rubbish heap two Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I recommend against buying bikes at department stores. That's about all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko SprueOne Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I agree, second hand stores is where itz at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 salvation army FTW. great source for affordable bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko SprueOne Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish erotica Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Mario is a dousche. Rock Racing can have him. WHOA buddy, those are fighting words. Take that crap back to USA Cycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 There is a black (better) one of these for sale in pdx... for a grand I think... a month ago there was like 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 He's definitely going to be racing. Why else would a non-racer be training with an SRM? Look at local hero Doug O there in the background... hip knee warmers there Doug. The guy in the back wearing a baseball cap... that's a douche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HESHIANDET Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 oh man, that trucker cap?!!! die slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 i ride some grimey roads and i'm having endless issues with keeping my wheels true - particularly the rear wheel. the bike i have came with AlexRims which, from what i've been hearing/reading, are nothing but shit so i've decided it's time to get a good, strong, relatively inexpensive wheelset that can take these roads. looking at these: Mavic Askium anybody have any experience with these or recommendations on a wheelset that won't break the bank, and doesn't need to be trued every week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Mavic Open Pros, Velocity Fusions/Aeroheads are all good. Opt for double butted spokes always, they keep wheels true longer and soak up road vibration. 36 spoke rear and 28 (or less) front also makes a lot of sense for a training wheel, especially if you're knocking it out of true a lot. Depends on your weight too. Remember that 70 percent of the stress is taken by the rear wheel and 30 by the front, or atleast I've heard that somewhere in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 your mother also takes about 70% of the stress in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caps Locc Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 anyone seen this yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joker Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Interesting. I think that kid needs a girlfriend. Mavic Open Pro rims are bomb proof especially with double butted spokes. They don't lace 'em up for the pros come the Spring classics for nothing. If you're looking for something already made then I whole heartedly stand behind the Ritchey Protocol wheelset. I've been riding the same wheelset for two years now and they're still true. I think they retail for about $50 more than the Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels you're looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 No matter which way I rode today... south, west, east or north... I had a headwind. I even had a headwind going up hill for four miles. Then a headwind going down the other side. Lovely dry weather with no clouds, and it's fucked by twirling winds. Bahhhh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Weird. I rode for an hour. No wind problems for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarcasm Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 so i'm looking to change out my drive train on my fixed gear. i was looking at some sugino 75 components and what not, but i really don't have too much of an idea of what i'm looking for in terms of durability, performance, smoothness, etc. any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Track cranks vary in stiffness but unless you're a sprinter and pushing a big gear, you're probably not going to notice. Pedals make a bigger difference for efficiency. Andel/Radius is making a decently priced crank right now for like 75 for the arms. I'd recommend against the cheaper Sugino RD's as I had them and they gave me a substandard, off chainline with the matching BB. If you want to spend dough and get bling shit, there's Dura Ace, Sugino 75 and Campy as the main choices for quality. A good chainring is pretty important . Lower quality ones aren't as true and therefore the chain has more 'high' (tight) and 'low' (loose) spots. This is bad for efficiency and also means you can throw a chain easier if the tension is a little loose. Dura Ace and Sugino Zen c-rings are both really nice, and the stock 75 chainring is fine too. FSA makes a good one too. Chains, meh. I've always ran a KMC Z chain or KMC Kool. Both are under 10 dollars. As long as I clean it w/ Simple Green and lube it with Tri-Flow, it's always silent and efficient. Cogs are easy. EAI, Dura Ace, Suntour, Phil Wood and Surly are all good. If you're really itching to spend dough and racing, EAI has some higher end cogs as does Sugino. Bottom bracket is pretty self evident, just get the right taper and length for your crank. Square taper is better for the street, Octalink is better for the track. Looseball is fine if you're 1) track racing 2) don't ride in the rain too much and/or 3) willing to re-grease/replace bearings every once in awhile, or pay a shop to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarcasm Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 ^ rubbish, thank you very much, sir. you've greatly helped me a lot and it's much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneleggedupsidedownunder Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 i thought this was gonna be motorcycles what a disapointment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 no, there's a seperate thread titled "motorbikes". you just revealed your intelligence to everyone here bro :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherwhitekidwithabeard Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 anyone know of a reasonably priced online source for things like tubes and tires? the local bike shop is the only one around and it shows in what they charge for shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Biketiresdirect.com Rubbish... I was mostly on the west side yesterday. Coming home from 185th & T.V. HWY. As I was going along West Union the wind was coming at me from all directions. The worst was having to ride up Thompson with a head wind though... as if it wasn't bad enough that I was riding a 26lb bike and had a backpack full of shit that weighed at least 35lbs. I thought I would get some rest on the descent on Thompson coming into NW 23rd but I was mistaken... headwind all the way down that road. Soon as I got into the city... no wind. Figures, soon as I get minutes from home there's no wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 i'm retarded....... fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Lame, joker. 100 miles south, it's nice and sunny and about 25 outside. Good with wool on, bad with anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupBDC Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Im late on the wheel talk but for some reason noone mentioned it could just be sitting crooked in the dropouts. Just pop the wheel out, but it back in and really make sure its in all the way and not just snagged on the chain. Also (that bike looks brand new so it shouldn't be this but) check and see if the brake calipers are bent in any way. My shitty tiagra ones actually went crooked after just 4000 miles. Even shitty wheels shouldnt go out of true like that unless you're 170 pounds, hopping curbs or fishtailing the back wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 arrived today. tubular. and please believe it will be seeing the velodrome. 666 bitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"inkie" Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 That^is tight, how much'd you pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 a mercedes steering wheel for your bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko SprueOne Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Re: Building a Wooden bicicleta That's a bad ass bike right there. That chain works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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