Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2

[Danno]

My new bike arrived yesterday and I finished building up at work this afternoon. I havent owned a mountain bike for about 13-14 years...stoked!

[Brooklynrider]

That's a sick bike! I think you forgot to rotate your chain guide up though. I took this thing out today, still have to do all the hydraulics internally.

[Sasha]

Got rid of the Chinese wheels for peace of mind. Hope Mono RS hubs on Archetypes.

[Kinchy]

Looks amazing except for the elephant tusk handlebars. Surprised you can even reach the drops without dislocating your spine.

[Dr. Steve Brule]

Looks good, shame those rims don't stay black forever.

[_tom_]

You guys got any tips for freeing up sticky/partially seized road bike brakes (tiagra if that makes a difference)? My rear one doesn't return all the way when you pull it now which results in a flappy cable hitting the top tube and the pads rubbing which gets annoying. Take it all apart and soak it in wd40? Or should I just bin them and get something new?

[Brooklynrider]

You guys got any tips for freeing up sticky/partially seized road bike brakes (tiagra if that makes a difference)? My rear one doesn't return all the way when you pull it now which results in a flappy cable hitting the top tube and the pads rubbing which gets annoying. Take it all apart and soak it in wd40? Or should I just bin them and get something new?

Most road bike brakes pivot on flat bushings(?). In most cases, throwing a drop or two of triflow on all the pivots should get them working in no time. Keep an eye out on the spring as well. Those tend to crack after a while and lose their springyness. Feels just like a seized brake.

[Sasha]

You guys got any tips for freeing up sticky/partially seized road bike brakes (tiagra if that makes a difference)? My rear one doesn't return all the way when you pull it now which results in a flappy cable hitting the top tube and the pads rubbing which gets annoying. Take it all apart and soak it in wd40? Or should I just bin them and get something new?

Take it to bits and clean it. Apply grease to places that move. Avoid WD40.

[Narcoleptic Insomniac]

Hey road dudes. Shorts vs bibs: what's better and why? or does it even matter? I use shorts but might try some bibs. Seems like taking a quick roadside piss would be a big hassle with bibs.

[Kinchy]

Bibs are way better, stay exactly where you want them all the time.

Going for a puss is usually fine depending on the short, sometimes I go out of the bottom of the leg if the shorts are stretchy enough

[Sasha]

Yep, bibs stay up. Pissing is easy.

[deeds]

built up my first full suspension bike...stoked!
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[Narcoleptic Insomniac]

Does anyone here own a FBM Sword? They are currently taking orders and I'm tempted.

[reebzor]

This guy made it's way into my house yesterday!



Just a demo for now, taking it out tomorrow and sometime this weekend. I imagine I'll need to make some room in the basement for it soon...

[Sasha]

650+?