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12-26-12, 04:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,059
Posted By Kevin23

It's a legit 1800 lumen light. He special ordered...

It's a legit 1800 lumen light. He special ordered it at the shop we work at. I don't remember the brand though.
12-24-12, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,059
Posted By Kevin23

My friend has an 1800lumen light. It's crazy. I...

My friend has an 1800lumen light. It's crazy. I really want one.
12-14-12, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By Kevin23

everything shifts fine, just maybe slightly...

everything shifts fine, just maybe slightly slower due to the older spring in the derailleurs. hopefully get that xtr rear derailleur, then everything will be perfect, i don't believe it's been used...
12-13-12, 10:07 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,612
Posted By Kevin23

I built this up in the back when i had some spare...

I built this up in the back when i had some spare time. bought the frame off of craigslist and wanted a single speed with flat bars. I really like how it turned out. ill get a better picture or two...
12-13-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By Kevin23

it had an old manitou fork on it. probably was...

it had an old manitou fork on it. probably was upgraded to it at one point. not sure what year. im letting a friend use that because he broke his recently. I bought the bike for $200 and then i have...
12-13-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By Kevin23

New Build up. Opinions?

I picked up this bike off craigslist for a pretty good price and ended up putting some work into it. I did a drive train clean, put a new stem on it, new carbon handle bars, new grips, new...
09-16-11, 05:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By Kevin23

It's just a fuji royal ii frame from early 80s. I...

It's just a fuji royal ii frame from early 80s. I feel it would be better to drill because it would have to direct contact points with the fork other than one with kist inserting it threw the bottom...
09-15-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By Kevin23

Anyone have any suggestions on what i should do?

Anyone have any suggestions on what i should do?
09-14-11, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By Kevin23

Newer brake onto old fork?

i have a new shimano 105 front brake that i want to use on my fixed gear bike. There is one large problem though. The way the brakes are designed is that the nut actually goes into the whole in the...
09-02-11, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4,305
Views: 265,438
Posted By Kevin23

Should I buy a shimano 600 crankset (170 arms)...

Should I buy a shimano 600 crankset (170 arms) with a 53 tooth chain ring and another 39 tooth chain ring for $20 or less? Even thought it is slightly to big for me?
09-02-11, 06:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,093
Posted By Kevin23

This other guy yelled at me for making thread and...

This other guy yelled at me for making thread and told to continue my questions from one thread.
09-02-11, 06:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,093
Posted By Kevin23

I was asking about both. I'm bassically building...

I was asking about both. I'm bassically building my fixie from random bike parts in this stranger I mets basement. He has so many bike parts and bikes and stuff. He's giving mr this cheap crankset...
09-01-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,093
Posted By Kevin23

Then how would I make a better "topic change"? ...

Then how would I make a better "topic change"? Is there a problem with 170 crank arms? Also what be a good amount of teeth for me?
09-01-11, 06:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,093
Posted By Kevin23

Topicccc channngeee

Topicccc channngeee
08-21-11, 02:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,093
Posted By Kevin23

Thats cool

Thats cool
08-21-11, 07:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,093
Posted By Kevin23

I was prob going to use a sand blaster and...

I was prob going to use a sand blaster and professional painting done at a car shop (good friend of my dad owns a car shop). And I realized it being my first build I'm not going to make it to fancy....
08-20-11, 09:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,093
Posted By Kevin23

Thanks? All you people have all these awesome...

Thanks? All you people have all these awesome bikes and I just want to try to make one.
08-20-11, 08:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,093
Posted By Kevin23

Help? Opinions?

I am starting to finish up my bike. But I'm not sure what size crankset would be best for me. My rear cog is an 18t fixed gear one. I am 5'3"-4". Does anyone know the right size for me?
06-20-11, 04:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By Kevin23

I am 5'3". I will most likely use a fuji valite...

I am 5'3". I will most likely use a fuji valite frame to make a fixed gear. How much does a new bottom bracket cost with a spindle and such? What size crank would be good for me. 165? Also for te...
06-19-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By Kevin23

What bb would an older fuji valite frame use? Or...

What bb would an older fuji valite frame use? Or a Raleigh grand prix? I read somewhere that 170mm cranksets were really good for fixed gears. Then I read somewhere else that they should be...
06-19-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 785
Posted By Kevin23

Offer $200 lol

Offer $200 lol
06-19-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By Kevin23

I have a couple questions.

I have a frame that I'm trying to build up into a fixed gear and I would need a bottom bracket. I know the bb has oily ball bearing in it. But could someone explain the bottom bracket for a newer...
06-14-11, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By Kevin23

question change

question change
Forum: BMX
06-12-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,163
Posted By Kevin23

Nishiki bmx bike?

I got a bright yellow (orangish?) Nishiki bmx bike in a trade. It's about 15-20lbs. He told me it's a 2010 diamondback nishiki bmx bike. I know that nishiki is it's own brand, but he claims it said...
06-12-11, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By Kevin23

Is this a descent frame to make into a fixed gear?

i found a fuji valite frame. I dont know much about and would like your opinion, if you dont mind. Thank you

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/2437987620.html
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By Kevin23

Performance bike company?

I've found a bike on craigslist and the guy says the brand of the bike is performance. It is a light blue lugged frame bike and across the bar going from the handle bars to the pedal crank it says a...
06-11-11, 07:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 835
Posted By Kevin23

Puegeot conversions?

I've heard that there is a difficulty in finding parts to make a peugeot into a fixed gear. But I've also heard that they make really nice conversions. So what is the difficulty in making a peugeot...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By Kevin23

Is it worth it? Old bianchi?

I've found an older bianchi. Does it seem like a good deal? Check the link below please. Thank you.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/2430199575.html
06-08-11, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By Kevin23

I'm talking about putting on better wheels that...

I'm talking about putting on better wheels that this guy is hand making for me with a surley flip flop hub.
06-08-11, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 403
Posted By Kevin23

27" to 700c?

i have a schwinn varsity with 27" wheels and i want to put on a new pair of 700c sized wheels to make into a fixed gear. i heard that there is a modification or something to be able to do this? or...
06-08-11, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By Kevin23

Motobecane?

i can get a motobecane single speed for a really cheep price. Does anyone have any reviews on this bike or company in general? if i put on a better pair of wheels and a fixed gear cog, would it make...
06-03-11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,953
Posted By Kevin23

Specialized Crossroads

ive found a specialized crossroad hybrid bike that has been completely taken apart for a cheap price, i think the drop out is verticle but im not sure, would this make a good fixed gear bike?
06-03-11, 04:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,628
Posted By Kevin23

With summer break coming up I can put countless...

With summer break coming up I can put countless hours onto making a bike. I was thinking of spending any where from $300-600 on making a complete bike depending on what I have to start with. Any...
06-02-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,628
Posted By Kevin23

What frame would be for me to buy and make a good...

What frame would be for me to buy and make a good fixed gear out of new parts then? Also below is a link to the peugeot, if it would work with what I want to do.
...
06-02-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,628
Posted By Kevin23

i can post link to both craiglist posts (posted...

i can post link to both craiglist posts (posted one eirly may and one later may both have different picture) and he wants $50. is that a good price for the frame, handle bars, 2 brake handles, front...
06-02-11, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,628
Posted By Kevin23

older peugeot frame?

ive found a peugeot frame on craigslist that i think would make a good fixie. I dont know which one it is or much about it other than brand and the color is red. It has a horizontal drop out going...
05-29-11, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,261
Posted By Kevin23

I'm trying to avoid buying stock, I think if I...

I'm trying to avoid buying stock, I think if I was to do it myself then it would be more customized to be and you can easily tell if someone made it from parts or bought it from the store. What would...
05-29-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,261
Posted By Kevin23

What would you get? I'm looking for a light frame...

What would you get? I'm looking for a light frame that I could make into a really nice fixie?
05-29-11, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,261
Posted By Kevin23

Late 1980s cannondale 3.0?

I found this bike on the Internet and I wasn't sure about what this bike is or how good it is (to make into fixie or something). The guy says it's a cannondale 3.0 mt bike. I really don't know much...
05-28-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By Kevin23

Idk I'll try to talk to him again maybe tomorrow.

Idk I'll try to talk to him again maybe tomorrow.
05-28-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By Kevin23

I was talking to this old guy in my neighborhood...

I was talking to this old guy in my neighborhood who used to restore old bikes and stuff and I was talking to him (I was riding my varsity) and he said the frame is really exspensive on it because of...
05-28-11, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By Kevin23

Raleigh USA Supercourse?

Would a Raleigh USA supercourse make a good fixed gear bike? If anyone knows anything about that bike it would be helpful. Thank you
05-28-11, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,192
Posted By Kevin23

Lol ok thanks

Lol ok thanks
05-28-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,192
Posted By Kevin23

I may be buying, is is the white frame with...

I may be buying, is is the white frame with cannondale written in blue and blue like splatter marks on the
frame, I'm not sure much about the brake levers, I thinking of maybe useing it to make a...
05-28-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,192
Posted By Kevin23

How much would one be valued at that was kept...

How much would one be valued at that was kept inside all this time and barrel road, had a tune up a couple years ago and had the tires replace at that time also, then never used after that?
05-28-11, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,192
Posted By Kevin23

Cannondale sh400?

Does anyone know is te cannondale sh400 is good? I beleive there from 1989, 1990, and 1991. I also know that they have aluminume bodies with suntour hardware. Thanks.
05-22-11, 08:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,612
Posted By Kevin23

Thanks guys (even those who talked about food?)...

Thanks guys (even those who talked about food?) for the advice lol
05-21-11, 08:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,612
Posted By Kevin23

How did I start this?

How did I start this?
05-21-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,612
Posted By Kevin23

Why are you talking about food?

Why are you talking about food?
05-21-11, 03:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,612
Posted By Kevin23

what?

what?
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