Bicyclettes

[seenmy]

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Phil-Wood-Track-Hubs-32h-Ft-Rr-Track-High-Flange_W0QQitemZ350087435815QQihZ022QQcategoryZ36144QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

good deal on phils?new build is breaking my finances but worth it to do it right first time rather than wanting to upgrade,parts.

[TPR950H]

So I want to run a cross lever as my only brake lever (front brake)... I know that they're supposed to be used in conjunction with a road lever but it's possible right?

What's the proper way to set this up? The bullet type head doesn't sit nicely in the cross lever hole. I've also heard that you can't use standard V-brakes?

I thought a lot of fixed gear riders do this, so what's the proper way to set it up?

[mlproject]

I just want to double check again, one last check before I bounce on this $250 for a 2006 Bianchi Pista frameset 49cm

i am 5'4" and 130lbs, 30.5 inseam average. I checked the measurement guides and I was a 49 average, but I am a little scared it might be too small for me? will it be an uncomfortable ride for me? I don't want to ride with too much of a hunch, I want to ride to quite comfortably, but want to ask the proz if this will work. I've ridden a 54cm Trek road bike before, I was able to ride that comfortably.

i'm just going to tell you again ... http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

pause.

$250 is about the norm internet deal on a silver set of fixed/free phils. aebike.com is about $10 cheaper if they'll even ship to the UK.

[seenmy]

thanks mike il get them shipped to my friend in ny and he can send with my vans etc i picked up recently,phils are like £110 each in uk, gonna have them laced to those h= deep rims as i dont think i can handle riding tubs on london streets to much hassel.otherwise id go for shamals which would be my first chioce

[pompadork]

I just picked this up to see if I'd want to get into fixies

and it's pretty fun.

fuji conversion

/crazy hypebeasty over contrasted pictar

not the best, but it gets me around.

Looks nice ~

[knucks]

anyone interested in a 49cm Kona Paddy Wagon Frame + Fork? I want a more classic frame, not sloping top tube..

[jizzimmy]

I'm thinking about picking up a Goldfinger lever. Are brake cables/housings pretty much the same or is there a certain size or type I need to get? Also, besides the level, caliper, cable and housing, is there anything else I need (for a front brake)?

[powerviolence]

sounds like you're set!

I don't think there's anything else

[mlproject]

cables/housings are basically all universal for standard steel cables.

that's all you need.

[m1sterko]

any "smart" tools that are good to carry around wiht you for those "just in case momemnts"

[seenmy]

a multi tool swiss army style thing with all allen keys on is always v useful,

[mlproject]

i just got phills so all i really carry is an allen key, tire levers, patch kit and an extra tube. if i'm on the old wheelset, a 15mm as well.

[seenmy]

yeah spare inner tube is a essential for me also,fuck trying to repair a puncture while out riding,oh and a mini pump is very useful.

[mlproject]

yeah for some reason i always have that but no pump. i should buy one.

[BTT]

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Phil-Wood-Track-Hubs-32h-Ft-Rr-Track-High-Flange_W0QQitemZ350087435815QQihZ022QQcategoryZ36144QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

good deal on phils?new build is breaking my finances but worth it to do it right first time rather than wanting to upgrade,parts.

typically a fixed rear phil wood hi flange hub is around 150-170, and front fixed hi flange 140-170............

[seenmy]

yeah so saving abit on the set,where on line is good for cheaper hubs,i want to weigh up my options need to buy soon want to get new ride up running before sept ideally.

[pompadork]

Any thoughts on Nitto vs. Soma pursuit bars? I could order a Soma online from somewhere but a local bike shop has Nitto RM-019 bars for sale, so i was thinking of picking up those.

[BTT]

from exp. nittos are lighter...and if you were to get nittos. get hte 21. IMO DEY BE SICKZ

for hubs: you have a lot of options. are you looking for a hi flange? or low?

for hiflange: miche and paul comp....phil woods are the best though

[pompadork]

Sorry i don't even know why i said 19 since the only ones that the LBS has are apparently the 21s anyway.

And thanks.

[seenmy]

yeah high flange, it seems from what i have see so far im looking at about £60 for miche or £125 for a set of phils from ebay,

[Clockwork_killa]

Saw this on a blog somewhere, thought Id share

http://www.katu.com/home/video/25652879.html?video=pop&t=a

[wild style]

Topeak Road Morph.

[murdered out]

Saw this on a blog somewhere, thought Id share

http://www.katu.com/home/video/25652879.html?video=pop&t=a

lol that guy's disc wheel became a jumping ramp for the guy following him.

[supleme crientele]

Saw this on a blog somewhere, thought Id share

http://www.katu.com/home/video/25652879.html?video=pop&t=a

one guy caught a flying hed 3 on his arm while falling. skill

[murdered out]

my new buildup (depending on whether the shop decides to fix the dented headtube for me) the picture doesnt do the paint job justice. the color is a dark charcoal cherry metallic.

[powerviolence]

VERY nice looking paint on that ride

I just bought an old fiori in near mint condition for 360$

I dont know if I want to convert it right away, but I probably will

Pics later

[mlproject]

yeah high flange, it seems from what i have see so far im looking at about £60 for miche or £125 for a set of phils from ebay,

if you can swing it, phils for sure. phils will last forever and are so much nicer.

[m1sterko]

what you guys use for bike racks?

im not in a "high-theft" zone but i still want some ample protection

[rockon99]

lookin at buying a new Bianchi Pista.. good buy? it seems like from what everyone says, its a good bike. not super special, but i dont need a special one. just need to know if im spending money on something good or not. thanks

[m1sterko]

go for it.

just be careful.. shiny things attract ppl.