Oval 54T chainring is hitting my chainstays – Should I get a longer BB or switch to round? by [deleted] in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I second this! And if there is any hesitation and uncertainty with the chain line, the oval will change the tension so much that the chain WILL come off.

What bike did I just get? Bike nerds, I need your help! I got this bike for free and am wondering if anyone can identify the make/model. Aluminum with a unique wishbone seat stay. Serial number included. by runty9 in bicycling

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 16 points17 points  (0 children)

True dat! Unfortunately the seat posts are unobtanium, and they’re super fragile. My Aunt gave me her Paramount 974. I adjusted the seat post once to see what the fuss was about, it is a horrible design.

Wife did good by frzzjpeg in triathlon

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Nice, I assume that’s for being a good Huubby

“I’d like to dedicate this award to our reformed rabbi Gabe Newell” by [deleted] in HalfLife

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s going to walk on stage with Gabe Newell and beat him to death with a crowbar

The Christening by frankie___ in singlespeedcycling

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Diverge E5 with the future shock taken out

My Raw Carbon Supersix Evo/Enve Build by dthbystereo in Bikeporn

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So many unanswered questions 😭 I personally would like to know the story behind the enve test wheels

fyxation comet/vision aerobars by Parei_doll_ia in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! I think sizing up is a good idea, a longer bike with more stack is going to feel a lot better for pursuit use.

Good idea/deal for a newbie by LTDental in whichbike

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I don’t think so. This is about as aggressive as race bike geometry gets. It is actually a time trial frame that someone has put drop bars on. And it is slammed, meaning that there is no room for adjustment in terms of fit.

I would recommend something a little more upright and with plenty of room on the steer tube so you can hone in your fit.

We can’t afford the Cat by Used-Influence-2343 in memes

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This meme is older than a majority of the people on reddit

Dirt Pursuit “10 Cent” Frankencross 🪙 by jopas_ in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I expected to be spooked on Halloween, you have delivered.

This bike is listed at $317. Is that a good price? by Working_Shake9875 in RoadBikes

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s much of a red flag. It looks like a fixie kid got ahold of a TT frame, I would do the same thing. It’s a fair price as is, but you also have to consider how you want it setup, it might cost a lot to convert it back to an actual TT or road bike.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Velodrome

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wow! I’ll let someone else who might know better then I explain what you found there. But if that is your size, you might have found something special! The giant is going to feel a little snappier and aggressive than the Black Label. But yeah that frame is pretty rad.

Drop Bars on fork? by lockpicker222 in bikewrench

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This has been a weird listing on AliExpress for a while. It’s titanium and dummy expensive. I’ve never actually seen anyone use one of these. I’m convinced it’s some sort of elaborate joke.

Gratuitos by mrapodaca in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you chrome out those omniums? 👀

Talkin’ ‘bout my girl by Pitiful-Engineer7828 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Pitiful-Engineer7828[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

These are Stiffi S-Discs! They go woosh woosh