297
Posted By Moto-Velo

ENO hub.

ENO hub.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-07, 01:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,297
Posted By Moto-Velo

An actual TRACK bike turned cross doesn't sound...

An actual TRACK bike turned cross doesn't sound like a good idea. The steep geometry and tight clearances of track bikes would be problematic. Seems to me like one would want slightly slacker angles...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-07, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 748
Posted By Moto-Velo

Yeah, I'd say 23 and smaller is definitely more...

Yeah, I'd say 23 and smaller is definitely more for race day, which would explain the road cycling forum conneciton. For everyday fast urban riding where one must deal with potholes and broken glass,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-07, 11:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 748
Posted By Moto-Velo

28mm are more like 1 1/8". 32's are 1 1/4. At any...

28mm are more like 1 1/8". 32's are 1 1/4. At any rate, smaller than 23mm are stupidly tiny if you live in any area that has less than perfect roads - as in the real world. 23 and 25 are great. 28's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-07, 09:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,638
Posted By Moto-Velo

I don't trust them. I've had a few disintegrate...

I don't trust them. I've had a few disintegrate in my hands and so I steer clear from them whenever possible.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-07, 05:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,638
Posted By Moto-Velo

I use my rubber mallet surprisingly often, as...

I use my rubber mallet surprisingly often, as well.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-07, 01:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,638
Posted By Moto-Velo

Never leave home without it. ...

Never leave home without it.

http://www.surlybikes.com/stuff/images/jethro.jpg

And as other people have mentioned for the absolute basics you will need a good set of metric allen wrenches,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-07, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 558,487
Posted By Moto-Velo

I haven't seen one up close, but I have heard...

I haven't seen one up close, but I have heard good things about them. I believe the guy behind Zugster Bags rides this one. (http://velospace.org/node/1019)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 04:28 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 558,487
Posted By Moto-Velo

Why thank you, sir. You are as gracious as you...

Why thank you, sir. You are as gracious as you are flattering.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By Moto-Velo

Great, another week of nightmares. Thanks for...

Great, another week of nightmares. Thanks for bringing up old memories.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 03:57 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,532
Posted By Moto-Velo

One can hope.

One can hope.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 03:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,532
Posted By Moto-Velo

Nah, just a concerned citizen.

Nah, just a concerned citizen.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By Moto-Velo

I've got Panaracer T-Servs at the moment and like...

I've got Panaracer T-Servs at the moment and like them quite a bit.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 03:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,532
Posted By Moto-Velo

Yes, because at least riding brakeless you know...

Yes, because at least riding brakeless you know you don't have brakes to fall back on and adjust your riding accordingly. Additionally, if you encounter a panic situation, your hands stay on the bars...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 03:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,532
Posted By Moto-Velo

There's nothing track-like about having a brake...

There's nothing track-like about having a brake lever on the top tube. It's just plain stupidity, and functionally dangerous stupidity at that. I know you didn't come up with the mounting idea, but I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 02:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,118
Posted By Moto-Velo

In the US, they're only available in 27.2. Maybe...

In the US, they're only available in 27.2. Maybe check some international sites.
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