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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-18, 10:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,425
Posted By Flatulentfox

Soooooo?

Soooooo?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-18, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,818
Posted By Flatulentfox

You just filed a small spot where is passes...

You just filed a small spot where is passes through the fork end, correct? Not the whole end of that axle. Like in image A of this picture:

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,858
Posted By Flatulentfox

They will wear down to silver. It takes a little...

They will wear down to silver. It takes a little while, of course depending on brake pads and riding conditions.

http://i.imgur.com/kPq6EQS.jpg (http://imgur.com/kPq6EQS)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-22-18, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,847
Posted By Flatulentfox

Treadmill bike?...

Treadmill bike? https://www.lopifitus.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/jordan.jpg

https://www.lopifitus.com
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-18, 11:02 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,619,225
Posted By Flatulentfox

https://youtu.be/uyrlEE9AV58 This just popped...

https://youtu.be/uyrlEE9AV58
This just popped up in my youtube feed for some reason. I thought some of you guys might get a kick out of it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-18, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 402,088
Posted By Flatulentfox

Yeah, actually, what bag is that?

Yeah, actually, what bag is that?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-22-18, 10:44 PM
Replies: 569
Views: 122,686
Posted By Flatulentfox

Paselas indeed. They are a great compromise as...

Paselas indeed. They are a great compromise as far as comfort, durability/longevity, and price.

Hah, love the *** paper clearance.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-21-18, 08:53 PM
Replies: 569
Views: 122,686
Posted By Flatulentfox

I got bored and put some wide risers on my Wabi...

I got bored and put some wide risers on my Wabi just for fun. Am I doing it right?

http://i.imgur.com/kPq6EQSl.jpg (https://imgur.com/kPq6EQS)

Also, dat clearance.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-26-17, 11:27 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,619,225
Posted By Flatulentfox

Tonight i hit a dog on my bike. I managed to...

Tonight i hit a dog on my bike. I managed to stay up right. Screw people who dont keep them on leashes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-17, 09:57 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,087
Posted By Flatulentfox

The frame is so flexy its probably not an issue...

The frame is so flexy its probably not an issue...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 776,489
Posted By Flatulentfox

She will be going to Georgia State for her PhD in...

She will be going to Georgia State for her PhD in English. She is getting a place in Kirkwood.

Thanks for the offer, I will definitely get it touch.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-17, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 776,489
Posted By Flatulentfox

You certainly have some fun looking places to...

You certainly have some fun looking places to ride, your pics are always great. My wife is moving to atlanta for school in a few weeks, so I will be around town fairly often for the next few years....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-17, 06:34 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,338
Posted By Flatulentfox

Why dont you go to walmart and weigh a fork to...

Why dont you go to walmart and weigh a fork to find out?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 105,691
Posted By Flatulentfox

Yeah, I was on the fence between the fog cutter...

Yeah, I was on the fence between the fog cutter and wolverine. I decided I wanted more of a general purpose road bike than the slack geo of the wolverine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-17, 01:21 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 105,691
Posted By Flatulentfox

http://i.imgur.com/jolvL0Il.jpg...

http://i.imgur.com/jolvL0Il.jpg (http://imgur.com/jolvL0I)

5 miles into my first ride on it I took a corner too fast and ate ****... Still getting fit dialed in but pretty happy so far.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 29,091
Posted By Flatulentfox

So it would be in the blue circle on the right. ...

So it would be in the blue circle on the right. Its fixed, but not single.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venn_diagram
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-17, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,858
Posted By Flatulentfox

As long as the fork or top headset cover and...

As long as the fork or top headset cover and headtube are not in contact and not binding, you should not need those headset shims.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-17, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,858
Posted By Flatulentfox

Just to trouble shoot try throwing a...

Just to trouble shoot try throwing a longer/additional spacer on top, see if that makes any difference. I could see 1mm being not quite enough.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-17, 10:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,158
Posted By Flatulentfox

Oh, ok. I always thought it had something to do...

Oh, ok. I always thought it had something to do with adjusting axle position to adjust chain tension.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-17, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,858
Posted By Flatulentfox

Are you sure that your stem/spacers extend past...

Are you sure that your stem/spacers extend past the steer tube? Make sure the top cap is not bottomed out against the steer tube before it properly compresses the head set. You should not have to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-17, 10:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 29,091
Posted By Flatulentfox

The chain tension that will rip off a derailleur...

The chain tension that will rip off a derailleur if used with a fixed drive train will also rip off that little chain tensioner you linked to. If you want a variable gear drive train with the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-17, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,930
Posted By Flatulentfox

http://i.imgur.com/ZoTAYvCl.jpg Building it...

http://i.imgur.com/ZoTAYvCl.jpg

Building it up with ultegra hydraulic group and hed belgium+ laced tp hope pro4s. Hopefully i will get it together put together next week. All i am waiting on is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-17, 01:16 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 29,091
Posted By Flatulentfox

You might want to check out this...

You might want to check out this (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derailleur_gears) relatively new technology. It seems to have promise as far as changing gears while riding.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-17, 03:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,674
Posted By Flatulentfox

That's the joke.

That's the joke.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-17, 02:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,674
Posted By Flatulentfox

37

37
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-17, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,930
Posted By Flatulentfox

Post up your thoughts on those tires after you...

Post up your thoughts on those tires after you have a bit of time on them. I am looking for some good tires for a new build, and have my eye on those. My main concern is puncture resistance.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-17, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 776,489
Posted By Flatulentfox

^^ I see you are a messenger. Thats a long way...

^^ I see you are a messenger. Thats a long way out to be making deliveries.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-17, 08:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,415
Posted By Flatulentfox

Here's my cluttered basement. ...

Here's my cluttered basement.
http://i.imgur.com/c2XNpR6l.jpg
Ghetto pipe clamp stand.
http://i.imgur.com/9agJgYZl.jpg
And the beer get made over here.
http://i.imgur.com/TpHufmfl.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-22-17, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,435
Posted By Flatulentfox

Dear scrod, I am interested in buying a...

Dear scrod,

I am interested in buying a (gasp) geared bike, specifically a soma wolverine. Is this something you could help me out with?

I couldn't find the dealers thread. I thought there...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-22-17, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By Flatulentfox

if you are at the stage where you do not know how...

if you are at the stage where you do not know how to dial in fit of your bike or proper terminology for bike parts, then you will absolutely not realize any benefit from a nicer crankset. spend your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-17, 10:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,804
Posted By Flatulentfox

Fair enough. All of my riser bars are mtbs.

Fair enough. All of my riser bars are mtbs.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-17, 10:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,804
Posted By Flatulentfox

There is a reason lock on grips were invented... ...

There is a reason lock on grips were invented...

I have tried all the various methods, and have ended up using locking grips for flats/risers and tape for everything else.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,847
Posted By Flatulentfox

6 years.

6 years.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-16, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,435
Posted By Flatulentfox

not scrod, but this relevant and worth reading: ...

not scrod, but this relevant and worth reading:

http://www.habcycles.com/m7.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,373
Posted By Flatulentfox

If you really are set on a threaded headset and...

If you really are set on a threaded headset and quill stem, all you need to do is get your exiting forks steerer cut and threaded. any shop should be able to do it. no need to buy a new fork, the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-16, 09:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,011
Posted By Flatulentfox

Is it the spider or the crank arms that hit the...

Is it the spider or the crank arms that hit the frame?

Some variable that could explain why some work and some dont:

crank arm length

frame size

assuming it is barely hitting:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-16, 02:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,213
Posted By Flatulentfox

http://i.imgur.com/XVASBJ8.gif

http://i.imgur.com/XVASBJ8.gif
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-16, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,228
Posted By Flatulentfox

Agreed. After finally a "nice" seatpost with a...

Agreed. After finally a "nice" seatpost with a two bolt clamp after years of fighting posts that always slip or are hard to make precise adjustments on, I will never go back.


As far a parts in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-16, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,847
Posted By Flatulentfox

soft

soft
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-16, 10:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,976
Posted By Flatulentfox

On a modern mtb, you have a free hub with a...

On a modern mtb, you have a free hub with a cassette. The ratcheting mechanism is built into the hub. On a flip flop hub like you have, the ratxheting mechanism is built into the removable freewheel....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-16, 02:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,528
Posted By Flatulentfox

This is true as long as you are have enough...

This is true as long as you are have enough experience and know enough to properly set up a bike.

However, the rules offer a good starting place those who otherwise wouldn't know what a saddle...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-15, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,762
Posted By Flatulentfox

You are missing the point guys. This is a...

You are missing the point guys. This is a discussion of aesthetics, not physics...

I think it will work fine.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj158/simon_milan/IMG_3402.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 776,489
Posted By Flatulentfox

That is a great looking wabi.

That is a great looking wabi.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-15, 10:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,076
Posted By Flatulentfox

Most current SS MTB wheels use freehubs, not free...

Most current SS MTB wheels use freehubs, not free wheels. I would recommend against a freewheel build. Cogs are much cheaper, easier to change, and allow you to dial in your chainline using spacers. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-15, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,930
Posted By Flatulentfox

Actually, not true. The device being charged...

Actually, not true. The device being charged will only pull as much current as it can handle. A larger power supply does not force more power to the device being charged. It only makes more power...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-15, 06:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,445
Posted By Flatulentfox

I just received a replacement from retrogression...

I just received a replacement from retrogression (where i purchased mine).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-29-15, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,847
Posted By Flatulentfox

its a stayer bike. this pops up here from time to...

its a stayer bike. this pops up here from time to time.

Stayer Bikes - Bike Hugger (http://www.bikehugger.com/post/view/stayer-bikes)

or something similar with lots of trail for stability at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,280
Posted By Flatulentfox

https://youtu.be/4IUNc6yxp2g

https://youtu.be/4IUNc6yxp2g
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-15, 02:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,438
Posted By Flatulentfox

Cadence is RPM of the crank. This is directly...

Cadence is RPM of the crank. This is directly related to the speed of the bike for a given gear ratio. Cadence at a given speed will remain the same regardless of crank arm length.



In that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-15, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,438
Posted By Flatulentfox

Not that anyone is being serious, but i feel that...

Not that anyone is being serious, but i feel that i should point out that crank length does not affect cadence.
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