Thomas Harris
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Tips on riding out a wheelie
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So recently I began trying to do tricks and whatnot, so now I'm trying to learn how to do wheelies. When I do them I can pop the front up just fine but I have no idea how to balance while I'm…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Harris Jun 29, 2011.

Any help on affordable old school style drop bars?
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Hey so I currently have some drop bars but they are bleh, I was looking into a different type of drop bar, the ones that the old school racers use to use sort of like:…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Walter Smith Feb 20, 2011.

Switching from 30mm to 42mm deep rims
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So i recently picked up a Julian V2 42mm And I'm wondering if the spokes I have from my built Amelia 30mm wheel will fit the 42mm rim with no problems. Hope that's clear, thanks!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Harris Jan 16, 2011.

Help with color coordination...
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So I have my "Fiery Orange" ride but I was thinking of changing the color to something like this:Or a…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by jake reigle Dec 29, 2010.

 

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Thomas Harris replied to Loukas Stelyn-Lawson's discussion How to take a lockring off?
"I always just use a pipe wrench. And I'm still alive so I recommend it Gives enough leverage to take off both the lockring and the cog and lets you tighten then down pretty hard."
Jul 8, 2011
Thomas Harris replied to Thomas Harris's discussion Tips on riding out a wheelie
"I just changed from a 16 in the back to a 14 which was just for speed but because of that I feel like its a little harder to get them down but anyway and I took the advice you guys gave me and I feel more comfortable doing them now. I need to start…"
Jun 29, 2011
Dan replied to Thomas Harris's discussion Tips on riding out a wheelie
"are you getting any better yet? lol"
Jun 27, 2011
Thomas Harris replied to Thomas Harris's discussion Tips on riding out a wheelie
"Thanks a ton!!! I'll try to focus on using my core more during practice."
Jun 19, 2011
Dan replied to Thomas Harris's discussion Tips on riding out a wheelie
"nodnarb is correct, it really has nothing to do with your arms.  It's all the legs and hips and leaning back.  Try to feel heavy in the seat when you pop up to find that sweet spot.  You could also try an practice with a mountain…"
Jun 19, 2011
Sir Velo Nodnarb replied to Thomas Harris's discussion Tips on riding out a wheelie
"Use your body and not your arms. I ride a motorcycle and it's the same thing....kinda. lol. You have to find your balance point (it will feel like you will fall back) but once you're up there, use your core/ your whole body to balance…"
Jun 18, 2011
Thomas Harris posted a discussion

Tips on riding out a wheelie

So recently I began trying to do tricks and whatnot, so now I'm trying to learn how to do wheelies. When I do them I can pop the front up just fine but I have no idea how to balance while I'm pedaling while only on the rear wheel. Any tips would be awesome..
Jun 13, 2011
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Thomas Harris replied to Svolanski's discussion coloured chains
"I would take the non colored chain aswell"
Jun 3, 2011
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Fixed gear build

"Love the sticker bomb on that disc wheel"
Apr 28, 2011
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"This paint jobis beautiful!"
Apr 20, 2011
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Apr 20, 2011
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"Clean"
Apr 3, 2011
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"your bike looks strikingly similar to mine"
Mar 24, 2011
Thomas Harris replied to Blade Griffiths's discussion Fight for my fixie.
"Got my vote your ride is clean"
Mar 15, 2011
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"Mmm mmm goooood"
Mar 10, 2011

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What kind of fixed gear bike do you ride?
Schwinn Conversion
When did you get into fixed-gear bikes?
Couple months ago
Current wheel set
Eighth Inch Amelias
What's your gear combination?
46 16
Dream bike set-up?
your mom on the handle bars

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