Bicyclettes

[knucks]

^Yeah I know that, but at the same time I am thinking I do not want a track frame. I ride on my campus, w/ cobblestones in parts and uneven pavement...

[Jux]

if you want something of a BMX feel and geometry on a decent sized commuting bike check out the Volume Sledgehammer. its a 26'' cruiser BMXplus gave it a really good review.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/volume/1358

edit yea xgames cut flatland and bmx dirt freestyle. weak.

[canice]

so you're recommending a single speed mtb?

fuck the gimmicks. here, buy a redline monocog. or even cheaper, a singulator.

[Jux]

I like the bmx style frame. guess ive fallen for the gimmick

[sycamore no more]

The BMX company Brooklyn Machine Works made a track frame called the "Gangsta." Sloping TT and all.

[Originatek]

saw that on LA fixed.So sick.

[knucks]

Ew. Ugliest bike ever.

That's a Swobo bike btw..

[stuntastic]

Anyone try the Mooseknuckle?

[knucks]

Well, I am griding down the cable brazeons and repainting my frame tomorrow. YAY

[mlproject]

Ew. Ugliest bike ever.

That's a Swobo bike btw..

t hat's a BMW.

+1 for the dude's his hero is gone patch.

[st199ml]

I'm riding in to work this morning and I'm thinking, what about raw denim arm and knee warmers. It'd be like having the best fading parts of jeans or a jacket.

I need to find some cheap raw denim with a fair bit of lycra in it...

[TragicBliss]

Anyone try the Mooseknuckle?

Yeah, the whole Tour's been riding that for the past three weeks.

[canice]

buy a lockring wrench. tighten it as much as you can, pedal hard and use your brake (not backpedalling) and then tighten again.

[wild style]

Sounds like lockring, but is your chain tensioned properly?

[fg0d]

What first bike would you guys suggest for cummiting to work on some hills, but mainly street, that doesnt cost too much. >$200.

[hipset]

What first bike would you guys suggest for cummiting to work on some hills, but mainly street, that doesnt cost too much. >$200.

cummiting to work? wtf

you suck, whatever bike you buy for less that $200 will prob suck too

[mlproject]

you will get garbage for $200 unless you're buying it from a crackhead

[or the Whale]

And Rasmussen is gone.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/6916698.stm

[sygyzy]

Are you guys running single or double straps?

[SanLC]

And Rasmussen is gone.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/6916698.stm

So is Confidis and Astana. Le Tour is turning from a race into a last rider standing.

[Mike Sad]

gaaaaaaaay, finish it now!

my bike needs a paint job

Brassknuckle is a real good frame. I'm currently building one right now (will be done in 2 weeks) another friend of mine has one and says it rides superb. The thing w/ the Brassknuckle is the sizing of it is a little awkward. The headtube is a 1 1/8 threadless and the seat tube is a 31.6 which is huge. I have the tee19 stem and bars which I want to put onto that frame but thing is, I need to change the fork to a 1 inch threaded fork. So I'm going to have to get head reducers. But really I'm not too sure if I want to spend another 300$ to get that done, I want to ride now! So I'm just going to hold onto those bars until I get another frame later this year when I go to Japan.

[mlproject]

got a free pair of dura ace brakes and brifters today from some dude at work randomly. looks like i have to build a roadie soon.

[knucks]

i'll take that front duraace brake off ya..

[dokydoky]

cummiting to work? wtf

you suck, whatever bike you buy for less that $200 will prob suck too

What first bike would you guys suggest for cummiting to work on some hills, but mainly street, that doesnt cost too much. >$200.

For that price you might as well just get an old road bike for $50 at a thrift store.

[Gem_art]

Here you go Loop:

The frame's a T1 Ruben

[doczein]

i'm building my first fixie, and i have a few questions about wheel construction. i'd appreciate if anyone could answer them:

1. what difference does spoke count make, as well as the gauge on the spokes?

2. what sort of gear ratio is an "average" ratio, a la, good for learning on, but will still satisfy me when i gain more experience on fixies? how many teeth should my rear cog have?

[knucks]

I think a 46x16 is a good thing to run for beginners?

[mlproject]

i'm building my first fixie, and i have a few questions about wheel construction. i'd appreciate if anyone could answer them:

1. what difference does spoke count make, as well as the gauge on the spokes?

more spokes = stronger wheel. you don't necessarily need 36h unless you're riding on shitty roads like NYC or weigh a lot. thicker gauge spokes will also help wheel strength. i have 32h suzue pro max with a heavier spoke, but i weigh about 220 and ride in new york.

2. what sort of gear ratio is an "average" ratio, a la, good for learning on, but will still satisfy me when i gain more experience on fixies? how many teeth should my rear cog have?

a ratio in the mid 70s

[kiya]

Nice bike Gem_art!

[Loop]

Here you go Loop:

The frame's a T1 Ruben

Sweet man. I'm guessing that's the set from the Pointer website in the background?