rubbish heap two Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Edit: picture is too big, just click on the link: http://trackosaurusrex.com/pblog/images/March21st2010KKC.jpg Just got back from this ride. Kind of a Portland Spring Classicy thing in a way... some rain, some climbing, some gravel roads filled with bumps and potholes, and of course all the fast guys don't run fenders so lots of water spray in your face as you huddle into the group and avoid the headwinds. Rode some new roads I haven't been out to before. It's amazing how much good road riding there is just outside Portland; stuff I would have never known about if I didn't ride a bike or have family living out in some of these remote-ish areas above the city. Everyone stayed together until we hit the gravel, and then things got strung out and people started dropping off the back. The dedicated CX guys really shined through because they could take the gravel turns a lot more confidently then everyone else. Coincidentally, they were also some of the fastest guys. Anyways, the ride/race was going great and I was feeling good, but got dropped from a small lead pack of a select few cat 1/2 guys (after we dropped everyone else, of course) and then rode in no-man's land for awhile and missed a turn on the route. When I realized there was no one anywhere near me behind, I turned around, hit the intersection I missed, waited for some stragglers and rode with them to the finish (all the while doing my best to blow up their group a little bit on the climbs :D). All in all a fun ride; not quite all out racing, but not quite a Sunday spin. Tomorrow: the Lawyer Ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 has anybody ridden these? Wig Toe Straps just curious how they hold up, they look nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 "carry your own shit, wear a helmet and don't be an ass" love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRON CHEF Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 WATCH OUT! NIKE WILL MAKE A FULLY COVERED "BOOT" THAT ZIPS UP ON THE SIDE AND CLICKS INTO THE PEDAL. THEY'LL BE ALL SPANDEX/SHINEY. (Yes I know about the shoes that click to the pedals) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Dick Power custom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcay Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 that is sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFishTALL Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 anyone familiar with litespeed aluminum frames? i have a chance to get one for rather cheap, just havent ever ridden and i dont have any friends that have either to give me a review. Always ask the Desantis family... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 today's post-work totals: 02:16:42 | 40.22mi. | 3,578ft. day one of training much harder. it hurts so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 if anyone is interested I just started up a fixed gear blog, not much to it yet but i plan to spend a lot of time on it. Its called Never Coast... nevercoastfixed.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxcarrapist Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Bookmarked it.....will check on the regular......curious on how the beer is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAMER Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 BURNERS YO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Bookmarked it.....will check on the regular......curious on how the beer is. cool, i will do a review on the beer when i get my hands on some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM4RT Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 53/39x11-23.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 ^ bum link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 So I'm looking into getting a Surly Steamroller frame to build up. I want to use it mainly as a commuter/fun ride, but also for a little light trail riding (I ride single speed MTB). Now the frame would cost me about $340 (I work at a shop B) ), but aside from that I'm afraid I'm not too familiar with fixed/ss parts. So here is my query- what are parts you would suggest to build this up (fairly) cheaply? Weight isn't really a concern, I mainly want cheap/durable stuff. My only specification is that I want a flip-flop rear hub (fixed for normal riding, SS for any trail riding). What I'd need are- Wheelset, bottom bracket, headset, stem, and cranks. Everything else I could probably scrounge up fairly easily without much trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 since you ride and work in a shop i would just go off what you already know, the quality/price of parts are gonna be the same compared to mt and say bmx. find yourself a sturdier rim than the average road rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 So I'm looking into getting a Surly Steamroller frame to build up. I want to use it mainly as a commuter/fun ride, but also for a little light trail riding (I ride single speed MTB). Now the frame would cost me about $340 (I work at a shop B) ), but aside from that I'm afraid I'm not too familiar with fixed/ss parts. So here is my query- what are parts you would suggest to build this up (fairly) cheaply? Weight isn't really a concern, I mainly want cheap/durable stuff. My only specification is that I want a flip-flop rear hub (fixed for normal riding, SS for any trail riding). What I'd need are- Wheelset, bottom bracket, headset, stem, and cranks. Everything else I could probably scrounge up fairly easily without much trouble. Wheelset - Formulas to Open Pros. Stem - whatevers clever. If you're not racing, most threadless stems are for bling once you spend more dough... if you are racing, you get nice things like increased stiffness/lower weight with a higher dollar stem. Cranks/BB - Kazane maybe. Or some SRAM Omniums if you want to spend a little more. I'm assuming your shop buys though QBP, in which case some Omniums at cost shouldn't be too hard to procure. Just remember with some parts it's better to pay once and do it right. If you're only doing light trail riding, I don't think Open Pros will be a problem durability wise. Are you setting the bike up with cross tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__ __ __ __ Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Didnt wanna start a thread but RIP Phil Wood http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_14742546?source=rss&nclick_check=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24Carrot Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And this dude going hard.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_R_O_N Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 bump asain girls riding track bikes, negaprop the broad posing against the bike. hot, yes, but artsy fartsy photos of models who probably dont even know what the fuck a track bike is can become very dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 fine broad + sick bike = yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramatikalerror Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 http://kotaku.com/5500804/bicycles-for-japanese-geeks/gallery/ continuing the asian and bike theme...i wasn't feeling any of these.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 none of them china girls are strapped in, you know what i dont think they are even on those bikes. im callin photoshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sausage party Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I HATE CHANGING TUBES FUCKKKKKKKKK MY HANDS HURT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativefailure Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I <3 Phil hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Thanks for the advice guys... However, today when I went into work I remembered I was poor as fuck and right now need a shitty commuter to get to class. So I bought an old Fuji someone had just traded in... Today I took off the derailers and brakes, tomorrow I'm going to replace the brakes and bars and throw a freewheel on the back and make a singlespeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameaintbic Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 sorry to bump but i saw this bitch yesterday, apperantly she goes to my college. lols were had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Biker hits a motorcycle cop with his bike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BLT Sammich Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 i just startexd riding a road bike i found in my parents garage. can anybody recomend a website that would help me do some of the matienence i couild do myself instead of taking it to a shop? i am pretty clueless about bikes/biking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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