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I have used m520's for the past 2 years. Heavy, but very strong, and still smooth. I keep mines on the minimum tension setting, and they very rarely pop-off unexpectedly.

Had me puzzled, as it followed me cycling 13 miles into work. First thought it was the bin bags on the street. Then checked shoes and clothes at destination, but found nothing. Smelt like cat shit!

forget the hole, and cover up those welds!

I wanted to save a link to my favourites for Todays post, which is something like:
http://www.londonfgss.com/search.php?searchid=8457

However, the searchid appears to change frequently, and the link becomes invalid.

I uses a cheapo 1/8 KMC chain on my fixed this winter, and it's done over 1,000 miles since new. It is nowhere near 0.75% stretch according to chain-wear tool. I clean the chain with white spirit and lube in chain oil every 400 miles.
My geared hybrid used to go through a new chain every 800 miles.

Crankset + BB + hub + cog = your name

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Sugino 75 + Miche + Formula = kowalski
Sugino 75 + Miche+ Phil Wood = adoubletap
Sugino 75 + Hatta R9400 + ShimanoHB7600 + EAI superstar cog = Tynan
Dura-Ace + Sugino 75 + Dura-Ace (7600) + Dura-Ace = hassanr
Sugino 75 + Sugino 75 + Phil Wood + EAI = mr_tom
Stronglight + Shimano UN73 110mm + SystemEx + EAI -2mm = mr_tom
Campag + Campag Centaur 111mm + Suzue Promax SB + EAI superstar = oddsock
miche + campag record 111m + goldtec + EAI = MrSmith
Sugino 75 + Dura Ace + Condor Goldtec + Condor CNC = Mouse
Sugino Messenger + Phil wood (103 jis) + phil wood + phil wood= chris crash
Stronglight+UN53/109+Sys-X+Formula= MA3K
Dura Ace+UN53/109+Dura Ace+Dura Ace= MA3K
Sugino RD+Sugino/103+Sys-X+Dura Ace= MA3K
Sugino 75 + Phil Wood + Phil Wood + Phil Wood = Cornelius Blackfoot
sugino 75 + campag centaur 111mm + goldtec + eai = dogsballs
campag record + campag record + royce + eai = briankwan
White Industries + Shimano 110mm + Phils + White Industries = big daddy wayne
Stronglight + Stronglight + SystemEx + Tranzmission = BringMeMyFix
Campag Veloce Triple + Campag Veloce + Goldtec + Tranzmission = BringMeMyFix
Campag Pista + Campag Athena + Phils (Hub and cog) = Jonny
Campag Pista + Campag Pista + Campag Pista = Platini
DOTEK cheapy + Campag Mirage + Formula + Dura-Ace = fc9k
Sugino 75 + Phil (110.5) + Phil + EAI Superstar = Object
Dura-Ace + Shimano UN72 (unknown length) + Surly + EAI Superstar = Object
DOTEK cheapy + shimano BBUN26x113mm +OnOne small flange double fixed hub + Miche1/8sprocket = xroads

Good backwind, it was the magic carpet ride home for me last night.

Picked them up at lunch time. Were well packed with axle spacer. Approx 7" was threaded of 11". Forks also had mudguard eyelets and front brake bolt hole. Minor imperfections to black paintwork finish, but good enough for the hack bike. Heavy steel as you would expect. Fork shoulders were of the concave arch type.

Ogio make pretty good rucksacks. I have the Ogio Vega which I got in the wiggle sales for a tenner, crc still selling them for £15. Seperate compartment for laptop/folder, and plenty of pockets/wallets. However, water did seep through once in heavy rain after an hour. Otherwise very comfortable and pleased with it. Also been in the washing machine several times with no problems.

If you can pull them down lower, might protect your bikes top tube from scrapes.

I bought a pair of these cheap forks for my fixed hack bike (£19 inc p+p):
http://www.freemanscycles.co.uk/product2.asp?product_id=1235&pname=Steel+Forks

I'm going to pick them up from the courier depot tomorrow, so will let you know what they're like. If I recall correctly the fork-stem is approx 11" of which 4" (or was it 7"?) is threaded. So should just need cutting down to size.

I wouldnt ride the bent forks or attempt straightening them out, as it causes fatigue points. If you like riding free handed, bent forks tend to pull, or you have to weight one-side to balance the bike.

Its most likely been scraped under a vehicle on the road. Too much damage to be hit by a trailer whilst chained up, and that kerb bollard would have done its job. Lock looks untouched, so must have been locked post-accident. Lets hope the riders okay. Having no front brake wont help any claims.

Here it is:
http://www.londonfgss.com/discussion/2709/sticky-thread-offthe-peg-single-speedfixeds/#Item_0

Make your own, else if it's OTP I'd go Fuji

I remember that happening to me on a cheap pair of cranks I had. Had to walk home a few miles. Not something you really expect to happen, or can fix on route. After that I bought a pair of Dotek cranks, heavy but strong. I will avoid these single piece cranks from stronglight.

If you cant get em off others and you have to buy....

32 hole on-one rear hub for £15:
http://www.on-one-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Rear.html

New Steel fork from freemans for under £20 incl p&p
http://www.freemanscycles.co.uk/product2.asp?product_id=1235&pname=Steel+Forks

I'm currently using a gearing of 42x15 (75") on my fixed around Richmond Park. Going around anti-clockwise uphill is enjoyable, but going clockwise up the steepest hill is a bit of a struggle, but doable. Is this gearing too high for RP? I'm Interested to know how other find RP using their fixed gear ratios and directions.

CRC £29.99
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17147

Currently do 13 miles each way (3000 miles a year). I think Shower facilities are more important at your destination.

C: spray some expanding foam in the exhaust pipe

I'm in the same boat as fc9k.
I find the trouserguard quite useful (key reason for buying it!). They are quite heavy, but look pretty strong and come with 42T chainring. My chainset/hub combo is:
DOTEK crank + BBUN26x113 + on-one small flange double fixed hub + Miche15T = xroads

Can't get points on your license, as its not a "motoring" offence. At worst you could be fined or taken in custody I guess.

Done it many a time, getting better at it.
Worst incident was after 7 pints of Krony, and a 2 mile journey home at 2am. Was being extra cautious doing an extra slow fixed turn, when I lost balance and fell. Luckily, no lookers. Checked bike over, no damage, rode on home. Got home parked the bike up next to porch, whilst fumbling to find keys. Bike decides to roll back and top tube scrapes against corner of brick wall. EEEEeeeekkk, spend 3 evenings touching up, cutting and lacquering paintwork. Also woke up to a nice bout of road rash on my knee. Still makes me cringe when it catches a bad ray of light (top tube not my knee!). Moral of the story, always take your hack bike to the pub!

Apparently Jeremy Beadle is going to be cremated and its gonna be televised on "You've been Flamed!".

Is it just me, or is this track bike real ugly?
Montana track bike

Peugeot BBT mainly for commuting, but an all-rounder