Soup forgot his password Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I've been having shit luck with mechanical things lately, hard drive broke, motorcycle headgasket blew, car's speedometer stopped working, and now my front bicycle wheel's alloy nipples and hub started to corrode into dust I think it's god's way of making fun of me for trying to buy things that'll last forever. LUCKILY this time I was able to take my old AC420 wheel's hub, pair it with my new(er) 420 rim, and make a new wheel without buying shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newer Bigger Better Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Do you have to design buildings this early in the morning soup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup forgot his password Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 My postcount is inversely proportionate to the amount of work I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newer Bigger Better Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I can't parse that statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 JOKER if you are still reading this thread, and have to drive to seattle from portland regularly: stop in tacoma at tacoma boys--they have 5 or 6 gluten free beers on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shittles..TasteTheAsshole Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 This has been the nicest March riding weather ever. Hope it stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decyferon Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 some piece of shit stole my bike today, locked up and everything, think I might have got them on CCTV so am gonna keep my eye out for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 break legs man, hunt and kill. fuck bike thieves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shittles..TasteTheAsshole Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 That fuckin sucks man. I've had a couple bikes cut & stolen bs. Catch em killem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Blum Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 ATTENTION: PLEASE HELP MAD ESC.KD.WH.NSF WITH HIS FIGHT AGAINST CANCER. http://madvscancer.bigcartel.com/ Here's a link to a site that's taking donations for this cause. They're also looking for artists to donate work to be sold off. 100% of the profits will go toward helping MAD battle this terrible disease. Please donate whatever you can and spread this message to everyone you know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethinglikethat Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm looking to buy a new wheelset for my fixed gear. I can afford to spend up to about $400... Any recommendations/ advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Sheen Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Just got this 1995 Zaskar frame on e-bay. This is my first single speed mountain bike build (I built my fixed and plenty of 20" over the years), any advice or component suggestion? Was finally able to log in. I've had this thing built since the fall. Handles the trails real nice. Of course, where I live it's pretty flat so riding it rigid is fine. Am I the only one that hates the weekend warrior types on the trails? I get weird looks all the time from these faggots. Maybe it's because I don't rock spandex or super cool biker shades. I want to punch every old man on the trail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 the ones that usually have full suspension bikes on gentle ass trails? yup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup forgot his password Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Tried rollers for the first time yesterday. I don't know what I've been doing without them. Anyone know price points on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenwings Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'm looking to buy a new wheelset for my fixed gear. I can afford to spend up to about $400... Any recommendations/ advice? I have this website, not top shit but I think they have a tire, innertube and wheels for like 120? they're based outta California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 why didnt you lock up your bike on the rack like everyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup forgot his password Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Been there. If you don't want to fight the trick is to be louder and dumber than the other guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahh Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 why didnt you lock up your bike on the rack like everyone else? ugh fuck human beings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethinglikethat Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I have this website, not top shit but I think they have a tire, innertube and wheels for like 120? they're based outta California. My current plan is to build up each wheel separately so I can spend more on each/ end up with a better set. My front wheel is in pretty decent shape anyway, so I'm going to start with my rear wheel. LBS has a phil wood rear track hub on closeout so I'm leaning towards having them build me a wheel using that hub with mavic open pro rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup forgot his password Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Tried rollers for the first time yesterday. I don't know what I've been doing without them. Anyone know price points on them? Anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 i don't. i haven't been on rollers in years. maybe some deals on CL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Taco Steve Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I need a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shittles..TasteTheAsshole Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Was hot out today had to go for a bike ride before the T-bone BBQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethinglikethat Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I did 102 miles on my fixed gear today, my first fixed century ride. With my gearing that works out to 28,000 crank turns, or almost 56,000 pedal strokes. I'm tired. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Incognito Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 ^that's badass. how long did it take? im stoked to start playing bike polo (i hope) soon now that the weather isn't shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shittles..TasteTheAsshole Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That's a helluva ride 102 miles. Bike polo sounds interesting, when I was little we used to play bike tag down at the dirt jumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethinglikethat Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 It took close to 7 hours on the bike. I've done this same ride in just over 6 hours with gears, so it makes sense I'd pace a little slower on fixed, plus I had a serious headwind for the first half of the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahh Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 so I'm looking to get a new frame... considering something like the Surly cross check or Long haul trucker. I'm not doing any fully loaded touring, but I carry about 5-10 pounds on top of my rear rack regularly, which makes my Columbus steel racing bike handle poorly and get "speed wobbles" at about 4 mph. I know there is a lot of discussion about these two frames out there, but do any of yall have personal experience? Also really want to stay with a threaded headset, so I'd need a different fork, right? Also considering the Bob Jackson World Tour. I can afford it (~$1000 shipped) but I'm not sure I'm comfortable having a bike that's worth 1700+ dollars after being built up. Going to be worried about wrecking it or getting it stolen. Any other frames i should look it? Basically something "touring" or "cross" that's made of fuckin steeeel. Also do any of you frequent other forums that are bike related as opposed to tag-banger related? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREIGHTYONE Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I have a 2007 Jamis Aurora, it's a really solid steel frame, all around a great touring bike. The price range is reasonable for a complete bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethinglikethat Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I have a crosscheck. I love it. No problem loading it up for touring, but then again, I have never ridden a LHT to compare. I can tell you that the LHT has a triple chainring, which the crosscheck does not, also has a lower standover hight and bigger BB drop. They seem pretty similar otherwise, the crosscheck has horizontal dropouts, I am fairly sure the lht does too but i'm too lazy to check. And yes, you would need a different fork if you want to run a threaded headset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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