Fixies
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- nocomply0
So funny to see this thread come up.
I must be in the asshat category because I just bought this: http://commutebybike.com/2006/11…
My first "rode bike" if this thing even counts as that.
I currently ride it in free-wheel mode and plan on keeping it that way (though I might give fixed-gear a shot just to see what it's like).
I bought this thing to commute to work a couple times per week and get some exercise on the weekends.
I am attracted to single speeds because my neighborhood is pretty flat and I got tired of constantly adjusting deraillers and taking my bike to the shop. Most of the maintenance on this thing i can do myself!
I love it so far. This thing flys compared to my mountain bike and my beach cruiser.
- material-10
elodrome riders can spin at speeds that would toss the average rider ass over kettle
acescence
(Oct 16 07, 11:26)good thing I don't ride with my kettle
http://216.56.5.7/Photographs/Ea…
- mrdobolina0
nah, I still have brakes :P
- acescence0
Flat black everything except for the rims, which are still glossy black. It looks like murder.
mrdobolina
(Oct 16 07, 12:46)don't forget your reflective vest at night!
- mrdobolina0
sorry dude no camera, right now. I will get some soon.
- OeufOeuf0
Pics mrdobs! Purdy please!
- mrdobolina0
madirish, I'm just ball breaking most of the peeps that ride them ride them because they are trendy.
it is like a track bike because it
a. has no brakes
b. has fixed gear.It is based on a track bike.
Ace:
Flat black everything except for the rims, which are still glossy black. It looks like murder.
- acescence0
Acescense, I got rid of my General Lee Cruiser and got a Mosh 24 inch cruiser. The thing is sweet, all blacked out.
mrdobolina
(Oct 16 07, 12:00)yeah, i never ride the general lee anymore, it's too small. that's the girl bike, in the unlikely event that girls come over... :(
do you have it all matte stove black?
- madirish0
I don't understand why they just don't call them track bikes, that is what they are in essence.
mrdobolina
(Oct 16 07, 11:54)no dude, not even close. he said it well, but any of the couriers you see showed up to the velodrome they 1) would not be allowed to ride, 2) they would be at a huge disadvantage if they did due to geometry, strength, weight, etc.
i have ridden, raced on the track quite a bit and the two are different very much.
i am actually suprised you are taking the luddite stance you are man on this issue. to not like them is one thing, but to cut them down because so is just wrong.
zen? most definitely.
brakes stop 'better'? not quite, and for the reasons of zen; you are considering so many other things simultaniously when on a fixed gear ride, becomes somewhat zen.
- Ampersanderson0
don't go there joxy, these guys are like the jesus dudes, don't question it they get upset ;)
mrdobolina
(Oct 16 07, 11:32)hmm.
- fortified0
then suck it dry!
- czawada0
Can someone please explain the 'tricks' to me?
- Antonelli0
i have a rule not to ever ride with cyclocrossers.
- fortified0
I have a cyclocross and a couple mntn bikes, cross country and downhill but no fixed gear.
Strange how whatever you are into, if you talk about it on this message board, people will always give you shit for it.
Nothing wrong with it, if you're into riding fixed gear bikes, then enjoy! I'll ride my cyclocross bike with you anytime.
- MintyFresh0
stripping the parts off older bikes means a lighter/stronger bike for cheap and, more importantly, fewer components to fail. this is critical for those who depend on the bike, especially for people who ride all year. (derailleurs and whatnot are a nuisance over time and when it gets really cold or muddy)
moreover, the idea was (at least originally) to make the bike less appealing and more difficult to steal.
many people want or need to build their own bike from parts, and it is cheaper and easier to go fixed or single speed.
there are a lot of reasons really... not the least of which is that it will most certainly will make you a better, more aware rider.
that being said, its not for everyone. its also very trendy right now.
- danthon0
Everyone here seems to only ride their huge "fixies" on the sidewalks. Annoying... I think they are just not confident enough to mix it up in traffic with everyone else.
- Antonelli0
i like to kill myself too when i ride. i just cant stand going slow for some reason.
mine... (no, not fixed).
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom…
- Llyod0
I like to be able to coast every now and then. no fixed for me.
- Point50
"they didn't know to spell the word exercise" = Fat
"Regardless of being hot" = Point digs fatties.
jox
(Oct 16 07, 11:48)
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I wouldn't say fat at all. these chicks were "soft" you know? not firm and supple at the same time. rather soft and most likely flexible. Maybe like a "Freshman 15"...as for bikes, I need something aggressive. I'm not good at going outside and cruising or pacing. I like to get out there and kill myself and drag myself home.
- OeufOeuf0
I started riding a fixed about a year ago, I think I fall into the ass clown category, but I don't have a tricked out bike like some of these ass clowns do. My friend who has been riding for years suggested I convert a bike and give fixed gear riding a try. It takes some getting to used to, and it is hard to explain, but the sense of control over the bike is different, heightened almost. I'm still a noob at this and have a front brake installed. But seriously all talk of trendy, sub-culture stuff aside, riding a fixed gear is fun.