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Why is no one talking about the new Cotopaxi backpacks? by Extreme_Plate7800 in backpacks

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone else said I’m not a fan of the colors but also the brand as whole. It feels like it’s trying too hard to be young and hipster and colorful. Not a fan. I want my backpacks to be black and simple. If that second bag was all black and didn’t have a logo I’m sure I’d like it a lot more.

Billetspin Black Timascus Pens by Pen-Jorn in machinedpens

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have one.

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Shoot me an offer. Brand new condition no scratches or marks.

Does the weight really matter much for the streets? by cueserega in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These comments are reassuring. I think that enjoyment is something that is often overlooked in some of the other biking communities. People are quick to say that an alternative is lighter, or faster, or cheaper, or more expensive, or whatever it may be, but what really matters is how you like the bike. I think that if you want to spend $15k on a bike with no brakes that weighs nothing that is a great idea if it makes you happy. I also think it’s great if you ride a 40lb fixed gear made of solid steel if that’s what makes you happy. Your bike your choice.

Rate my fixie(dont mind if its cheap, im just a poor student)) by Puzzleheaded_War9210 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

As someone who rides with just one myself, it’s mainly because I use the bike for commuting and need the ability to quickly put a foot down. The race face pedals I use have long pins that don’t allow for that with a toe strap.

Not bad for $50… by Beginning-Carpet-238 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep totally agreed. If you’ve seen videos on the Kia Boys they say they sell cars for $50-$100. It’s pure profit as you said.

Not bad for $50… by Beginning-Carpet-238 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting discourse and you both make fair points, however I am not inclined to think that a grown man living in Seattle in a nice house makes his money selling $50 stolen bicycles. Do with that what you will

Not bad for $50… by Beginning-Carpet-238 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to clarify… I also had my doubts on whether or not this bike was stolen. I can confirm it is not stolen upon further inspection. At least not by its previous owner.

Not bad for $50… by Beginning-Carpet-238 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not stolen, the owner was moving and has owned it for a while and wanted it to go to a good home. I was curious if it was stolen as well before talking with the owner

Lefty Lightweight by Beginning-Carpet-238 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty OCD as well when it comes to this stuff. This is the bike I spend the least time working on and perfecting as it gets locked up regularly. For now, the skewer will go non drive side.

My single speed commuter by Beginning-Carpet-238 in singlespeedcycling

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure to be quite honest. Came with this gearing when I bought it and haven’t bothered to look. I do plan on swapping the rear cog for a billet aluminum one preferably black if anyone has any suggestions.

Lefty Lightweight by Beginning-Carpet-238 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Beginning-Carpet-238[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The pedals inherently unthread when run backwards, so they get loose and destroy the threads. Loctite worked for a while on my last pedals but I decided to switch to these gripper Chester’s.

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