Simon Qiu
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Skid stop HALPPP.
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Supppp fam. I been riding for awhile now, recently took off my front brakes and I can do the nut to stem easily, no pain. I can't seem to get down the "no" nut to stem skid, where you simply just…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Apr 20, 2011.

Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit MINI reviews.
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Sup. I was wondering if any of you guys have any experience with this lock? Can I lock up my front wheel to my frame TO a post with this lock? Would it be big enough? or should I get the standard…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Isak Salazar Mar 21, 2011.

Whatsup?!
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My name's Simon QiuI ride in Brooklyn, NY to almost anywhere around that's avaliable!I love riding, especially ever since I upgraded from a bmx to fixed gear!Looking forward to getting to know all of…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by eric o Dec 11, 2010.

 

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Simon Qiu replied to Shawn Garcia's discussion Cleaning your ride
"I buy those table wipes @ your local pharmacy and wipe my bike down. when I have to degrease and etc, go to your local LBS and pick up some of their stuff. investing into a bike repair stand works wonders."
Mar 3
Simon Qiu replied to jake reigle's discussion my spider on my fsa cranks keep comming loose?
"change your chainring bolts. the current ones you have might have probably stripped it's threads off."
Mar 3
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cinelli mash 55.
Mar 3
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Simon Qiu replied to Brooklyn's discussion Clipless Pedal Recommendation
"eggbeaters are great. i recommend time atacs tho."
Mar 3
Simon Qiu replied to Alan Yuen's discussion Noob questions
"toe overlap happens on all sorts of track bikes. it's normal. straps are essential for fixed gear riding, you're gonna need it to stop. unless you do the super nut to stem skidz."
Mar 3
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
Dan replied to Simon Qiu's discussion Skid stop HALPPP.
"hold fast straps last long   phoenix straps are the absolute best"
Apr 20, 2011
JUSTIN HYDEN replied to Simon Qiu's discussion Skid stop HALPPP.
"everything these guys said, but also buy good foot straps.  Burro makes some bad ass ones.  the origin8 straps only lasted me about 3 weeks.    HUST33N"
Apr 19, 2011
Daniel Apt replied to Simon Qiu's discussion Skid stop HALPPP.
"Yeah, what's your ratio?   When doing your "nut to stem" skid, try while skidding to bring your nuts back. Feel how the pressure increases on your pedals, try keeping and controlling your skid with your nuts not at your stem,…"
Apr 17, 2011
Dan replied to Simon Qiu's discussion Skid stop HALPPP.
"also depending on your ratio will determine how easy it is to whip skid.  It's really really easy to do itt with a bigger cog.  Or just muscle up those legs brah"
Apr 10, 2011
Dan replied to Simon Qiu's discussion Skid stop HALPPP.
"whip that shit to one side and lock up at 3 and 6, skidzzzz"
Apr 10, 2011
g0tyupimp replied to Simon Qiu's discussion Skid stop HALPPP.
"hey where you mostly ride around?? should hit me up sometimes when your riding.. me and my friends always ride around bklyn manhattan... but we always start from queens woodside!!"
Apr 8, 2011
Simon Qiu posted a discussion

Skid stop HALPPP.

Supppp fam. I been riding for awhile now, recently took off my front brakes and I can do the nut to stem easily, no pain. I can't seem to get down the "no" nut to stem skid, where you simply just stand up and skid. any advices? I know practice is the key.See More
Apr 7, 2011
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Simon Qiu replied to g0tyupimp's discussion Bicycle Lubricant!!
"truth. I use both grease and lube for bb & chain."
Mar 26, 2011
Simon Qiu replied to Mike K's discussion riser bars
"truth mate lol."
Mar 22, 2011
Isak Salazar replied to Simon Qiu's discussion Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit MINI reviews.
"my friend has it puts in ALOT of work lol only downside is the weight it loosened up his spokes"
Mar 21, 2011

Profile Information

What kind of fixed gear bike do you ride?
Trek T1
When did you get into fixed-gear bikes?
Summer of 2010
Current wheel set
Aerospoke front, Stock rims back.
What's your gear combination?
48/16
Dream bike set-up?
Still working on it.

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