Some thieves respect track bikes, but most just don't know how to ride one well enough for an effective getaway without killing themselves. I personaly carry a...
vincent moore
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Nov 3, 2003 12:49 am
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Yeah, Nishiki road bike, Botecchia road bike(red &white) and Raleigh track bike. All stolen while working. Damn that Raleigh track bike hurt when it was gone! ...
vincent moore
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Nov 3, 2003 12:52 am
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Great site! Anyone have or know of anyone who has campy track hubs? Jon...
Earlier, a knowledgeable track framebuilder on the [FIXED-GEAR] list said that any track bike with a stem shorter than 120mm is mis-designed and should be...
When I first started riding fixed in nyc i came out of a coffee shop in the east village to find my Peugeot converted frame suspended from the lock with both...
No it has'nt happened to me but I don't take any chances either. Because like somone said that's what vice grips and ratchet wrenches are for. Vincent Moore*...
vincent moore
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Nov 3, 2003 1:12 am
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I'd like to ask about that drawing, you know the one.... Oh yes, and when you get your bike tat updated with the drop bars, let us have another photo for the...
Summer, 2002, NYC, 5th Avenue & 55th St., Wempe Jewelers. I had a really cool track bike (custom Alma Pura) cabled to an expensive dual-suspension MTB and to a...
Mr Goode, Do you accept pics for your site? I noticed you don't have an Orbea pic and I could send a few. I have an old school Falcon as well. Thanks Kirk...
Hi all, new here, so don't shoot me if this is bad advice, but I just built up a fixie with a frame from www.irocycle.com that I'm really pleased with. His...
A classic beautiful old-skool track stem and pista bar set. From TTT, and stamped "De Rosa." The stem is 59-degrees mega-drop, 110mm long and has a colored...
Are you just bragging or do you plan on selling that? Track drops are very rare here in Oklahoma(nearest track is 8 hrs away) and I would be very interested...
I have a Nitto deep drop stem that I don't really need if you're interested. It's 90mm, though, so I dunno if that's alright. I also have a set of Cinelli...
... If you're not near a good dealer, there's a few on the web: Business Cycles: <http://www.businesscycles.com/> Check out the pictures of track stuff at...
I've recently ordered some stuff from www.bikeman.com Their site is kinda slow but they have good prices, ship fast, and carry most of your basic track stuff....
Good point. I'll sell the one's I took off the bike for the TTT's. A 36cm steel pista bar w/ 90mm or 100mm drop stem - both by Nitto. Aer you interested?? ...
I use Business Cycles and Ameican Cyclery and Bike Works too. Bike Works is close of course and has stuff in stock often, but they charge a pretty penny for...
What are you folks gonna build up this winter, if anything? When I get back to NYC around Thanksgiving time, I'll try the Popdan frame. Also, theres' a...
Hey Greg if your back in the city, Maybe we can hook up if the weather permits! Vincent Moore* Yaddayadda57@... ... Frustrated with dial-up? Get...
vincent moore
yaddayadda57@...
Nov 4, 2003 12:20 pm
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The one thing I plan on doing is touching up my Davidson- it's taking a beating from the daily lock up and such. Also, my roommate's going to make me a custom...
i'm riding my first fixie, a surly steamroller. i've got about 200 mi on it, running a bmx chain. how often do you replace your chains? what chain(s) do you...
The only times I have ever had to change a chain, is when I didn't take good care of it and it rusted to all hell. The chains that I keep well lubed have yet...
(let't try this again) i'll be building my first track bike up over the next few weeks, hopefully if the weather stays mild (i'm in va & it's currently 80ish ...
Hey J, For some reason, your email address didn't work for me. Hoep this amkes it to you, though. I got the stem for cheap, like $15 I think, so it's yours...
Columbus used to make a stainless tubeset called Metax. it's no longer in production but there are some sets floating around. here's a crazy example: ...
I change the chain once or twice a year. I prefer Izumi chains, but HKK tracks are fine too. Smooth and strong. I've never tried Wipperman tracks. On a...
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