Talk: Favorite Bikes

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What are your favorite bikes on velospace?

After a hiatus, the community forum is back! What are your favorite bikes on velospace? Attracted to simple fixed gears, crazy chopper bikes, classic Italian roadies, sleek carbon track machines, American hand made one-offs? Share links of the bikes that you can't get enough of.

This is an open discussion - please chime in.

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track frame

Submitted by mlc4 on 09/30/2008.

looking for an entry to mid level track frame saw a leader frame on ebay for 189 just wanted some feedback on whether or not that a decent frame, and was wondering what other good frames are out there

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how can i set up my bike to barspin??

Submitted by firebush on 09/29/2008.

Have a Fuji track. size 56. Any one out there ever put a different fork on one to make room for bar spins??

thanks!

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...

Submitted by aliderkrasse on 10/04/2008.

just put a 650c wheel in the front

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New stem

Submitted by Killypants on 09/28/2008.

I want to buy a new stem. I'm riding an 07 Pista and i flipped the stock stem but now I'd like to buy a Nitto Pearl or something of the sort (I'm using risers). What size should I get? And how do I install it, or should I just take it to my LBS?

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team raleigh, reynolds 501, sn wa4001831

Submitted by Bobby B on 09/22/2008.

Hi can anyone point me in the right direction please? I am considering giving my old team Raleigh a respray and was curious as to firstly would this be a worthwhile exercise and depreciate the bikes value or simply a waste of time and money? Also does anyone know where I I can find out more about this vintage bicycle from the serial number?

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Need advice any help would be greatly appreciated

Submitted by litgoat on 09/22/2008.

I was riding my bike today and my back tire caught a rock i tried to avoid. the rim is slightly bent... is there anything i can do, or do i have to get a new rear rim?

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fix it

Submitted by aliderkrasse on 10/04/2008.

try to bend it back. there are several tools on the market to fix bend rims (it depends on how bad the rim is damaged) just check with your local shop.

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stem diameter help!

Submitted by Andreko on 09/21/2008.

My stem diameter is 26mm and i want handle bars that are 25.4mm.. is that too much of a gap? and will the handle bars wiggle way too much even after tightening the stem all the way down?

thanks alot.

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shim it

Submitted by Aaron C on 09/21/2008.

go to your lbs and ask for a handlebar shim, they are cheap and work much better than jimmy rigging something

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Need a rear cog, where to get and what one? Also Crankset??

Submitted by infinkc on 09/15/2008.

Wheres the best place online to pickup a rear cog? my bike only has a freewheel on a flip flop and i want to go fixed. Are there better ones than others? dura ace lock ring best?

also i want to get a new crankset what one is a good one? for street use, i want something light with a good BB. Anyone know the size for a Cannondale Capo?

thanks!

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COG HELP PLZ!!!

Submitted by peugefix on 09/12/2008.

Hey guys and Gals
hi! im very new at this velo thing but its fun and im learning plenty. well, i have a problem. i just bought sum rims heres the discription Ambrosio super Elite 19 rims-(made in italy), Shimano 600 hub, 13t cog-(not the right cog), cycle pro quick release and need a lockring. OKAY so my problem is that the 13t cog im using is too thick for my hub, no room for lockring, i DONT know if im right, but i think its possible if i bought a 16t (THIN) cog and a lockring. would that work??????????

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Chrome Bianchi Pistas

Submitted by Pistaodd on 09/10/2008.

I'm from haugesund, Norway, far away from any other one riding fixed geared bikes! Frome sites like this, I ve understood that my new Chrome Pista isn't the most adored bike in the "fixie environment"...Why is that? Because all the newbies ( like me) get those? Because they are shitty bikes? Ugly?

I know that most of the custom parts are crap, but I thought the pista whas a god place to start....

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biopace on singlespeed

Submitted by traffic bastard on 08/31/2008.

biopace chainring is good for singlespeed or fixie? i think about chain tension. please help if you know something about this.
Jaras from poland

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biopace is not an option for

Submitted by G0balistik on 09/01/2008.

biopace is not an option for fixed gear.

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biopace

Submitted by ant-ithesis on 08/31/2008.

biopace is the bane of my existence. It isn't worth the hassle of trying to make it work with a tensioner for SS, but fixed is near impossible with it. Just bite the bullet and buy a standard chainring. It throws the tension way off.

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Decals/ Frame names

Submitted by DirtyPiker on 08/27/2008.

Why are some people so set on stripping the names off of their frames? If I buy a Bianchi, Cinelli, Colnage, Etc, why would I want the name taken off? You wouldn't buy a nice car and remove the badge? Just wondering.....

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Justified Stripping

Submitted by vredstein on 09/22/2008.

I can think of one reason why someone would strip the label or badge off a frame from a respected manufacturer. If the person thought it would make the bike less attractive to thieves. This person would also have to be secure in knowing for themselves, they had a quality frame with relying on a label or badge to announce it to the rest of the world.
Conversely, if a person was caught up in what other people thought of their bike, they might want to hide a label or badge that might not meet with the world's approval.

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Oh yes I would and did...

Submitted by Wolfman on 08/31/2008.

Oh yes I would and did... took the Malibu/v6/Maxx/LS badge off the back.. looks stupid and what do I need this for ? So others know what I am driving ? Mind you, I would not strip my Miyata off !

wolfy

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name stripping

Submitted by G0balistik on 08/29/2008.

people aren't buying Bianchi, Cinelli, Colnago and stripping the names because they are good bikes. people just want to strip the names off their shitty bikes that are identical to everyone elses.

like people kitting out shitty hondas.

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Need a fork, Giant Bowery!

Submitted by oghennylokes on 08/27/2008.

I need a fork, Giant Bowery is the bike. The integrated headset models. Or any integrated ChroMo fork. I have cash or can trade for this bad larry;

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd329/oghennylokes/DSC_0028.jpg

thanks

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Proper Handlebar Tape, Silca pump for '76 Raleigh Professionial

Submitted by marky4 on 08/25/2008.

Hi:

I need to know what comes closest to "correct" color
and type of handlebar tape--and cable housing--for a 1976 Mink Blue/Silver Raleigh Professional (it appears to be silver or silver gray in the catalog pdf) and where I can buy these items. It looks the Silca pump color for this year, based on the catalog pdf, is silver also...and does anyone know where I find and buy one of proper 1976 vintage?

Thanx!

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decals

Submitted by brent123 on 08/18/2008.

does anyone know how to take particularly difficult decals of their frame? im pretty sure my steamroller is clearcoated. i like the chocolate brown i just dont want the obnoxious decals all over. they dont peel or scratch off at all. any suggestions?

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Decals

Submitted by Chainwheel on 08/20/2008.

Try warm water and then use a hairdryer on it. Acetone will make the frame a dull finish so beware.

Chainwhel.

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decals

Submitted by G0balistik on 08/19/2008.

last I heard, the steamroller decals weren't under the clear. if you can't peel them off for some reason, you can try acetone but be careful not to start wearing through the clear.

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alright thanks ill try a

Submitted by brent123 on 08/19/2008.

alright thanks ill try a little of that. mine arent peeling at all the just chip off in really really small pieces making it almost impossible to do by hand.

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decal removal

Submitted by Jon Maxwell on 09/24/2008.

hi,i have used nail varnish remover( the wifes) in the past when removing decals,dab some on an old but clean and dry teatowel and rub firmly,test on a small area first,hope this helps.

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track frame ?

Submitted by uttermischief on 08/13/2008.

does anyone have a track frameset that they would like to sell. i would love a frame specially if it was a bare knuckle or pake frameset.

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who r you

Submitted by duranduranand on 08/15/2008.

who r you because i was around the brooklyn museum and some guy stops me and asks me between a nukle and a pake. sweeet dejavoobies

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what size?

Submitted by alexisfaster on 08/15/2008.

im sellin a fully built up bianchi pista 49cm with deep v,s an all

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perfect

Submitted by duranduranand on 08/15/2008.

i was looking to get rid of a lightly used 53 cm pake i got i a year ago never cut the fork that i got for it. ready for adjustment. i have some wheels on it too. interested . thing is i have to buy a frame asap after

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is a 650c mavic 3g is great

Submitted by ETNZ on 08/06/2008.

is a 650c mavic 3g is great for stunting?

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1 inch threaded headset

Submitted by alexisfaster on 08/06/2008.

does anyone know of a decent framest that uses a 1 inch threaded headset? im lookin for something less than 800 dollars and better quality than my bianchi pista. it also needs to be in a smaller size, 46-49. thanks to any one who can help

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Fixed Gear Disease (FGD or SSD)

Submitted by interceptorpilot on 08/03/2008.

I have recently acquired two fixed gear ikes and one single speed. The Single Speed is a new Van Dessel That I put a phil hub with a mavic open pro on the rear and a campy hubbed open pro on the front. I also put riser bars on it and Shimano XT brakes. It rides really smooth for an aluminum frame. I use it to be the engine on a train that includes my 5 year old daughter's tow behind bike and my 1 1/2 y.o. son in a trailer behind that.

I have had so much fun on the VD that I ordered a Blue TR250 track frame on ebay and some new custom Velocity wheels from prowheelbuilder. I also bought some Sugino Kyoto LOCO cranks for it in blue. I have not put ths bike together yet but it is going to be tight.

Then since I have been out of town, I picked up a vintage Norman Fay track bike off of craigslist. This has some vintage campy parts on it and a new velocity rear wheel. I have learned to trackstand and skidstop on this and it has been a really comfortable bike too!

I officially have FGD/SSD....

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favorite fixies

Submitted by divadwg on 07/29/2008.

A gallery of fixies on Oobject today:

http://www.oobject.com/category/the-genealogy-of-fixies/

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Schwin Super LeTour

Submitted by oktexchic on 07/27/2008.

My favorite bike was a white w/red handlebars Schwinn Super LeTour II .. I think .. 10 or 12 speed made in the late 70's or early 80's. I moved & gave it to a friend in Denver/Boulder area. He moved & who knows what he did with it.

I've not found anything I like as well. I cannot use the new road bike kind of shifters due to arthritus in my hands. The old Schwinn had shifters down below.

I'd love to have my old bike back. Does anyone have one like this?
or suggestions what to ride?

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Masi Barcelona

Submitted by nidan on 07/20/2008.

Hi All,

I am looking at a Trek 5.5 w/DuraAce. If I get it, I will need to depart with my Masi Barcelon #53/200 with 8 speed Campy Record, low miles excellent condition. I am the original owner and have no idea of the value. I heard of one selling on Ebay for 2000.00 and it wasn't as nice as mine. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance, Nidan

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Dream Bike if Money wasn't an option

Submitted by TKeramidas on 07/17/2008.

Look 496 track frame with mavic comete rear and an iO front. Haven't picked out a drive train yet but probably DA track group.

Now lets just hope to win the lottery.

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My fav bikes

Submitted by Chainwheel on 07/16/2008.

Are the ones I ride at the moment. Though a kestrel would be nice or a Hotta TT bike equipped with Tektronic shifters.

Regards

Chainwheel

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e.g.

Submitted by grumbledook on 07/09/2008.

Eric's "The Ring"
Conti
Surly Atomic #79
Textima
...

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Awesomes.

Submitted by Alia on 07/09/2008.

I have a special place in my heart for the outrageous...

Some of my all-time favorites include:
Titanic Triple Tandem
BT Pinkie
Single Deuce
Planet X Alibongo

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Aerospokes ~ here to stay?

Submitted by Steel Lugged on 07/07/2008.

I heard a nasty rumor that privately held Aerospoke, Inc. is on the verge of bankruptcy. Anyone know if there is any truth to what I've heard?

These cheap plastic, and oh so heavy, wheels have earned in a unique place in cycling culture. It would be sad to see them go. I better get on Craigs and start hording -- they could be worth a small fortune some day.

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Haha.

Submitted by mrymeski on 07/09/2008.

Straight hustlin'. i can't tell if this is an ironic joke about a shitty company going bankrupt or if this is serious

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How curious, he made this

Submitted by greg on 07/07/2008.

How curious, he made this comment and posted some 'spokes for sale at the same time.

Coincidence?

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yeah right

Submitted by darkclark on 07/28/2008.

most companies that products have back ordered because they cant make them as fast as they are selling them are probably doing alright especially when they have already been in business since 92

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