Author Topic: bikes (Read 309648 times)

max power · « **Reply #360 on:** October 25, 2009, 05:56:00 PM »

i was going to build up an old schwinn frame for an everyday commuter, but i think i'm going to pick this up when i get some sweet sweet loan money next semester:

$600. it is a specialized and has shitty gruppo, but hell, thats some great value right there plus it's a reynolds 540 frame.

McDuff · « **Reply #361 on:** October 25, 2009, 07:39:22 PM »

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i posted my green machine cruiser on page 2 or 3, but it was stolen (i cant imagine why...), but i bought this beast off craigslist a month back. it was a 10 spd, but i got the fixie conversion, and some new bars..... i have a new front wheel, i just havent put it on yet.... im lazy, and its been shitty in jersey. im not sure what make it is, the guy who sold it didnt know either.... not bad for $35...

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If that bike is comfortable to you with that stem and saddle height, you bought a bike 2-3 sizes too big.

i am currently making the necessary adjustments....

killing time · « **Reply #362 on:** October 25, 2009, 07:53:07 PM »

Quote from: max power on October 25, 2009, 05:56:00 PM

i was going to build up an old schwinn frame for an everyday commuter, but i think i'm going to pick this up when i get some sweet sweet loan money next semester:

$600. it is a specialized and has shitty gruppo, but hell, thats some great value right there plus it's a reynolds 540 frame.

hell yeah, the new allez are pretty tite. same with the new langsters.

im thinking about getting an allez through my Local bike shop.. those down tube shifters are incredible

sergioflorez · « **Reply #363 on:** October 25, 2009, 11:23:39 PM »

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cinarello

wow i'm regular. pinarello and cinelli had a kid.

killing time · « **Reply #364 on:** October 26, 2009, 09:12:49 AM »

Thanks man, I hope it does too. I've been seeing whole vigorelli completes on craigslist for 1200 lately, some time as low as 1000. You'll get your deal soon. What are you riding right now?

sergioflorez · « **Reply #365 on:** October 26, 2009, 01:22:33 PM »

$500 is my limit. just sold my mercier kilo tt. in between a hand me down motobecane le champion road bike and an incomplete swobo sanchez frame.

killing time · « **Reply #366 on:** October 26, 2009, 05:38:26 PM »

damn.. where you do you live sergio? i've been seeing some regular deals on complete bikes under 500 via craigslist here in the bay area. some cool pistas and some iro's. you should sell the swobo and add some more money to your fund!

sergioflorez · « **Reply #367 on:** October 27, 2009, 02:19:15 AM »

connecticut. i usually check the nyc listings.

killing time · « **Reply #368 on:** October 27, 2009, 02:50:30 PM »

damn, nevermind then. you got the NYC pistadex
http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2007/11/bsnyc-fixed-gear-apocalypse-watch.html

vince the stud · « **Reply #369 on:** October 27, 2009, 03:00:19 PM »

peugeot super sport haha
im almost done reparing it, should be ready for summer

pancake man · « **Reply #370 on:** October 28, 2009, 01:33:30 PM »

How hard will it be to change a free wheel into a fixed gear? Any information regarding difficulty, price, work time would be great!

sergioflorez · « **Reply #371 on:** October 28, 2009, 01:50:17 PM »

Quote from: killing time on October 27, 2009, 02:50:30 PM

damn, nevermind then. you got the NYC pistadex
http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2007/11/bsnyc-fixed-gear-apocalypse-watch.html

bookmarked. thanks.

edit. just checked the year posted. i wonder if he updates the listings.

killing time · « **Reply #372 on:** October 28, 2009, 02:02:30 PM »

Quote from: pancake man on October 28, 2009, 01:33:30 PM

How hard will it be to change a free wheel into a fixed gear? Any information regarding difficulty, price, work time would be great!

for your wheel to be fixed, you need to have a track specific hub that will accommodate a cog and lock ring. you can browse craigslist and usualy find a rear wheel built up for 50 or so dollars that will allow your hub to be fixed. if you plan convert an old roadbike/mountain bike, they you will also need to have spacers so that your chain line is flush your your chain ring. old road bikes have rear spaceing of 130, and track spacing is 120. you can find these products at your local bike shop.

or if you want, you can purchase hubs with 130 rear spacing. surley makes hubs for this, and they also make cassette converters too. however, they are a little pricey.

@sergio
he updates his blog daily with awesome posts. he makes fun of everything and anything on two wheels

odp · « **Reply #373 on:** October 28, 2009, 08:03:04 PM »

super duper freebie. i need some pedals and she's a go!

killing time · « **Reply #374 on:** November 08, 2009, 10:31:01 PM »

sergio, i just pre-ordered that mash cinelli

crailtapsill · « **Reply #375 on:** November 08, 2009, 10:32:20 PM »

bunch of fixed queers lurking this forum

killing time · « **Reply #376 on:** November 08, 2009, 10:34:49 PM »

oh god i love it when you talk dirty. i just want a nice hard fixie dick in my mouth right now.

killing time · « **Reply #377 on:** November 15, 2009, 05:32:06 PM »

just put this thing together. rides like a dream

EXTRA SPICY · « **Reply #378 on:** November 15, 2009, 07:46:29 PM »

Quote from: vince the stud on October 27, 2009, 03:00:19 PM

peugeot super sport haha
im almost done reparing it, should be ready for summer

you know that is a bike designed for a woman right?

sergioflorez · « **Reply #379 on:** November 15, 2009, 09:01:11 PM »

Quote from: killing time on November 15, 2009, 05:32:06 PM

just put this thing together. rides like a dream

good shit.

vince the stud · « **Reply #380 on:** November 20, 2009, 02:12:26 PM »

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peugeot super sport haha
im almost done reparing it, should be ready for summer
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you know that is a bike designed for a woman right?

yes but i like it better that way, the bar is not in the way wen i get off

sergioflorez · « **Reply #381 on:** November 29, 2009, 03:12:56 AM »

totally tried to ride my bike a moment ago. put it into third gear and watched that rear derailleur go into the wheel. clank, pow, like an episode of batman... fuck. just threw my motobecane around for the walk back home. toss and turn. kept chucking it into the street. fuck a bike. kinda wish i had the legs to ride a fucking plank. mild concave no more. no less. i need a new bike. someone willing to donate some deep v's for a mole laden motherfucker?

Alan · « **Reply #382 on:** November 29, 2009, 04:03:25 AM »

My new ride

kevbo999 · « **Reply #383 on:** January 15, 2010, 01:06:45 PM »

I am SO STOKED.

Went to Salvation Army, looked over at the bikes for a laugh... AND THIS WAS HANGING UP THERE;

Stolen pic, but it's a Miyata 100 in mint condition... 25 DOLLARS TAX INCL. All I had to do was come home and pump up the tires. Rides like a dreeeam so I'm gonna keep it stored away until Spring.

Also, for those who know bikes.. my other one sounds like a jack-in-the-box when I put pressure on the pedals. Sounds like it's coming from inside the bracket or whatever it's called, and I have no tools, how much will it cost to fix me up?

jrock · « **Reply #384 on:** January 15, 2010, 01:19:39 PM »

my little bro just finished his bike up:

just_peysa · « **Reply #385 on:** January 18, 2010, 01:32:57 PM »

haha, i got a folding bike

pancake man · « **Reply #386 on:** April 02, 2010, 05:52:31 PM »

does anyone have any idea how much it will cost to straighten out the back rim? a ball park figure

TheHyphyVelociraptor · « **Reply #387 on:** May 23, 2010, 02:03:59 PM »

I need a new bike to commute to places and shit. However, I do not know anything about bikes, except for how to ride one. So, I would really appreciate it if someone could give me some tips for what to look for when I buy a bike. (I need to stay under $150, so I'm probably going to buy one from Walmart or Target.)

Prison Wallet · « **Reply #388 on:** May 23, 2010, 02:28:09 PM »

Quote from: TheHyphyVelociraptor on May 23, 2010, 02:03:59 PM

I need a new bike to commute to places and shit. However, I do not know anything about bikes, except for how to ride one. So, I would really appreciate it if someone could give me some tips for what to look for when I buy a bike. (I need to stay under $150, so I'm probably going to buy one from Walmart or Target.)

Fuck Walmart/Target. You should be able to buy a decent quality stolen bike on craigslist if you live near a decent sized city. Also, find a legit bike shop and go in and get sized for a bike so you can buy one in the ballpark of your size. If you're commuting in a city I'd got with a road bike, not a mountain bike with suspension and a bunch of other shit you don't need.

kevbo999 · « **Reply #389 on:** May 23, 2010, 02:32:19 PM »

Quote from: TheHyphyVelociraptor on May 23, 2010, 02:03:59 PM

I need a new bike to commute to places and shit. However, I do not know anything about bikes, except for how to ride one. So, I would really appreciate it if someone could give me some tips for what to look for when I buy a bike. (I need to stay under $150, so I'm probably going to buy one from Walmart or Target.)

If you just plan to ride it on pavement, I urge you to buy a used road bike. Probably find a good one in a used bike shop or on Craigslist for under 150. Just make sure the wheels are straight, it isn't rusting everywhere, and the brakes work. The lighter the better. You'll thank me when you're zooming by dads on commuters and mtbs.

Author Topic: bikes (Read 309648 times)

sergioflorez

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odp

sergioflorez

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kevbo999

jrock

just_peysa

TheHyphyVelociraptor

kevbo999