lil_spenty Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 WELL I MEAN IT WAS A 52, AND IM LIKE 6'2 SO THAT WASNT WORKING, AND I WAS JUST BANGING IT UP, I MEAN, I DONT NEED A CARBON FOR INNER CITY SHENANIGANS. YEAH THE MADISON HAS A FLIP FLOP HUB, I RIDE THE FREEWHEEL BECAUSE GOING DOWNHILLS ON FIXIES SCARE THE SHIT OUT OF ME. OH WELL. I LIKE IT THOUGH, ITS STURDY AND CAN HANDLE SOME ABUSE. AND FITS ME FINE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 but theres no hipster street cred for a freewheel it probably depends on your priorities yo man, it's 2009. the front running hipsters now ride chromed out road steel with full campag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HydrogenPeroxide Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 sheeeit, I just got my beater running with a freewheel and two brakes. I thought I was beating everyone to the punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 ^ Thats the set up I ride daily to run errands with, i hate it. Too cheap to put any money into it right now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 at the moment all of my bikes are in perfect working order. so that means a flat or something is probably around the corner. as soon as i got a seatpost to stop slipping and the toptube pad saga straightened out the BB on another bike started walking (its a miche). handled that yesterday. it feels good to not have any bike maintainence on my mind. now i can concentrate full time on getting the GFs bike commuter ready, and on getting my concept back from bianchi. for those keeping score, here is the timeline of my bianchi pista concept. ordered april 2007. received may 2008. collar cracked october 2008. shipped back to bianchi april 2009. still waiting for a replacement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumboclot. Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I need some suggestions, I need a bike BAD. I'm obviously not racing otherwise I'd have prior knowledge on this shit.... Just lookin for a road bike to get me around the city. Not trying to spend too much money at all ($300-$400). I've rode a fixie once, it was eh.. but it seems the only decent new bikes I'm finding are fixed. Oh and the shit needs to be big, I went to a local shop today and I'm gonna need somehin around a 62-64. I'm 6'6" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie McCracken Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 craigslist. 61-62cm. i always see bigger bikes on the cheap on there, i got a super sweet reparto corsa bianchi almost all c-rec for $420. slightly ahead of the curve. hawww ill post it when i flick it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Craigslist is the jam for used bikes. Especially ones that size because not too many people ride that big of a bike. Good luck man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumboclot. Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 How do you all feel about the Mercier TT and Windsor Hour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 http://12ozprophet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54894&page=340#goto_threadsearch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 officially started training today for the next singletrack series. i timed one full lap and it came out to 47mins. need to get to 35 mins with a hell of alot of endurance... im keeping a log of all the hours i ride, what i need to improve, where i fell, why i fell ETC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sounds like you're taking the right steps, Acer. Raced last night... shit was seriously fast. I'm so wrecked from the effort that I couldn't even ride today. I could barely walk at work. Got into one break last night that stayed away for a lap. We were hauling the whole time. During that break I was on the front two inches of my saddle the whole time... I won't even compliment on how the chode feels today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 lol^ i'm yearning to put my muscles through some pain at this point. it's been almost 3 months of nagging from one leg...grrrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 lol^ i'm yearning to put my muscles through some pain at this point. it's been almost 3 months of nagging from one leg...grrrrrr. You should get that checked out before it becomes a real hassle. If it's muscle or joint pain, look into acupuncture...here's the place I went to- Ashby Center of Complementary Medicine 2615 Ashby Avenue Suite 2 Berkeley, CA 94705 (510) 843-5000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumboclot. Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Craigslist is the jam for used bikes. Especially ones that size because not too many people ride that big of a bike. Good luck man. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/1248945194.html worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 You can do better for sure, just take a little time and constantly check back. I've never heard of Superia but after looking it up I didn't find much to back up the company. I think (don't quote me) that the seller is basing the price off of the fact that it's a single speed lugged frame and some tight pant wearing hipster with flashy nikes will pay that much for it. I'd say keep looking, unless someone else can drop a little more knowledge on the frame than I can to justify the price. All I know is that thing has got to be old as balls considering it has cottered cranks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 That bike looks sad... and I would be weary of any converted single speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 You should get that checked out before it becomes a real hassle. If it's muscle or joint pain, look into acupuncture.. doc says it was probably a ligament/tendon pull or slight tear. i was advised to 'take it easy' which is tough - i feel like i'm going to lose all fitness i've built if i dont ride...well...pretty much everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumboclot. Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/SCHWINN-SUPER-SPORT-ROAD-BIKE-61-CM-ROAD-BICYCLE_W0QQitemZ320391011493QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item4a98cadca5&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/1245167240.html http://cgi.ebay.com/discount-tall-mens-mens-black-road-bike-bicycle-63-cm_W0QQitemZ250456530142QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item3a505f5cde&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1244849942.html I'm liking this one the most so far ^^.. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/1244198684.html Also, there was a old used peugeot I checked out at a local shop, it rode ok... they were asking for $280. I didn't think it was worth it but not sure, I can check it out again, maybe take some pictures if you think its worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEFA Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 just picked this up at the flea market. its not as cool as all your emo speeds, but suits me just fine. 200 and its worth 450..good deal. funny story , a guy i know that was gonna do a tune up for me said he probably put the bike together, since it was bought from the bike store he worked at.ha..fuckin white people helping a poor messican afford a good bike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 That bike looks sad... and I would be weary of any converted single speed. Why is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 A ton of people convert their bikes to single speeds and never do it right. One of the things I see constantly is an outrageously crooked chain line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEFA Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 question: wahts the benefit of having those pedals that you slip your feet in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 A ton of people convert their bikes to single speeds and never do it right. One of the things I see constantly is an outrageously crooked chain line. I see. What problem does that cause in the ride of the bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_spenty Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 JOUST ANYONE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 sure enough as soon as all my ducks are in a row i cut a sidewall and end up walking home. cheers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I see. What problem does that cause in the ride of the bike? The chain falls off all the time. Based on the photos I saw, your bike looks fairly well built so I wouldn't sweat it. Bumboclot- if you want a single speed you can pick up a new complete bike for $400-500. It probably won't be anything fancy, but it will be a lot more reliable than most of the half-assed hipster bullshit I see for sale on Craigslist these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 think i'm bout to drop the hammer on some of these... fuck it! the shoes are a little euro-trashy, yes, but still the best money can buy and a match for my pista concept and team kit... and i'm sick of racing in mtb shoes and time atacs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 i've seen those exact Sidi's in black and red. Almost bought them but they are fucking expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosoner Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 i don't know about their road shoes, but i love my sidi dragon 2 mtb shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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