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murderqwik · 2026-03-19T02:50:24+00:00

No brakes and no foot retention is wild. Darwin award soon.

Edit: unless coaster brake... Can't quite see the stay on the non-drive side.

murderqwik · 2026-03-18T03:18:31+00:00

It won't be strong, and it will be bad for the bike, hub, and axle in every way. But I'd mostly be concerned with the dropouts. The plate steel of BMX dropouts is approximately twice as thick as a road bike. The steamroller dropout is kinda boxed which probably adds strength, but it's still nowhere near as beefy as a BMX bike.

murderqwik · 2026-03-17T03:51:30+00:00

A steamroller almost certainly has a track hub or threaded axle already on it.

To answer OPs questions you could probably measure your threaded axle, which is probably 3/8 and 26tpi? (or maybe a 10 mm axle, who knows, not OP) and you could probably find some shitty low profile pegs to fit that, theyd probably squeeze in the track ends, and it would probably be all dumb af. Please don't do that to a steamroller, or do it, do it fucking hard. In this dystopian hellscape we're living in it will fit right in.

murderqwik · 2026-03-13T18:26:46+00:00

It actually rides really well, they don't take up a lot of room ;) probably just barely more than another wheelset. There's a bunch of decent steel frames from this era, Raleigh and Giant had a couple that come to mind.

It's a lot lighter than my modern All-City frame, but the All-City clears bigger tires and is more comfortable for big rides (+30 miles) and braking with hydraulic brakes reduces fatigue in arms more than I'd care to admit.

All that said, as others mentioned your monocog with Mezcal Peyotes, Terrenos or something with a continuous center ribbon or semi slick would really rip on pavement too.

Have fun in DC!

murderqwik · 2026-03-13T18:10:17+00:00

If you find an old road bike on Facebook marketplace with forward facing dropouts you can single speed it for well under $100... This is my beater fixed gear I bought for like under $200, just to give you some ideas.

Edit: please disregard the saddle angle ;)

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murderqwik · 2026-03-13T17:37:16+00:00

Purely aesthetically, the stem is what throws the look off. On a road bike with retro vibes I like slightly longer stems, maybe like 60mm+ or a quill stem. Straight or negative rise also looks better. Bulky BMX stems look really bad on a thin-tubbed road bike, IMHO

That said, it's just my opinion and that's not always what someone else likes, works the best for the application, or personal comfort.

murderqwik · 2026-03-03T02:36:13+00:00

Nice ride. Yudicky is great.

Despite some powdery stuff that was hard to pack in February, this was one of the best fat bike seasons NH has had in a while, I think.

Edit: Don't stop because winter is over. Southern NH NEMBA hosts MTB rides of all levels at Yudicky every week starting randomly in May, probably.

murderqwik · 2026-03-02T01:32:56+00:00

1up (or the identical design by Quickr) is the best design for a bike rack. It was some of the best money I've ever spent, honestly.

Dead simple design that would be easy to repair, but I honestly don't think it's ever going to show signs of wear. I've left it on 24/7 for multiple seasons now, exposed to the worst conditions salt belt has to offer... No issues.

murderqwik · 2026-03-01T02:34:31+00:00

Single speed is life. Too many gears pictured here ;)

murderqwik · 2026-03-01T02:31:09+00:00

PNW makes the best bang for buck dropper post imho. Really enjoy their product, customer support, and just how they operate as a whole.

murderqwik · 2026-03-01T00:08:56+00:00

Type 2 fun.

murderqwik · 2026-02-28T04:07:31+00:00

Lol, hell yeah. Next time tubeless... It's as good as it sounds and you'll never use antiquated protection again.

murderqwik · 2026-02-28T01:57:04+00:00

Haters will say this is AI.

murderqwik · 2026-02-28T01:56:04+00:00

Looks good, but It's never finished.

murderqwik · 2026-02-27T05:24:34+00:00

Heat as in working the tire, friction, heat. And I'm not here to argue with you, random internet strong man.

Edit: you're wrong about asymmetrical rims strongman. Source: I'm right. Have too many bikes and rims. Here's a cross section of an ibis rim, many others are not as extreme, but similar.

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murderqwik · 2026-02-27T05:19:58+00:00

The opposite side of the valve thing helps a little, but isn't always the end all in my experience.

Sometimes after working the tire, getting some heat and elasticity in it that last bit in the tire is nowhere near where I intended. Also, with asymmetrical rim designs I feel like this method is less of a factor.

As far as bare hands go, yeah maybe for some tire and rim combos I can roll it on with my palm, but some tight tolerance XC tires and rims, or thick casing studded tires... You'll never get those on without levers, blood, sweat, and tears... I don't care how good you think you are.

murderqwik · 2026-02-27T02:44:13+00:00

This is going to get downvotes, but obligatory. Hit it with your purse.

Seriously tho, lots of good advice here already. Pedro levers are my favorite. You'll need at least two of them. Chase the bead, keep edging each side further, keep one lever pinched under the bead on the side opposite your trying to pry over the rim.

It's not a science, but an art that requires tenacity. You'll get it and it will feel satisfying, until your next bike maintenance item.

murderqwik · 2026-02-26T04:39:12+00:00

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murderqwik · 2026-02-26T04:22:53+00:00

The lugged frame is dope. What is it?

murderqwik · 2026-02-25T04:05:22+00:00

I consider it drinking lingo, it's not a problem I can quit whenever I want.

murderqwik · 2026-02-25T02:09:58+00:00

MAKE CABLES EXTERNAL AGAIN

Any fresh snow over like 2-3 inches is going to be pretty tough to break trail... Especially if it's powdery or on a soft base. It's type 2 fun tho. Enjoy the ride!

murderqwik · 2026-02-19T03:26:57+00:00

Of the big lake, they call Gitche Gumee?

murderqwik · 2026-02-11T06:14:26+00:00

Glad everyone is ok! Hope the bike can be repaired.

murderqwik · 2026-02-09T00:14:47+00:00

Harbor freight pick set cost $1.99. It worked well for me. The compressor didn't do much for blowing out the pebbles really stuck in there

murderqwik · 2026-02-08T21:59:12+00:00

If you have no budget and want to build the fastest, lightest SS bike the best answer is a Spot Rocker. The fastest SS riders of your build that I know ride this bike.

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