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[Perfect Balance]

As part of my front brake upgrade and rear disk brake conversion, I bought this kit to let me use Integra calipers with an 11 inch rotor, compared to the stock DX calipers with 9.5 inch rotors.


Btw I bought blank rotors, not their slotted and dimpled ones.

I hope it fits under my wheels. If not, some cheap temporary Buddy Club wheels will be on their way. No Rotas will be going on this car.

 

[Sureboss]

Yeah, sorry.....here's a review:
https://www.gtplanet.net/wheel-stand-pro-w-logitech-g25-reviewed/

Heard it popping about the last few days, I now have a new toy on my shopping list. 👍 Maybe, it does kind of sit on my desk well...but then I can use my big TV with a WSP rather than a 14" with a dying innards.

 

[CDailey]

I can't really show my latest purchase but my first 2 college courses have just been payed for. English 101 and Intro to Criminal Justice. Next will be the books.

 

[Slick6]

Before going to the greedy bookstore, check online. I bought my past two semesters books from abebooks.com.

 

[Pako]

I'm curious how much space it takes up when folded up in storage mode. I see the pics but therre isn't anything in the frame for size reference.


Also, and Jordan can probably answer this better, if I click on the ad on the site (yep, I check the site not logged in) will it benefit GTP more than just going straight to their site? I am thinking of asking my wife for it for my birthday and I want to tell her to go through the ad if it supports GTP.

Yeah, not sure on the folded up size. I haven't even seen the G25 wheel yet but I have a pretty good idea how much space it will take it and have a closet it will fit in.

 

[FoolKiller]

Well, right now my DFP gets stowed inside a cabinet, which makes it a pain to get back out when I want to use it. If I can stick this somewhere so that setup is just a matter of pulling it out and plugging it in (like I can do with my Rock Band peripherals) then I will be on GT5 a lot more.

My hope is that it will fit under my Rock Band drums and not take up anymore space than I already use.

 

[CDailey]

Before going to the greedy bookstore, check online. I bought my past two semesters books from abebooks.com.

Oh definetly. From the campus bookstore, I'm looking at about $350 for books from what friends at the college tell me. Hopefully I can find them cheaper online or at a used book store.

 

[Pako]

Well, right now my DFP gets stowed inside a cabinet, which makes it a pain to get back out when I want to use it. If I can stick this somewhere so that setup is just a matter of pulling it out and plugging it in (like I can do with my Rock Band peripherals) then I will be on GT5 a lot more.

My hope is that it will fit under my Rock Band drums and not take up anymore space than I already use.

Yeah, not sure. I couldn't find any dimensions anywhere. Maybe flip Jordan a quick note to see if he can get the measuring tape out.

If not, I should be able to get some dimensions for you next week if the shipment gets here (it shipped out today). 👍

 

[FoolKiller]

Yeah, not sure. I couldn't find any dimensions anywhere. Maybe flip Jordan a quick note to see if he can get the measuring tape out.

If not, I should be able to get some dimensions for you next week if the shipment gets here (it shipped out today). 👍

If I get one it won't be for a couple of months yet, so I am patient, and can likely find the info on my own with a little extra effort.

 

[exigeracer]

Finally got everything sorted this evening and went out for some photos. Such a better ride. I stripped out all componentry except front brake (which will go in a couple weeks), kept only one chain ring and pulled the back wheel as well. Swapped in a Formula hub sitting in a Deep-V wheel. Now I'm all fixed up

 

[Sage]

Ooh, nice fixie – how tall are you though? 9 foot?

 

[Azuremen]

Ack, a fixie.

Keep the brake, or I will find someone to cut you off Serious.

 

[exigeracer]

People cut me off plenty as it is, no worries.

Anyone who is serious about riding in this city is pedaling a fixie. It's so flat that the benefits outweigh the gear selection by miles. If you ride hard/often, messing around with replacing and maintaining parts is a hassle. And the only reason I have the brake is that I can't quite rely on my hardware just yet. I seriously don't want to be shoving my shoes into the tires when my chain/crank/chain ring gives out. I also have to find my straps...

I'm 6'2", and it's a 60-something frame.

 

[Azuremen]

But a brake assembly really doesn't add weight or have much complexity. And they do add a large factor of safety.

Fixies are okay but I tend to laugh out loud every time I see someone pushing their fixie up a small hill.

 

[exigeracer]

It also should be on a machined wheel, which costs more. And as I said, no worries about hills, there aren't many here, and the ones that you do encounter aren't a problem if you've got a 2.8 ratio and have a decent pair of legs.

 

[bergauk]

My bike isn't a fixie but I only ride a single speed with 42f 16r gears. I do like not having to worry about shifting up or shifting into something I didn't mean to do. I don't think could deal with riding a fixie though. I like my mechanical disc brake just fine.

 

[beer-2k]

Asus G50vt-x5

 

[Omnis]

You guys are making me want a road bike.

I think my dad has one and I always thought it was awesome. (and confusing-- handlebars below the seat?!) No idea where it might be now though. Also, I think there may be one sitting in a storage unit in my building. Our old neighbors had one but I don't think they bothered the take it with them when they moved out. Doesn't really matter anyway since I'm sure I wouldn't fit either of them.

 

[Flerbizky]

Finally got a decent LD player to compliment my disc collection.. The old 2850 was getting slightly annoying. Not wanting to eject from time to time - all the little things. This one is like new, from 1996...

 

[Bram Turismo]

Finally got everything sorted this evening and went out for some photos. Such a better ride. I stripped out all componentry except front brake (which will go in a couple weeks), kept only one chain ring and pulled the back wheel as well. Swapped in a Formula hub sitting in a Deep-V wheel. Now I'm all fixed up

Love that bike, awesome colours! :tup: You wouldn't get far with it over here though

 

[Alex.]

 

[Sureboss]

You'll have terrible back ache with that set-up.

Good choice, what I have, very good fun.

 

[Alex.]

Thanks, I'll be using it for race sims such as GTR2 and Race07

 

[TsukubaTrueno]

You forgot GT5...


Nice buy, though. I still haven't gotten mine.

 

[Tornado]

Finally got a decent LD player to compliment my disc collection.. The old 2850 was getting slightly annoying. Not wanting to eject from time to time - all the little things. This one is like new, from 1996...

Win.



Edit: I feel left out.

I actually bought it a couple of weeks ago, and as mentioned I've already managed to crash it once (why its so dirty), but whatevs.

 

[Turbo Lag]

Finally.

 

[Keef]

I don't know what all this fixei stuff is you guys are yammering on about, but I find the idea of taking the brakes off pretty crazy. That's a pound of hardware, come on. If you want a good workout then strap about 30 pounds of ballast to that thing. That's a workout.

And I agree with Sage--that frame has got to be too tall for you.

 

[Tornado]

I don't know what all this fixei stuff is you guys are yammering on about, but I find the idea of taking the brakes off pretty crazy

Fixie refers to "fixed gear." Its when you remove all of the gearing from a bike so the only mechanical advantage you get from pedaling is the ratio the two gears have, usually for weight or maintenance reasons. Its similar to most kids bikes, only they don't come with coaster brakes.

I have to agree with the brakes thing, though. The entire 80's-tastic brake system on my bike weighs about a pound, and I have brake extenders on mine. Having the front brake by itself must only add a few ounces.

 

[TsukubaTrueno]

only if it looked that good...

 

[exigeracer]

I don't know what all this fixei stuff is you guys are yammering on about, but I find the idea of taking the brakes off pretty crazy. That's a pound of hardware, come on.

It's not looking for a workout, it's looking for a simple, clean ride that you don't have to touch for any sort of maintenance. Most fixie riders just rely on their own human power to slow them down, and if you're in a situation where you would need brakes, you'd be screwed either way. If you get doored, you get doored, regardless of brakes or gears (and that's the worst/most common city riding injury).

And riding fixed compared to 15-speed is comparable to driving automatic vs. 5-speed in a car, there's waaay more connection to the road and the machine. You can't really argue that one.

And I agree with Sage--that frame has got to be too tall for you.

I'm riding a 62cm frame, which is the absolute perfect size for my body (6'2ish").

-edit- fixed gear, or fixie, is riding a fixed axel, which in the shortest words is direct drive between pedals and tire, both directions.