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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,786,201
Posted By patrick.decker@

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2Ux_ZW6aEAA/THQdDtdgK0I/...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2Ux_ZW6aEAA/THQdDtdgK0I/AAAAAAAAAOU/XNgEr1n91CU/s1600/CIMG0579.JPG

After a few years of use and abuse I turned my kilo TT into a swing bike. Very poor gas welding on my...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-16-08, 12:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,196
Posted By patrick.decker@

So, I picked up some toasty feet, and today I got...

So, I picked up some toasty feet, and today I got to ride in ~ -5F temperatures for only about 15min. Which isn't long, but for commuting purposes I can get pretty much anywhere in my town in about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-08, 06:16 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,845
Posted By patrick.decker@

Last night it was snowing out and I rode by some...

Last night it was snowing out and I rode by some guy walking the other way on the sidewalk, and he yelled "I'm better than you!" - Not really sure what to make of it, but I'm certain he wasn't...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-06-08, 09:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,196
Posted By patrick.decker@

Thanks for all the responses! I think I give the...

Thanks for all the responses! I think I give the toasty feet a try to start with since by far the biggest problem is the bottom! I'm already wearing smart wool, but I haven't tried a thin liner sock...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-04-08, 08:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,196
Posted By patrick.decker@

improving warmth of Shoes

I've got a pair of the specialized defrosters, and although they're pretty warm down to about 30F, or upper 20s, once in gets down into the teens (as it finally has) they are no longer very warm...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-30-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 947
Posted By patrick.decker@

Yeah, I guess because of the size/shape of the...

Yeah, I guess because of the size/shape of the building that they're putting the track in, it's gonna be a bit more circular and for this reason I guess the turns aren't as steep. Here's the site :...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-19-08, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 947
Posted By patrick.decker@

Good deal, that's what I figured. I'm excited...

Good deal, that's what I figured. I'm excited for it to open up!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-08, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 947
Posted By patrick.decker@

Yeah, the banks on the track they're building is...

Yeah, the banks on the track they're building is something near 40 degrees.

If 99% of crashes don't result in much then it doesn't sound too bad. It's not even that this is the first dangerous...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-08, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 947
Posted By patrick.decker@

How many crashes?

I'm pretty excited that there's a track opening up in town on dec. 1st (142m wood). I'm wondering how likely is it that me and my bike might take a beating if I get into it. Have many of you been...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-08, 12:56 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,786,201
Posted By patrick.decker@

I fit 30s on mine.... although they may be more...

I fit 30s on mine.... although they may be more like 28s... they are more like 28s. (can't fit a brake with these though)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-08, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,121
Posted By patrick.decker@

If your kilo is green and a 53 i'd be happy to...

If your kilo is green and a 53 i'd be happy to trade.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By patrick.decker@

Well I went with the 110.5 since that's closest...

Well I went with the 110.5 since that's closest to the 111mm campy bb the cranks should be paired with.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By patrick.decker@

Track Crack. Don't know what year. It *looks*...

Track Crack. Don't know what year. It *looks* just like the current one.

112 resulted in a chain line that was not in any way visually off, however, you're probably right in that it was not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-08, 12:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By patrick.decker@

Ok... wait, the campy record track bb is 111mm...

Ok... wait, the campy record track bb is 111mm not 116.... right: http://www.bikeman.com/CR9180.html?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=GoogleBase&utm_campaign=GoogleBase

My logic here is that 112...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-08, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By patrick.decker@

campy record (came on a used bike I got... w/ a...

campy record (came on a used bike I got... w/ a suntour bb (w/ 112mm spindle) which is toast since the previous owner neglected to service it for what looks to be a very long time)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By patrick.decker@

Which BB spindle length?

If the current bb spindle I'm replacing is 112mm should I go for 110.5mm or 115mm? I'm thinking the phil wood, so in either case I should be able to get the chain line right, but is there any reason...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,642
Posted By patrick.decker@

I'll only be removing them a normal amount... for...

I'll only be removing them a normal amount... for bb upkeep. Mainly I was just wondering when it would this would become a problem. I'd read that it can be a problem, but I was wondering if it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,642
Posted By patrick.decker@

repeatedly installing/removing square taper cranks...

How many times can this be done? Does the crank begin to deform more and more eventually finishing the crank?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-08, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,627
Posted By patrick.decker@

Mine is very much like yours.

Mine is very much like yours.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-30-08, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By patrick.decker@

Thanks! Thats what I figured, but wasn't sure. ...

Thanks! Thats what I figured, but wasn't sure. Too bad they didn't make it easier to remove them! What makes some easy and what makes some hard to remove?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-08, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By patrick.decker@

wow, have I stumped everyone!

wow, have I stumped everyone!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-30-08, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By patrick.decker@

suntour suberbe pro hub bearings

I posted this thread:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=481950

in the bike mechanics forum, but it seems that I may have stumped them, perhaps someone here might know!

Thanks, ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By patrick.decker@

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=367171...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=367171

This thread actually discusses what these are. My next question would be where does one get replacements? And... how do you get them out since...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-08, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By patrick.decker@

What kind of hub bearings?

So I went to overhaul the bearing on some suntour superbe pro hubs expecting to find regular loose ball bearings. But I don't know what I found. The bearings were in a retainer, but the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,031
Posted By patrick.decker@

It's not, but I did think of that, although it...

It's not, but I did think of that, although it turns out that this lock nut doesn't have a lip on it... just a little rubber seal that's pretty gone anyway.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-08, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,031
Posted By patrick.decker@

Thanks for all the answers I'll see if I can get...

Thanks for all the answers I'll see if I can get it without a spacer first, then give a spacer a try. (too bad I cut the steerer down on my new fork before realizing there wasn't a spacer)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-08, 12:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,031
Posted By patrick.decker@

Don't know what the torque spec. is ... and don't...

Don't know what the torque spec. is ... and don't have a 32mm socket to go on my torque wrench so I can't check. It's a suntour headset of some sort. On my other bike I've got a really really cheap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-08, 10:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,353
Posted By patrick.decker@

It will work. I've tried skidding my cogs loose...

It will work. I've tried skidding my cogs loose (before I made a 1/8" chainwhip) - after having put them on with liberal amounts of grease - to no avail. But I'd still never do it without a front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,031
Posted By patrick.decker@

Threaded headset continues to loosen

So my headset after being adjusted continues to loosen up when riding (unless it's too tight - then it stays that way) I realized that there is no washer b/w the threaded race and the lock nut,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-24-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By patrick.decker@

You should be fine skidding once you get it on...

You should be fine skidding once you get it on there tight. Before I made myself a 1/8" chain whip, my method for getting a cog off would be to remove the lockring and then go try and skid it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-24-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,166
Posted By patrick.decker@

When I first switched to risers climbing was...

When I first switched to risers climbing was certainly more difficult, however.... I would now say that the challenge only made me stronger, and if I switched back to drops (or even horns) I could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-08, 05:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By patrick.decker@

I don't have a picture handy... but I think I'm...

I don't have a picture handy... but I think I'm just going to leave it as is, keep the tension on the lower side and enjoy. I'll inspect them more often than otherwise, and hopefully they'll keep...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By patrick.decker@

"Opposite direction usually refers to when you...

"Opposite direction usually refers to when you have a cross-laced wheel. Cross lacing will leave half of the spokes pointing clockwise, and the other half counter-clockwise. The direction in which...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-08, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By patrick.decker@

Okay... well, sorry, but um, do you have an...

Okay... well, sorry, but um, do you have an opinion on relacing the hub?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-08, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By patrick.decker@

I find that this way I get more varied opinions?...

I find that this way I get more varied opinions? Can use info from one to progress the conversations in the other? ... Actually if I hadn't just automatically posted in here first, I'd have just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 602
Posted By patrick.decker@

Damn... that's way easier then I thought!

Damn... that's way easier then I thought!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-08, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By patrick.decker@

Is the general recommendation that I SHOULD...

Is the general recommendation that I SHOULD relace the hub?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By patrick.decker@

I got the wheelset used, so I've ridden them this...

I got the wheelset used, so I've ridden them this way, and they've been this way every since they were first used... which was who knows how long ago. I just don't want my new babies to fail:(
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By patrick.decker@

By the opposite direction do you mean put the...

By the opposite direction do you mean put the spokes outboard (since they are currently inboard)? And what are these spoke washers you speak of? Thanks

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By patrick.decker@

Can you explain all the reasons why re-lacing...

Can you explain all the reasons why re-lacing into a different pattern is not recommended (by some...?)? thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By patrick.decker@

what is the danger in relacing a hub with a...

what is the danger in relacing a hub with a different pattern? Is it the spoke paths left behind? If so, would it be ok to go from radial to 3x since the paths wouldn't overlap?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By patrick.decker@

Radial Laced Superbe

I've just got my hands on a pair of wheels with suntour superbe pro hubs (they're large flange track hubs), and the front is radial. I've seen pictures of these hubs cracking when radially laced,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-08, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By patrick.decker@

^ I thought I'd read that. So worse to re-lace...

^ I thought I'd read that. So worse to re-lace again, especially into a new pattern then to leave as is??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-08, 05:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By patrick.decker@

I would do the work myself, and I like the wheel...

I would do the work myself, and I like the wheel a lot!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-08, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By patrick.decker@

Radial Laced Superbe

I just got a bike with suntour superbe pro hubs, and the front is radial. I've come across some pictures of these hubs cracking at the spoke holes when laced this way. (as well as other hubs) I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-19-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By patrick.decker@

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,349
Posted By patrick.decker@

I'll give it a go. The "110 and 130 BCD" is the...

I'll give it a go. The "110 and 130 BCD" is the spacing of the crank spider bolt hole locations where the chainring attach. the 130 is for the bigger (2?) rings, and 110 for the smaller. So you'll...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-18-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,666
Posted By patrick.decker@

I would like my account deleted also please. ...

I would like my account deleted also please. Thank you, if there is any info you need just say so.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-08, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By patrick.decker@

Yeah, obviously. Therefore when anyone asks how...

Yeah, obviously. Therefore when anyone asks how much is something worth, what they're really saying is 'how much are people buying this item for'?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-08, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By patrick.decker@

God you people are so so helpful!

God you people are so so helpful!
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