SteveAustin Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 damn...that sucks man. I don't suppose you ride a 62 or 63cm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon toast crunch804 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 so i did my first mountain bike race. norba national at snow shoe west virginia. i raced the expert 19 to 24 age group about 30 guys.. the night before it had rained like hell so the course was nothing but mud (kinda like cross nationals but with rocks and roots) bad start but when it we got to the really bad stuff i choose to run instead of ride and made up and passed a few riders... i felt pretty good and my heartrate was in a good zone about 175 to 190. some good climbing inbetween the mud tech sections i did the first lap in just under an hour i had no clue where i was in relation to the race b/c some of the other categories that started behind us had started to catch up and pass me. Just kept in a rythm i was comfortable with and tried to stay upright. i finished up strong on the final climb and finishing time about 2hours 5 min. waited around for the results and finished 14th... a little ways off the front but hell for my first real mountain bike race and conditions i'll take it. there arent any races this weekend... kinda weird but they start up next weekend... i don't like the humidity.. cinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48:16 Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 negative, steve. 57-59 cm road 55-57 cm track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suede Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Just got my first fixed gear....fucking unbeliveable. Im so hooked. here is the specs of my new baby: 1980 Centurion . It has been converted to a fixed gear bike. It has The Lightweight Champion Tubeset. SR ( Cold Forged ) Crankset, SR Bars/Stem, SR Alloy hubs, Araya Light Alloy Rims. It has 27 inch clincher wheels and the rear wheel has been re-dished for a single gear with the proper chain line alignment. NEW 1/8th size 18 tooth Track Cog, NEW Loc Ring, New 1/8 TRACK Chain, gear ratio is 18x42x170mm. The frame size is 57 cm c-c seat tube and 56 cm top tube. Stand over height is 32.5 inches. No Brakes. *s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by 48:16 negative, steve. 57-59 cm road 55-57 cm track that's too bad...I've got a big rig that needs a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Originally posted by 48:16 All Points bulletin on a Cherry red Waterford track frame built with campy, cinelli, phil etc. Chicago, IL. what kind of wheel set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48:16 Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 rear was a black phil wood track hub built on a velocity deep v rim, front was crappy bianchi (suzue) hub built up on mavic something or other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48:16 Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Originally posted by SteveAustin that's too bad...I've got a big rig that needs a good home. thank's steve. i appreciate your offer, i've got other stuff to ride, it's pretty much like going from driving a ferrari all day to driving a ford escort. i didn't think i was a bike snob, but i guess i'm turning into one. having a well built frame makes a big difference. question: in other news, i got a set of older never used campy cranks (taper) and a dura ace bottom bracket (also taper), can i use these together w/o fucking up my cranks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 if i where you i would check at maxwell st., i know a few kids who've gotten bikes stolen and found them there. but that really sucks man... i'd imagine it would be pretty funny to see a bike thief speed off on a brakeless fixie right through traffic. are you riding an alrigt bike now? peace, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 http://www.azone.org/nick1/nickspista.jpg'> thats my bike, i am in the process of building up a motobecane road frame into a fixed gear conversion, but the frame is 57' and i am a small guy so I am not sure if it will work out too well. patiently awaiting growth in Chi. Il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suede Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Trackstand.......big up's on your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suede Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Originally posted by deformatron i volunteer at a place that lets you come in and fix your bike for free, sells used bikes and parts, etc. in the last 3 months ive seen about 6 of these "fixed gear" bicycles that people keep buying off the internet, all from one or 2 people based in california (i think)..... DO NOT BUY THEM!!!!!!!!! i actually bought a similar one myself about a year and a half ago at a swap not realizing what it was. these bikes are road frames built on road cranks and road freewheel hubs. theres a couple things that are shady about them. -most of the bikes i saw were respaced not by re-dishing the wheel, but by flipping over the BB spindle so as to achieve a more straight chainline. the chainline still remained pretty horrible. -in my case, the frame was bent right behind the head tube on the down and top tubes. although it was steel, this is sketchy and probably shouldnt have been sold to me. -i also realized a while later that the drive side arm had a small crack right where the arm meets the spider. this could have proved pretty dangerous. -the worst and most dangerous aspect of these bikes is that the hub is fixed by slapping on a track cog and then tightening down a lock ring from a bottom bracket adjustable cup. in some cases the guy had used lock tite, in others it was just tightened against the cog. in either case, the ring will eventually slip because it is not as strong as an actual lockring, and is not reverse threaded like a true track hub so rather than tightening with reverse force (from stopping or skidding), it will either just unthread and fall off, or more likely strip apart and ruin the threads on the hub. -all the bikes were pretty shoddily assembled as well. some of them had totally loose bottom brackets, untensioned or unbalanced wheels, small deformities in the frame (which could be fatal or just aesthetic), and lacked grease in key areas. basically i would warn against buying a bike you cannot look at in person, but ESPECIALLY not one of these things. unless youre just buying it cause its an ok frame and its dirt cheap and you arent going to pedal around on that deathtrap "fixed" hub. DEFORMATION...I would like to e-mail you...I have a few questions about re-dished wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkaline Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Originally posted by 48:16 question: in other news, i got a set of older never used campy cranks (taper) and a dura ace bottom bracket (also taper), can i use these together w/o fucking up my cranks? they use a slightly different taper, so i wouldn't suggest it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suede Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 I have a question...... if a cog is screwed directly onto a hub....then that is a bad thing right? How can you tell if this was the case. anyone?? help. Im trying to bulid a bike but I dont want to fuck it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Any recommendations on Clipless Pedals? I am currently riding with WTB Clipless pedals... I prefer clipless but with these I clip out when I dont want to and nearly kill myself by fucking my skid up and shooting into on-coming traffic... I am looking at Clipless Times right now, they are fresh, but really expensive. Oh, as far as I am concerned cages suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREANKAY Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 use your face to stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suede Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Trackstand...saw your bike on Fixedgear gallery....nice shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Haha they posted it, I'm such a loser. Did you ever get an answer about installing a cog to a hub? Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Originally posted by fixed hey fuckers i accidently started a new thread for bike talk i had no clue you cats got so extensive on here with it a friend referred me to this site so looks good, graffiti is cool too by the way. i ride a fixed fixed is a religion. http://oldskooltrack.com/files/images/khs.funnybike.jpg'> my current whore i ride her all the time HARD(one of 12 sluts), i do messenger work in nyc she treats me well Khs funny bike lowered handles for drop outs and nice endup skids... "graffiti is cool too by the way" Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 for you fools in chitown CUTTIN' CREW CLASSIC 2004 Super-Cat Messenger Challenge The SUPERNATURAL main event starts at Phyllis' Musical Inn (1800 W. Division) at 1PM. Registration will be from 11AM to 12:30PM. The cost is $20 on the day of the race. Pre-register and save $5. Grand Prize: Airfare to Montreal, Canada for the NACC. A FULL 20% of your registration fee goes to the World-Wide Bicycle Messenger Emergency Fund. Arrive early for the Saturday Night Street Race under the fireworks on/near the lakefront. 7:30pm at the Moody Bible Church 1610 N Clark. Stay late for bloody maria's and bike polo on the 5th. Contact us and we'll be sure that you have a couch to sleep on, or at least a carpeted floor word... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalArea Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Boston Wins AGAIN! I know there are a bunch of messengers up on here and thought you should know Boston is still faster than you all. My boy took Top North American and third overall at the CMWC's in Edmonton this weekend. If you were there you know this though. So load on the miles for next year 'cause he's gonna defend it again and again and again. This guy is a delivery monster! Boston Blackouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon toast crunch804 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 for those none track kids i thought i may share my new sponsorship... this up coming cyclocross season i will be riding for www.cyclocrossworld.com they are sending me 2 ridley crosswind frames to use for the season, a rediculous discount on parts they cary and a full team kit (jersey shorts ect.) I'm pretty stoked, i was hoping for some money but i'll take was i can get from a bigger company... i hope it's the first step to more sponsorship down the road ride on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effyoo Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Re: Boston Wins AGAIN! Originally posted by OriginalArea third overall at the CMWC's in Edmonton this weekend. fuck! my boy Colin told me about this and I completely forgot! completely missed it. shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 bad ass cinnamon. congrats on the ride. I'm working on gettin my ass back in shape for cross. slowly but surely. I needed the break in a bad way. I actually had fun riding the other night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisPantalonesEstaEnfuega Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Anyone else know what's up? So yeah, I put on like 10 pounds over the past month. Found this badass Astra bike from like the 70s and it's getting repaired now. So I'll post some pics when it comes back and start riding, i'm siked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalArea Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Word Cyclocross this up coming cyclocross season i will be riding for www.cyclocrossworld.com they are sending me 2 ridley crosswind frames to use for the season, a rediculous discount on parts they cary and a full team kit (jersey shorts ect.) Hey CinnToastCrunk Congrats on the sponsorship. Not easy to obtain. I have been reading your race reports and it does not surprise me. You're young with potential. Will you be traveling up the coast to New England? Gloucester is a very big race among others. Worth the trip, all the heavy hitters show up and the courses up here are nasty. Even the local competion has depth. Gotta go grab some miles now, Ride safe nerds! *AREA*MZ*KBN*SWS* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 All Points Bulletin on silver Bianchi Pista in Chicago, IL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48:16 Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Originally posted by trackstand All Points Bulletin on silver Bianchi Pista in Chicago, IL. sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon toast crunch804 Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Re: Word Cyclocross Originally posted by OriginalArea Hey CinnToastCrunk Congrats on the sponsorship. Not easy to obtain. I have been reading your race reports and it does not surprise me. You're young with potential. Will you be traveling up the coast to New England? Gloucester is a very big race among others. Worth the trip, all the heavy hitters show up and the courses up here are nasty. Even the local competion has depth. Gotta go grab some miles now, Ride safe nerds! *AREA*MZ*KBN*SWS* yeah im planning on coming up there for 2 UCI weekends. It's a long drive from central VA though. but if i want to be on the world team then ive gots to race as many UCI races as i can. And i want to beat jess anthony soooooo bad i've already started some cross workouts (on the roadbike) i'm still waiting for the frames but pics will be posted when i get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalArea Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 UCI Points Hey CTC Good to hear about your World Team ambitions. I'll see you at the races as I will be jumping into cross this year and doing as much of the NE calendar as possible. No more spectating for me. How's the road racing going? Are you racing Altoona? I will be riding the points race. If you want to bike talk you can get at me via area_mz@hotmail.com Ride safe. Area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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