Bicyclettes

[the Repeater]

They are plenty big enough to file out a little and with a half link or a White Eno hub, you're good.

[blm14]

you will, however, get no end of shit from purists for the presence of your rear derailleur hanger.

[GiZMO]

Mag cuz it was cheap. I'm prob real outta shape too

[stuntastic]

I'm down grading...

Switchin' out my Phil - B43 to a Velocity - Open Pro.

I'd hub switch, but Phil is 36h and Open Pro is 32.

Oh well.

[Dioxic]

I know this has been asked a thousand times, but please forgive me.

I'm looking for a good starter bike, preferably with flip flop hubs. It'd be for commuting to and from school, to MMA, and from the burbs to the city so I'd be using it quite a lot. I'd like to keep my budget at or below $400 if possible.

Any recommendations?

I've got an old 1970's something supercycle that I was considering converting / reparting, but then I realized it's a piece of shit.

[wayoutwest]

i love my IRO. Buy the Angus full build now! The frame sells for $300. You can get a complete bike (minus brakes) for $400 right now. This is a great steel track frame with solid parts. Plus, its threaded, which is pretty unique for newer bikes.

[stuntastic]

i love my IRO. Buy the Angus full build now! The frame sells for $300. You can get a complete bike (minus brakes) for $400 right now. This is a great steel track frame with solid parts. Plus, its threaded, which is pretty unique for newer bikes.

Oh cool, Harmony Hall for $400

[Dioxic]

Wow, wayoutwest + rep. Those really do look pretty good. Unless anybody has objections I believe I'm going to go with one of those.

Does anybody know how to install disc breaks on a single speed? I've only used them on my mountain bike, but I figure it'd be good for rainy weather and for those really long commutes that need a lot of breaking. I'm thinking just one on the front tire.

[stuntastic]

OUT. OF. SHAPE.

Rode roughly 6-7 miles and I was TIRED AS FUCK.

Current status of bike:

Swapped B123s for stock Bianchi Pista Bars (best ever.)

Crud Catchers. Front is too tight.

Still finna gotta figure out how to remove the cranks (stripped to hell, spacing it too tight to fit a wedge in, without pressing against the DT. I have a way, but I gotta make time for it.) Switch to Sugino 75s I have laying around.

Then finna rebuild Pista to a cruiser.

ANYONE STILL FIXIE

[wild style]

why u put ugly stickers all over?

[stuntastic]

Ugly is as ugly am do :/

The sticker on the downtube that says "going no where fast" is a cool one, so it stays.

DT sticker near HT is og Superfuture sticker from the lovely yungleyanes chest balls. So that stays.

DT BB sticker is sisters bf/exbf t-shirt line, so its there.

I enjoy the Rebel 8 HT/Fork stickers.

There's a couple of stickers I could do without, but am lazy.

Lower profiling wheelset and should be set.

[wild style]

respek. If u no has sufu sticker gtfo!

[the Repeater]

Wow, wayoutwest + rep. Those really do look pretty good. Unless anybody has objections I believe I'm going to go with one of those.

Does anybody know how to install disc breaks on a single speed? I've only used them on my mountain bike, but I figure it'd be good for rainy weather and for those really long commutes that need a lot of breaking. I'm thinking just one on the front tire.

Yep, you can get aftermarket mounts, but most forks aren't stiff enough to handle the hub centered, single side torque. You'd only be able to use mechanical brakes w/ road levers anyhow, if you're into that. Use a disc-only fork, and a frame that suits the high crown of said fork.

While I understand and respect the appreciation you've gained from their superiority offroad, the 700c road application isn't necessary nor gainly. A fine quality caliper brake and judiciously selected brake pads allow for all the modulation and braking one should ever need on a 700c bike.

The larger, slimmer rim and lesser tire volume brakes more quickly with more modulation anyhow. Even using soft pads and 1200+mi./mo., it's taken me more than 8mos. even with the fastest wearing pads I've had.

[wayoutwest]

Oh cool, Harmony Hall for $400

ha, fail. for posterities sake. IRO Angus

[lowrider]

what do you guys think i can get for my bike? am i dreaming if i ask for $1,500?

it's got:

- columbus thron tubing

- 9 speed dura-ace derailleurs, cog set, brakes (not sure what year)

- carbon fsa crank

- spinergy spox hubs / wheels

- weyless carbon fork

- chris king headset

- ritchey pro handlebar stem

- 3ttt forma handlebar

- controltech seat post (made in USA which my brother says is hard to find these days)

- specialized toupe ti143 seat

thanks!

[blm14]

what's the geometry?

[lowrider]

edit... took it to a local shop and they measured the top tube at 54cm and the down tube at 54cm. they said it is a traditional square geometry.

[blm14]

and a 54cm frame, about 8-10cm too small for me

[the Repeater]

Dunno if you're in Hawaii still or not.

Old components, wheels I'd have to be high to ride, no brand caché. I'd say maybe like a G, but different if still in Hawaii.

If it were my bike, I'd part it out inc. headset, but your choice. Regardless, lose the cheap pedals and bottle cage, it cheapens the whole bike which is quite nice.

[ktothe]

I want to put my penis between those spokes, passionately.

[lowrider]

Dunno if you're in Hawaii still or not.

Old components, wheels I'd have to be high to ride, no brand caché. I'd say maybe like a G, but different if still in Hawaii.

If it were my bike, I'd part it out inc. headset, but your choice. Regardless, lose the cheap pedals and bottle cage, it cheapens the whole bike which is quite nice.

sweet - thanks for the reality check. 2 local higher end bike shops here in san diego said close to what you're saying too - between $1K - $1.4K.

don't really want to part out the bike since i'm too lazy to sell all the parts individually.

cheers.

[wayoutwest]

noob question- what do the size (cm) of handlebars mean? For instance, what is the difference between 38cm B123s and 42cm B123s. Thanks!

[GiZMO]

Is how wide they are. Most measure center to center, which is center of the tube on one end to the center of the other side's tube. 38 and 42 is a big difference.

[wayoutwest]

Is how wide they are. Most measure center to center, which is center of the tube on one end to the center of the other side's tube. 38 and 42 is a big difference.

oh, that makes sense. that is a bummer. I just got some 42cm off of ebay. I think I would much rather have some shorter ones.

[TPR950H]

42cm is fine for bars. 38cm is very narrow.

unless youre a babby with babby shoulders.

[Androo630]

I want to put my penis between those spokes, passionately.

While it's moving?

[GiZMO]

I once had 36 123's cuz I am babby stature

(was actually comfortable for riding in drops, sprinting not so much)

I put oury grip on tops, covered like the shoulders lol

[stuntastic]

oh, that makes sense. that is a bummer. I just got some 42cm off of ebay. I think I would much rather have some shorter ones.

I got 38s I need to get rid of. Aloha back.

[GiZMO]

OUT. OF. SHAPE.

Rode roughly 6-7 miles and I was TIRED AS FUCK.

Current status of bike:

Swapped B123s for stock Bianchi Pista Bars (best ever.)

Crud Catchers. Front is too tight.

Still finna gotta figure out how to remove the cranks (stripped to hell, spacing it too tight to fit a wedge in, without pressing against the DT. I have a way, but I gotta make time for it.) Switch to Sugino 75s I have laying around.

Then finna rebuild Pista to a cruiser.

ANYONE STILL FIXIE

Waaay in the dropouts, lose a link or three! What pedals are you running? Gotta swap shoes everywhere you go?

[stuntastic]

Waaay in the dropouts, lose a link or three! What pedals are you running? Gotta swap shoes everywhere you go?

Shit, I've been running the same chain for like... 2 years?

Couldn't take out a link, or else the tire would sit on the brake bridge (28Rando.) I finna buy a new chain, and throw on my cheapo wheel *17t*, and get it sitting tight. Might need to switch up the tire though.

Using Time Atacs. Usually now when I ride... I ride to get some distance in, not go from place to place. But if I ride to like the store or something, I'll just walk in with my shoes. Even though I sound like tap dance.