Bicyclettes

[supleme crientele]

where can you cop those long slim yellow grip?

you can get champs

I think theres a strong v in yellow but its not as bright

[mlproject]

dqm dirtpaws out now. MEATY GRIP. they take phone orders.

[TPR950H]

you can get champs

I think theres a strong v in yellow but its not as bright

Tip - put stickers on the bars under the clear grips for a cool look.

oh man! cool tip!

[mlproject]

to quote trackstar from before ben's even thought about carrying track parts "you can toss on some stickers before clear grips to shop you're down with so-and-so. not like we're a style guide or anything though."

[hamburglar]

yea it works plus puncture resistant, i did that to my commuter bike, all u have to do is cut the beading off some one tires.

plus alot of bike barspin a 700c. Many bikes above 56 will barspin...

actually not many just a handfull... windsor hour for example will

ya makes more sense if u cut of the beading. ive never heard of that.

bar spinning with a 700 is kind of awkward. i think the 26 is the best for tricks

[Leeacto]

I'm not sure if this has already been mentioned (it's a long thread...), but what different bike frames do you suggest/what would be the difference in brands which use the same material? For instance, two chromaly (sp?) frames?

[m1sterko]

I'm not sure if this has already been mentioned (it's a long thread...), but what different bike frames do you suggest/what would be the difference in brands which use the same material? For instance, two chromaly (sp?) frames?

are you looking for a track bike?

now im no expert on metal work but there are different alloys used to create the bicycle frames out on the market and a cromoly frame should hold up regular road use quite alright.

i think looks, styling, and geometry of the frame are key things towards your purchase.

[panthermodern]

Differences would be the frame geometry and they way the frame is constructed - brazed, lugged? Other details like paint, fork rake+construction, bb threading, head tube size, etc. Two bikes made of the same tubing can be anywhere from almost totally the same to completely and utterly different depending on the above mentioned stuff and more.

[Leeacto]

yeah all that makes more sense then. I live in chicago and I'm sick of pay $2.25 for a 1.5mi bus ride. So I'm thinking maybe getting/putting together a single speed. I like knowing how stuff works, so I figure a single speed will be easier to construct/maintain.

and being a supermeathead, I could use the leg workout.

[pete mcstunna]

singlespeed is perfect for chicago's flat terrain. also, at present, there are tons of great deals to be had on craigslist.

marcus at yojimbo's (near clybourn) is a great person to talk to, if you're looking for something ready to ride.

[m1sterko]

yeah all that makes more sense then. I live in chicago and I'm sick of pay $2.25 for a 1.5mi bus ride. So I'm thinking maybe getting/putting together a single speed. I like knowing how stuff works, so I figure a single speed will be easier to construct/maintain.

and being a supermeathead, I could use the leg workout.

you could get a entry-level complete and exchange wheelsets easily through craigslist.

(and they are always open to offers so i find that really helpful)

chicago fixed has a marketplace im sure so look into that also

[mlproject]

marcus is the man! go to yojimbos!

if i were you, i'd be riding that 1.5 miles no matter how windy/cold. that's nothing.

[Wolves]

Marcus is awesome. I was racing with him the other day and he dropped out to help a guy who got a flat. Then I got a flat and then he came by and lent me his pump. Awesome guy. Real funny too.

[maxdesu]

you can get champs

I think theres a strong v in yellow but its not as bright

they're champ grips in clear yellow

I think they're bright cause of the white underneath it

[Leeacto]

So there's a bike shop in my neighborhood and their prices start around 600ish. Then craigslist seems a bit cheaper. what would you think is a normal price to pay?

checking this out:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1057333774.html

[m1sterko]

So there's a bike shop in my neighborhood and their prices start around 600ish. Then craigslist seems a bit cheaper. what would you think is a normal price to pay?

checking this out:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1057333774.html

entry level bicycle will run you 400-700 ish so i guess its fair if you can work out a deal with your bicycle shop and it'll last you, but stock wheels are sometimes bad imo (i started with alex rims)

bianchi pistas for 400-500 (complete) are not a bad buy either.

[cure]

bike looks good for $350. he said he was going for a single speed anyway, and this one comes with a flip flop hub so you can try riding fixie if you want.

[murdered out]

since the argon is being built, ill be riding this for awhile.

[Leeacto]

also, what's the deal with standover height? some people say it's important (i've read) and other disagree. at 5'9, i've read that 52-54cm is right?

[corter]

as long as standover height isn't greater than your inseam, you're fine. worry more about the top tube length. 52-54 sounds about right for you.

[yea!]

what's a good chainring/cog ratio for windy rides? bigger (cr) seems like it'd be better to pedal through, but smaller would be easier to pedal physically.

[mlproject]

worry about a ratio for your terrain and target cadence, not wind.

[cure]

bummed i scratched the front fork pretty bad on one side of my bike. Not sure exactly how it happened seeing that its this downward scrape. as much as i love my bike for functionality and riding, i love how it looks.

[po_boy_fuuma_hatesbargerz]

Selle Anatomica Titanico saddle >>>> Brooks.

Used my cool bike shop hook up price to get it for about the same as a B17. Water-proof to boot.

edit: didn't catch this but:

since the argon is being built, ill be riding this for awhile.

SHIT SON, PUT SOME ENDCAPS ON YO' HANDLEBARS BEFORE YOU CORE SAMPLE YOURSELF WITH THAT, and I think you might need to tighten up the tension on your chain too...

[maxdesu]

not gonna mention that he needs clips?

he's like at the end of his dropout, looks like he needs to shorten up that chain!

[siq tribal brah]

haha that seat is baller status, must suck when you get going real fast

[murdered out]

^not even thinking of going fast on that bucket haha. oh and no need for clips, its a single speed. this ride is gutter and a temporary solution for my need to ride after class. note the h.n.i.c. decal on the top tube

[TPR950H]

^^how do you stop? ted shred?

[dralfonzo]

that selle saddle is going to ruin your chances of having children by the looks of it

[mlproject]

what? the cutout relieves pressure on the gooch, thus making it better for you.