OriginalArea Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Hello CTC804 Congrats, 11th is nice. Good work. I assume 1st U23? Yes I'm racing this weekend, not sure about Saturday. If the weathers bad and I can get 2 rides then You'll see me twice. Snow would be the shit, we'll see. Have 2 pictures for you email if you want them. Travel safe see you this weekend. area_mz@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalArea Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 CTC Hey I missed the SnowValley Team. Word! those guys develope many riders into the pro ranks. Very good. Saw them at all the big stage races. See you at Fitchburg, Altoona, Green Mountain.....Hahahahahahah, you're doin' some ridin' next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biscuit Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 i wish that there was no snow on the ground... thumbs down for surly winter bike. thumbs up for panasonic love of my life njs to the nines track bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysnyderz Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Okay, I'm putting together a bike... converting a road to a fixed. I saw some answers waaaaaaaaay back, but I don't have time to sift through all 86 pages of this. So what ratio are you folks riding at? I'm thinking about 46-48 front and 16 back. Are you anywhere in that range? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalArea Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 sammysnyders You must take into account a few things. Where are you riding? Hills or flat or a little of each. Do you have a brake? Do you ride alot?(leg strength, how's yours?) If you are riding a road bike, what is your most comfortable gear? All this is important for getting it right and saving your knees a little "discomfort". In my experience I used to ride a 48 - 19. All day in traffic in Boston. A larger cog in the rear engages more chain and teeth for more control and prolonged cog tooth life. In comparison to a 16 T or smaller. 48 - 16 is a steep gear if you have a 16 I would suggest starting at 42 and work your way up. Fill out the questionaire and I can help further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysnyderz Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 I'm in Brooklyn. Pretty flat, but the bridges to manhattan are steep. I'm planning on putting a front brake on since it's already drilled for one. Right now I'm riding 48 20 on sort of cruiser with an internal hub. (shimano nexus 4 speed) I almost always stay in 3rd gear. Sometimes 4th. I can do the bridge in 3rd. I looked at a gear calculator and ended up with 93 gear inches, which is really high. Someone who rides fixed told me that the 70s are where most people ride. I would say that I don't ride that much compared to most people on here. Not full time at all. I'm thinking about this Sugino crank (it fits the bottom bracket the frame came with) and the place that has them says the smallest front ring they have is 46. So maybe 46/16? 46/17? I hadn't really thought about the cog life thing. thanks for bringing it up.....I'm interested in what other people prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysnyderz Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 I think I'd rather have it a little high and spin out a little less overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysnyderz Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Whoever was asking about the LES bike shop: http://www.bikecult.com/works/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biscuit Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 i ride a 45-16. i live in boston and its pretty flat. i would go for something just a little easier than a 3-1. on another note, my rime exploded on my winter bike last night after putting 90 psi into it....it was pretty thin from last winter though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloner Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 christ 45 tooth sprockets[questio nmark] shits like a dinner plate. i was thinking about buying a hipster 25 tooth sprocket.. =\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I ride 48:16 and I live in a pretty flat city, I like it fine, anything lower I'd think would be too easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUNBUNBIGGY Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 You know whats REAL fun about track bikes... going 35 MPH at on comming traffic and living. The hospital hates me. All i broke was my crank. Someone up there is looking out for me.. probably the head supervisor of the hospital. Im gonna cop a GT GTB soonenough 57 is the biggest they have but whatever.. thats the only thing my LBS has. Plus for 450. I might have to get a CUERVO because my LBS is a certified dealer.. their track bikes look quiet dandy too. Hollaaaa. D90 - riding bikes make me feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUNBUNBIGGY Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 PS.. if the hospital thinks your crazy.. they put you in an isolation chamber and they say you have sars. The treat victems like animals here. My medical record is longer than most pornstars dongs! D90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalArea Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 sammysnyders Good reference on the nexus. You seem to have it all worked out. A lot of good input in here. I side with the spin more argument. It is helpful in lo-speed tight manuvering. Very common in the urban landscape. It also makes stronger legs. Win, win. With a front brake you can go bigger but the issue becomes knees. I mentioned that earlier because it's easy to overgear for your fitness level. You ride enough to know what is comfortable so that should be your guide to proper selection. It is always good to spin though because as you move up to heavier gears you are able to spin a larger gear as fast as the lighter gear and thus become, wicked fast. This is acheived by increasing leg strength without stressing the knees improperly. Which is important because you want to be an old guy who rides his classic 80's pista when all the other old timers are pushing walkers at the 12oz nursing home. Just like poor grandpa simpson! Hope some of this is helpful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysnyderz Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Originalarea: It sounds like I am overgearing for my fitness level. Or am thinking about it. I rode around for a couple weeks in 4th gear a while ago, and then realized that even though I COULD do it, it wasn't very pleasant. 3rd seems nice and smooth. But the idea of more maneuverability in traffic makes a lot of sense to me. It's mellow where I am, but Manhattan is pretty hairy. Thanks again for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtime Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 i guess this is a good time to let you know that my bike was stolen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 ^ that sucks. put an APB up here. maybe some heads will find it. stranger things have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloner Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 hmm, well didnt get out to ride this week..been kinda busy with work and shit. however once friday comes..its operation buy a new rear axle and perhaps some new bars. woohoo. im gonna have my bike so solid by the end of this year goddammit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48:16 Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 44:15 or 47:16....50:17 isn't bad but it's ugly. very comfortable. easy on the knees, rarely spin out. you don't need to go any faster in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloner Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 what about 48:16 haaaa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48:16 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 ehhh...it made my knees cranky...i had to take the edge off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon toast crunch804 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 got my ticket to NATIONALS.... joker is your number the same from the last time i went there? 3pm on sat. the 10th.... i can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Yep. I haven't changed my number for way too long. Raven would be proud of me. I have to ride early in the morning the 11th but I will probably come out to the race afterward. You racing on Friday and Saturday? Pops coming too? Been riding a lot, as usual. Gym work has changed from lifting for strength to lifting for endurance. It's weird but I think I like it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 one of my friends just got a 29" wheeled custom steel rock lobster with an eccentric bottom bracket. it just might be one of the dopest bikes I've ever seen designed. if I wasn't planning on buying a motorcycle...I'd probably get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloner Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 can you get any pictures of that steve? im so clueless hearing you guys talk in here..i even went as far to look for the bmx thread so i could feel at home..but its nowhere to be found -- oh yeah and its dead :\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 ask and you shall receive: BIKE PORN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloner Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 nice bike. still man, that seat above the bars like that..shit looks uncomfortable. went out today and bought theres a video premier tonight too so ill go check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Originally posted by SteveAustin@Nov 19 2004, 10:20 AM BIKE PORN Quoted post Wowzers! That thing is hot biscuits! Single speed with disc brakes... where I live that's a bike made in heaven. Nothing like hitting the brakes in wet weather only to have them start working fifteen feet later. Disc brakes solves that shit instantly. Nice bike Steve. What's the price tag on that little lobster tail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloner Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 heh, where are you from anyways joker/ where are all you bike-heads from/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Originally posted by Joker+Nov 19 2004, 07:36 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joker - Nov 19 2004, 07:36 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-SteveAustin@Nov 19 2004, 10:20 AM BIKE PORN Quoted post Nice bike Steve. What's the price tag on that little lobster tail? Quoted post [/b] $1150 for the steel custom frame, fork, chris kind headset and stem. It has an eccentric bottom bracket and full cable holders...none of that exposed cable bs. He can run gears on it if he wants. It has a slight metallic flake in the paint job as well. One of my boys raced cat 1 for like 10 years. Dudes had many, many custom bikes and he said his rock lobster was by FAR the best one he's ever gotten. I'm thinking awfully hard about selling 2-3 bikes to build up a lobster. On the mountain side...29's are where its at. edit: oh yeah...homie has a titanium moots post and bars on that bike above as well. PIMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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