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RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
no but seriously, i get mad taint discomfort regardless of the angle I put it at. Also, my frame is overall too small hehehe
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
no but seriously, i get mad taint discomfort regardless of the angle I put it at. Also, my frame is overall too small hehehe
#2229
Your cog is slipping.
I find that my Turbo is most comfortable when tilted up very slightly in front. Also, try sliding it forward. If your taint is sore, the pressure isn't on your sit bones as it should be.
#2230
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If your parts hurt, the fit is not right for you or your saddle is not right for you.
Start by lowering your seatpost and leveling your saddle.
Start by lowering your seatpost and leveling your saddle.
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I haven't tried angling the seat upwards yet, I'll see how that goes. It's only really uncomfortable after a few miles.
But yeah, my arms are a bit too long for the bike geometry, but i'll make do for now and get it set the best i can. It's a 52 and im around 5'9, 5'10. My leg size is about 31 though so it isn't too bad for that. For my next frame in the distant future, I'll definitely invest in something around 54 maybe even 55 of a bike with a more aggressive geometry so I can ride my style proper. Don't know a lot about that stuff yet so I'm waiting until I have a better feel on this project set up. Im takin myself to schooooooool !
But yeah, my arms are a bit too long for the bike geometry, but i'll make do for now and get it set the best i can. It's a 52 and im around 5'9, 5'10. My leg size is about 31 though so it isn't too bad for that. For my next frame in the distant future, I'll definitely invest in something around 54 maybe even 55 of a bike with a more aggressive geometry so I can ride my style proper. Don't know a lot about that stuff yet so I'm waiting until I have a better feel on this project set up. Im takin myself to schooooooool !
#2232
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When I first got it, I noticed a difference right away. It's much more solidly built than the previous chain ring i had, then again the one I had wasn't meant for my bike anyways... I'm far from an expert but the quality of the chain ring is definitely worth it in my eyes. To me, it feels like it is consistent and just all around built strong.
A buddy of mine found that on Craigslist for 40$ but i managed to talk it down to 30, so hell yeah !!
fixed it and it is better. I understand now how the "sitbones" should be.
A buddy of mine found that on Craigslist for 40$ but i managed to talk it down to 30, so hell yeah !!
fixed it and it is better. I understand now how the "sitbones" should be.
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When I first got it, I noticed a difference right away. It's much more solidly built than the previous chain ring i had, then again the one I had wasn't meant for my bike anyways... I'm far from an expert but the quality of the chain ring is definitely worth it in my eyes. To me, it feels like it is consistent and just all around built strong.
A buddy of mine found that on Craigslist for 40$ but i managed to talk it down to 30, so hell yeah !!
A buddy of mine found that on Craigslist for 40$ but i managed to talk it down to 30, so hell yeah !!
I wonder, do they tend to be less eccentric / rounder? I swear, some chainrings are so bad you'd think they're biopace.
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Dave Yates singlespeed
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I haven't tried angling the seat upwards yet, I'll see how that goes. It's only really uncomfortable after a few miles.
But yeah, my arms are a bit too long for the bike geometry, but i'll make do for now and get it set the best i can. It's a 52 and im around 5'9, 5'10. My leg size is about 31 though so it isn't too bad for that. For my next frame in the distant future, I'll definitely invest in something around 54 maybe even 55 of a bike with a more aggressive geometry so I can ride my style proper. Don't know a lot about that stuff yet so I'm waiting until I have a better feel on this project set up. Im takin myself to schooooooool !
But yeah, my arms are a bit too long for the bike geometry, but i'll make do for now and get it set the best i can. It's a 52 and im around 5'9, 5'10. My leg size is about 31 though so it isn't too bad for that. For my next frame in the distant future, I'll definitely invest in something around 54 maybe even 55 of a bike with a more aggressive geometry so I can ride my style proper. Don't know a lot about that stuff yet so I'm waiting until I have a better feel on this project set up. Im takin myself to schooooooool !
get a longer stem with more drop and slide the saddle back farther and LEVEL THAT THING! Honestly for a level top tube frame your saddle height doesn't look terrible, but you still should be riding with the correct leg extension, assuming there is more seat post length left.
Aside from doing a FIT best rule of thumb for saddle height it as follows:
You'll need a friend to stand facing you straddling the front wheel and holding you up by supporting the bike at the center of the bars. Get in your natural riding position hands on the bars and with your heel (shoes on) on the back of a pedal (non-cage side) at the 6 o'clock (straight down, the other with be in the 12 position) check leg extension, your leg should be straight at this point with your knee locked out straight don't force it keep your hips level with the ground. If you still have a bent knee raise the saddle accordingly if you can't plant your heel without rocking your hip over to do so the lower accordingly. Once your dialed in as best you can and you add the length of your foot into the equation you will have the proper leg extension for power, control and proper anatomics.
Just remember this saddle height is relative to the shoes your wearing, thicker of thinner soled shoes will effectively change the saddle height slightly. Hope that helps ... an uncomfortable bike sucks to ride no matter how "cool" it looks.
Not for nothing, but I wish more of the new riders would take a couple of minutes to do fit as to stop the buyers remorse that is prevalent in the fixed gear scene. If there is one thing I would love to be able do on this forum is help people with fit issues.
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I'm gonna post my townie here if that's cool...
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love the townie with gumwalls. and cool stem! but i would totally get a coaster 3spd with fenders for that style bike.
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Updated my pedals/cages and bars... it's like a whole new bike to me. :-)
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The Messenger chainring is best for the rider who wants the Zen chainring look without dropping the money.
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makino njs model #95 (march 2001)
thank you based god for this bike. swag to the hundred trillion.
btw...selling the front aerospoke if anyones interested.
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You live in murrieta correct? I've seen your ad
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I'm in temecula, pm me if your looking for someone to ride with
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Built today, will have better pictures later.
Took it for a spin around the block, feels a little quicker than the Motobecane Messenger.
-2008 CAAD9
-White Industries hubs laced to Mavic Open Pros - Eccentric Rear
-SRAM S300 Crankset/Bottom bracket
-1/8" 44t Chainring (Temporary, wanted to check the gearing)
-Michelin Pro3 700cx23c tires
-Older Shimano Deore SPD Pedals (Temporary)
-Cane Creek Levers
-Tiagra Brakes
-Brooks Swift
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tarck but fun
Starting a new project so this one is done.
Starting a new project so this one is done.