Bicyclettes

[bentobox]

911 is stupid.

Actually, it's a "joke."

[stuntastic]

My friend spray painted my first Pista flat black, leaving the seat tube logo.

He works on cars/motorcycles, so did wat he does.

He wet sanded, and used Krylon.

The paint didnt chip or anything, the only thing that happened was the top tube started to "polish" because of my legs rubbing against it, and sitting on it. Otherwise, the paint all around was perfect.

[mlproject]

what a mothafuckin deal ... free shipping... about $200

actually ... $155 http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=NP05870

[the Repeater]

Can you radial a 36h?

Im noobin it cuz I dont lace wheels. A buddy of mine could, but iono if theres a specific hole count.

And I cant haz Shamals... :L

Wouldve picked up a set like a year and a half ago, but they dont support anyone above 150...

I don't think 36-radial looks good, and no manufacturer will warranty that build.

Can it be done, yes, but you definitely would need to watch spoke tension more carefully (lower) than other wheels.

36 or 32 spoke 3x is the way to go for big bois like yourself (baggage included.)

[the Repeater]

I'm fairly certain newer Pistas would be powdercoated....? Some of the other similar Bianchi's are.

The foam adhering the headbadge is a 3M product. It works amazingly well, and it's cheap for the manufacturer to make and install and the badge doesn't have to be perfectly round.

Even custom builders use that shit. You won't get anyone to rivet or re-rivet your headbadge in 2009, yo. There's this special crimping rivet setter that went down the headtube that no one has anymore...

[smiggins]

aight i got a dilemma

i need a rear wheel, and i need help choosing out of my diffrent options. when i t gets warmer i am going to be riding 1-5 miles per day, or more depending on the day. i have a phil hub and a deep v in the front and i was thinking whether i should do the same in the back, or get something else like a aerospoke. i know aerospokes are kind of on the heavy side but thats not a big problem, there is also a converted Rev X at a local shop for $275.

just wondering on the opinions of you guys for a good rear wheel for the riding i do.

[siq tribal brah]

phil's are very nice hubs and deep v's are pretty much indesctructable so i would pick either of them over aerospoke or rev x anyday. granted 1-5 a day isn't that much, it's a nice feeling to know your wheel isn't going to explode at the bottom of the next hill.

[st199ml]

You won't get anyone to rivet or re-rivet your headbadge in 2009, yo. There's this special crimping rivet setter that went down the headtube that no one has anymore...

Nah, you just need a pop riveter. I use mine all the time for restored frames. Difficulty is getting the right size rivets.

Agree 36h radial will look very weird indeed. If you're working with 36h you are majoring on strength, so 2/3x builds are the norm.

[m1sterko]

im having trouble pulling my seat post out from the hole is there any thing that can smooth it out for the future?

[TPR950H]

^^ lube/grease it before you stick it in.

[jayrock]

that's what she said

[mlproject]

not only for the easy in-out .. but you should grease to keep water from getting in via the seat tube.

[m1sterko]

off of a different forum but has any of you guys seen this sorta lace job?

[back211]

you should grease almost anything with connections or threads...

helps alot alot alot...

also spinergy rear wheels with track hubs can be bought easily for like 100 if u look.

aerospoke are dope, but they weight like 4 pounds and rattly in the wind..

if u want strength go for mavic open pro's to a phill wood 3cross lacing...

that sht will last long time

[youkinorn2]

I have been working on learning Illustrator and made this today...I think it turned out alright (fixed the toestrap issue):

[stuntastic]

Pretty cool, but do you really put your strap through the front of your pedal?!?!

jk, but no really.

Question I dont wanna post on a different forum...

Whats the benefit of running anything bigger than a 700x23 on the rear?

Ive always stuck to 23s, but kinda wanting to see the difference with a 25-28...

[youkinorn2]

Pretty cool, but do you really put your strap through the front of your pedal?!?!

jk, but no really.

no, I don't, lol

that was the last part of the graphic I made and was getting bored/in a hurry

fixed it.

thanks for pointing that out

[m1sterko]

younikorn looks good

are you still running the stock set of rims?

anywhoo, i think wider tires you can put 2 tires inside of another for some "bommbproof" ride

and more coverage on the roadd

[youkinorn2]

younikorn looks good

are you still running the stock set of rims?

nope, stock rims got wrecked when I got hit by a car

just some weinmann rims on there now.

[-dustin]

larger tire = more volume = more comfortable ride. while the difference is small, it'll matter over the course of a few hours in the saddle. i guess depending upon how sensitive you are, you might feel the benefits after only a few miles.

[the Repeater]

Larger tires are nice for really rutted out roads, heavy riders, ultimate cush, saving rims from destruction, etc.

There's a bigger difference going from a $10 Kenda to a $40 race tire in terms of suppleness and ride quality, but a 23 to a 25 or 28mm tire is a big jump in terms of comfort and enjoying riding a lot more; especially if you're carrying a bunch of shit all the time.

[m1sterko]

how should your back be arc-ed?

it should be relatively flat / straight am i right?

i need a new stem for a bit higher degree if so...

:0

[back211]

welll most thickker tires for mas skidz are labeled as touring or urban riding tires (victoria randenours) which often start at around 25 and go up to 28. They are a bit burlier, They have lasted to my personal experience-longer; They absorb hits more. The thing that sucks is you deff feel the rolling resistance, but they deff also last longer, are sturdier (they feel sturdier, I wouldnt know about the real facts), and more cushy.

For the whole double tire thing. You can do that with any tire size, except im sure 20's would just be dumb to try that lol. Im doing it with a crappy 5 dollah 25 right now and a skidded out 23 inside of it until i have some mo monay. Its good so far, lowwer pressure tho and rolling resistance is even more prevalent but its coo i guess..feels alot softer..

[TPR950H]

how should your back be arc-ed?

it should be relatively flat / straight am i right?

i need a new stem for a bit higher degree if so...

:0

dunno if this is relevant.

http://www2.trainingbible.com/joesblog/2007/09/road-bike-posture.html

but i would like to know the answer as well.

[dralfonzo]

non-drive side blahblah yadayaaa.

[Wolves]

Damnit dralfonzo... way to show me up.

[stuntastic]

Damn the both of you!

That GT looks like it could possibly be my size...

[dralfonzo]

its a 60. My other bikes have been 58" but it was hard to find a GTB/Pulse anyway, and that 60" came up for sale so I thought fuck it, the size is fine for me. Those frames actually look better the bigger they get as they have a slightly more 'pursuit' style stance on the 58 and 60.

and nice bike Wolves. Always wet in chicago lol.

[dralfonzo]

my friends fuji track. profile hub at rear, nitto risers.

[Wolves]

Oh wow, although I'm not a fan of the color (at least of the front fork) That's probably the nicest fuji track I've ever seen.. and I fucking hate fuji tracks lol.