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Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-11, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,602
Posted By Davemutt

Well I have them on a raod bike so no real ground...

Well I have them on a raod bike so no real ground clearance isssues. They are a little narrower and slimmer than most MTB platforms so clearance should be better if anything.

I've been riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,602
Posted By Davemutt

Yeah, he's making a little margin on the shipping...

Yeah, he's making a little margin on the shipping lol. I do think they're a good value at $45 though. Sealed bearings, fairly light, nice quality. I think mine were $46 total because I got a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-11, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,602
Posted By Davemutt

I just put a set of these on one of my bikes and...

I just put a set of these on one of my bikes and I really like them. Maybe a little narrower than some BMX / MTB platforms, but they grip great.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 116,809
Posted By Davemutt

Give us some details. What was uncomfortable? ...

Give us some details. What was uncomfortable? Neck? Hands?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-11, 11:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,165
Posted By Davemutt

My two cents. There are people out there that...

My two cents. There are people out there that have had bad BD exepreinces. That's bound to happen with any company that sells the volume they do. However, most negative forum posts come from people...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,551
Posted By Davemutt

Here's a cheap one: ...

Here's a cheap one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aster-Road-Bike-Alloy-Frame-carbon-Fork-56cm-54cm-/270633783165?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item3f0307cf7d

Those Nashbar frames look like a good deal, but the top...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,208
Posted By Davemutt

I subscribed and received a "newsletter" 3/31. ...

I subscribed and received a "newsletter" 3/31. The only news was what bikes had been restocked, but if that's what you're looking for, go ahead and sign up. It would be nice if they told you what...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,156
Posted By Davemutt

+1. Great pump for the price!

+1. Great pump for the price!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-11, 04:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,758
Posted By Davemutt

In a perfect world where all drivers are alert...

In a perfect world where all drivers are alert and focused on the task at hand, yes.

In the real world, a good percentage of drivers are impared by cell phones, steroes, cheesburgers, medication,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-11, 08:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,561
Posted By Davemutt

What size cranks did you get with the 56cm?

What size cranks did you get with the 56cm?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,561
Posted By Davemutt

Good looking bikes guys. BD did a decent...

Good looking bikes guys.

BD did a decent job with the decals on this one.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-11, 02:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,217
Posted By Davemutt

Hmmm. Its worked for me before. Maybe because I...

Hmmm. Its worked for me before. Maybe because I didn't have it too thick?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,217
Posted By Davemutt

The JB Weld should be OK, but do not use bondo if...

The JB Weld should be OK, but do not use bondo if you're going to powdercoat.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 82,736
Posted By Davemutt

Thanks to THEJAPINO and everyone else for the...

Thanks to THEJAPINO and everyone else for the info in this thread.

Here's my first two attempts.

I used spray adhesive on the topside and Weldwood on the underside. I was worried the Weldwood...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-11, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 939
Posted By Davemutt

Making some progress on the Azuki: ...

Making some progress on the Azuki:

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7466/dscf0008tr.jpg
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
03-15-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,776
Posted By Davemutt

BMXers were not the first to do bicycle tricks....

BMXers were not the first to do bicycle tricks. They borrowed from those that came before them, expanded on those tricks, increased the difficulty, and invented plenty of their own tricks.

The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-11, 04:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
Posted By Davemutt

Those were real popular at BMX races for about...

Those were real popular at BMX races for about three weeks in 1982...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,901
Posted By Davemutt

Beautiful bike!

Beautiful bike!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 724
Posted By Davemutt

Not good. If you really want a second color,...

Not good. If you really want a second color, line the lugs white or black.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 440
Posted By Davemutt

Sounds interesting. How much did that cost? Any...

Sounds interesting. How much did that cost? Any pics?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,810
Posted By Davemutt

Have you considered just swapping either the...

Have you considered just swapping either the chainring or cog twice a year? If you're lucky, you might not even need to change the chain length.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-04-11, 05:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,174
Posted By Davemutt

Well you still need to make sure you're axle...

Well you still need to make sure you're axle bolts are sufficeintly tight. Those Chaintugg's are aluminum after all.
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
03-03-11, 04:28 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,776
Posted By Davemutt

So is there more $ in Track than BMX racing? ...

So is there more $ in Track than BMX racing?

Back when I was into BMX, there were very few racers making a decent living, but I think some of the freestyle guys were doing better.
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
03-01-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,776
Posted By Davemutt

That was my first thought too. Bike's are...

That was my first thought too.

Bike's are versatile, but there's something to be said for having the right tool for the job. He's really limited to what he can do on that bike versus a freestyle...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 437
Posted By Davemutt

Green. I love white bikes. I was planning...

Green.

I love white bikes. I was planning on going white with my project, but I already have four white bikes and it seems like 25% of the bikes on this forum are white.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,030
Posted By Davemutt

Thanks for the pictures. What are your...

Thanks for the pictures.

What are your thoughts on the frame? The welds look pretty good from here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-18-11, 12:59 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,030
Posted By Davemutt

"prez15" for 15% off now - Monday.

"prez15" for 15% off now - Monday.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-18-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,030
Posted By Davemutt

No, just do it. Its hard to go wrong with a $90...

No, just do it. Its hard to go wrong with a $90 frame. Even if you don't like the frame and swap it out after 6 months, you'll have easily gotten $90 worth of use out of it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-17-11, 02:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,030
Posted By Davemutt

What's the shipping on that Nashbar frame run? ...

What's the shipping on that Nashbar frame run?

Here's a Taiwanese frame, fork, headset, seatpost for not much more:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-17-11, 09:22 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 31,005
Posted By Davemutt

The mini's look fun. But why don't these new...

The mini's look fun. But why don't these new bikes have the tall seat tubes and forward sloping top tubes like the old BMX F1 bikes. This seems to be a better design, especially for taller riders.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-11, 09:01 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,485
Posted By Davemutt

Spent about 5 minutes on hold, but the customer...

Spent about 5 minutes on hold, but the customer service rep was both knowlegable and helpful. Mistakes happen and shopping online always includes the risk on getting something that isn't exactly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 939
Posted By Davemutt

Shaved and stripped. ...

Shaved and stripped.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4397/dscf0001a.jpg

The second bike is a 27" Azuki that I started converting a few years ago but never finished. The plan for the Azuki is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-11, 09:08 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,485
Posted By Davemutt

I placed my order Wednesday, it shipped Friday...

I placed my order Wednesday, it shipped Friday (48 hours as promised) and I received it Monday.

Everything was fine with the order with one exception. A saddle I purchased had been removed from...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-10-11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,485
Posted By Davemutt

Universal has a couple of codes out now - "vip10"...

Universal has a couple of codes out now - "vip10" for 10% off or "vip15" for 15% off depending on how much you order.

I placed an order yesterday and was able to choose free shipping for some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-10-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By Davemutt

Green spam!

Green spam!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,229
Posted By Davemutt

I've been considering those velomine sun wheels...

I've been considering those velomine sun wheels also. Will 36 spoke M13's be lighter than 32 spoke Deep V's/DP18's?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-11, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 939
Posted By Davemutt

Yeah, this bike's pretty heavy. I took it for a...

Yeah, this bike's pretty heavy. I took it for a shakedown ride today and it does ride nice. My new road bike is a CF Bottechia that is lighter, stiffer, and more stable at speed. But this old...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 939
Posted By Davemutt

My Tempo Project

I'm about to take the SS plunge and this forum has been very helpful helping me figure how to go about this. I used to race BMX back in the day and still ride my BMX bikes most of the time. I don't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-11, 06:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By Davemutt

Thanks for the feedback guys. Looking at the...

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Looking at the geometry charts leads me to believe the Uno and the Timeline share the same frame with different brake mounts. I think the Timeline makes more sense...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-11, 03:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By Davemutt

Thanks for the suggestion. That bike doesn't...

Thanks for the suggestion. That bike doesn't show up on the BD SS menu, so I hadn't considered it. That's the best looking of the bunch IMHO.

I'm wondering why it is so much cheaper than the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By Davemutt

I am also trying to decide between these two...

I am also trying to decide between these two bikes.

I'm not concerned about bars, stem, saddle, or pedals as these will likely be changed to suit me. I plan on leaving the other components alone...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-07, 01:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,152
Posted By Davemutt

This is my favorite along with "The peloton is in...

This is my favorite along with "The peloton is in an angry mood now!"
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-07, 11:31 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 10,254
Posted By Davemutt

In this thread, he said the Bottecchia "should...

In this thread, he said the Bottecchia "should be" 2.4 lbs:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=278553&page=3
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 01:46 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,744
Posted By Davemutt

I've never heard of a Motobecane failing. BD...

I've never heard of a Motobecane failing.

BD could not have remained in business this long if it's products were junk from China or equivalent to Wal-Mart bikes as some have implied.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-07, 09:29 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,744
Posted By Davemutt

I've read elsewhere that the Immortals are softer...

I've read elsewhere that the Immortals are softer that other CF bikes. He does have the CF Bottecchias on ebay now...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-07, 04:10 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,744
Posted By Davemutt

That about sums it up. Most folks who have...

That about sums it up. Most folks who have actually done business with BD are happy customers.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,487
Posted By Davemutt

Heck of a lot nicer than my first road bike! ...

Heck of a lot nicer than my first road bike!

Enjoy the ride.:)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-07, 09:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,500
Posted By Davemutt

A agree. I just ordered my second BD bike. ...

A agree. I just ordered my second BD bike. Customer service has been satisfactory (I got what I paid for with no problems), and brands and graphics aren't that important to me. Unless you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-07, 08:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,308
Posted By Davemutt

Beautiful bike - great job on the color scheme!:)

Beautiful bike - great job on the color scheme!:)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-07, 04:08 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,091
Posted By Davemutt

I was pulled over once for not wearing a helmet. ...

I was pulled over once for not wearing a helmet. I did not receive a ticket, but the cop told me to walk my bike home or at least wait until he was out of sight to start riding again.
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