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05-03-10, 09:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,113
Posted By xsnakobx

That DIY bench is at Box Dog Bikes on 14th st...

That DIY bench is at Box Dog Bikes on 14th st near Guererro.
That bike passed me yesterday in the north bay. I thought it was just a custom painted 2009/2010... Didn't seem special to me.
03-12-10, 12:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,246
Posted By xsnakobx

^I used to do that but then I got threatened by a...

^I used to do that but then I got threatened by a bus-driver and the boyfriend of some lady in a Camry for touching the vehicles.
02-27-10, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,101
Posted By xsnakobx

definitely! why wouldn't one?

definitely! why wouldn't one?
02-17-10, 12:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,915
Posted By xsnakobx

I think that would only be incentive if anyone...

I think that would only be incentive if anyone actually reads your blog...
02-17-10, 12:48 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

What happened to your green kilo frame? Also, how...

What happened to your green kilo frame? Also, how was that Davis Alleycat. I can't imagine it would be very exciting (no hills, tons of bike paths).
02-14-10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,661
Posted By xsnakobx

Fair enough. I still don't think they're really...

Fair enough. I still don't think they're really worth the money (cheap parts don't often last long).
I agree with you about the "something off" aspect. I always kind-of wondered why the kilo had...
02-14-10, 03:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,661
Posted By xsnakobx

I have to agree with Mihbach on this one. The...

I have to agree with Mihbach on this one. The idea of a 3-speed fixed gear hub is ridiculous when you really think about it. I've only experienced the KiloTT, and personally, I'm glad I've moved on...
02-12-10, 11:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,661
Posted By xsnakobx

Out of curiosity, why is there a second top-tube?...

Out of curiosity, why is there a second top-tube? I've always felt that one top-tube was enough, am I missing something?
01-26-10, 01:33 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,101
Posted By xsnakobx

Even better

Even better
01-25-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,101
Posted By xsnakobx

Are those seat-stays swords? That's so cool! And...

Are those seat-stays swords? That's so cool! And the pedals look like hand-grenades! That bike is so bad-ass!
01-24-10, 06:41 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

Assuming the cranks that you're using are 130...

Assuming the cranks that you're using are 130 BCD, I don't see any reason it shouldn't work... c'mon guys, use your heads
01-24-10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

Unless you can't, I'd suggest opting for a larger...

Unless you can't, I'd suggest opting for a larger cog instead of a smaller chainring (or unless you're really itching to shave a few grams... very few). More teeth mean more places for wear, and thus...
01-23-10, 12:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,782
Posted By xsnakobx

Soma products are pretty trashy... I'm just...

Soma products are pretty trashy... I'm just warning you.
01-22-10, 10:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 23,916
Posted By xsnakobx

mind elaborating?

mind elaborating?
01-22-10, 02:59 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,496
Posted By xsnakobx

Remember though, that for your standard,...

Remember though, that for your standard, not-sprinting, not-climbing, just riding around town position, you should be able to take your hands off of the bars and hold yourself in that position with...
01-22-10, 01:44 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,496
Posted By xsnakobx

It looks fine, but I'll agree with the comments...

It looks fine, but I'll agree with the comments about having spacers and a negative rise stem. Try to find something that requires less spacers (or take them all off and flip your current stem) but...
01-21-10, 03:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 23,916
Posted By xsnakobx

Frames like the Mash/Cinelli and the Affinity...

Frames like the Mash/Cinelli and the Affinity Lo-Pro aren't necessarily pursuit bikes, rather just bikes with larger triangles. I've test ridden a Lo-Pro, and I couldn't actually feel the sloping top...
01-20-10, 02:43 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,101
Posted By xsnakobx

Don't hate

Don't hate
12-08-09, 04:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,777
Posted By xsnakobx

It shouldn't really matter my reasoning for...

It shouldn't really matter my reasoning for wanting steel; the fact is that you can't come up with an answer, which is my point.
12-07-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,777
Posted By xsnakobx

Alright... I'll bite. I've been looking for a new...

Alright... I'll bite. I've been looking for a new frame, but I'm looking for geometry, specifically steeper geometry. I'm looking to spend about $500 for a frameset and I'm currently riding a Kilo...
11-12-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,097
Posted By xsnakobx

I'm with Adriano. A 47 would probably fit you....

I'm with Adriano. A 47 would probably fit you. The standover height is a dumb measurement and I don't know why BD says that it's important on their website. It's really more about TT length (so I've...
10-22-09, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

I wish there were more pictures of the early Kilo...

I wish there were more pictures of the early Kilo TTs with threaded forks
10-22-09, 12:07 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

I never thought I'd see this thread die...

I never thought I'd see this thread die...
10-03-09, 10:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,841
Posted By xsnakobx

Way to understand the possessive apostrophe.

Way to understand the possessive apostrophe.
09-28-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,603
Posted By xsnakobx

I liked 48/17 until I tried 48/15.

I liked 48/17 until I tried 48/15.
09-24-09, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,101
Posted By xsnakobx

The brake law is in all of California (and most...

The brake law is in all of California (and most other states). Mucky just has his (her?) brake like that because he rides in Davis, where the two bike-cops are notoriously nasty (one of them...
09-24-09, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 491,562
Posted By xsnakobx

think you could help with the lyrics? I have up...

think you could help with the lyrics? I have up to (and including) the Jesus line, and most of the end... it's the middle I can't figure out.
09-24-09, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 491,562
Posted By xsnakobx

Anyone here listen to pageninetynine? If so, do...

Anyone here listen to pageninetynine? If so, do you know the lyrics to the second half of "My Application to Heaven"? I've been trying to figure them out for a while now, and the internet is of no...
09-23-09, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,101
Posted By xsnakobx

what does iirc mean?

what does iirc mean?
09-22-09, 11:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 21,363
Posted By xsnakobx

I like the feel of cloth tape. When I had...

I like the feel of cloth tape. When I had bullhorns I had allcity grips on the flats and the horns were covered with cloth tape. Excellent.
08-27-09, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

Most people really dislike the stock saddle...

Most people really dislike the stock saddle (myself included), but you should also be prepared for your rear hub to have difficulties (especially if you're planning on switching out the stock...
08-15-09, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

What shoe are you basing this one off of?

What shoe are you basing this one off of?
08-15-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

You're selling your shoe-bike?

You're selling your shoe-bike?
08-10-09, 02:18 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,150
Posted By xsnakobx

I have a vegan friend who didn't tell anyone he...

I have a vegan friend who didn't tell anyone he was vegan. I only found out because I asked about his vegetarianism because I was cooking for him.

The reason that most vegans feel the need to talk...
08-01-09, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,961,660
Posted By xsnakobx

I kind-of like the paint-job of those frames, I'm...

I kind-of like the paint-job of those frames, I'm not entirely sure why (since I usually dislike most things tarck). I think that they'd look less-good built up though. I'd be interested to see what...
07-31-09, 11:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,152
Posted By xsnakobx

I like the look of the triple-triangle, but are...

I like the look of the triple-triangle, but are there any benefits other than looks?
07-29-09, 01:08 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,544
Posted By xsnakobx

I suggest fixed because pretty much everyone I...

I suggest fixed because pretty much everyone I know who started riding fixed after anything else now rides almost exclusively fixed (and I'm in SF too, actually pretty near you, in the Excelsior)....
07-29-09, 12:16 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,695
Posted By xsnakobx

I really like that video... Thanks for sharing (I...

I really like that video... Thanks for sharing (I hadn't seen it before).
07-27-09, 11:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,590
Posted By xsnakobx

I don't really understand why people say...

I don't really understand why people say track-drops aren't comfortable on the tops. I like 'em just fine. And having the low-down position (in the drops) is super nice for when the wind picks up...
07-26-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,101
Posted By xsnakobx

I'm not going to get into this with you. I've...

I'm not going to get into this with you. I've said what I came to say, and that's that. Back to making fun of stupid bikes?
07-26-09, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,101
Posted By xsnakobx

^ I can't believe that you would advocate the...

^
I can't believe that you would advocate the swinging of objects at any other living thing. The guy was on a bike, he chose to get off when he could have just ridden away, which would have avoided...
07-18-09, 11:47 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

It took me about an hour to get used to riding...

It took me about an hour to get used to riding track drops on the street. I don't see why everybody gets so in a fuss whenever someone else chooses to do that. They're fine bars.
07-18-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

There's a good chance that you'll strip the...

There's a good chance that you'll strip the threads off of something (the lockring or the hub) when you remove the stock cog and lockring from the stock hub. Just a warning. You do need a chain whip...
07-16-09, 10:04 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 9,836
Posted By xsnakobx

I successfully skitched on a car up a slight...

I successfully skitched on a car up a slight incline on my way to get my rear wheel re-built today. It was my first real skitch (other than pulling my friends back), and while I won't do it very...
07-09-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,781,222
Posted By xsnakobx

^May I ask why?

^May I ask why?
07-02-09, 12:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 817
Posted By xsnakobx

I do, but only in sarcasm.

I do, but only in sarcasm.
06-26-09, 01:39 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,333
Posted By xsnakobx

^ What?

^ What?
06-23-09, 11:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,828
Posted By xsnakobx

I beg to differ...

I beg to differ...
06-08-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,194
Posted By xsnakobx

My gatorskin lasted me about 2 months on the back...

My gatorskin lasted me about 2 months on the back tire. I really liked the way that tire felt, especially in the rain. Right now I'm riding a Rubino, and it's lasted as long as the everwear (so far)...
06-08-09, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,194
Posted By xsnakobx

I went through an everwear in about 2 weeks, but...

I went through an everwear in about 2 weeks, but I ride a lot (a LOT), and don't run a brake (and I live at the top of a hill...), but I have 17 skid patches.
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