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Quick Release to Nuts
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Is it possible to convert a quick release hub to a hub with (15mm) nuts?Continue

Tags: convert, hub, release, quick

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chad Fuller May 1, 2011.

Skidding vs Foot on Tire
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What would be better for your tires?

Started this discussion. Last reply by jake reigle May 14, 2011.

Need new shoes
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It's time for me to get myself a new pair of shoes. Does anybody have any tips for which shoes will be able to cope with skidding in cages? I also often place my foot on my rear wheel. Any product…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas G. Wilhelm IV Apr 14, 2011.

What is your gear ratio?
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So tell me, what's your gear ratio and what do you use that ratio for?My ratio is 46/16 and I use my bike for commute and alleycats.Continue

Tags: ratio, gear

Started this discussion. Last reply by Muhammad Hamdanis Feb 10.

 

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Muhammad Hamdanis replied to Daniel Apt's discussion What is your gear ratio?
"49-17 , already get used to it and won't change it"
Feb 10
jake reigle replied to Daniel Apt's discussion What is your gear ratio?
"im riding 48 13 breakless  "
Oct 31, 2011
jake reigle replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"ok if it was me use a shoe"
May 14, 2011
Daniel Apt replied to Mark Domingo's discussion Good and affordable hubs? Suggestions?
"BLB Hubs front sell for 40 euros at my lbs."
May 4, 2011
michael pimentel replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"u call me an idiot ?? its a joke troll .."
May 3, 2011
Chad Fuller replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Quick Release to Nuts
"haha oh man, you ask the best questions.   youre not going to convert it to a standard axle with nuts, but there are skewer conversions that are basically a long allen bolt, with a nut on the other side.  look closely at the spinergy on…"
May 1, 2011
Dan replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"Any way you can stop a bike going a decent speed without hurting yourself is fine.  To answer your question idk, but shoes have more purposes than bike tires and shoes normally cost more so you do the math."
May 1, 2011
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Quick Release to Nuts

Is it possible to convert a quick release hub to a hub with (15mm) nuts?See More
May 1, 2011
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Thomas G. Wilhelm IV replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"well put dan. i ride brakeless and for those emergency times were i cant skid fast i pull out of the cage and use the foot method. i wouldnt want to do it regularly though cause youde eat up your shoes fast. honestly in theory foot on the tire vs…"
May 1, 2011
Daniel Apt replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"Hi guys, thanks for all your responses, however I've actually never heard an answer to my question. I guess it's something which is unknown (something for Mythbusters?). And concerning safety: never have felt that putting my foot on a tire…"
May 1, 2011
Dan replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"just smash into stuff hahahah skid or add a front brake and skid sometimes.   people who laugh at a brake = morons   Brakeless is fine if that's your choice though, just don't see a reason to laugh at a front brake."
Apr 30, 2011
Simon Qiu replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"You skid, you're gonna go through tires in months.   slap on brakes if you wanna save tires, but 35-50 a month for tires isn't bad."
Apr 30, 2011
michael pimentel replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"lmao skidding on the bitches they like hoah papy can i ride it ?? be like the bike or ma dick lol ;]"
Apr 27, 2011
Mark Domingo replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"lol at brakes"
Apr 24, 2011
Blade Griffiths replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"Why dont you just put a front break on and stop skidding, that will have your tyres and your kicks."
Apr 24, 2011
ryan p replied to Daniel Apt's discussion Skidding vs Foot on Tire
"ive never tried stopping with my shoes and never will. do you really wanna mash up a good pair of shoes for nothing? plus skidding gets you bonus cool points ;)"
Apr 23, 2011

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What kind of fixed gear bike do you ride?
A (self) converted Jan Janssen road bike.
When did you get into fixed-gear bikes?
August 2010
Current wheel set
Original front Jan Janssen wheel, with a black rear Gipiemme track wheel
What's your gear combination?
46/16

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At 3:31am on November 28, 2010, M.T. said…
Lookin good man! =D

Yeah the weather over here is also cold and a bit icy! so soon it will be watching out..

Thanks, i like the 16 spoke wheel also, that's why i bought it haha
At 3:18am on November 28, 2010, M.T. said…
Other front wheel, Other rear hub and other rear rim+new spokes. So just another wheelset ;)
Front will be a 16 spokes shimano wheel and the rear 32 spokes with shimano hub and rigida dp18

So how's your bike doin? how's the weather in AMS?
At 3:12am on November 28, 2010, M.T. said…
Yo,

Nee man heb geen tijd! en me bike is uit elkaar =(

Have fun man! =D
At 2:14pm on November 21, 2010, Randy said…
Not doing great but i think im getting there. Does it take alot of footwork? because i press back real hard and followed your steps i still cant get that skidding going and it feels like i hit my nutts on the handle bars everytime putting pressure LOL
At 7:05pm on November 19, 2010, Randy said…
Thanks alot Daniel!! Appreciate it very much!!! Going to practice it!!
At 3:25pm on November 18, 2010, Randy said…
Not going so well bro, i really need the tips thanks!
At 10:59am on November 16, 2010, M.T. said…
Nice! so you can ride again =D
At 10:41am on November 16, 2010, M.T. said…
Already bought a new chain man?!
 
 
 

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