rubbish heap two Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Being that I started skiing when I was 4 or 5 at that mountain, and have been driving up and down those roads all my life... I really wish I had the climbing fitness to do Mt. Hood stage race. 10,000ft. of elevation gain in 92 miles is no joke, but damn, what a sick course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 all the skinny dudes up front! haha. _______ day 7 off the bike… i feel fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 So out of the last month commuting on my bike, this was the worst day... Forgot my helmet at home, left my Giants hat on the train, on my way home tire blows out a 3/4 of a mile from the train station, i make the train, fix the flat at my stop and i knew it would probably not get me all the way home because the tire had blown out......i got 4 blocks and had to walk the rest of the way. FUCK. I am going to get some insane commuter tires i want to be able to ride thru lava... Lesson learned, maintain everything means be aware of the little things ie. tire wear On the upside, I copped some Deep V's lime green with white origin 8 hubs for the flip flop I am building...today they came in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM4RT Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I commuted the other day. 2 hours each way with a loaded backpack. Morning ride was great. Afternoon went to shit, lots of wind and rain. All my shit got wet. Should've checked the weather forecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I can't wait until it is finished.... I am also looking to buy a Mtn. Bike this summer....that plus with all the parts I am looking to get I better rob a bank. Shitty cell phone picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Little too matchy-matchy for my tastes but doesn't look like a bad build so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 fucking tall people. christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I knew you were a secret A's fan ;) haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vandalizer Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Couple shots of my girlies :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHDS Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 put your bong away, but nagos are rad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKwoodIsland! Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 i've put an insane amount of miles on this thing in the week that i've had it, literally hours and hours on end of riding around boston and greater boston. hate on hataz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM4RT Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I don't get those bars on fixies. Wouldnt drops be better? Like the Cinelli, doesn't that frame lose all purpose with bars like that? A mate just finished a new build of a Cinelli with SuperRecord, so bling and drool worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 (cool) fixies are built with fashion, not function in mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKwoodIsland! Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 whats the function? is it racing around a track or getting around the city? i tried drop bars and i just don't like the feel of them, so i went for these riser bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 day 7 off the bike… i feel fat. man i hear ya on that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 whats the function? is it racing around a track or getting around the city? i tried drop bars and i just don't like the feel of them, so i went for these riser bars. the answer is in your question... the whole bike has a lean-forward feel to it. the geometry is made to put you the rider in a position to ride with drop bars. w/ that stem, your seat position, the bike's geometry, and riser bars (thankfully they aren't trimmed to 14") you are riding a track bike with your body in the position it'd be on a beach cruiser. ___________________________________________________ this bike. drool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I know I should be drooling but I can't stop thinking it's ugly. Ti > carbon IMO :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 oh, no disagreement about which bike is sexier. that mooto-x is possibly the sexiest single speed ever. i think i've changed my mind about building that yeti asr. i don't think i can go against my hardtail upbringing in this build. very seriously thinking about a 29er. we'll see. i'm all over the place. i just need to buy a frame so i can settle and start building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Where are you riding? I've never fucked around with FS because I don't need it, but it seems like a fun time if I had trails permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Im going to put together a 29er before the summer is over...definitelt hardtail because ill be doing more flat off road then downhill. In all seriousness, whats the point of going with full suspension if you are not generally riding mostly downhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 i have an older univega alpina pro that i've been thinking about outfitting for some trail riding. any of you mtn kids have suggestions for a solid wheelset? not trying to break the bank, but i need something that can take some abuse. bike seems to have been built up as a cruiser of sorts — big cushy seat & grip shifters (which i HATE). only shot i have of the bike: and, just because, here's my baby: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackfatsoe Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 put your bong away, but nagos are rad. double true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Where are you riding? I've never fucked around with FS because I don't need it, but it seems like a fun time if I had trails permitting. i'll be riding xc in the northwest--wa and or; idaho and bc are on the long range calendar. i had a f/s bike about 5 years ago for about 6 months before it was stolen. i was riding CO then. it was a lot of fun, but i felt like my 'technical game' plateaued while my speed increased. the benefits are undeniable, but its almost a different game. the thought process that goes into picking your lines diminishes significantly in trade for speed that is often sloppy. ralphy--the benefits of fs for non d/h or free ride all pretty much play into increased speed and a plusher ride promoting less stress/pain on your body--think several hours of riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I thought that full suspension would actually decrease speed, considering the bob and squat of rider weight during acceleration etc. Anyone have any good gear ration advice...im 6'4" and 275lbs....mostly around town and commuting. Fixed/Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 bob used to be a serious problem, and one of the major cons against f/s. shock technology (front and rear) has come a long long way. most decent shocks offer lock out options. and general rear triangle geometry has evolved massively from the early days, too, cutting chain slack/bob related issues. a good stiff hardtail frame still beats a locked out softtail in climbs, period. i have no idea about ratios for a man of your stature. drop 6 inches and 90 pounds and we can talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 c'mon fist -- hook me up with some wheelset suggestions and/or any recommendations for my potential buildup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 whats your budget? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 hmmm - i guess i'd be willing to drop 2-4 bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 if you're willing to put up that, i'd just recommend putting up another couple and getting yourself a new bike. hell, there are decent bikes that go for 400 sometimes on ebay. putting a set of decent wheels on that is kind of a hilarious thought. i'm actually having a hard time finding an okay set of rim-brake prebuilts--the two main mailorder pages i use are out of stock on all 26" rim specifics. hmm. here's the deal: you're going to have a bike that is (by value ratio) 2/3 wheel 1/3 everything else. PM me your city and i can peruse your local CL or i can watch ebay if you're serious. you're going to do a lot better just replacing that than trying to create a functional trail bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 just a 'first page' glance at the seattle CL gives you a bike like this on the low end http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1781718561.html not amazing, but certainly about 100x better than that univega (side note, there is a univega much like yours going for $90--which is honestly an outrageous asking price). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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