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09-08-14, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11,217
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Posted By ianjk

Hey Scrod, haven't been on BD for a while, but my...

Hey Scrod, haven't been on BD for a while, but my life is basically without purpose these days, someone has stolen (or maybe I lost) my "Truth in Reality" shirt. No more superpowers, no more...
11-04-13, 11:30 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,636
Posted By ianjk

Old bike: ...

Old bike:

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3166/20080105007fj1.jpghttp://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3143/20080105004bg2.jpg

Not so old bike (old picture):...
06-15-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 849,831
Posted By ianjk

Not jackass, that is awesome! Making cool,...

Not jackass, that is awesome! Making cool, useful stuff out of junk isn't jackass at all.
05-09-13, 11:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,069
Posted By ianjk

It is a 2007 - Alex rims that year. 2006 had a...

It is a 2007 - Alex rims that year. 2006 had a Gang Green as well IIRC.
04-12-13, 07:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,231
Posted By ianjk

I rock a nasty old arse rummage sale Tommy...

I rock a nasty old arse rummage sale Tommy Hillfigger jersey and army shorts for long (100k+ rides), if anyone one asks, I tell them that I am sponsored.
04-10-13, 08:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By ianjk

How tight is your chain?

How tight is your chain?
04-03-13, 09:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,784
Posted By ianjk

Might have a 24mm or two sitting in my parent's...

Might have a 24mm or two sitting in my parent's barn. I'll try to remember to grab the calipers and take a measurement. Have a couple peugeots that I saved from the dump and used as winter beaters.
03-29-13, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 849,831
Posted By ianjk

Borderline pron. I've got those bars and can't...

Borderline pron. I've got those bars and can't wait to throw them on something.
03-25-13, 07:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,341
Posted By ianjk

Two bars, one bike.

Two bars, one bike.
03-11-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,922
Posted By ianjk

I have the exact opposite experience. Rear tire...

I have the exact opposite experience. Rear tire cannot navigate over rutted ice while front can, resulting in back end basically shooting/launching out from under you resulting in yellow/green...
03-08-13, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,922
Posted By ianjk

Studded tires are 100x better than CX tires in...

Studded tires are 100x better than CX tires in snow/ice. Once you ride studded tires in crappy conditions you will never go back.
02-26-13, 01:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 873
Posted By ianjk

FG CX bike with low ratio and steel studded 35c...

FG CX bike with low ratio and steel studded 35c road tires. Can get through some gross stuff that some SUVs and trucks struggle through.
02-25-13, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 849,831
Posted By ianjk

Please explain? All I see is a three spoke...

Please explain?

All I see is a three spoke carbon wheel that can take a 3.8" Nate tire that won't get clogged full of wet snow, or need a funky build offset, and may actually shave weight compared...
02-25-13, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 849,831
Posted By ianjk

This isn't the the pron thread.

This isn't the the pron thread.
02-07-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 849,831
Posted By ianjk

http://youtu.be/TqqxghmEDyI

http://youtu.be/TqqxghmEDyI
02-06-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 849,831
Posted By ianjk

That isn't a one piece crank.

That isn't a one piece crank.
02-06-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 730
Posted By ianjk

Fantom Cross Uno. Fenders and track ends <...

Fantom Cross Uno.

Fenders and track ends < Fenders and Horizontal dropouts tho.
02-01-13, 01:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,097
Posted By ianjk

Drop a half dozen teeth in front or add 3 or 4...

Drop a half dozen teeth in front or add 3 or 4 teeth in back and report back. I get 92gi with a 700x23 tire. Way to high, unless your name is Graeme.
01-27-13, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,488
Posted By ianjk

Track bars absolutely suck for street...

Track bars absolutely suck for street riding/commuting. TT brakes on the drops makes it even more jackarse.
01-22-13, 10:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,231
Posted By ianjk

Ghetto rigging an s80? Aren't those laced...

Ghetto rigging an s80?

Aren't those laced crow's foot in back? I'd be slightly worried about ripping the radial spokes if it actually worked.
01-07-13, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,797
Posted By ianjk

Craigslist trade for a road bike?

Craigslist trade for a road bike?
12-31-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,612
Posted By ianjk

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7252/1000211a.j...

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7252/1000211a.jpg

How I got rid of the decals.
12-27-12, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,379,454
Posted By ianjk

Your bars are angled funky.

Your bars are angled funky.
12-04-12, 09:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,807
Posted By ianjk

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/3455250047....

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/3455250047.html

probrem solved.
11-26-12, 10:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,269
Posted By ianjk

Can always degrease and sand/prep the existing...

Can always degrease and sand/prep the existing finish, then paint over. I've been able to get some pretty decent finishes without stripping down to bare metal.
11-23-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,383
Posted By ianjk

Use mine with studded tires, think this will be...

Use mine with studded tires, think this will be winter #4 on it. Suits my use perfectly as a winter grocery getter/bar hopper/frozen lake crosser.
11-19-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,603
Posted By ianjk

Another 12 metric century challenge?

Started the last one late and lost interest/forgot about it after the thread was unstickied, maybe, just perhaps, we could do a new one starting Jan. 1?

Propose that rules are: Do 12 metric...
11-18-12, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 142,513
Posted By ianjk

Insulated leather work gloves = $5 and nice and...

Insulated leather work gloves = $5 and nice and warm for the 40F ride home. Swapped bars minutes before heading out, grabbed random chunk of housing and random cable, hooked it up, coiled and taped...
11-16-12, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 142,513
Posted By ianjk

http://youtu.be/anqh5OeNopI Think I may have...

http://youtu.be/anqh5OeNopI

Think I may have posted this a while back in the "Today I:" thread. Love fooling around with my GoPro. Time lapse ride to local brewpub set to one of my favorite...
11-16-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 142,513
Posted By ianjk

x2 Darwin was on the edge of his seat...

x2

Darwin was on the edge of his seat...
11-16-12, 08:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,964
Posted By ianjk

6'2" 215 right now. Been up to almost 240. ...

6'2" 215 right now. Been up to almost 240. Actually started trail running in addition to cycling to shed some weight and get in shape for ski season. A 90 minute trail run kicks my behind about...
11-16-12, 08:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,033
Posted By ianjk

Awesome, only have to take my handlebars and seat...

Awesome, only have to take my handlebars and seat off every other day to charge my lights.
11-12-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,929
Posted By ianjk

Platforms + cage/strap. Don't want to throw down...

Platforms + cage/strap. Don't want to throw down $4-500 for shoes and pedals. (Winter clipless boots are expensive/impossible to find). -10F in SPDs doesn't sound like fun.
11-10-12, 11:03 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 659,191
Posted By ianjk

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2198/1556778979_e5c8...

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2198/1556778979_e5c8f10bd3_z.jpg
11-05-12, 12:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,246
Posted By ianjk

Mustache + both hoods + right side hooked up to...

Mustache + both hoods + right side hooked up to front and left side left "empty". Going to be awkward when you lose a comfy position on just one side.
11-02-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 659,191
Posted By ianjk

Unplugged bar at knee height. Genius.

Unplugged bar at knee height. Genius.
10-17-12, 11:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,513
Posted By ianjk

Just stating that it isn't like restoring an...

Just stating that it isn't like restoring an antique Bugatti that came in a hundred boxes into showroom condition ;)

Can reuse the wheel anyway when a better frame turns up and return the varsity...
10-17-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,513
Posted By ianjk

If you have a rear wheel and chain ready, the...

If you have a rear wheel and chain ready, the conversion takes about 10 minutes, start to finish. Remove shifters and derailleurs, take off rear wheel, add new wheel, size chain, tighten axle nuts,...
10-12-12, 06:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,172
Posted By ianjk

http://blog.thefoundationstone.org/wp-content/uplo...

http://blog.thefoundationstone.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/ist2_8191461-hand-gripping-the-sun.jpg

Here's my pliers.
Don't use tools, fools.
10-12-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,478
Posted By ianjk

I say machine your bar and install a motorcycle...

I say machine your bar and install a motorcycle throttle with internal cable routing. Route into frame from bar and use it to actuate a disc caliper on your chainring. Or Mucky it up.
10-04-12, 07:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,168
Posted By ianjk

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.
10-02-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,754
Posted By ianjk

Check seatpost/seat rails. Ride bike, take feet...

Check seatpost/seat rails. Ride bike, take feet off pedals and pretend to pedal...
09-29-12, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 659,191
Posted By ianjk

They are quite common. I have a couple sets.

They are quite common. I have a couple sets.
09-27-12, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By ianjk

It takes two parts, a bb and headset. Headset...

It takes two parts, a bb and headset. Headset should be standard, not sure on bb, but if that one is fine, why not go for it?
09-27-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,582
Posted By ianjk

Polished aluminum > paint.

Polished aluminum > paint.
09-26-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,319
Posted By ianjk

Riding a fixed wheel bike without foot retention...

Riding a fixed wheel bike without foot retention is like skiing without bindings. Get some clips/straps asap.
09-25-12, 03:32 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,856
Posted By ianjk

Trying to figure out how you strip a crank...

Trying to figure out how you strip a crank...
09-24-12, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 659,191
Posted By ianjk

This isn't the ultimate win thread. FYI.

This isn't the ultimate win thread. FYI.
09-24-12, 07:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,971
Posted By ianjk

Strongly disagree with this statement. Besides a...

Strongly disagree with this statement. Besides a push bike or skateboard, a ss/fg bike is pretty much the simplest form of transportation around. With modern wheels (assume conversion of vtg bike...
09-21-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,127,971
Posted By ianjk

Took three hours and fabricated a swing bike out...

Took three hours and fabricated a swing bike out of garbage Next Mtb and a huffy. Guessed geometry and came out almost impossible, yet fun to ride.
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