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irax · 09-30-2010, 02:56 PM

I got the wrong gear ratio to be skidding 48/16 well.. skidding easily for a beginner anyways

PCD of the chain ring doesn't matter because if its the same tooth size its going to be the same size no matter what. but will that 5mm or 10mm radius difference would change my cadence for the same speed or kw of effort for pedaling ?

hailandkill · 09-30-2010, 05:06 PM

with smaller crank arms, you're rpm at a certain speed will be higher then the same speed on a bike with longer crank arms.

and obviously longer cranks arms = more leverage.

though i have no idea how a 5-10mm shorter/longer crank set will feel.

it'd be cool to have shorter arms and be able to turn corners faster

nathanong87 · 09-30-2010, 08:31 PM

yea pcd wouldn't matter, and more length to crank arms = slower cadence. yal were right.

irax · 09-30-2010, 10:54 PM

road to starbucks today in the rain

DeathMetal · 09-30-2010, 11:02 PM

Bike looks great man.

The first fixie ride I ever did was to Starbucks and back. Was 30 miles round trip.

irax · 10-01-2010, 12:01 AM

Critical Mass Battle Formation!

me saying stupid shit in japanese in the CM ride with my japanese friends

http://www.facebook.com/video/video....ubj=1044908791

irax · 10-01-2010, 12:12 AM

Can anyone ID this frame?

hailandkill · 10-01-2010, 01:10 AM

irax did you build that wheelset yourself?

bike looks cool

ericcastro · 10-01-2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by irax

road to starbucks today in the rain

so fucking hipster my arcade fire warm up albums hurt

irax · 10-01-2010, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hailandkill

irax did you build that wheelset yourself?

bike looks cool

Nope! Limited edition State Bicycle wheels. Green with Purple (Fuchsia MOTHER FUCKERS GET YOUR GOD DAMN COLORS RIGHT!) I want to get some DT Swiss purple nipples and black spokes and rebuild the wheels but its fine the way it is and I'm not gonna spend any more money on the bike unless its for a 22h threadless adapter and 1 1/8th stem to 31.8 clamp with 5degree drop and 2 inch spacing so I can use my specialized track bar and run on the velodrome.

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Originally Posted by ericcastro

so fucking hipster my arcade fire warm up albums hurt

Don't even know! I dropped my coffee in starbucks and it was because I wasn't gonna leave my bike outside! Made them make me a new one MY LIFE IS SO HIPSTER!

Kamburrito · 10-01-2010, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by irax

Can anyone ID this frame?

i want to say fuji feather 2010.

On another note, i just got done putting together my univega.

Univega Frame

Origin8 1" threaded fork

velocity chukker Front rim
- DT Swiss Champion Spokes
- DT brass nipples
- Origin8 hub.
- Continental ultra series front tire.

origin8 bullhorns.

Charge Spoon seat

Lasco crankset 48t

all city gold pedals
mks clips.

gold izumi cain

Rear bronze anodized velocity rim

same nipples and spokes.

shimano dura ace cog and lockring 16t

shimano free wheel - 16t

going to repaint it tomorrow. paint from previous owner is pretty bad.
going for Red.

nativG20 · 10-01-2010, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamburrito

i want to say fuji feather 2010.

On another note, i just got done putting together my univega.

Univega Frame

Origin8 1" threaded fork

velocity chukker Front rim
- DT Swiss Champion Spokes
- DT brass nipples
- Origin8 hub.
- Continental ultra series front tire.

origin8 bullhorns.

Charge Spoon seat

Lasco crankset 48t

all city gold pedals
mks clips.

gold izumi cain

Rear bronze anodized velocity rim

same nipples and spokes.

shimano dura ace cog and lockring 16t

shimano free wheel - 16t

going to repaint it tomorrow. paint from previous owner is pretty bad.
going for Red.

Nice bike, I just picked up my late 80's nuevo sport and i am planning to convert it, or keep it a road bike if i can find better componets. im looking for some bullhorns, what size bull horns are you rocking? thanks!

not fixie yet but this is what she looks like when i got her, completely stock!

irax · 10-01-2010, 04:31 PM

be sure to get bull horns or drops the width of your shoulders

lolwutcj · 10-01-2010, 10:59 PM

any recommendations for some forks?
I just snapped my steering tube, resulting in me needing new forks.
so, what are some light-weight/durable forks?
Preferably good for some impact as im more into the 'freestyle,' aspect of fixies.

Fonix36 · 10-02-2010, 01:01 AM

Are we attempting to get a zilvia ride started?

irax · 10-02-2010, 01:06 AM

I think there was already one up in LA
we should do a SD ride or a riverside/temecula ride

ericcastro · 10-02-2010, 01:06 PM

I would think most riders could manages downtown La on a sunday. its busy, and a city street, but not like its rush hour going to work

Hollywood @ Arclight parking garage, down to vermont, right on vermont to 4thish, left to downtown LA, roll around, take a brake, 2nd street tunnel to the lake to sunset blvd in silverlake, downhill all the way back down to hollywood?

jeremy242 · 10-02-2010, 03:23 PM

Just got done putting this one together

HyperTek · 10-02-2010, 04:53 PM

looks good. Your gonna want to get some peddle straps or whatever if those didnt come with them.

Did my first skid last night haha. I havent been able to put much time into riding, and the prior attempts I wasnt getting it right.

irax · 10-02-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperTek

Did my first skid last night haha. I havent been able to put much time into riding, and the prior attempts I wasnt getting it right.

What is your gear length and tooth count?

I have been able to do it in the rain assisted with a rear brake, or in the grass, but not dry without the brakes at all.

hailandkill · 10-02-2010, 05:44 PM

lol rear brake skid ftw

lean forward and lock up one of your legs

anyone wtt a shimano 42t chainring for something bigger?

say a 46 or 48?

irax · 10-02-2010, 06:21 PM

what is the BCD of the chainring you are looking for and willing to trade?

hailandkill · 10-02-2010, 07:14 PM

bcd is 5x130mm

HyperTek · 10-03-2010, 01:02 AM

It really takes alot of effort imo, but its kinda fun. you have to have some good speed on you so its easier for the tire to brake traction.
im 43 chain ring 16 cog so its 72.6 gear inches.
I also have a 45t chain ring that would bring it to 75.9 but haven't tried it yet, I need new chain ring bolts.

irax · 10-03-2010, 02:39 AM

yeah staying under the 76 inch is where you want to be. I was able to do it tonight with a 39/18 super easy

Slammed Assassin · 10-03-2010, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolwutcj

any recommendations for some forks?
I just snapped my steering tube, resulting in me needing new forks.
so, what are some light-weight/durable forks?
Preferably good for some impact as im more into the 'freestyle,' aspect of fixies.

i really like the kinethic stright fork(a bit pricey)... but if your on a buget pake is pretty good as well..pm me if you need tips or something.

yokotas13 · 10-03-2010, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irax

yeah staying under the 76 inch is where you want to be. I was able to do it tonight with a 39/18 super easy

im a monster on 84gi then

irax · 10-03-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yokotas13

im a monster on 84gi then

post a video with you skidding on an 84gi then :-p

MWH_Photo · 10-03-2010, 05:43 PM

So someone should definatly hit me up if a Riverside ride ends up happening, I've been looking to build up a fixie to ride when I'm not out on my MTB...

What do you guys think of Velocity rims? They had some pretty cool stuff in their booth when I was out at Interbike, just never used one of thier rims..

ericcastro · 10-03-2010, 06:32 PM

Bike looks good above ^^ (cept the seat post

)

Skidding gets easier the more you do it.
Just took the bull horns off and went back to my straight bars.
little harder to skid on them, but the bike feels more like a toy then a cycle.

Old Bike

GF's bike (although she doesnt ride it, to scared of the streets)

New Bike,
new 183rd frame, wheel set, seat post and crankset.

09-30-2010, 02:56 PM	#1591
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I got the wrong gear ratio to be skidding 48/16 well.. skidding easily for a beginner anyways PCD of the chain ring doesn't matter because if its the same tooth size its going to be the same size no matter what. but will that 5mm or 10mm radius difference would change my cadence for the same speed or kw of effort for pedaling ? __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

09-30-2010, 08:31 PM	#1593
nathanong87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: maryland Age: 36 Posts: 5,182 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	yea pcd wouldn't matter, and more length to crank arms = slower cadence. yal were right. __________________ IG @nathanong87 --- Night ★ Life natelife.tumblr.com

09-30-2010, 10:54 PM	#1594
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	road to starbucks today in the rain __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

10-01-2010, 12:01 AM	#1596
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Critical Mass Battle Formation! me saying stupid shit in japanese in the CM ride with my japanese friends http://www.facebook.com/video/video....ubj=1044908791 __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe. Last edited by irax; 10-01-2010 at 01:12 AM..

10-01-2010, 12:12 AM	#1597
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Can anyone ID this frame? __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

09-30-2010, 05:06 PM	#1592
hailandkill Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i hate jersey Age: 35 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	with smaller crank arms, you're rpm at a certain speed will be higher then the same speed on a bike with longer crank arms. and obviously longer cranks arms = more leverage. though i have no idea how a 5-10mm shorter/longer crank set will feel. it'd be cool to have shorter arms and be able to turn corners faster

09-30-2010, 11:02 PM	#1595
DeathMetal Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida Age: 34 Posts: 198 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bike looks great man. The first fixie ride I ever did was to Starbucks and back. Was 30 miles round trip.

10-01-2010, 01:10 AM	#1598
hailandkill Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i hate jersey Age: 35 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	irax did you build that wheelset yourself? bike looks cool

10-01-2010, 04:31 PM	#1603
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	be sure to get bull horns or drops the width of your shoulders __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

10-01-2010, 10:59 PM	#1604
lolwutcj Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Age: 31 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any recommendations for some forks? I just snapped my steering tube, resulting in me needing new forks. so, what are some light-weight/durable forks? Preferably good for some impact as im more into the 'freestyle,' aspect of fixies.

10-02-2010, 01:01 AM	#1605
Fonix36 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern cali Age: 34 Posts: 2,457 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Are we attempting to get a zilvia ride started? __________________ DRiFT 4 A Cure!

10-02-2010, 01:06 AM	#1606
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I think there was already one up in LA we should do a SD ride or a riverside/temecula ride __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

10-02-2010, 03:23 PM	#1608
jeremy242 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oviedo, Fl Age: 42 Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just got done putting this one together

10-02-2010, 04:53 PM	#1609
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	looks good. Your gonna want to get some peddle straps or whatever if those didnt come with them. Did my first skid last night haha. I havent been able to put much time into riding, and the prior attempts I wasnt getting it right. __________________ Keep it Classy

10-02-2010, 05:44 PM	#1611
hailandkill Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i hate jersey Age: 35 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	lol rear brake skid ftw lean forward and lock up one of your legs anyone wtt a shimano 42t chainring for something bigger? say a 46 or 48?

10-02-2010, 06:21 PM	#1612
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	what is the BCD of the chainring you are looking for and willing to trade? __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

10-02-2010, 07:14 PM	#1613
hailandkill Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i hate jersey Age: 35 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	bcd is 5x130mm

10-03-2010, 01:02 AM	#1614
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	It really takes alot of effort imo, but its kinda fun. you have to have some good speed on you so its easier for the tire to brake traction. im 43 chain ring 16 cog so its 72.6 gear inches. I also have a 45t chain ring that would bring it to 75.9 but haven't tried it yet, I need new chain ring bolts. __________________ Keep it Classy

10-03-2010, 02:39 AM	#1615
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	yeah staying under the 76 inch is where you want to be. I was able to do it tonight with a 39/18 super easy __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

10-03-2010, 05:43 PM	#1619
MWH_Photo Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Moreno Valley Age: 36 Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So someone should definatly hit me up if a Riverside ride ends up happening, I've been looking to build up a fixie to ride when I'm not out on my MTB... What do you guys think of Velocity rims? They had some pretty cool stuff in their booth when I was out at Interbike, just never used one of thier rims..