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billy miller posted a blog post

ICE!!!!!!

No riding today. Ice everywhere.

Feb 4, 2011

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billy miller posted a discussion

Great Price for cool fixie

Ebay great price360.00 for a Giant Bowery size mediumSee More

Feb 4, 2011

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billy miller commented on Jeff Pepito's photo

Starfuckers Xenon

"Is that a Nishiki Alien frame?"

Feb 4, 2011

billy miller joined Alex Phenom's group

Los Angeles Speed Kings

L.A. Speed Kings is a group of riders that roam around the streets of L.A. and add lots of miles to their bikes with speed.

Jan 16, 2011

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billy miller left a comment for Tobias Wieland

"Welcome. Please remind me the name of the guy in your profile pic."

Jan 11, 2011

billy miller commented on matthew brandon rogers's blog post Fixed Gear Touring

"I would think, and this is pure arm chair cycling, finding a good gear ratio could allow for some good touring on a fixie. Nothing extreme with multiple mountain passes, but rolling territory. Something like a 39 or 38 x 17 or 18 maybe even 20,…"

Dec 29, 2010

eric o replied to billy miller's discussion left side drive

"check my photos....and there you will "actually" see a left side drive bike."

Dec 25, 2010

M.T. replied to billy miller's discussion left side drive

"Because it can =)"

Dec 25, 2010

jake reigle replied to billy miller's discussion left side drive

"like a fixy or a bmx bike"

Dec 24, 2010

billy miller posted a discussion

left side drive

I've never actually seen a left side drive bike. But I have seen some on this site. If some one that has one wishes to respond, why? Is it simply a design deal? I guess all you have to do is reverse the bottom bracket. Not that there is any thing wrong with the concept, just wondering.

Dec 24, 2010

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gilly-o replied to billy miller's discussion pedaling backwards

"i'm still working on my backwaqrds pedalling. anything i can learn here is all good"

Dec 16, 2010

Dan replied to billy miller's discussion pedaling backwards

"yeah def try using 46/18 or 19, it will be much easier to go backwards. When pedaling backwards, try to center your balance, just like going forward. You have to get used to the balance going backwards first. I would simply push myself backwards…"

Dec 15, 2010

billy miller posted a discussion

pedaling backwards

Alright smarties. I think there were 20 responses in an hour to the track stand question. How about going backwards? I've been using a slow forward motion in a circle, then when things feel right reversing it. Ive found from a track stand its way unstable. If I ease forward its easier to switch direction and keep centrifigul force in my favor. Using this method I've made it two revolutions so far. I also think smaller than 46-14 ratios make it easier. Any thoughts?See More

Dec 15, 2010

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billy miller replied to Daniel Apt's discussion How do I track stand?

"Actually staying on your seat is better. It lowers your center of gravity. Just get yourself in a position to peddle extremely slow. slow everything down until you start moving your bars back and forth. Try to find a center. Like Nikko said use core…"

Dec 15, 2010

billy miller and alan wells are now friends

Dec 14, 2010

billy miller replied to MrPlow's discussion Quick release wheels

"I had QR on mnt. and road bikes and never had one come off or loose. I did have a friend explode one. The threads sheared and the scewer shot off during a race. Thinking about the directional force, skidding would push the drive side backward and…"

Dec 14, 2010