Bicyclettes

[hipset]

sycamore, im here right now. city loop sounds good. tomorrow?

[cmykhustla]

anyone have wheel truing tips? my rear wheel is so messed up. I tried using a pen and then tightening spokes where the tire hit the pen. Helped a little bit but is still uneven . . .

[knucks]

So I need some new tires for my rear...can someone recommend me either some cheap tires or something more expensive but will last a LONG time? I'm all about the skipping and skidding now..

[mlproject]

vittoria raddoneur if you can take a fatter tire

[kenthenoob]

you could also swap the front to the rear and buy a cheaper one for the front, right?

[goldengloves]

Anyone know of any Japanese proxy that will actually ship a frame to the US?

[knucks]

you could also swap the front to the rear and buy a cheaper one for the front, right?

True, yet I still need a tire!~

[greentalks43]

Continental Gatorskin, very nice tires. Grips like hell and its long lasting. Look into any cheap Michelin tires, Speedium, Lithium or the more expensive Krylion. Vittoria Rubino Pro's are a no go with your riding.

[mlproject]

sashae or keirin culture are your best import bets. they are pretty fair, but are still in the 600+ range.

e-framebank was the official proxy but quit shipping to the US a few years ago almost.

[goldengloves]

Yea I noticed e-framebank's site isn't even showing up anymore. Shame, but I can understand why.

[Lightman]

Knucks, get some soma everwears. lasts a long ass time for 35 bucks

[aydo1]

finally picked up a new seat ^^

ooh comfy.

jeremy u workin friday?

oh and i've been running on a vittoria zaffiro rear for over 2 weeks now... still no threads.. only like $13 at performance bike.. pretty good deal and i think they're better than rubinos.

about to pick up a randonneur tho.. tomorrow or friday before critical mass.

who's going?

i'll be rollin in a clown mask with glasses ^^ donna's gonna be a cheerleader..

here jeremy haha

[greentalks43]

I am envious aydo1! I plan on picking that seat up when I get the cash. I cant wait.

[sycamore no more]

New frames in today.

http://fatlace.com/stayfresh/store/2007/10/24/njs-frames-came-in-today/

Apparently he had said the frames were 52-54cm which might be wrong because me and my co-worker are the only ones who know jack shit about the bikes. I'm working tomorrow so I will be able to take measurements for anyone who is remotely interested. I could probably also work out a deal for anyone here who wants to buy one.

[sycamore no more]

Also here's an update with my new bars/stem.

HEY GIRL HEY

[aydo1]

I am envious aydo1! I plan on picking that seat up when I get the cash. I cant wait.

yeah it's an awesome saddle!

i picked it up today at pacific bicycle on 4th st downtown sf. they were dope about it.

there was only one that they just had come in, and it was a special order for some dood's stock build, but they let me bring it home heh.. so they are about to call in another order tomorrow or something..

[kenthenoob]

those bars look REALLY good on the monotone bike, jeremy! hollaaaaaaaaa

[aydo1]

it's cleannn

haha it looks like.. if your bike bites me, i will die.

[kenthenoob]

it's the cruel kiyo frame of evisceration! lolol d2 talk.

[greentalks43]

yeah it's an awesome saddle!

i picked it up today at pacific bicycle on 4th st downtown sf. they were dope about it.

there was only one that they just had come in, and it was a special order for some dood's stock build, but they let me bring it home heh.. so they are about to call in another order tomorrow or something..

That shop is dope, I picked up my gatorskin there. Let me know how it works out for you, when I get paid I am picking that seat up, Ive got an 80s bianchi so it would work well.

[so-so]

GG, what size are you? i'm in Japan and stop by the places that get used keirin frames in a lot. If you give me a general idea of what you're looking for and i stumble across something, we could maybe work something out.

[knucks]

So-So, how much are Toshi doubles in Japan? Is pricing on that kind of stuff the same ordeal as with japanese denim?

[st199ml]

anyone have wheel truing tips? my rear wheel is so messed up. I tried using a pen and then tightening spokes where the tire hit the pen. Helped a little bit but is still uneven . . .

Tighten the brakes as much as you can and still have the wheel turn. Turn the wheel. As it comes off true and rubs the brake block, mark with your hand where the bend starts and stops.

If you've got a big wobble, start in the middle of the bend and work outwards.

Now whichever way its bending you need to tighten spokes on the opposite side. Try to think that the spokes are pulling the wheel back to straight. So if it bends to the right, tighten spokes that originate on the left hand side of the hub.

If you need more help PM. Funnily enough I'm lacing a set of wheels right now.

[vee_dub]

Repacked my hub with goodness of PW. water proof (I hope).

cmykhustla...i think u can use highlighter to mark on the wheels and do what st199 said. May invest in a trueing stand. Its blooody awesome.

[so-so]

I'm thinking about.... 60-70$? So by the time shipping is included not all that different from getting them in the us from a cheaper retailer.

[wild style]

Any word on those new laminated Soma 'vegan' double straps? I've been waiting for a review before I end up blowing my load on some Toshi's.

[ichapelle]

1980 Centurion 12 speed

[diewhitegirls]

1980 Centurion 12 speed

Gears, kickstands and brakes, OH MY!

Just joshin'. That looks like a nice ride.

Edit:

Another thought...is there anything Sheldon Brown doesn't know?

[aydo1]

dohh. noone had 700X28 randonneurs today :[ i almost bought a 32, but thankfully the fellas at boxdog are superdope. i saw one left and i grabbed it like ahh.. and i was happy cuz it was the last fucken one.. then they pointed it out and i felt like a fool. lol i could've easily been at home like wtf is thissssssss!!?

so i'm trying out a soma everwear... made in japan? weee haha

greentalks! pix when you get your regal haha

oh what you guys think about 18-25 tube in a 700X26 tire? max 140 psi

bleh i think i have to get a new tube dammit...

and the soma vegans.. i know! i saw them on bikebiz..

http://www.thebikebiz.com/product_p/trk-acc-soma01.htm

sounds like they were getting madd complaints about the other doubles hehe

[mlproject]

starts in a few minutes! get your asses out here!