Re: First try on fixie project (Nishiki frame)
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 5:36 pm
Yes, yes he did.aaron wrote:You painted your cranks and chain ring?
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Yes, yes he did.aaron wrote:You painted your cranks and chain ring?
Since when has this site become so up themselves that a fellow who enjoys tinkering with his bicycle is not allowed to show his progressive conversion pics and story/ or gets ragged on about sharing what hes doing with his fixie/singlespeed. If this is such a waste of internet space Aaron, then why do you keep coming back to see how the conversion is progressing, (3 posts already) and mostly snide comments. If you don't like then don't read. This site has been helpful to loads of us bicycle enthusiasts who are enjoying the fixie/singlespeed bug and enjoy sharing all the similar successes and failures of other peoples posts!aaron wrote:This thread is really a waste of internet space.
There are hundreds of threads and info available here and on other sites.
It should really stop now I reckon.
ps protect you head tube, down tube and BB threads from the new paint
Thx for kingfisher's comment. As I said, I knew i hv asked too much questions doubled in this forum, and made aaron felt boring(sorry ). But why i am asking is becox even i read those other helping treads, but i still cant solve my problems..Anyway, thx for kingfisher supporting.Kingfisher wrote:Since when has this site become so up themselves that a fellow who enjoys tinkering with his bicycle is not allowed to show his progressive conversion pics and story/ or gets ragged on about sharing what hes doing with his fixie/singlespeed. If this is such a waste of internet space Aaron, then why do you keep coming back to see how the conversion is progressing, (3 posts already) and mostly snide comments. If you don't like then don't read. This site has been helpful to loads of us bicycle enthusiasts who are enjoying the fixie/singlespeed bug and enjoy sharing all the similar successes and failures of other peoples posts!aaron wrote:This thread is really a waste of internet space.
There are hundreds of threads and info available here and on other sites.
It should really stop now I reckon.
ps protect you head tube, down tube and BB threads from the new paint
Back to what matters - keep the pics and questions coming sbc runnerkit
Did you notice the first 7 posts on this thread were taking the piss out of this guy. My first post wasn't.Kingfisher wrote:Since when has this site become so up themselves that a fellow who enjoys tinkering with his bicycle is not allowed to show his progressive conversion pics and story/ or gets ragged on about sharing what hes doing with his fixie/singlespeed. If this is such a waste of internet space Aaron, then why do you keep coming back to see how the conversion is progressing, (3 posts already) and mostly snide comments. If you don't like then don't read. This site has been helpful to loads of us bicycle enthusiasts who are enjoying the fixie/singlespeed bug and enjoy sharing all the similar successes and failures of other peoples posts!aaron wrote:This thread is really a waste of internet space.
There are hundreds of threads and info available here and on other sites.
It should really stop now I reckon.
ps protect you head tube, down tube and BB threads from the new paint
Back to what matters - keep the pics and questions coming sbc runnerkit
y is that??aaron wrote:regarding painting the cranks:: I don't think the paint will stick for long.
Sorry , i really a junior at this area, can u explain more the different between etch primer and metal primer?? And how easy will spray paint fall off??darkhorse75 wrote:probably need to use an Etch primer on alloy bits instead of regular primer to stop the paint falling off.
+1aaron wrote:There's a reason that cranks and chain rings are seen rarely painted.
Thanks for your reminding, I will try get away from that, cheeryehuda wrote:Worst thing about this thread is the OP's spelling, way of spelling words. becox, cox??!! what is the reason for the spelling of these words?..
If you had done a search on the internet about these wheels you would have found a majority of the information telling you that these wheels are not 'good'.sbc_runnerkit wrote:I purchsed a black wheelset on ebay yesterday, is the star one. Hope be good.
Will you guys lay off? Give this guy a break.aaron wrote:There's a reason that cranks and chain rings are seen rarely painted.
I hear those are horrible but tell me how they go. (:sbc_runnerkit wrote:I purchsed a black wheelset on ebay yesterday, is the star one. Hope be good.
don't forget that English is NOT everyones first langauage.yehuda wrote:Worst thing about this thread is the OP's spelling, way of spelling words. becox, cox??!! what is the reason for the spelling of these words?..
The quality of these wheels isn't as good as alot of other wheels that are out there. However, if you grease and adjust the bearings properly (before you use them, the factory attempt at assembly usually isn't very good) then they aren't all that bad either... Keep the gearing reasonable (say low 70's for example, so that the pedaling is reasonably easy)) and don't expect them to be rock solid if you really get into it on a hill climb or sprint... they will flex a bit if you do that...sbc_runnerkit wrote:I purchsed a black wheelset on ebay yesterday, is the star one. Hope be good.
Are you sure about the flexing? If this is the case I would recommend this guy run a front brake.Lark2004 wrote:and don't expect them to be rock solid if you really get into it on a hill climb or sprint... they will flex a bit if you do that...
The guy should be running at least a front.... I'd suggest both front and back, don't forget that he's a novice fixie rider...aaron wrote:Are you sure about the flexing? If this is the case I would recommend this guy run a front brake.Lark2004 wrote:and don't expect them to be rock solid if you really get into it on a hill climb or sprint... they will flex a bit if you do that...
I purchased the white stars wheels for a cheap bike build, they were the first item I bought before I made my way to this forum and unfortunately you do get what you pay for. Having said that they are perfect for a cheap first time build. Have a close inspection of them and if you feel like it take it to your LBS - local bike shop and get their opinion. I took mine to Pista Bikes in South Yarra, Melbourne and their overall opinion of the Stars wheel set was that they have had to do various minor repairs to get them spinning freely. Mine were ok and didn't require any work, so they still remain cheap and nasty - but serviceable.sbc_runnerkit wrote:Thank for you guys opinions. It's grant to hear that.
At the moment, I am waiting for the colour that i want, the guy from the colour shop said would refill new stocks on monday or tuesday. Will go to hv a look soon.
I purchsed a black wheelset on ebay yesterday, is the star one. Hope be good.
Will update soon.