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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-15, 10:42 PM
Replies: 24,587
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I drove for 9 hours to wrap up our...

Today I drove for 9 hours to wrap up our vacation... will say it is good to be home after three weeks of sun, food, drink, sand, and friends.

Will need a rest now.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-15, 04:04 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Set a new personal record for bike hauling... :D ...

Set a new personal record for bike hauling... :D

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/canadadayhaul.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-15, 10:36 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today we bought an RV... a 1972 Chalet A frame...

Today we bought an RV... a 1972 Chalet A frame that needs a wee bit of aesthetic work but is in rather excellent shape otherwise.

Cost us less than a good tent.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-14, 01:24 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I really appreciated my decision to buy the...

Today I really appreciated my decision to buy the Jeep...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/randomstuff/2014winterwoodystorm%20(2).jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-20-14, 01:59 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

This morning I woke up in Bismarck, North...

This morning I woke up in Bismarck, North Dakota... will be sleeping in my own bed tonight after a little 1350 km drive through some of the flattest countryside on earth.

Compared to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Delivered a customized Dawes Kingpin to a little...

Delivered a customized Dawes Kingpin to a little girl... :D

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2014shop/dawesbuild/kingpin%20(17).JPG
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I built up a new whip for my 14 year old...

Today I built up a new whip for my 14 year old daughter... the bike was a gift from a customer and all I had to do was swap out the dead 1 1/8 fork for the Mars Elite I just took off my Blizzard.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I fixed my free gas trimmer that I pulled...

Today I fixed my free gas trimmer that I pulled from the trash after a yard crew dumped it.

All it needed was a fuel line replacement kit which cost $3.98, took under 5 minutes to fix, and it came...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-14, 12:01 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I got up early and built myself a new...

Today I got up early and built myself a new bike... had the need to roll up some fatties.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2014dbr%20(2).JPG

Some People Go to Church on Sunday mornings?...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

What did she look like ?

What did she look like ?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-14, 10:44 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I have been so busy in my shop that I have...

I have been so busy in my shop that I have pondered hiring an assistant... I have also been teaching classes and working at mobile events and told the guys at the co-op I was going to have to cut my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-14, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Finished up a set of custom touring racks... ...

Finished up a set of custom touring racks...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikesales/kunitztandem/kunitzracks%20(4).JPG
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-14, 12:26 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I worked on a custom touring rack... a few...

Today I worked on a custom touring rack... a few little adjustments, a little more torch work, and polishing, and then it's paint time.

There are more brazed joints in this than there are in a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Built up my daughter's new trail rig... ...

Built up my daughter's new trail rig...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2014daninishiki%20(1).JPG
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-14, 05:48 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I worked all morning in the shop and then...

Today I worked all morning in the shop and then spent the afternoon on a mobile service job... I am planning to put a hitch mounted repair stand on the Jeep for future jobs but today I was working on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-14, 01:02 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I turned wrenches on the truck instead of...

Today I turned wrenches on the truck instead of on bikes... the hood needed a little alignment, a speed sensor had to be replaced, and I restored the fog lamps so I will be less likely to run over my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-14, 05:43 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I bought a vintage Singer 99K sewing...

Today I bought a vintage Singer 99K sewing machine, some sawhorses, a Braun mixer, and a light saber.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Already appreciating it as I stopped by a...

Already appreciating it as I stopped by a community garage sale this am and scored a 1948 Singer sewing machine in a cabinet and the car would not have been able to carry it.

Did not even have to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-14, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

It is a fully loaded 1991 and essentially a one...

It is a fully loaded 1991 and essentially a one owner vehicle, the older fellow who had it was meticulous in the service department and it runs like a new truck despite being 23 years old.

My...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I bought a Jeep. ...

Today I bought a Jeep.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/randomstuff/2014woody%20(2).JPG

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/randomstuff/2014woody%20(1).JPG
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-14, 11:09 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Bull**** indeed. When I travel I often...

Bull**** indeed.

When I travel I often carry this on my hip... if anyone asks it's a utility knife (that is sharp enough to shave with).
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-14, 10:48 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I got up and resurrected Brigitte... she...

Today I got up and resurrected Brigitte... she has been retired for almost 3 years.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2014brigitte%20(2).JPG

Tonight I swapped the temporary stem and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-14, 10:37 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Stability... these are for kids with physical...

Stability... these are for kids with physical disabilities who may have balance issues.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

The good people at our city transit department...

The good people at our city transit department have given us a bay to store and work on bicycles for the adaptive cycling program I am working with.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-14, 10:24 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Are you shaving yet ? :)

Are you shaving yet ?

:)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Excellent.

Excellent.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I work on a lot of lower end bikes when I...

I work on a lot of lower end bikes when I volunteer at the co-op and do some low cost repairs at my shop for those folks who can't afford my reasonable rates... most of the work that comes my way is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-14, 06:03 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

It is never the same day twice. Today a...

It is never the same day twice.

Today a customer brought in his custom made Thorn touring bicycle that just got a new coat of powder after the TSA tried to destroy it... they also broke the rear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-14, 03:25 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

It is a one man operation here. Besides...

It is a one man operation here.

Besides working for myself, I also partner with a framebuilder, do a bunch of contract work for a local charity, and teach classes and volunteer at the co-op.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-14, 03:00 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Try mounting Marathon Plus tyres... or Avocet...

Try mounting Marathon Plus tyres... or Avocet TT30's (folders).

I am sure that if there is hell it will be full of those TT30 tyres but once you got them on the pain was worth it.

Most of the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-14, 08:40 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

They do... they are called cartridge bearings. ...

They do... they are called cartridge bearings.

I also like the sets I have with zerk fittings for grease.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I tidied the shop, topped off all the...

Today I tidied the shop, topped off all the tyres, oiled saddles, swapped saddles, switched tyres on 3 bikes, and helped tweak my friend's new 1972 Raleigh Twenty with a better set of brakes and new...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-14, 07:12 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

More smiles today... ...

More smiles today...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/ycr2fittingday%20(4).JPG

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/ycr2fittingday%20(6).JPG
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-14, 12:34 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I started a new job, I will be one of the...

Today I started a new job, I will be one of the lead mechanics for a local program that provides adaptive bicycles to children with disabilities and also provides riding classes for children who can...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-14, 08:41 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

The kit adds a two position switch to the fixture...

The kit adds a two position switch to the fixture for low and higher flow needs...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-14, 01:45 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today I put my mad skills to use and installed a...

Today I put my mad skills to use and installed a new deadbolt and passage set at the co-op... the funky biometric keyless entry system does not like extreme cold and after one winter of it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I wonder where he keeps the "Free Candy" sign...

I wonder where he keeps the "Free Candy" sign ?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-13, 02:32 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

-40C with the windchill here. Today I went...

-40C with the windchill here.

Today I went for a 3D bone scan to get a good picture of my spine from my head to my toes... also got some x-rays so suppose I probably glow in the dark now.

My...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-13, 11:40 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

It was surprising that he made it to 71... he was...

It was surprising that he made it to 71... he was such a genius but not smart enough to have backed off the gas and said no to the drugs and alcohol that probably had more than a little to do with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-13, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Good to get that out of your system early.

Good to get that out of your system early.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-13, 03:56 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Today my wife and I recovered a stolen bike that...

Today my wife and I recovered a stolen bike that had been taken from my friend's garage... it was hard for me to miss one of my babies (I built this bike up) parked outside the homeless shelter and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-13, 08:12 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Dayum... It is my size and it says Merckx.

Dayum... It is my size and it says Merckx.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-13, 08:09 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Last day here in the old condo, wrapping up loose...

Last day here in the old condo, wrapping up loose ends and if things go as planned we will be headed for Canuckistan after we have lunch.

It is so nice to think that in a few days we will be home,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-13, 10:52 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Get off my lawn. :) Slow day today......

Get off my lawn.

:)

Slow day today... nursing an opiate induced hangover but at least I was able to get up and about later in the afternoon and get a few things done.

Finished re-building...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-13, 04:40 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Drove out to the main shop to pick up some parts...

Drove out to the main shop to pick up some parts and to fondle shiny new hubs... the picture really cannot do them justice.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikesales/2013arvonhubs.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-13, 12:28 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Back has been so fragged that I did very little...

Back has been so fragged that I did very little save for going to my daughter's 9th grade graduation this evening... had a really wonderful time and one of the best dinners I have ever had.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-13, 08:02 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Got up at the butt crack of dawn to hit the MEC...

Got up at the butt crack of dawn to hit the MEC gear swap (Mountain Equipment Co-op) which happens bi-annually and has some of the best deals on gear you can imagine... warranty returns, demos,and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-13, 12:38 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

As far as I know... it often costs less in BC...

As far as I know... it often costs less in BC than it does here which makes no sense. Took some to the US on my last trip and a few people lost their minds.

Alberta Premium is also remarkably good...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I am north and just a little west of you now. ...

I am north and just a little west of you now.

Today I f'd around with a good number of my own bicycles, tweaking this and tweaking that and then my friend brought over his newly acquired Ron...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-13, 12:59 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,633
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Lets see... did a parts run today to pick up some...

Lets see... did a parts run today to pick up some gorgeous Mavic MA40 rims for a wheel build, hung out with my friend, took a big assed nap, went to critical mass (a polite affair here), and then...
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