Soo i wreaked the Gangster a couple days ago, ouchy. tried to dart traffic and exited onto a sidewalk to fast ending in a clipped pedal to bike plowing some basalt columns to endo into strangers front yard that was more rocks (that was the ouchy part). First i'm GLAD i wasn't cliped in (conversation from a long time ago) Second i need some new shit now. i ripped a hole in the rear tire (no clue how) when i went down. so what is everyone running? i like the Halo twin rail or the Berlin model with the extra puncture protection. Colors aren't to big of a deal since i kinda want to redo everything (PURPLE black and chrome). I'm not looking for a super cheap set but don't want to get into over $50 retail per tire. i have been running Spesh S-works all condition and ran Spesh s-works mondo's before that (such a nice tire just super soft) and kinda wanted to try some others. So Suggestion time! i would prefer something i can order out of BTI, QBP, SBS, or J&B for obvious reasons
Soo i wreaked the Gangster a couple days ago, ouchy. tried to dart traffic and exited onto a sidewalk to fast ending in a clipped pedal to bike plowing some basalt columns to endo into strangers front yard that was more rocks (that was the ouchy part). First i'm GLAD i wasn't cliped in (conversation from a long time ago) Second i need some new shit now. i ripped a hole in the rear tire (no clue how) when i went down. so what is everyone running? i like the Halo twin rail or the Berlin model with the extra puncture protection. Colors aren't to big of a deal since i kinda want to redo everything (PURPLE black and chrome). I'm not looking for a super cheap set but don't want to get into over $50 retail per tire. i have been running Spesh S-works all condition and ran Spesh s-works mondo's before that (such a nice tire just super soft) and kinda wanted to try some others. So Suggestion time! i would prefer something i can order out of BTI, QBP, SBS, or J&B for obvious reasons
Soma Everwear for the rear, and a Michelin ProRace 3 up front.
I got this on Sunday, but with a few different bits on it.
Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2009/bikes/9091-41_l.jpg Though it isn't fixed at the minute I shall be getting a fixed cog soon.
and noob question but this my first fixie i buildin so im a noob but 2. should i buy a lockring tool or would just takin it to the shop and getting them to tighten it up for me be alright? like do they come loose often or are you always checking them
if done correctly you shouldn't ever have to adjust your lock ring until you want to change cogs. depending how much you ride and how picky you are, this may happen once or twice a season, or maybe every other. if you plan on riding fixed for awhile, buying the tool is a better investment.