help with rim prices !!!
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oscarzelada at 06.29.09 - 2:25 pm
i have a schwinn super le tour 10 speed 27" .....
i recently bought it used at a bike shop by USC. i got this bike for $110 and its really well taken care of; however, i wanna find out if anyone can help me find rims at a good price to customize by bike and make it fix gear... i also need help on cranck prices....
if anyone knows of any good website or place where i can get what i plan to buy for a convenient price please let me know... i would really appreciate it....
ps :: im new at the website and the bike riding... i recently started bike riding but now its by greatest hobby!!! so any good advice from anyone will be taken...
thank you
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if its well taken care of, why are u converting it into a fixed gear???
KiMS106.29.09 - 2:27 pm
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Perhaps he was riding geared all his life and felt the gears were too much of a handicap.
IMO, gears make you lazy, contrary to what my asshole of a local shop says.
bentstrider responding to a
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06.29.09 - 2:29 pm
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Whats a fix gear?
btw.
Alexrims, cheap.
Yet probably the best rims you can ride on.
rayrayray06.29.09 - 2:32 pm
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you can pick up vuelta rims on craigslist for i think around $140 a set...you'll need 700 tubes and new 700 tires.
LA BRAKELESS has good cranks...
here's a set of rims and tires for $125
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/1242120706.html
barleye06.29.09 - 2:34 pm
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gears make you lazy???
oh gosh, thats more pretentious BS from idiot fixed gear weirdos.
i bet they feel "more zen-like" with the road too...
if u have a geared bike that works, just ride it.
u will be more comfortable with it.
u will be more efficient.
u will ride farther and longer.
if ur converting it to make urself look cool and conform to other "ridazz" then just say it. go get urself some skinny cut offs and a mohawk while ur at it.
if ur bike has been taken care of well, just ride that fucker to the ground.
KiMS1 responding to a
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06.29.09 - 2:35 pm
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why get so harsh on adam? it's his opinion.....i ride both geared and fixed.....no biggie...so much anger in that last post. That's MY opinion...
barleye responding to a
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06.29.09 - 3:09 pm
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You may want to keep it as is and enjoy it as a road bike, as the expenses add up fast if you want to do a conversion and still have it look good and be safe to ride.
Here's a ballpark list of the stuff you'll need.
Pake Crank 165mm - $60
Shimano UN-54BB 107 or 110mm - $25
Weinmann DP18 / Vuelta Airline Wheelset - $140-170
Tektro R556 front brake (brake lever?) - $30-50
1/8 Chain - $10
Cog/Lockring - $15-30
700c Tires = $25-40
To do the conversion you want, you're looking at close to $300, or about what a bikesdirect.com fixie would go for. If I were you, I'd enjoy the road bike, buy the bd.com fixie, and have a spare bike you can loan to friends as needed. (Gears are handy, as is a spare bike.)
You can always make a cheaper fixie by buying a 27" track rear wheel for $80-100, and some shorter chainring bolts for $6, and a cog and a lockring, but to have something customized gets kind of expensive.
If you have any interest in reading about how I went overboard converting a beat up old Schwinn frame into a fixie, you can follow the steps here http://www.losangelescyclist.com/2009/02/ridiculous-pink-fixie-part-1.html (click on the links to the right for the other parts).
Good luck!
JB06.29.09 - 3:11 pm
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didnt mean to make it sound so harsh.
if its a nice well taken care of bike, why ruin it?
and really, does it mean ur lazy if u have gears?
there's no logic in that statement.
ur lazy if ur lazy. doesnt have to do anything with having gears or not.
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by barleye
06.29.09 - 3:14 pm
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I think he can get rims/wheels/tubes as a set from either some craigslist deals or the JUNKY RUSTY BIKES shop in long beach....usually the craigslist rims come with cogs.
that cuts out $15-$30 for cog/lockring and the $25 -$40 for tires/tubes.
the tektro brake levers are $5 i think at that shop near fletcher and riverside. i forgot the name of the shop.
wheels, crank, chain, brake...
good luck. keep us updated...
barleye responding to a
comment by JB
06.29.09 - 3:17 pm
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Damnit I better start riding my fixed geared bike again. I don't want people thinkin I'm lazy!
User106.29.09 - 3:26 pm
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That's okay, my folding MTB is due for a bit of an overhaul anyway.
Perhaps once that's done, I'll feel a little better about things.
But, that will have to wait for awhile as I've sort of been blacklisted from going into the local shop after our little argument over the existence of high-psi, 26" MTB tires.
Yeah, all they care about is appeasing the local, wannabe racers and putting lift-kits onto their pickup trucks.
Those guys don't even ride.
bentstrider06.29.09 - 3:28 pm
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I don't think gears make you lazy, I just think they make you a little less unaware of your immediate surroundings. I rode a multi-geared bike my entire life. It wasn't until recently that CoolAssMike, being the cool guy that he is, introduced me to the power of the fixed gear. At first I was hesitant with the idea but now it's all I think about riding. When you ride with a fixed gear, you give up the mental fatigue of having to think about which gear to shift up or down to. Also, by slowing down the bike with your leg muscles, you become more aware of when to stop, the anticipation, the road, etc. You don't need a mohawk and your sister's jeans to ride a fixed gear. And it is true what they say, riding fixed is very zen like.
RickDarge06.29.09 - 3:33 pm
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mental fatigue of having to think about switching gears? How difficult is to decided whether to mash or spin?
Gav responding to a
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06.29.09 - 3:44 pm
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Yes I agree with you there. Riding fixed has open my mind to the world around me. A world that had been clouded for years. Now I feel like that kung fu dood that hung himself in a closet while getting his rocks off. What was that doods name again?
Oh yeah, also when I ride fix my spelling and my ability to compose a paragraph goes out the window. Does that happen to you too? (right now I'm not riding fixed)
User1 responding to a
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06.29.09 - 3:48 pm
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im not trying to be an asshole or anything here but please explain how riding a fixed gear is "zen" like.
i do agree that u notice ur surroundings more but i feel that its only bc ur stopping power sucks and u gotta make sure u dont get greased.
u say u give up the mental fatigue of knowing when to shift gears but what about the mental stress of knowing that u can't slow down as fast, the stress of climbing steep hills, the stress of going down steep hills.
what abotu the stress of being chained to only riding flat areas and places without steep climbs.
ya feel me?
dont get me wrong, riding fixed is fun, its simple, etc. but why convert a good geared bike?
KiMS1 responding to a
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06.29.09 - 3:50 pm
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what abotu the stress of being chained to only riding flat areas and places without steep climbs.
I could see your point about climbing and such, but I know my area well enough that most hills are quite doable on my high gears.
Other areas, I've been having the tendency to spin out like a jack-ass and top out at a measly speed.
One limiting factor I hate about my bike right now is that this thing is restricted to a 44-46t at the most.
Any higher than that and it's jammed up against the chainstays, unless I take a 3lb sledge, soften the metal with a torch, and beat the drive-side near the BB inward.
CLEARANCE!!!
bentstrider responding to a
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06.29.09 - 4:00 pm
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I don't feel chained to flat areas at all. I love and welcome the hills. If you haven't tried a fixed gear, just test one out. My words don't do it justice. I just like the feeling a lot of riding fixed. When I say 'zen' I mean in the sense that you feel a direct connection between your muscles, your pedals/crank and the ground below. I find it easier to maneuver, to speed up, slow down and in general, just a better handling of the bike. I also find that when I ride fixed gear, I like to mispell things and make funny paragrahs.
RickDarge06.29.09 - 4:02 pm
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i guess this is just a difference in opinion,
i ride fixed and i definitely want a decent geared bike.
there are hills i want to climb but its srsly a huge pain with my bike.
i found out it was easier to just shift up a few gears to speed up, and use two brakes to slow down faster.
i liked the handling on my bike and how it could take sharp turns and not have to worry about my pedal smacking the ground.
i dont really see the zen but i do feel a nice connection between my ass and my saddle and the asphalt below.
hahahahahah
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by RickDarge
06.29.09 - 4:08 pm
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some people just prefer a fixie conversion cause its lighter, simpler, sturdier and more reliable than its geared companion.
but who cares? everybody has their own wants/ needs ... why judge?
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I got my fixed wheel set at Orange 20 for $160 ... they are rock solid.
add tires, tubes, chain, cog, lock-ring, labor, and tax i ended up spending more like $350.
If you wanted to do it on the cheap/ adventurous , you might be able to find/fix/build a back wheel and convert to fixed at the bike kitchen for well under $100
trickmilla responding to a
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06.29.09 - 4:08 pm
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i aint judgin, im just trying to explain that it might be smarter to just keep that thing around as is.
he said that he's new to cycling and needs a heads up on what to do,
so intstead of jumping on the bandwagon and converting his bike, i say, nah fuck that, keep it as is and ride it till you need to convert it.
ya get me?
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by trickmilla
06.29.09 - 4:12 pm
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if wi had too xplane u wotn undrstand.
(that's me spelling will fixd)
User1 responding to a
comment by KiMS1
06.29.09 - 4:13 pm
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why is it JUMPING ON A BANDWAGON? By your theory....nobody should ride a fixed geared bike...When was the cutoff date when they were ok to ride????
I converted one....trickmilla did....tons of us did....I like fixed but I like geared too.
What I'm trying to say is.....sure... some kids buy or make "fixies" to be "cool"....no doubt....but to say to someone to keep their geared bike as is and saying it so strongly....is sending the wrong message...I've ridden some really fucked up geared bikes that are just so slow and rickity....maybe his is too......
Fixed is faster except for hills and aesthetically they look better....in my opinion....
that's all.
barleye06.29.09 - 4:27 pm
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Oh, and I'm not going fixed anytime soon, next bike I'm getting is going to be that other recumbent I mentioned earlier.
It's a damned shame they were outlawed from any UCI functions.
bentstrider06.29.09 - 4:30 pm
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this thread is chock full of fail.
lazy people drive cars, they dont ride bikes.
ruinedbyidiots06.29.09 - 4:35 pm
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What makes fixed gears faster in your opinion?
Gav responding to a
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06.29.09 - 4:36 pm
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I hope that didn't come out sounding mean in anyway
Gav06.29.09 - 4:37 pm
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no, im not saying that no one should ride a fixed gear bike, shit man, i have a fixed gear bike.
but more like, if it rides well, as he said earlier, just continue to ride it, why try to fix something that aint broke?
i've been noticing a good amount of kids taking nice/well built geared bikes and tearing them apart and converting them fixed.
yes, i know, its a schwinn le tour, but still, if it rides nice, why not have that around.
like how u have a geared bike as well and a fixed gear.
why not just ride the geared one around for now and just save up some cash to build a conversion and have both?
honestly, i dont really give a shit what the guy does. its his bike. but im just trying to suggest that he keeps it since its a decent bike.
ya smell me???
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by barleye
06.29.09 - 4:39 pm
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Mike is trying to be Mr. Contrary but isn't really doing a good job, as always.
At least say something witty, we don't need anymore mean wiener heads on the net.
Graham06.29.09 - 4:43 pm
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Why didn't you keep your bike Geared?
Graham responding to a
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06.29.09 - 4:44 pm
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this thread is like a condensed version of lafixed. hilarious.
ruinedbyidiots06.29.09 - 4:44 pm
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dude, when have i ever been mean???
im like the fuckin nicest dude ever.
KiMS1 responding to a
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06.29.09 - 4:45 pm
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u wana war? then u gota a war!
User106.29.09 - 4:45 pm
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"oh gosh, thats more pretentious BS from idiot fixed gear weirdos."
I love ya!
Graham responding to a
comment by KiMS1
06.29.09 - 4:45 pm
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Keeping in tongue, if I were to actually come across a well-priced, oldie that wasn't complete shit, I'd lube it and keep it unaltered myself as well.
Unfortunately, the best I've managed to see were either 3rd class, department store MTBs, or some beach-cruiser with a mangled wheel.
bentstrider responding to a
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06.29.09 - 4:46 pm
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"why is it JUMPING ON A BANDWAGON? By your theory....nobody should ride a fixed geared bike...When was the cutoff date when they were ok to ride???? "
http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2009/03/last-call-for-identities-fixed-gear.html
March 10, 2009.
Seriously though, build/buy the bike that you can afford that will make you the happiest.
JB responding to a
comment by barleye
06.29.09 - 4:53 pm
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dude, when have i ever been mean???
im like the fuckin nicest dude ever.
YOU HAVE BEEN A REAL DOUCHEBAG... NOT THE TYPE OF DOUCHE BAG THAT JUST GETS THROWN AROUND OUT OF EVERYONE'S MOUTHS NOW A DAYS, INCLUDING LITTLE 14 YEAR OLDS. I'M TALKING BOUT OLD SCHOOL DOUCHE BAG. YOU PUT DOWN WOMEN, JOKING OR NOT, YOU'RE A FUCKING ASSHOLE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE ASKING QUESTIONS (SIMILAR TO SOME IDIOT WHO COMES ON HERE ASKING ABOUT BEAR DICKS, RING A BELL?) AND YOU CLAIM TO BE THE NICEST DUDE EVER? GTFO.
SERIOUSLY, MIKE... YOU'RE VERY DISRESPECTFUL AND NO ONE IT SEEMS CALLS YOU OUT ENOUGH ON IT.
QUIT THE BULLSHIT AND FUCKING LAY OFF THE BOARDS FOR A DAY.
THAT'S MY OPINION.
GodLovesUgly responding to a
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06.29.09 - 5:01 pm
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AND PS... NO WHERE DID I FIND ANYONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF WRITE THAT RIDING A FIXED GEAR IS "ZEN-LIKE" SO CUT THAT BULLSHIT OUT. IF YOU READ IT SOMEWHERE OR HEARD SOMEONE SAY IT ONCE... GO AND FIND THAT PERSON AND ASK HIM WHY HE SAID IT. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. AND EVEN IF IT IS "ZEN-LIKE" TO SOMEONE... THEY'RE ENTITLED TO FEEL WHATEVER THE FUCK THEY WANT TO FEEL.
REGARDING SOME OF YOUR POSTS, I'D BE SCARED TO THINK WHAT YOU CONSIDER "ZEN-LIKE". YOU SHOULD GO AND FIND OUT IF MAYBE EATING BEAR DICKS IS "ZEN-LIKE" FOR YOU... THEN COME ON THE BOARDS AND TELL US ALL ABOUT IT. YOU SEEM TO DO SO WITH EVERYTHING ELSE PERTAINING TO YOUR LIFE.
GodLovesUgly06.29.09 - 5:04 pm
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JB's always the man of reason....
I think fixed gear is faster cuz momentum is kept up a lot more after you get a good start....when you stop pedaling on a geared bike on flat ground the speed decreases faster....maybe i'm wrong...it feels that way though...
i remember seeing fixed geared bikes and wondering why they were getting so popular and more and more "fixies" were on the road and on m.r. rides....so I tried one and instantly liked the feeling of it....It was that simple....
luckily some dude was throwing out his motobecane 12 speed...converted it for under $200. I got lucky and got some vuelta rims from a shop on central for $75 for the set.
barleye06.29.09 - 5:17 pm
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whether or not you think mike is trolling or being an asshole or whatever, the thread is still full of fail.
ruinedbyidiots06.29.09 - 5:36 pm
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I have a new found respect for the truth you spew...
Debut213 responding to a
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06.29.09 - 6:08 pm
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AHAHAHAHAHHA
dude, thank you for calling me an "old school douche bag."
shit man, i dont know if thats an insult or a compliment.
when have i put down women?
are you srsly this angry over my posts on MR?
calm the hell down.
and how am i being an asshole to people who posts questions???
i cant tell someone that they might be better off keeping a nice clean road bike what it is?
are my opinions moot? am i not allowed to give my 2 cents?
and for the record, bear dicks are funny as shit. admit that you laughed. admit that you fucking laughed or it means that you have no soul.
if u cant take a little shit talking, THEN YOU STAY OFF THIS BOARD.
THATS MY OPINION!!!
come on TNS tomorrow, drink a beer and hang out with me.
i got a beer with ur name on it.
jesus christ, when did this board get all PC and shit.
KiMS1 responding to a
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06.29.09 - 6:41 pm
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@graham
idk if u remember but i used to have a decent 105 setup on my blue and yellow khs.
but after awhile, the teeth onthe cassette started wearing down and chipping off.
i started searching for a new cassette but no one had a replacement. it was like some old ass freehub or something.
i was like, i dont wanna have to rebuild a new wheel AND get a new freewheel just to have it as a friction shifter.
so matt suggested that i just go fixed since it would be way cheaper.
so thats the story of me and my dumb bike.
btw, whats the deal with ur situation.
did u go already or no?
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by Graham
06.29.09 - 6:50 pm
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Leave it stock
Everyone love a classic Schwinn
Yetiman06.29.09 - 7:08 pm
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to be honest i dont want a fixed gear to be showing off...
i dont even think my little sisters pants fit me and i dont wear my jeans that tight...
lol
however i was thinking of the fixed gear because of the bike rides you guys
have and at some point it seemed like it was gonna be better...
but you guys have been giving me really good advice about the money that will
cost me to cuztomize my bike...
i really like my bike the way it is because its really smooth and super easy to handle...
and to be honest it feels good to have brakes on a bike...
so i think instead of spending about $300 on my schwinn im gonna look for a fixie for $300 or less ...
oscarzelada06.29.09 - 10:18 pm
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dude, were u just crackin up reading all the stuff above.
KiMS1 responding to a
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06.29.09 - 10:47 pm
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Just keep it clean and well maintained and you'll get lots of compliments on it. Also keep it original. If you change parts around, save the parts you took off. It'll be worth more if you ever decide to sell it when it's all original.
User1 responding to a
comment by oscarzelada
06.29.09 - 10:51 pm
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You know, I don't know even know why I got involved in this argument in the first place.
All my money is usually funneled towards my various, pet-stereo projects anyway.
bentstrider06.29.09 - 11:10 pm
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Do what you want but don't do it just because it's the in thing and know what you're getting into. I love riding both kinds of bikes but fixed-gear riding isn't inherently cooler or better, just different.
Be aware that a conversion will end up costing more than the price of a new cheap tarck bike. If you don't mind that and enjoy the building and learning experience, that's fine.
If you're doing it for "cred" or to look cool, I can tell you right now that the track bike fashionistas will not be impressed by your conversion. Simply, you can't win that game with your draft picks!
cabhauler06.29.09 - 11:33 pm
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I agree. Fixed or geared it doesn't matter, one is not better than the other. The fact is they're different and thats what matters. They offer different challenges, enjoy the nuances of each. When you proficient with one try the other, throw singlespeeds in the mix too.
sc_nomad responding to a
comment by cabhauler
06.30.09 - 9:05 am
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bikeisland.com has a wheelset for 150$ wheels, tubes tires, & freewheel / fixed cog.
sshagy06.30.09 - 9:13 am
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lol..
your right kim1 i was cracking up while reading all those posts...
this site is way more fun than what i really thought to be honest...
and im gonna keep in mind that if i customize my bike i will save the original parts in case i sell it...
and the color of my frame isnt changing for shit...
the frame stays as it is...
i was checking out bikeisland.com right now and they do have some good prices
there...
oscarzelada06.30.09 - 9:57 am
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im not sure where u live but if u can make it out to atomic cycles in the valley, i'm sure paul can help u build a bike on the cheap.
he has a bunch of used parts and my friend built up a nice 6 speed road bike for like 140 or something like that.
I just provided the frame.
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by oscarzelada
06.30.09 - 10:06 am
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really?
well i live in woodland hills right next to pierce college...
and i dont mind anywhere in the valley for that....
if you happen to know the adress please send it to me so i can go check
it out....
oscarzld@gmail.com
oscarzelada06.30.09 - 10:18 am
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hahahaha!
i grew up in woodland hills, i went to el camino for hs.
here is the link for atomic, the address is on there.
http://www.atomiccycles.com/
u should come out to tuesday night special tonight!
start in reseda. on reseda and nordhoff, meet at 8:30, ride out at 9:00
we alternate every week, fast paced one week and slower hang out ride the next week.
tonights the slower paced night.
comeout dude!
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by oscarzelada
06.30.09 - 10:29 am
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here's tonights route
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2961622
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by oscarzelada
06.30.09 - 10:30 am
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thats fucking cool man....
well i would love to go today but i dont come out of work til 9 ---
and i work in downtown LA...
but you gotta let me know of more rides so i can start joining you guys...
thanks for the info...
im gonna go check out the address ...
oscarzelada06.30.09 - 10:36 am
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"but you gotta let me know of more rides so i can start joining you guys... "
Scroll up and look to the right of your screen.
JB06.30.09 - 11:12 am
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what speed 105 did you have? you honestly could have used pretty much any brand cassette as long as its the same speeds.
Please dont tell me you converted a bike that had sti shifting :[
robin swabin responding to a
comment by KiMS1
06.30.09 - 12:19 pm
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Don't get Paul started on fixed gear bikes...
If you're curious about how it might be getting around town with just a single gear, try converting to a single speed first.
Buy a new chain at Target or walmart ($5) or just have your chain shortened and save the 5 bucks and a BMX freewheel from Paul (Atomic Cycles), $12-15 I think, and if you don't know how to take your cassette off, have Paul (Atomic do the conversion, I don't know how much he would charge but its a 15 minute job so its got to be under $20 ?
Thats all you need to go single speed. Then if hills are no pain, go to fixed.
dave06.30.09 - 12:54 pm
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6speed cassette on a free hub with index downtube shifters
if i wanted to use a newer set up, i would have had to rebuild the wheel to use a freewheel and it would have been changed to a friction shifter.
KiMS1 responding to a
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06.30.09 - 1:09 pm
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friction shifting is a step down from index shifting right? But yeah a wheel rebuild is no fun
robin swabin06.30.09 - 1:18 pm
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i've got nothing against ss, to each his or her own.
i find going up hills is much easier on fixed than the equivalent gear in freewheel.
trickmilla responding to a
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06.30.09 - 1:26 pm
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I'm actually wanting to convert this old, Trek 800 I have lying around into a single-speed, cruiser.
Keep the mtb-risers and stem on there, take off the shit tires and throw on some of those Specialized, 85psi fat-street tires.
bentstrider06.30.09 - 1:26 pm
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man, how are you gonna try to tell me that i had other cassette options and try to talk to be about sti shifting when ur asking me if friction shifting is a step down from index.
hahahahahah
KiMS1 responding to a
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06.30.09 - 1:50 pm
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YO KIMS1 BY THE WAY, ILL TAKE THAT ONE BEER YOU WERE OFFERING THAT OTHER DUDE...
LOL
MY FUCKING TIRE POPPED TODAY ON THE ORANGE LINE BIKE LANE !!!!
oscarzelada responding to a
comment by KiMS1
06.30.09 - 6:45 pm
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come on down my man.
have a beer and a bike ride.
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by oscarzelada
06.30.09 - 6:47 pm
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THAT'LL BE THIGHT MAN...
JUST WAIT TIL I FIX MY TIRE TOMORROW AND IM GONNA HIT YOU UP FOR SURE....
SO TODAY I PASSED BY RESEDA CYCLES THEY TOLD ME THEY CAN HELP ME OUT WITH THE CHANGE I WANT ON MY BIKE THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD DO IT FOR ABOUT $150 ..... BUT THEY TOLD ME I DIDNT NEED TO BUY ANYTHING ELSE....
I THOUGHT THAT I HAD TO BUY A DIFFERENT TYPE OF RIMS THO...
SO THOSE GUYS LEFT ME KINDA CONFUSED...
IS IT HARD IF I TRY TO MAKE THE CHANGE TO A FIX GEAR MYSELF???
THE LAST THING I WANT IS FUCK UP MY BIKE....
BUT I ALSO DONT WANNA SPEND THAT MUCH M0NEY
oscarzelada responding to a
comment by KiMS1
06.30.09 - 7:09 pm
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I MEANT TO SAY RESEDA BICYCLES ....
ITS ON RESEDA BLVD BETWEEN VANOWEN AND SHERMAN WAY....
IM PRETTY SURE YOU KNOW WHERE IT IS ...
LOL
oscarzelada responding to a
comment by KiMS1
06.30.09 - 7:10 pm
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whats wrong with ur tire?
if its a flat or something, we might be able to fix it before we ride.
hmmm $150, depends on what they are doing.
from my knowledge, all u really need is a new back wheel built with a track hub and a cog for it.
thats all i did with my bike. oh and got a new chain.
it cost me around 70 bucks or something.
how bout this, keep it as is from now, and bring ur bike out to TNS when u have a chance.
mmaceda does tns and works at cycle world. he'll give u a run down on what u need to do and how much it will approx. cost.
and btw, i personally have not dealt with the reseda bicycles people but ive heard negative things about them
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by oscarzelada
06.30.09 - 7:19 pm
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WELL TO BE HONEST IDK WHAT YOU MEAN BY TNS OR MMACEDA...
SORRY ABOUT THE IGNORANCE BUT LIKE I TOLD YOU IM KINDA NEW AT THIS...
LOL
AND YEA THAT DUDE WAS KIND OF A BITCH WHEN I WAS ASKING HIM...
I DONT THINK IM EVER GOING TO THAT PLACE ...
BUT YEA MY BIKE IS GONNA STAY LIKE THAT AT LEAST UNTIL MID JULY...
LOL
CUZ THIS PAYCHECK COMING UP I HAVE TO PAY RENT SO I CANT AFFORD ANY CHANGES ON MY BIKE AT THE TIME....
WHERE IN THE VALLEY DO YOU STAY AT???
oscarzelada responding to a
comment by KiMS1
06.30.09 - 8:02 pm
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TNS= Tuesday Night Special
MMACEDA= matt maceda, bicycle goon employed at cycleworld in reseda
whenever ur ready, come to TNS and we'll help youz outtt
im in the reseda area, reseda/saticoy
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by oscarzelada
06.30.09 - 8:05 pm
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OH YEA MAN FOR SURE!!!!!
I THINK NEXT TUESDAY IM GONNA GO....
SORRY ABOUT TODAY BUT IM STILL AT WORK...
IM AROUND KITTRIDGE/ MASON BY THE WAY ....
HAVE FUN TONIGHT MAN !!!!!
oscarzelada responding to a
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06.30.09 - 8:11 pm
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the head wrench at CycleWorld at Reseda and Bryant (one block south of Parthenia) rides fixed. If he's still there, I haven't been in there in a while.
dave responding to a
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06.30.09 - 9:49 pm
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ALRIGHT MAN COOL....
TODAY IN THE MORNING I FOUND OUT BOTH OF MY TIRES ARE POPPED!!!!!
AND I ALREADY FOUND OUT WHERE THEY POP...
ITS ON THE BIKE LANE BETWEEN WOODLEY AND SEPULVEDA....
THE PATH IS KINDA DIRTY AND ALL THIS LITTLE SHIT GETS IN YOUR WHEELS...
DO YOU HAVE ANY BETTER STREETS YOU CAN LET ME KNOW OF TO GET TO THE RED LINE STATION???
CUZ I DONT THINK IM TAKING THE BIKE LANE ANYMORE....
LOL
oscarzelada07.1.09 - 8:54 am
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its true!
The bike path often has goat head thorns
but older tires are really susceptible to that stuff
if you do the fixie conversion, don't cheap out on tires!
just dish out $40 each and get some quality tires like armadillos or gatorskins.
you will average 1 flat every 500 or 1000 miles insead of 100 or 200 miles with cheaper/ older tires.
trickmilla responding to a
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07.1.09 - 10:56 am
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in the mean time, you can add some tire liners (like mr. tuffies) if you aren;t changing tires soon. it adds some weight to the tire, but could be a cheap solution that will allow you ride some of the uglier, debris ridden roads in L.A. and no have to find new routes, just cause of glass and thorns.
trickmilla07.1.09 - 11:04 am
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YEA MAN ILL DO THAT!!!!
I DONT MIND SPENDINT $80 ON A PAIR IF ITS GONNA BE WORTH IT...
MY BIKE TIRES POPPED 2 DAYS IN A ROW IN THE SAME SPOT!!!
AND MY TIRES ARE KINDA OLD TOO....
oscarzelada responding to a
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07.1.09 - 11:10 am
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oscarzelada,
What's with the CAPS?
User1 responding to a
comment by oscarzelada
07.1.09 - 12:13 pm
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lol...
my bad...
its cuz im at work and i have to use CAPS....
oscarzelada responding to a
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07.1.09 - 12:38 pm
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