deformatron Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 unless its a heavy peice of junk or you really are that lazy that you dont want to learn how to shift, dont bother. ESPECIALLY if its a nice old french, english or italian ten speed, dont bother. if you really want to do it youll need a hub that is threaded (not casette) and some long, horizontal dropouts (the things that the wheels axle slide into). you could just leave the derailers on and never shift, but if you really wanna save that half a pound, go ahead and pull them off and throw on a bmx freewheel. but after you do this youre probably going to have a really crooked chainline which can cause problems. go to sheldonbrown.com for more info. and if any of those derailers say Suntour Superbe, Dura Ace or Campagnolo on them, holler at me. ill take them off for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48:16 Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Originally posted by Gat:Bush@Jul 26 2005, 11:35 AM ^^^ There is a large amount of work to be made in the bike messengering industry. At some companies you can pull upwards of $100 a day. There is far less people working the winter so if you are hardcore/dedicated you can make a lot of dough if you got the spirit. ma dad just gave me a fresh raleigh english ten speed. it cruises. will post flicks later. Quoted post The work ain't there like it used to be. My best day was $250 only a few years back. Everybody's overhired and very few companies will let you really clock dollars nowadays. Cuttin Crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh so modern Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 just right quick. would you say chicago is overrepresented on 12oz? peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defyoner Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 picked it up for $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkaline Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 check out lancey pants' fresh new futura one-off tt bike http://www.nike.com/nikecycling/index_flash.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Lancey pants. haha fucking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I was surprised on OLN when they said "...graffiti artist Futura" - I think it kinda reminded me how much more accepted this artform is becoming. Maybe not on a street level but in galleries and as design. It's an interesting topipc, but not for here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48:16 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 damn..that's hot. yo J, that could be your new career, i'd pay you a pretty penny for you to detail a vanilla for me. make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkaline Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 special edition joker graphics on my ride. count me in. post up if anybody has done any cool paint jobs on their bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tough Love Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 im sorry, but i wasnt feeling the futura design on his bike AT ALL :yuck: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunTimePartyTeam Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 ^^Yeah, normally Im swinging from his nuts (no homo) but I have to say when I read the "Skull signifies how close Lance was to death" there was some major eye rolling going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeedependency Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 plus... stickers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tough Love Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 i guess it wsnt just futuras design alone...he merely followed the input of everyone else....so u cant be too hard on him..the thing looks cool when spinning tho..i like the yellow around the grey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphabet soup Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 hey whats up yall..what do you think about Sekai's??Might pick up a used one for three bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 didnt know where else to show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defyoner Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 nice vanity. last night. 25 mile ride. when i was within 2 miles of my destination.. i hit some hole or something.. fucked my rear wheel. and killed the innertube. fun times. off to bike shop in the morning. i cant go back to relying on a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkaline Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 i got a ticket in my truck the other night. i quit (diving). the commuter is getting all decked out next week. i might order an xtra cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebineezer Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 has anyone on here heard of panasonic bikes? i just inherited one, and plan on fixing it up...i know its an electronics company but i guess they made some bikes as well..any input would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertanderson Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Originally posted by ebineezer@Aug 4 2005, 08:18 PM has anyone on here heard of panasonic bikes? i just inherited one, and plan on fixing it up...i know its an electronics company but i guess they made some bikes as well..any input would be appreciated Quoted post did it come with a remote? anyways i know they made track frames too. they are very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Time Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Elo elo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defyoner Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Originally posted by ebineezer@Aug 5 2005, 12:18 AM has anyone on here heard of panasonic bikes? i just inherited one, and plan on fixing it up...i know its an electronics company but i guess they made some bikes as well..any input would be appreciated Quoted post post a pic of it. another company probably made the frame. such as the Bridgestone bikes.. KHS made alot of the frames for those bikes. blah post a pic. its worth a 1000 words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphredrock Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 just finished working on this bike. older japanese made schwinn thats been lying around for years. it turned out pretty nice i think. I think i might cut off that outer front sprocket. rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 nice Schwinn. definitely need to get rid of the extra ring and the chain guard. yup...I've heard of Panasonic. I also thought of Bridgestone. Lance's bike....interesting. Futura's looking a bit run down there. The Tour is bad ass in person. * oh yeah. looks like I'm buying a rock lobster 29er. sweet ass bike it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Yeah, I could see it now. Me asking Sasha to work closely with him to design and paint one of his creations. Vanilla's are indeed one of the most lovely frames around, but the guy who makes them is a true artist. I doubt he'd want my input on such things. Then again... who knows. Tell you what 48:16... you come up with the money to get one and I'll work with dude on the finish. Ha! Shits are expensive... but damn well worth it. Futura's looked a bit run down since day one. That's him. I guess that's what happens to you when you're in demand. I thought the icon graphics were great. Sure, a skull signifying death looks corny but can you think of anything else that would immediately relay the same message clearly? Not everyone thinks creatively and sometimes the clearest images are the best. Especially design wise. And yeah, I would have thought he would of added all the stickers and such prior to the final coats of finish on the frame. That way they actually looked part of the bike and not an add on. The stickers will fade eventually. Maybe not thought. I'm sure the bikes will ebd up in a museum or collection somewhere. No, I'm not a Lance fan, though I do recognize his accomplishments and respect them. It is amazing how his noterity has brought cycling back to the states. Changing teams next year. Moving up and getting more out of it. Kinda nice. Real nice. The sponsor is a Therapeutic clinic that is specific to sports. Free messages and therapy, races paid for... the list goes on. One happy white guy right here. Now I just have to get out and ride once in a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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H. Lecter Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 ^ BMC Suisse Cycling ----------------------- - Brooklyn Machine Works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. Lecter Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Kona Bicycles ----- ----- Bianchi Touring Speciales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defyoner Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 god i love that bianchi celeste green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 ^ I do as well ....but, only on Bianchi's though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defyoner Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 ^ truth. ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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