Bicyclettes

[twistedtrees]

cross post from the youtube thread

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[rome1]

subscribing...

[dizzhizz]

just some bike porn from korea...

http://www.lsdbikes.com/

i dont ride but apparently these bikes go for a very high premium here...the fixed gear culture is getting bigger here in korea despite being a shit city to ride in.

[herpsky]

i have a 56 or 57cm pista.

i'm 6'1" and wear sz 48 and 31 x 32.

is this frame too big for doing tricks?

i've been doing backward circles and wheelies but i feel like my arms are always over-extended and makes tricking extra difficult.

i do have a long stem (the stock one) and am thinking of getting either a bmx or a thomson 50mm stem. even with the shorter stem, i think the frame would be too big.

what do you guys think? what size are you riding?

i might sell some jawns to make $ for a 3rd generation volume or MKE bruiser

[Paean]

im 5'7" and im riding a 53cm surly. feels fine for my case. cept that i used to get lots of toe overlaps. but i've figured my way out of it after awhile.

[theslowestdank]

it's mehh.

[cure]

helmets - i need one, but not really sure what to look for besides the fact that it fits. I need one for basic joyriding and commuting. reading up about more and more accidents is starting to get to me

[jl.1212]

YAY OR NAY

i found a custom lugged southwest frameworks cyclocross bike decked out with a mix of shimano dura-ace and 600 components. wheelset is mavic open 4 cd. all for $400

im feelin that i should jump on this now but maybe the more experienced bikers could give me advice whether i should get it or not

[ChadR]

im 5'7" and im riding a 53cm surly. feels fine for my case. cept that i used to get lots of toe overlaps. but i've figured my way out of it after awhile.

How did you get ride of the toe overlap? Did you switch to shallower toe cages? I am getting a lot of that on my 50 cm (53 on most other bikes) kilo tt.

[Tyro1]

how much do pistas sell for in the US / Europe (2nd hand)

seen one here for 1000AUD (800US) in good condition.

[skeetinmynose]

$300-500 at most

[readytoignite]

helmets - i need one, but not really sure what to look for besides the fact that it fits. I need one for basic joyriding and commuting. reading up about more and more accidents is starting to get to me

bicycle habitat has a pretty comprehensive buying guide here:

http://bicyclehabitat.com/page.cfm?pageID=454

i personally wear a helmet whenever i'm riding, even for a trip around the corner

[cure]

thanks, i've just been lazy about buying one since i've mainly been biking on campus. Im guessing i can get by with a helmet around 30-50 dollars rightttt?

[herpsky]

i use a protec helmet that i also use for skating

but

it's got little ventilation and my head gets all steamy and shit

[the Repeater]

i use a protec helmet that i also use for skating

but

it's got little ventilation and my head gets all steamy and shit

I honestly can't believe I'm seeing this on a fashion forum.

[mlproject]

those protec helmets aren't good for cycling crashes. they're designed for hitting your head on a ramp, not a car or the ground at 40 mph

[herpsky]

perhaps you can educate me on helmets

[mlproject]

a cycling helmet is designed to cushion your dome, let it skid across pavement instead of "stick" and cause any other trauma and break under severe impact like a car crumple zone.

[jf30]

helmets - i need one, but not really sure what to look for besides the fact that it fits. I need one for basic joyriding and commuting. reading up about more and more accidents is starting to get to me

getting one that fits is the most important thing, it's no use if it'll slide off in an accident. buy a road cycling helmet which can tighten up at the chin and also in the back.

[denim4dayss]

hi.

my non drive side pedal is creaking

i dont know what the cause of this is..anyone know? and anyone know how to fix it?

thank you so much.

[chromesquared]

perhaps you can educate me on helmets

CATLIKE makes some pretty steezy helmets, but are a little on the expensive side:

http://www.catlike.es/ingles/index.html

[mlproject]

hi.

my non drive side pedal is creaking

i dont know what the cause of this is..anyone know? and anyone know how to fix it?

thank you so much.

could be your crank bolts or a loose bb cup as well.

[readytoignite]

thanks, i've just been lazy about buying one since i've mainly been biking on campus. Im guessing i can get by with a helmet around 30-50 dollars rightttt?

yeah probably. i'd say decent helmets range from 40-90, the more expensive ones have better ventilation and nicer strapping systems but a properly adjusted helmet in that range with proper certification should do the trick.

btw helmets are intrisically dorky looking so no need to shell out tons of cash on a sleek looking euro helmet. though the ones that look like american football helmets are kind of ghey imo (i think this is the kind herps is talking about)

[cure]

Yeah, i've acknowledged the fact that helmets are dorky but ehh i'd rather be alive and LA drivers suck ass. those catlike ones do look nice, but i'm not willing to justify spending 100-150 dollars on a helmet right now. any brands that are more economically friendly?

[White Teeth]

Consumer reports: bike helmet ratings

FYI, pro-tec with the second lowest score of 16 out of 100

[Androo630]

all helmets work the same. from the cheap ones to the expensive ones, they will all take your falls the same way. the cost goes up if the ventilation system is better or if it is more aerodynamic. i'd go with the one that looks good because that way i'd wear it more often even if i am just biking to school. you'd look dorky no matter what if you're wearing a helmet, but it's better to be alive than to have your brain splattered. i don't want to be a hypocrite so i've been constantly looking for a good deal on ebay. i'm trying to find a rudy project for a good deal. i'm also looking for a white giro monza in medium. if anyone has one for sale, let me know (or any medium sized helmets).

[the Repeater]

Any skate helmet is designed for multiple impact retention. I.E.- bouncing off the object, AND the ground, keeping your dome from being split open.

Bike helmets are intended for single impact, and need to be discarded even if there is no visible damage, the structural integrity has been compromised.

Bike helmets do a much better job at preventing concussion, which is the important part of their design. No American certified helmet will have many snag points, which is supposed to keep your head from being snapped around on the ground. It's bullshit, but that's what it is, and some helmets with a lot of venting get called out on having snag points, and thus, not certified in the US.

[the Repeater]

Expensive helmets are cooler than nothing at all (truth,) light, look better, and are really comfortable. Really, really comfortable.

I recommend Limar, personally.

Though Bell has several from inexpensive to Pro that are extremely available and real good. Check Bonktown regularly if you want a deal on something too rich for your blood.

[theslowestdank]

let's face it, if you're going 30mph and slam into a truck, the ventilation system is the least of your worries.

[jf30]

^yeah but most don't plan on crashing into trucks frequently, and the times that we are not , a good ventilation system is important.

to androo, check ebay uk as well, i scooped my monza there ($70 shipped)