Bike Forums - Singlespeed & Fixed GearI still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!Single Speed Skips under pressure . . . how to fix- September 17, 2008 I built up a single speed for my wife using her old TREK frame, and since it has vertical dropouts I bought a Salsa chain tensioner, a Salsa 16t x 332 sprocket for the Shimano cassette hub and a Wheels Mfg. spacer kit, new KMC 12 x 332's chain. All new drive hardware (chainring is Shimano...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466761&goto=newpost se lager color scheme- September 17, 2008 hi, i have a brown 2008 se lager just bought some eggplant purple deep v's for dirt cheap was thinkin to do white up top on seatpostbars but wanted suggestions for a color scheme w my brown frame here it ishttp://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466753&goto=newpost Cyclo cross brake levers same or work for fixedss- September 17, 2008 im looking at getting either a salsa or cane creek brak lever for my front brake on my fixed. All i see are cyclocross levers thanks any other recomendations i saw the paul e but i dont like that its not hinged.http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466740&goto=newpost Looking for Tan or Brown Sidewall Tires- September 17, 2008 Looking for some clincher tires that are black with a darker tan or brownish sidewall. I have found a few in 700x23 but I really want 700x25. Any suggestionspics I'd like to spend no more than $20 per. Thanks!http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466725&goto=newpost Seat post for Peugeot with Reynolds Tubing- September 17, 2008 Okay, I know this is a long shot, but I have a Peugeot px ten with reynolds tubing and need a new seat. Would anyone off the top of their head know what size post I would need Thanks.http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466719&goto=newpost Removing Cantilever studs- September 17, 2008 So I've been browsing the FixieSS picture thread and was wondering how you guys are going about removing the cantilever studs that are left after removing your rear brakes I'm starting my fixie and was contemplating taking my dremel and cutting them off, but is there a better way that I am...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466694&goto=newpost Where Can I Buy SOMA 456 BARS IN NYC- September 17, 2008 Checked Bike Habitat and KK, don't think RA has them. thankshttp://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466662&goto=newpost amphibious fixed gear!- September 17, 2008 Image: http:www.inhabitat.comwp-contentuploadsdicycle2.jpg forget your lame little Pista Concept, the Di-Cycle Concept has you covered messiah-style! check it out: http:www.inhabitat.com20080916transportation-tuesday-the-bike-that-rides-on-water and the official site -...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466639&goto=newpost Trade saddles anyone- September 17, 2008 Hello, I've posted on saddle swap but no one seems to be there. Anyways, I have a Fort Pro SLX Saddle. Bought a week ago with 40 miles on it; perfect condition except a small part on the side of the saddle where the leather rubbed. It's just too narrow for my arse, hurts my sitting bones. ...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466608&goto=newpost Speedez Raceblade fenders and tight clearances- September 17, 2008 Who runs Planet Bike Speedez or SKS Raceblade fenders in the winter time Image: http:images.buzzillions.comimages_products0893sks_race_blade_fenders_18_23mm_reviews_594092_300.jpg Image:...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466607&goto=newpost |