b9 cyclist thread

Website · by **Coreyf** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:22 pm

what do you ride?

2009 Raleigh Sport

by **dereckb** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:29 pm

sorry about the shit picture.

2008 KHS Flite 100
Alexrims DA10 machined lip wheels, shitty crank, shitty bottm bracket, risers i pulled off a mountain bike and chopped.

by **Jovan** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:37 pm

by **stefan.A** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:40 pm

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by **mangothief** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:40 pm

by **I Thrash Therefore I Am** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:40 pm

my moms 90's trek antelope! hahahahah old as fuck

by **mangothief** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:41 pm

Jovan wrote:

i know you

by **britty** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:42 pm

Currently building up an Alien frame. I was riding a surly steamroller, but my roommate seems to think it's hers now. :smt012

by **stefan.A** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:43 pm

mangothief wrote:

by **Jovan** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:44 pm

mangothief wrote:
Jovan wrote:

i know you

Oh yeah ! You're friends with Julian and stuff

by **mangothief** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:45 pm

Jovan wrote:
mangothief wrote:
Jovan wrote:

i know you
Oh yeah ! You're friends with Julian and stuff

mass tomorrow?

by **dereckb** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:47 pm

mangothief wrote:

what frame is this?!
my fried rides almost this exact set up, but with a black stem, spokes and grips haha..

by **mangothief** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:49 pm

dereckb wrote:
mangothief wrote:

what frame is this?!
my fried rides almost this exact set up, but with a black stem, spokes and grips haha..

felt

by **dereckb** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:56 pm

picture that doesnt fail

red deep v's coming this week.

by **Jovan** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:57 pm

mangothief wrote:
Jovan wrote:
mangothief wrote:
Jovan wrote:

i know you
Oh yeah ! You're friends with Julian and stuff

mass tomorrow?

Yeah man,see you there !

by **johnfuchs** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:58 pm

Website · by **ProveYouExist** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:00 pm

I'm currently run a 48/17 gear ratio but I'm picking up a set of Sugino RD Messenger cranks and lowering to a 44/18. The hills in Portland are brutal with the ratio I'm running now. I'm just worried I'll spin out on down hills, I'm a sucker for speed so I'm torn.

by **mangothief** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:01 pm

ProveYouExist wrote:

I'm currently run a 48/17 gear ratio but I'm picking up a set of Sugino RD Messenger cranks and lowering to a 44/18. The hills in Portland are brutal with the ratio I'm running now. I'm just worried I'll spin out on down hills, I'm a sucker for speed so I'm torn.

Website · by **ProveYouExist** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:05 pm

mangothief wrote:

Are you running clipless are did you take them off for the photo?

by **hellorhighwater** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:07 pm

by **BradK** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:07 pm

IRO Mark V, 46/16 gear ratio. Gary Fisher Rig singlespeed 29'r. Looking to aqcuire a full carbon road bike soon.

by **dereckb** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:07 pm

ProveYouExist wrote:

I'm currently run a 48/17 gear ratio but I'm picking up a set of Sugino RD Messenger cranks and lowering to a 44/18. The hills in Portland are brutal with the ratio I'm running now. I'm just worried I'll spin out on down hills, I'm a sucker for speed so I'm torn.

im running 46/16 but im not sure i like it that much. only like 4 skid patches each way.. how does 48/17 feel?

by **mangothief** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:09 pm

ProveYouExist wrote:
mangothief wrote:

Are you running clipless are did you take them off for the photo?

haha, i got it without clips, but now sport allcity clips/straps

by **acrucialdood** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:11 pm

considering selling it. i need money. bad.

Website · by **ProveYouExist** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:12 pm

dereckb wrote:
ProveYouExist wrote:

I'm currently run a 48/17 gear ratio but I'm picking up a set of Sugino RD Messenger cranks and lowering to a 44/18. The hills in Portland are brutal with the ratio I'm running now. I'm just worried I'll spin out on down hills, I'm a sucker for speed so I'm torn.

im running 46/16 but im not sure i like it that much. only like 4 skid patches each way.. how does 48/17 feel?

It feels great on the flats and bombing down hills. I rarely spin out unless I mash down some pretty steep ones. The back end is a little harder to break lose for a skid but still totally doable and relatively easy. Track stands become a little harder, as well. Hills can be a pain in the ass, though. If you live in a hilly city I wouldn't recommend bumping up to a 48 tooth chain ring unless you want thighs made of wood.

Website · by **Coreyf** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:13 pm

what's the appeal of fixed gear? unless you live in kansas, all hills suck

by **goturnose** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:13 pm

acrucialdood wrote:considering selling it. i need money. bad.

how much

Website · by **ProveYouExist** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:14 pm

mangothief wrote:
ProveYouExist wrote:
mangothief wrote:

Are you running clipless are did you take them off for the photo?

haha, i got it without clips, but now sport allcity clips/straps

I was about to interrogate you on how you manage to stop while running brakeless without cages. It can be done... but totally sucks.

by **dereckb** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:16 pm

ProveYouExist wrote:
dereckb wrote:
ProveYouExist wrote:

I'm currently run a 48/17 gear ratio but I'm picking up a set of Sugino RD Messenger cranks and lowering to a 44/18. The hills in Portland are brutal with the ratio I'm running now. I'm just worried I'll spin out on down hills, I'm a sucker for speed so I'm torn.

im running 46/16 but im not sure i like it that much. only like 4 skid patches each way.. how does 48/17 feel?

It feels great on the flats and bombing down hills. I rarely spin out unless I mash down some pretty steep ones. The back end is a little harder to break lose for a skid but still totally doable and relatively easy. Track stands become a little harder, as well. Hills can be a pain in the ass, though. If you live in a hilly city I wouldn't recommend bumping up to a 48 tooth chain ring unless you want thighs made of wood.

haha k cool. thanks dude. i live in the foothills of the rockies.. so.. yeah.. hills eeeeeverywhere. ill keep dealing with buying new rubber a little more often than most.

Website · by **ProveYouExist** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:17 pm

Coreyf wrote:what's the appeal of fixed gear? unless you live in kansas, all hills suck

Totally not true, I can get up some gnarly hills no problem and that's with a high gear ratio. I actually pass road bikes with derailleurs on a daily basis climbing hills, especially going down them.

by **acrucialdood** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:17 pm

goturnose wrote:
acrucialdood wrote:considering selling it. i need money. bad.

how much

g.

it would come with a pump, helmet, lights, new pedals, 105 brakeset, and kryptonite lock (as pictured). that's 275+ in goodies.

by **mangothief** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:18 pm

ProveYouExist wrote:
mangothief wrote:
ProveYouExist wrote:
mangothief wrote:

Are you running clipless are did you take them off for the photo?

haha, i got it without clips, but now sport allcity clips/straps

I was about to interrogate you on how you manage to stop while running brakeless without cages. It can be done... but totally sucks.

i skid without the clips but will go for about 60 feet where as i can stop 20 feet with clips skid-stopping

by **dereckb** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:20 pm

ProveYouExist wrote:
Coreyf wrote:what's the appeal of fixed gear? unless you live in kansas, all hills suck

Totally not true, I can get up some gnarly hills no problem and that's with a high gear ratio. I actually pass road bikes with derailleurs on a daily basis climbing hills, especially going down them.

yep.
people always ask this question. and until you ride one, its hard to imagine. but i daily pass cars and roadbikes going up and down hills.

Website · by **ProveYouExist** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:21 pm

mangothief wrote:
ProveYouExist wrote:
mangothief wrote:
ProveYouExist wrote:
mangothief wrote:

Are you running clipless are did you take them off for the photo?

haha, i got it without clips, but now sport allcity clips/straps

I was about to interrogate you on how you manage to stop while running brakeless without cages. It can be done... but totally sucks.

i skid without the clips but will go for about 60 feet where as i can stop 20 feet with clips skid-stopping

Yeah, I skid clippless, too... just wouldn't want to. If I'm flying down a hill in heavy traffic without a front brake I need to be able to through a quick hop skid and wouldn't really be able to do that without clips.

Website · by **Coreyf** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:22 pm

i'm very interested in fixed.

whats better fixed gear or single speed?

by **dereckb** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:24 pm

Coreyf wrote:i'm very interested in fixed.

whats better fixed gear or single speed?

fixed.. no one ever goes back after riding fixed...

Website · by **ProveYouExist** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:25 pm

Coreyf wrote:i'm very interested in fixed.

whats better fixed gear or single speed?

I prefer fixed gears. Coasting will make you incredibly lazy. I would recommend getting a fixed and freewheel flip flop hub. You can get used to the bike when it's flipped to freewheel and when you're comfortable flip it over and ride fixed. Fixed, in my opinion, is a hundred times better.

by **dereckb** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:28 pm

riding fixed.. among lots of other benefits is a hundred times more fun also...

Website · by **ProveYouExist** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:30 pm

dereckb wrote:riding fixed.. among lots of other benefits is a hundred times more fun also...

Backed.

by **WeWereHere** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:32 pm

Coreyf wrote:i'm very interested in fixed.

whats better fixed gear or single speed?

Fixed, I switched over and won't go back.
You go everywhere faster because you HAVE TO.
You can't just pussyfoot coast through a ride.
Anyways, I'm currently riding an 1980something Peugeot fixed, with Vuleta Deep V Rims and shit.

Oh, and it has white bar tape now.

by **acrucialdood** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:35 pm

dereckb wrote:
Coreyf wrote:i'm very interested in fixed.

whats better fixed gear or single speed?

fixed.. no one ever goes back after riding fixed...

that's because it's still cool

Website · by **ProveYouExist** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:36 pm

acrucialdood wrote:
dereckb wrote:
Coreyf wrote:i'm very interested in fixed.

whats better fixed gear or single speed?

fixed.. no one ever goes back after riding fixed...

that's because it's still cool

Cool for a reason, though. Things become trendy and stereotypically "hip" because their usually cool.

by **dereckb** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:40 pm

ProveYouExist wrote:
acrucialdood wrote:
dereckb wrote:
Coreyf wrote:i'm very interested in fixed.

whats better fixed gear or single speed?

fixed.. no one ever goes back after riding fixed...

that's because it's still cool

Cool for a reason, though. Things become trendy and stereotypically "hip" because their usually cool.

yeah like.. i thought they were the dumbest idea ever until i rode one and realized how fun it was and how much more there was to it than pedaling 3 times and coasting a mile and a half

by **britty** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:47 pm

ProveYouExist wrote:
acrucialdood wrote:
dereckb wrote:
Coreyf wrote:i'm very interested in fixed.

whats better fixed gear or single speed?

fixed.. no one ever goes back after riding fixed...

that's because it's still cool

Cool for a reason, though. Things become trendy and stereotypically "hip" because their usually cool.

qft

by **BARZOIC AS FUKKKKKK** » Fri May 29, 2009 12:07 am

by **BARZOIC AS FUKKKKKK** » Fri May 29, 2009 12:08 am

^ Blue RD1

by **worms.will.feed** » Fri May 29, 2009 12:24 am

by **Damian Teeth** » Fri May 29, 2009 12:34 am

worms.will.feed wrote:

You wasted your money. Bike sucks and is way too heavy. Cogs look like they'll snap off at any moment.

by **jacoblovescows** » Fri May 29, 2009 12:35 am

Mountain Bike/Racing Bike on left

Around Town Bike

I also bought a Schwinn Varsity at the thrift store last month for 10 dollars. Nothing on it works right, so I'm considering turning into a single speed or something.

by **jacoblovescows** » Fri May 29, 2009 12:36 am

Dammit. I fucked the thread up with my huge pictures.

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