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Old 07-31-11, 04:29 PM
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while on my ride today..
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nice looking bike!
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Old 07-31-11, 06:45 PM
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Thanks for the input guys, I honestly love my bars like that so I think I'm gonna keep them.
Here is a Raleigh that I picked up today.

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in desperate need of a thomson for the Leader (along with some more spacers). Ant looks liek shi~t on the 725, imo - Though I am liking the Thomson on the soma!

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Old 07-31-11, 07:00 PM
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My stock 2010 Kilo TT. Nothing super exciting or sexy, but I love it.

I got it a week ago, and have put about 60 miles on it so far. Still tweaking the fit, but so far, so good.

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Old 07-31-11, 07:07 PM
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I really like the short stem on the 725, if it fits you that is.

You never answered my question, does the TT slope?
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Old 07-31-11, 07:12 PM
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Old 07-31-11, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by hamish5178
I really like the short stem on the 725, if it fits you that is.

You never answered my question, does the TT slope?
Yeah I like a short stem on it too, fits much better this way, the ant in general just looks very odd to me on this. maybe I think it's too short and 70mm is the sweet spot. I don't know. Something about it in person seems...off

no slope according to my level. I think the seat tube plays tricks on my eyes or something because I feel like there's a slight one when looking at it.
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Old 07-31-11, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by hamfoh
Yeah I like a short stem on it too, fits much better this way, the ant in general just looks very odd to me on this. maybe I think it's too short and 70mm is the sweet spot. I don't know. Something about it in person seems...off

no slope according to my level. I think the seat tube plays tricks on my eyes or something because I feel like there's a slight one when looking at it.
What size is the 725? Looks so much better without the slope, personally.
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Old 07-31-11, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rollasaurus
This is my first singlespeed bike and i am loving riding it all over the city.
i like like this a lot more than i thought i would. first time i've seen one complete. i want a singlespeed cx bike but those dropouts scare me/make me puke in my mouth. yours certainly looks awesome though as a townie.
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Old 07-31-11, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by hamish5178
What size is the 725? Looks so much better without the slope, personally.
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Old 07-31-11, 07:56 PM
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Just gotta order double toe strap package from Scrod and a 100mm stem! My Christophs are starting to get shredded underneath : D
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Old 07-31-11, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RenzSouljohnson


Just gotta order double toe strap package from Scrod and a 100mm stem! My Christophs are starting to get shredded underneath : D
Matching brown saddle & bar tape may be my all time favorite looks. Mad props.
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Old 07-31-11, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DrewShannon
Looks great, I dig it.
Thanks!

Originally Posted by redpear
Looks good, and if you love it, great. I would probably add foot retention, and lower the bars a bit perhaps. Also, a top tube protector for wrapped bars?
Thanks, I will add straps eventually but I actually don't care much for fixed gear but when I get the urge to do it I'll do it right.

Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn
It's a singlespeed so foot retention isn't a big deal. Really long torso and shorter legs based on the fitment? Anyway it looks clean and well built!

Welcome to BFSSFG too!
Before long you'll look like us
Haha thanks, and I'm actually still messing with the fitment, I am thinking of cutting down the steerer tube some and I think my seat is a tad bit low after my ride today so it will prob raise some before I ride it next.
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Old 07-31-11, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by T34418L3one
New member here, I'm coming from the bmx world but I've always liked "big" bikes. Anyways, here is my first single speed build up from scratch, I know some won't like it since it's not a fancy/expensive/ rare etc. build but it suits my needs and I love it haha.

You say this is a single-speed? Then you need a rear brake. Right meow.
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Old 08-01-11, 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mkeHENRY
How much did you get them Omnium's for?
https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...nkset-w-gxp-bb
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Old 08-01-11, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Rollasaurus
Another new member here. This is my first singlespeed bike and i am loving riding it all over the city. My other bikes are feeling neglected right now.





I don't very much like the white seatpost, but the rest of this bike is bad ass.
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Old 08-01-11, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RenzSouljohnson
what kind of seat post do you have on that two-wheeler?
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Old 08-01-11, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn
Matching brown saddle & bar tape may be my all time favorite looks. Mad props.
My (geared) commuter hybrid has a similar color scheme.

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Old 08-01-11, 01:42 PM
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Recent beater bike I threw together with spare parts. Nothing fancy. Old 80's Raleigh frame.




(I know the seat post is backwards)
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Old 08-01-11, 04:05 PM
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How do you like my new bike giez?

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Old 08-01-11, 05:20 PM
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do you go to ucsd? i've seen this bike outside price center for like the last two weeks lol.
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Old 08-01-11, 05:22 PM
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What is that?
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Old 08-01-11, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by chentwoten
do you go to ucsd? i've seen this bike outside price center for like the last two weeks lol.
I'm a doctoral student/ TA.
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Old 08-01-11, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
I'm a doctoral student/ TA.
Good to hear other people are from around here, I'm an undergrad.
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