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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-17, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,426
Posted By Deathoftheparty

Which Classic Cannondale?

Hey guys, I am mainly a mountain bike rider, and occasional track rider when the weather is nice. There is a big annual charity ride from Houston to Austin every year, and I am looking to pick up an...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-17, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,835
Posted By Deathoftheparty

Bought a Fuji Feather off of Craigslist for a...

Bought a Fuji Feather off of Craigslist for a steal. Everything is great, except for the track nuts. He said he caught a guy trying to steal his wheels with a pair of channel locks. They're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-17, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By Deathoftheparty

Question about Hydraulics

I am interested in picking up a SS MTB and use it as a do it all bike. At times it would see the trails, but other times, I am looking to take it bikepacking and commuting and want to put on a set of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-17, 10:18 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,018
Posted By Deathoftheparty

Any idea what the specs are on the LA30s? Really...

Any idea what the specs are on the LA30s? Really contemplating pulling the trigger, but just trying to identify who makes the parts? Hubs/spokes/rims. I think I remember seeing Kinlin for the rims,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-17, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,018
Posted By Deathoftheparty

I'm getting a killer deal on a Giant Omnium...

I'm getting a killer deal on a Giant Omnium frameset from a dude at the track. I have everything to piece it together except for a wheelset. Any recommendations for a strong wheelset that is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-17, 10:23 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,018
Posted By Deathoftheparty

Went and took a new rider class a my local...

Went and took a new rider class a my local velodrome and was immediately hooked. Needless to say, I need a new bike now. Wanting to get a light and stiff aluminum frame to go along with my Fuji...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-08-17, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Deathoftheparty

The fork is actually a 45mm rake which should put...

The fork is actually a 45mm rake which should put my trail right around 56. The Omniums are something I already have, so no money out of pocket there. Already have a Specialized Tri-spoke for the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-08-17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Deathoftheparty

I spoke too soon with my last comment as that was...

I spoke too soon with my last comment as that was post 10. Here is the bike in question and it's geometry. It's a slack headtube, but comes with a 45 degree rake fork which should put my trail in the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-08-17, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Deathoftheparty

Understandable. Unfortunately I'm still too new...

Understandable. Unfortunately I'm still too new to post URLs or Image files, but I'm sure I'll get my post count up in the next few days to get to that point.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-17, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Deathoftheparty

Just making sure that my logic makes sense. I've...

Just making sure that my logic makes sense. I've been around bikes for a while. Used to get paid to wrench on them for awhile, but I know nothing about track bikes. All of the local shops cater to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,020
Posted By Deathoftheparty

I'm looking to race the track this year. I would...

I'm looking to race the track this year. I would just ride the rental bikes, but no adjustments are allowed to be made other than saddle height, and they won't allow you to race on them anyway. My...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-15, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,270
Posted By Deathoftheparty

I went back to Performance today to ride the 56...

I went back to Performance today to ride the 56 with Sora that they had, which is essentially a Plug 3 in a color exclusive to Performance. it was a 56, and a bit big for me, but I loved the way it...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-15, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,270
Posted By Deathoftheparty

After doing some more research, it seems the Plug...

After doing some more research, it seems the Plug is actually lighter. Steel is comparable vibration wise to Carbon, only difference is weight. And with alloy steerer, and alloy drop-outs, I'm not...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-15, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,270
Posted By Deathoftheparty

For the record, the "lighter" framed bike still...

For the record, the "lighter" framed bike still weighs 24 pounds.
Forum: Commuting
08-03-15, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,270
Posted By Deathoftheparty

Need a new commuter. Fuji Tread 1.5 VS Charge Plug 3

I've been an avid rider for about 2 years now. I owned an Allez for a little while, but quickly sold it as I rarely rode it. I commuted by bike exclusively, regardless of weather conditions, for...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-19-14, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,067
Posted By Deathoftheparty

I'm selling the road bike because I'm honestly...

I'm selling the road bike because I'm honestly sick of looking at it. I got into some legal trouble, and lost my license so I'm on the bike every day now. I have 2 jobs and work every day equal...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-19-14, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,067
Posted By Deathoftheparty

2015 Langster Pro Fork Rake?

First post here, but been reading for a while.

I work for a Specialized retailer and can get a Pro for less than what most people pay for street fixies, so it will be very hard to sway me from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-14, 03:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,748
Posted By Deathoftheparty

Thumb Shifters Under Hoods?

So I picked up a Suteki Track 10 for my new commuter last night and love everything about it other than the stem shifters. I love the friction shifting though. And I also love the concept of the...
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