Bicyclettes

[herpsky]

i'm not 100% convinced about the whole skid patch theory...

[stuntastic]

Same.

48x18 supposedly gives 3 skid patches.

Ive only gotten 1. A friend claims hes gotten 4.

And I skid on both sides.

It no make sense.

[dane]

you ever check out la fixed. com or anything?

they always have ppl selling stuff and you can always haggle and snag good deals.

as for my situation i will be trying new bars (bullhorns with size 40) and seeing how that alleviates the situation.

if not, i guess a fork with a few spacers inbetween.

i didn't even think to ask how long you've been riding. that is a huge part of it because it's new muscles being worked to support your head that haven't really been in that position before. i'd try more spacers to get a more upright position rather than bullhorns. the more upright your torso is the less your neck has to strain. another option before doing anything else is to try riding with your hands near the stem. i do this when my neck gets tired on long rides on any bike, it pushes me more upright. if this helps, you'll want to get a new fork rather than bullhorns, which are manufactured specifically with a super low aero position in mind (which would be even worse for your neck problems).

[Faye]

i'm not 100% convinced about the whole skid patch theory...

And I thought that this theory is a fact. So it's just a lie? ^_^'

[mlproject]

you don't need a new fork. get a new stem. if you want to be up higher, get a stem with rise. you don't need to space up a drop stem. think about that one...

[youkinorn2]

you know the little plastic piece that lays down inside the rim between the spoke holes and the tire tube? where can I get one of those? and is it even necessary?

[dane]

you know the little plastic piece that lays down inside the rim between the spoke holes and the tire tube? where can I get one of those? and is it even necessary?

it's called rim tape and yes it is very necessary unless you like changing tubes. you can get it at any bike shop, some of them have cloth tape too. same thing,

[youkinorn2]

it's called rim tape and yes it is very necessary unless you like changing tubes. you can get it at any bike shop, some of them have cloth tape too. same thing,

thanks

I assumed it was necessary since it seems to serve a pretty obvious function, but I just realized I never remembered having seen it for sale anywhere. I'll pick some up though.

trying to decide if this tire is safe to use after going through my little wreck.

[fix.]

FOR SALE:

And here it is with the tubular wheelset (and different bar tape)-

54cm 1993 Eddy Merckx Corsa

Columbus SL tubing

Campy Chorus 8-speed group with brifters

Campy Seatpost

Giordana saddle

Cinelli bars/stem

I have two wheelsets for the bike-

1. Shimano 105 hubs laced to Matrix Iso 3 rims (clincher) with brand new WTB Camino tires.

2. Record hubs laced to Campy Victory Strada rims (tubular) Front wheel is missing tube.

It's in good condition, a few scratches, and three small patches of surface rust on the underside of the top tube. It's from the pump that used to sit on the bike. I included a pic.

WANT:

Money

Modern road bike in same (or similar size)

Black quill stems

Set of 25-30c tires

110 bcd chainring

PM me..

[jetpackbrontosaurus]

i seem to be having a hard time finding brakes that fit my kilo tt. i bought these 30 dollar shimano caliper brakes but when i put them on i get no clearance on my tires, am i doing something wrong?

[-dustin]

yes i havent cycled this intensely ever in my life and i guess you can say road riding is new for me

along with what others have said, it might simply be that you're rotating your head up, rather than looking up with your eyes. Can be an issue if your helmet's too low, your helmet has a visor, the visor on your cap. I work with a lot of people that transition over to serious road riding/ group rides. This occurs quite often, especially when people aren't used to riding on roads with traffic or in groups.

[-dustin]

thanks

I assumed it was necessary since it seems to serve a pretty obvious function, but I just realized I never remembered having seen it for sale anywhere. I'll pick some up though.

trying to decide if this tire is safe to use after going through my little wreck.

get Velox. any shop in Austin or Dallas will have it.

[m1sterko]

out of everything you guys said it actually may be the stem

i have a stem that has no spacing but i found that im more comfy if theres at least a inch between it!

(and larger width bars) i was considering bullhorns with zero degree drop and angleing it upward a bit since i tend to grab those during hill climbs.

thanks for all the help!

[back211]

the answer to you question is simple.

your biek doesnt fit you. One major component of bike fiting is flexibility.

This proves vital to finding out the appropriate saddle bar drop. Most track racers dont have that much concern of this as road racers because most track races do not last as long, BUT every proffesional and good (road) bike fitter will check flexibility.

This shows the bike fitter how long the top tube along with how much of a saddle bar drop is apprpriate.

to fix your problem, get a shorter stem, or get a stem with a positive rise, or get risers that willl put u in a more natural position.

Or you can just more flexible which is alot harder...

[back211]

the skid patch theory is true. its basic physics. The reason it doesnt work accurately is because positioning of pedals vary. my front foot can vary from anything from 11 to 7 oclock angle and if i just skid in one side like this I will have ONE HUUUGGEGEE skid. likewise you can imagine that both sides will be the same.

in a perfect worl where we can skid with perfect at 9 and 3 we will have the skid pathces used in the calculations, but because this is not the case we often will have these skids "smudged" together...

basicaly it works but because it is based on perfection which is unrealistic. but the calculations are true.

[the Repeater]

After spending some time in SF with some friends I'm trying to get a flat bar road bike together.

Anyone have any cheap road parts they want to sell me?

What you need yo

[mlproject]

yo chingon i have a bunch of stems from like 80 to 140 ... none are anything too amazing though.

[dino might]

updated shot of the whip, not much has changed, need to cut off some of that break cable..

planning on stripping the paint and leaving bare paired with the leather, think itll look aight

[murdered out]

FOR SALE:

And here it is with the tubular wheelset (and different bar tape)-

54cm 1993 Eddy Merckx Corsa

Columbus SL tubing

Campy Chorus 8-speed group with brifters

Campy Seatpost

Giordana saddle

Cinelli bars/stem

I have two wheelsets for the bike-

1. Shimano 105 hubs laced to Matrix Iso 3 rims (clincher) with brand new WTB Camino tires.

2. Record hubs laced to Campy Victory Strada rims (tubular) Front wheel is missing tube.

It's in good condition, a few scratches, and three small patches of surface rust on the underside of the top tube. It's from the pump that used to sit on the bike. I included a pic.

WANT:

Money

Modern road bike in same (or similar size)

Black quill stems

Set of 25-30c tires

110 bcd chainring

PM me..

ahhhh this is so nice.

[panthermodern]

if i do bump it down to 48 x 17 i technically can go faster but would it be easier for me to pedal or harder?

and thanks for all the feedback (noob at this and not too much fixed gear riders in my vicinity)

You'll be able to maintain a higher top speed at lower cadence. Acceleration will be a little slower at first but you should get used to it pretty quick. One cog tooth (back) is roughly equal to 3 chainring teeth (front) so it's a bigger jump than you think. 48/17 is definitely a really good all-around gear. Fast without being too tough on hills, and low enough that you can do some tricking. Also has the benefit of 17 skid patches... 17t cog is a good one to have

[stuntastic]

updated shot of the whip, not much has changed, need to cut off some of that break cable..

planning on stripping the paint and leaving bare paired with the leather, think itll look aight

And take off them rim decals!

[dino might]

lolz i suck at bikes.

fingernails do the trick or do i need some mineral spirits or something?

[hamburglar]

black tape

[hurleyboarder11]

lolz i suck at bikes.

fingernails do the trick or do i need some mineral spirits or something?

I have the same wheelset. Stickers were easy for me to take off with my nails for one wheel. For the other I had sticky shit left all over my wheel. Goo gone for stubborn glue!

[skeetinmynose]

Peel it off slowly so you don't end up leaving residue

[stuntastic]

Before...

After...

Finally done.

Except something is loose in the headtube. Taking it to the shop tmrw and it be doooone...

[larry3]

This thread is making me want to get back in cycling. Used to road race when I was younger until I busted my knee. Even now every winter I it clicks when I walk.

Then it was reynolds 731 frame and shamano 600 group set, mavik rims, rolls saddle, cinneli stem and look pedals.

[back211]

do it

its cool lol

here is my bikeeee

its a fuji track pro with random bits of pieces i had lying around..annnd voila!

[back211]

Peel it off slowly so you don't end up leaving residue

just peel and rub with some not so powerful alcohol...

[Wolves]

I just bought a fuji track pro too!