Bicyclettes

[hurleyboarder11]

in addition, those dudes rep RVCA, so if you're into their clothing +rep?

[m1sterko]

what brake pads are you guys using?

any links / suggestions would be appreciated

[mlproject]

kool stop?

[ipp]

+1 on kool stop.

get the salmon colored pads for best stopping power, they are meant for wet conditions but you can use them anytime. or you can get the dual compound which is black and salmon.

if you go to your LBS, im sure they will have them.

http://www.koolstop.com/brakes/index.php

[mlproject]

how did i forget about these .. kool stop x vans era pads

[m1sterko]

thanks looks good~

bought a brooks saddle (alot more easier on my sit bones)

and a new stem... riding is alot more enjoyable

[hurleyboarder11]

Just finished up a project.

57cm Schwinn Frame (World Sport I think) sanded and then SPRAY PAINTED

Pake 46t crankset

izumi 1/8 chain

alex solo rims (off of a bianchi pista 07)

Soma 17t 1/8 cog

SR stem

[mlproject]

don't say rattle can. shut the fuck up. what a stupid ass "fixed gear" trent word. it is fucking spray paint.

< / rant >

[herpsky]

im new to this fixie thing and am looking to buy a new stem and handlebars for my 07 bianchi pista. been looking at some nittos but for just the one stem there are several "types" ie 80mm, 90mm, 100mm and so on. wat does this number mean and and how should it affect my purchase? any help would be appreciated

you can't really put on threaded i.e. oldschool stems on a pista.

Unless you do a conversion, it only takes AHEAD stems.

[herpsky]

i still can't do mid skids

i need help

[Danger]

i still can't do mid skids

i need help

You on a bike lol is a site ^

Ill teach ya how its done!

[mlproject]

you can't put a threaded stem in a threadless fork.

you can go the other way around with a quill adapter, but those make me nervous.

[m1sterko]

after i got my wheels in done at the bike shop i tested out a skid around my place (out of fun, don't skid on a daily basis) and when i pulled up my right feet to get that skid my wheel sorta burned out?

is the locring put on incorrectly or what

[the Repeater]

you can't put a threaded stem in a threadless fork.

you can go the other way around with a quill adapter, but those make me nervous.

I have ridden three different models on my old cross race bike that has umpteen thousand miles.

They're safe, but I haven't found one that won't eventually creak. The interface is never as solid as a well made stem, not that quill stems are good anyway. I really just need to spend the money on a steertube replacement so I can make the bitch threadless.

[BTT]

Just finished up a project.

57cm Schwinn Frame (World Sport I think) sanded and then SPRAY PAINTED

Pake 46t crankset

izumi 1/8 chain

alex solo rims (off of a bianchi pista 07)

Soma 17t 1/8 cog

SR stem

you're from mission right?

when'd you start fixed gearing.

[hollowsleather]

I haven't found one that won't eventually creak.

As with many bike parts, the best one there is comes from Nitto:

If you're going to be using a quill adapter long term, that's the one to have.

[mlproject]

i know they're "safe," but that doesn't mean they don't make me nervous.

[ipp]

more parts=more to go wrong

[hollowsleather]

more parts=more to go wrong

So you're big into running?

[captain5640]

Anybody rollin with fenders in the fall/winter? I need to get some ASAP. I've had to ride in rain and snow the last couple weeks. Any suggestions on what to look at?

[hollowsleather]

If you want cheap, Planet Bike. If you want quality, SKS. If you want BLING, Honjo or Gilles Berthoud.

The first two should be available locally in most places.

[ipp]

So you're big into running?

lol i do run too. i don't live by that philosophy necessarily, just trying to add to the debate.

[herpsky]

nukkaz

teach me mid skidz

[eplsoccer7]

So you're big into running?

But I think the human body has a few more "parts" than a bicycle. I could be wrong.

[offmybiscuits]

bombs

[hollowsleather]

Good luck biking without a body.

I agree with the fewer parts = better philosophy to a certain point...but if you're taking parts off because they don't work well, chances are you either need to do some wrenching, or get something of better quality.

If you don't buy complete crap and you know how to fix bikes, you don't need to worry too much about having a bike that's too complicated for daily function.

[eplsoccer7]

Good luck biking without a body.

I agree with the fewer parts = better philosophy to a certain point...but if you're taking parts off because they don't work well, chances are you either need to do some wrenching, or get something of better quality.

If you don't buy complete crap and you know how to fix bikes, you don't need to worry too much about having a bike that's too complicated for daily function.

Not sure what that's got to do with anything. But I do agree with the latter.

[hollowsleather]

I just meant that you use your body as much cycling as you do running.

[eplsoccer7]

This is very true. Although I prefer running as a form of cardio over cycling. But that's a separate issue.

[corter]

Anybody rollin with fenders in the fall/winter? I need to get some ASAP. I've had to ride in rain and snow the last couple weeks. Any suggestions on what to look at?

i just got a $15 planet bike rear, it was easy to install. works pretty well too.

i've no experience with front fenders..they seem inda pointless for commutes shorter than 5 miles.