The R3V Bicycle Thread

[T3rd Ferguson]

i only can cause mines a conversion. The maxxis' have lasted me a LONG time, but my brother just got maxxis 23's and they are shitting the bed already. His windsor only has 1 skidpatch though as my conversion has like 17 or 19 or some shit. My new bike will be running 46-14 (don't quote me on the cog.. fairly sure its 14 tho)

[scabzzzz]

i only can cause mines a conversion. The maxxis' have lasted me a LONG time, but my brother just got maxxis 23's and they are shitting the bed already. His windsor only has 1 skidpatch though as my conversion has like 17 or 19 or some shit. My new bike will be running 46-14 (don't quote me on the cog.. fairly sure its 14 tho)

46/14? Hmm.,..

My 48/18 is like the perfect ratio man. I only have 2 skid patches though. If I run a 17t cog, i'll get an insane amount.

And yeah 25's are burley as fuck. You could always grind a little bit off the rear where the rear brake would go if it had one. If its that big of a deal....
Everyone here swears on Continental Gator Backs. Like 45 a piece of but you only need 1 and it lasts forever. I've seen proof of this.

http://www.rei.com/product/671870

[Bavarian3]

Well yesterday was my first day of commuting.. 11 miles each (22 round trip)... going there was about 90 degrees, on the way home the news said it felt like 100; I need to leave earlier and leave later.

On the way there was nice because I had a proper bike lane; on the way home I noticed that there was no bike lane (where the speed limit is 55mph); so I took on the lane. That was interesting...

Just out of curiosity; do most of you go through red lights?

[scabzzzz]

Just out of curiosity; do most of you go through red lights?

Only asshole fixie snobs do that....


Yes, yes I do. Complete disregard for traffic signs.

[Erik]

Well yesterday was my first day of commuting.. 11 miles each (22 round trip)... going there was about 90 degrees, on the way home the news said it felt like 100; I need to leave earlier and leave later.

On the way there was nice because I had a proper bike lane; on the way home I noticed that there was no bike lane (where the speed limit is 55mph); so I took on the lane. That was interesting...

Just out of curiosity; do most of you go through red lights?

What part of Florida do you live? I am still reluctant to ride to work (19 miles one way) because it's so hot out. I don't think I will mind when it does get a little cooler out though.

Yes I run red lights and stop signs, but only if I know the area and I can see that it's not busy. Other than that I usually stop for a second. Especially at 2-way stops...

[Farbin Kaiber]

Damn. I'm in love.

Better shot, and driveside.

[Bavarian3]

What part of Florida do you live? I am still reluctant to ride to work (19 miles one way) because it's so hot out. I don't think I will mind when it does get a little cooler out though.

Yes I run red lights and stop signs, but only if I know the area and I can see that it's not busy. Other than that I usually stop for a second. Especially at 2-way stops...

Wesley Chapel (or "New Tampa")... I commute to USF (where I work and go to school).

I don't always run reds; but on my first commute it was pointless for me to stop since everything was clear... but I do feel bad.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Balthazar Getty and Sienna Miller w/ fixied gear

[s0urce]

ok...that is just retarded.

[s0urce]

[T3rd Ferguson]

Just got the call... Last of my parts have FINALLY arrived at bell's bike shop. took them long enough. Fuckin' Italy. you will see pictures of a new bike late tomorrow night or early friday.

[Jand3rson]

So where's the best place online to get some good pedals and metal clips?

[Bavarian3]

Heard this place is cool:

http://www.velo-orange.com/petoeclandac.html

[T3rd Ferguson]

So where's the best place online to get some good pedals and metal clips?

http://www.benscycle.net/

or search bell's bike shop. Local to me, online and ebay sales. great guys to deal with.

[T3rd Ferguson]

Say goodbye. just stripped her bare. pics later, my cam is dead.