FixedVancouver Forums http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:33:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/images_SimpleLight_Blue/misc/rss.jpg FixedVancouver Forums http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums Standard TRLS 250 BMX http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4553&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:59:47 GMT I always wanted one of these frames growing up as a bmx kid. I found this one for a good deal a few years ago. I don't ride bmx as much as I use to and I don't think I'll build it up as I already have a newer bmx. I'm thinking about selling it, but I don't know if it would be worth it. It doesn't take up much space in my apartment.

What would you do with it?


More pictures here ]]> Bike Nerding Shellac http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4553 Holy... Bike Porn. http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4552&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:33:44 GMT Have fun.

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Cinelli XCR, so nice. ]]> Bike Nerding Rain Dogs http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4552 where exactly do compression rings fit in a headset? http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4550&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:01:14 GMT hey all

i've tried googling and other forums but i've had no luck understanding this.
i'm putting my threadless headset back on and as i understand it it goes

bearings inside cups, cane creek top race/cone on top of bearings, compression ring on top of top race/cone (or is it suppoesed to fit inside?), spacers, stem, cap.



thanks!! ]]> Bike Nerding verdun http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4550 Bike Doctor (Bby) Permanently Closed? http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4549&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:03:00 GMT News to me today when I went there - Burnaby location. Sorry to learn this. Always been great service from Paul and his employees there. Big... News to me today when I went there - Burnaby location. Sorry to learn this. Always been great service from Paul and his employees there.

Big loss for Burnaby. What's left - Jubilee behind Metrotown, Edmonds, almost in New West and Sharpey's at the east end of Hastings near SFU? It's always been so nice to have a cool shop like the Bike Doctor in the middle of MetroVan cycling routes.

All the best Paul! ]]> The Lounge Colin http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4549 Checking in from the big mango http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4548&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:05:43 GMT I been here now for just over a month.

I have seen exactly one cyclist riding a road bike. The rest (and it's only the poor that ride here and very few of them at that) are on variations of k-mart specials and flying pigeons. Traffic is insane and the air is filthy. I do a silent mental facepalm every time I read some thread complaining about Vancouver traffic now.

Still waiting for my touring rigs to show up, they're being shipped by sea. Two mountain bikes plus some panniers and stuff bought at the last minute. No idea if I will actually be able to do bike touring at least in this area... a couple weeks ago did a 7 hour drive/camp in the desert, 300 km with no h20 and 40 degrees makes it a dubious proposition but we'll see.

Here is a pic of another local species ... nice sturdy rack on front, and check the footbrake. These are all over. The other neat thing to see is dudes biking with 6 foot long trays of bread held over their heads. Don't know how they do that.

]]> The Lounge trickynicky http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4548 September 2, 2010 http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4547&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:32:20 GMT Image: http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/90210-beverly-hills-90210-66668_1024_768.jpg ]]> The Lounge On Your Right http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4547 WTB: 122mm ISO taper BB http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4546&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:47:23 GMT Like the title says, I need a 122mm ISO taper bottom bracket soooo tell me whaachaaa got.. Like the title says, I need a 122mm ISO taper bottom bracket

soooo tell me whaachaaa got.. ]]> Connor http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4546 New to van, looking for good rides http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4545&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:58:20 GMT I just finished riding down the coast to Mexico and I'm living in Vancouver now, so I'm looking for some people to go riding with. I'm down for any ride, long short, multi day, whatever. I just want to check out the city and ride as much as I can really. Send me an email at mchurchill88@gmail.com I'm free all the time until I start work! ]]> Rides Mattchurchill http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4545 what is this? http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4544&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:53:49 GMT Attachment 549 (http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=549) Attachment 550... Attachment 549
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ambrosio 19 extra laced to shimano hb f105. cleaning them has been a bit of a struggle, i don't think they've ever been cleaned in the time the original owner had them. anyway, what is this little clip in the centre of the hub for?
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]]> Bike Nerding lhansberger http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4544 Advice for Friends of Cyclocross http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4543&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:54:00 GMT Stumbled upon this 1921 article with tips and pointer for cyclocross racing...... Advice for Friends of Cyclocross ... Stumbled upon this 1921 article with tips and pointer for cyclocross racing......

Advice for Friends of Cyclocross ]]> The Lounge nathan balsdon http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4543 Just signed 1 year of my life away http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4542&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:51:29 GMT

Waited in line for 5 hours for this piece of paper, don't ask what it cost :eek:

I'm going to be really, really busy for a while :flail: ]]> The Lounge unixd0od http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4542 Braking in rain http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4541&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:17:16 GMT Same story every fall: the first heavy rain and I'm straggling to stop. I guess it's just a contrast between dry and wet traction, so I need more rains to adopt my riding style to weather :)
Anyway, I'm open to any suggestions on how to improve the stopping power.
My current setup:
Paddywagon, some old alexrims + Tektro dual pivot callipers and levers + noname (aztech? ) inserts.
The options as I can see them:
1. Decent inserts. Koolstop salmon? Would it make big difference?
2. Rims clean-up. I've heard that cleaning rims with rubbing alcohol improves traction. Never tried myself, looks like outdated advice from steel rims era for me. Is it?
3. Upgrade to front disc brake. I can get some cyclocross fork, but it's fairly longer than my road fork. I guess 2cm difference in crown to axle length would screw my handling.
Any ideas? Your comments are appreciated! ]]> Bike Nerding dikman http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4541 The Professor - Dead at 50 http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4540&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:29:16 GMT RIP http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/laurent-fignon-remembered RIP

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/laur...non-remembered ]]> The Lounge nberry http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4540 Stolen (with a twist) http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4539&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:04:06 GMT stolen from our car last night...

set of 29er wheels, black Chris King hubs (one old stans rim, don't remember the rear wheel at the moment)
some bikepacking gear
stereo faceplate
maybe some small change


left in the car...
the rest of our bikepacking gear
case of cds
two cases of Howe Sound beer (?!?!?!)


oh yeah, the rear hub has a broken axle. if anyone sees the wheels, tell the possessor they should contact me, I have the new axle. fucker ]]> The Lounge sportsman http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4539 165 Raceface Decadence cranks http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4538&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:40:34 GMT Great stiff crank. Looks the part, easy to use. I just got these and now I'm moving to a new frame and want to go full Italian.

No chainring, new BB, box etc. In perfect shape.$100 Will take a trade for some black 165 Miche cranks but doubt anyone has that...

http://www.raceface.com/components/cranks/113/

Oh yeah they are black. Work on road bikes too with the adjustable chainline.

The fitting instructions are quite good with the spacer count for all different combos of chainline etc. They spin very nicely when setup correct. ]]> cosworth http://www.fixedvancouver.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4538