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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-13, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,351
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

That is kind of lame, because I just replaced my...

That is kind of lame, because I just replaced my gatorskins with 25c randos that where on sale. Do tire manufacturers really vary the depth of their tread like that? I don't skid a lot, but I still...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-13, 01:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,077
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I'm usually on campus pretty late and have a 30...

I'm usually on campus pretty late and have a 30 minute commute home on city streets well after dark to give some perspective. You just have to be smart. If you know it hasn't snowed, and roads are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-13, 06:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,077
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I don't know how bad the winters are in Utah, but...

I don't know how bad the winters are in Utah, but I've commuted on my ss/fg in Minnesota for the last 3. Nokian makes some 700x32c. That's wider than what you're riding now, but as far as I know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-13, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,244
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I'd have to say I agree. You're going to wear...

I'd have to say I agree. You're going to wear down the teeth eventually, whether its a $15 or $100 freewheel.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,970
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

And then for less money than h+son costs, mavic >...

And then for less money than h+son costs, mavic > all of the above. Oh, and that's only if your concerned with name brand. If you want lightweight wheels the wabi wheel set will be hard to beat...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-13, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,285
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

If you don't need/like the wing, I have loved my...

If you don't need/like the wing, I have loved my FSA Omega compacts since I got them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-13, 01:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 677
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

The feather and cvln both look great (did you see...

The feather and cvln both look great (did you see the cvln is on sale at $400?) for the money. You might want to look into the geometries and see what you prefer; at first glance the cvln looks much...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-13, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 782
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I would not echo that experience. My Paselas...

I would not echo that experience. My Paselas went bald pretty fast and did not seem to offer much by way of flat experience. I came from gatorskins, which where a bit of a harsh ride, but might...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-13, 11:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,471
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

First time I've ever agreed with Nagron guys. ...

First time I've ever agreed with Nagron guys. Don't make me do it again. Everyone should just use linux anyway.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-13, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,014
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Happy birthday, and congrats on the new whip!

Happy birthday, and congrats on the new whip!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-13, 12:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,844
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Somehow I've survived riding without foot...

Somehow I've survived riding without foot retention for a year.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-13, 12:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 887
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I've ridden year round in Minneapolis on 32h...

I've ridden year round in Minneapolis on 32h formulas to Weinmann DP-18s/Alex DA 22s/Jalco DRX 2000s. I would bet a fair bit of money that due to the stresses the thaw/freezing cycles places on our...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-13, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 401,963
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Ok, well its not just me then. I wouldn't stress...

Ok, well its not just me then. I wouldn't stress about your seat angle if its comfortable for you.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 401,963
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Maybe its the angle you're bike is sitting at for...

Maybe its the angle you're bike is sitting at for the picture, but your rear triangle and fork angle look so weird and cramped! I'm pretty biased against kilo tt's and anything bikes direct, though,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-13, 11:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,065
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I don't agree with the sentiment that someone who...

I don't agree with the sentiment that someone who may not even own a bike (much less ride regularly) should buy spds and clipless shoes right off the bat at all. How about buy a bike, and if you're...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-13, 05:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,501
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I switched to clips and straps thinking it would...

I switched to clips and straps thinking it would be nice to wear regular shoes. It is, but clipless were miles better for pedaling efficiency.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-13, 10:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 826
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Is that some mechanical advantage you're spouting...

Is that some mechanical advantage you're spouting about? I could try the vice trick, as I do not know how I can get access to a heat gun. I'm kind of a dumb ogre who is apt to overtorque things, so...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-13, 10:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 826
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Hey not to bogart on this guys thread, but as it...

Hey not to bogart on this guys thread, but as it seems you've given him some advice: What if I used grease AND pulled my seatpost out and regreased it periodically as one should, but eventually MN...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-13, 11:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,147
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I'll throw my hat in with everyone else claiming...

I'll throw my hat in with everyone else claiming your bars look really deep. The bars that were stock on my bike were long from rear to front (to the point that I was stretching to ride on top of my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-13, 11:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,857
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Is it just the graphics that have them selling...

Is it just the graphics that have them selling this so cheap? The parts seem as good or better than anything spec'd on a kilo/tt pro, and lugs!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-13, 01:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,041
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

qft.

qft.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-13, 12:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,038
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I'm not saying that I advocate street-riding on...

I'm not saying that I advocate street-riding on tubulars either, but an awful lot of the people I know who bike an amount enough to be classified as commuters either don't have the stuff or the know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-13, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,271
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

If your rim is cracked I would probably replace...

If your rim is cracked I would probably replace it, but all of these people harping on you about your gatorskins are perhaps being overzealous. I rode a pair for a LONG time past them looking at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-13, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 873
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I wanted to post something about being in...

I wanted to post something about being in Minneapolis and make myself sound all badass, but I can't beat Duluth.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-13-12, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,795
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

You can take it off with a chain whip and...

You can take it off with a chain whip and lockring tool, but the weight savings is so minimal that its not worth it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-12, 01:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,144
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

If it fits, a Big Block for that price is a...

If it fits, a Big Block for that price is a screaming good deal.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-08-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,173
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I have an 08 schwinn madison and was able to fit...

I have an 08 schwinn madison and was able to fit the Nokian A10s without a problem. I think they're 32s, but google the specs if you want to be absolutely certain. The rear break arm sounds like...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-12, 09:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,573
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

He's also just right in this instance. If...

He's also just right in this instance.

If you like popping wheelies and track stands more power to you man. If you're on a bike you've already got points in my book. But you and I have radically...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-12, 02:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,089
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

All City mang.

All City mang.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-12, 08:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,291
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

+1

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-12, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I could be misinformed here, so someone feel free...

I could be misinformed here, so someone feel free to correct me, but my impression is that cantilevers don't provide added stopping power over standard calipers (I've actually been told its less),...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-12, 01:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 797
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I was going to say give your drops a chance,...

I was going to say give your drops a chance, because usually drops with brake hoods give you everything bullhorns do. The shape of those does look pretty off-putting, though. As an experiment, why...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-12, 01:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I'm blaming the good folks at Surly Brewing. Why...

I'm blaming the good folks at Surly Brewing. Why are you so tasty and intoxicating to a lightweight, Furious?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-12, 01:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I explained this in a pm to scrod, but I do think...

I explained this in a pm to scrod, but I do think it bears saying in public:

I guess even though I try not to be a condescending prick, I've kind of become one of those annoying guys who deeply...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 11:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Obviously the guy who's shop opens with 273452 ...

Obviously the guy who's shop opens with 273452

can tell you that he is only concerned that you get quality parts, rather than hipster-approved colorful parts.

Edited to add a dash!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 11:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 761
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Yes. If you want to be thrifty and an effective...

Yes. If you want to be thrifty and an effective rider, just run a 1/8" chain. If the cog being slightly smaller REALLY disconcerts you (it doesn't actually matter, by the way), you'd need to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-17-12, 07:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,515
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Looks beautiful man. Color me envious.

Looks beautiful man. Color me envious.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-12, 11:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,848
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

You do know that fixed/fixed is still flip flop,...

You do know that fixed/fixed is still flip flop, right? To most its actually the preferred flip-flop arrangement. You can thread a freewheel on the fixed side just fine. You don't need a lockring.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-12, 11:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,660
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I've had nothing but luck with grease and...

I've had nothing but luck with grease and torquing them down good. I'm pretty firm on this not being a loctite job, but I guess if it works for you do your thing. Those knurled bolts look awesome,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-12, 09:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,319
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Oh man, you might actually be pretty cool. ...

Oh man, you might actually be pretty cool.

I've never had bad luck using common sense and a decent u-lock. Like, don't be those guys who are like "Oh yeah, this is my bar bike, I use it to get...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-12, 04:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,348
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

So, what? You're white and you saw a black guy...

So, what? You're white and you saw a black guy once and you thought it was scary?

I guess I just don't get the culture of fear surrounding locking up your bike. I lock mine wherever and its...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-12, 04:27 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,484
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Everyone is right op. Skidding coaches are a...

Everyone is right op. Skidding coaches are a necessary investment in your development as a fixed gear rider.

Also why have I been taking out student loans when rubes like this abound?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,484
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

"Fixie Skidding Coaches" exist?

"Fixie Skidding Coaches" exist?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-12, 11:54 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,484
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Its actually not that...

Its actually not that simple--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_physics

I guess my point was more in the second part of my original post. If you commit to just try to stop your cranks, I think...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-12, 12:40 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,484
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

I don't know man. I'm not going to pretend to be...

I don't know man. I'm not going to pretend to be a skidding expert because I just don't care about it that much, but I've never done any sort of ritualistic nut on stem move to get started.

I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 11:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,819
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

QFT. Next winter when I'm knee deep in snow and...

QFT. Next winter when I'm knee deep in snow and just trying to bike to school I solemnly vow that I am up to no good or however that goes, and I'll play.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 11:17 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,484
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Stop listening to idiots talk about nuts over...

Stop listening to idiots talk about nuts over your stem and think about the physics in play when you want to stop your cranks. You need to stop rotational velocity which involves a great deal of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 10:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,819
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

And now I saw this thread was necro'd, but I just...

And now I saw this thread was necro'd, but I just don't care because that bike embodies beausage. A converted fixed gear in all of its utilitarian glory.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-12, 10:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,819
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

So when you say patina, you really mean "what the...

So when you say patina, you really mean "what the doc marten's marketing guy thought patina looked like."
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-12, 01:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,934
Posted By oneeyedhobbit

Craigslist a used steamroller imo. If you're...

Craigslist a used steamroller imo. If you're patient you can find great ones for $4-500 (as a caveat, Minneapolis...San Fran might be way different). If I could take back 4-5 years of...
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