Official Fixed Gear Thread - Page 124

June 17, 2012 @ 02:42 AM

RiFF RaFF

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Location: San jose

so much disappointment in this thread. i can't wait for this trend to die down so i can finally ride in peace.

Be about it

June 18, 2012 @ 08:32 AM

doufuu

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Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: Yass

da fuq that hed is something to be proud of

for commuting/street riding? what are you going to do when it untrues?

composites don't experience much plastic deformation before fracture, so they don't really go out of true, even though they are naturally slightly untrue. hed3s are fine for street fixed gear riding as long as its the front wheel and you're not doing bunny hops.

June 18, 2012 @ 02:51 PM

stephen3309

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Location: Canada

Anyone failure with state bicycles? Website:stateBicycles.com I'm interested in picking up the matte black 2.0 and I was wondering if anyone has heard of them

June 18, 2012 @ 03:09 PM

araw at bituin

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Location: Scottsdale, Arizona/...

^ if you're just getting into riding/ want a specific color combination, they'll do. i heard they are heavy though. I've seen a lot of people riding em around here but they are based near me.

chill guys. just go out there and ride.

completely unrelated: 3rensho my brother is building for me/ 3rensho frameset he just got
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Sad that most people ain't gonna really appreciate these in this thread. Fuckin spectacular bikes. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't jealous. Downtube shifters are awesome on vintage road bikes and take some getting used to, but just like everything else practice makes perfect.

My Medici and Peugeot (swapped saddle/bag)

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Thanks man, just gotta get some handle bar tape and cables on it and it'll be good to go! Super excited.
Those bikes are nice

Not a lot of people appreciate vintage bikes in general but imo, these bikes look sexier than any all carbon, electronic shifting, super aero modern bikes.

http://instagram.com/qyel

June 19, 2012 @ 01:43 PM

stephen3309

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Location: Canada

^ yeah I'm j use getting into it, what's considered a "light" bicycle? I'm thinking about copping the matte black model

June 19, 2012 @ 05:02 PM

RESIN

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Looking to get into riding, I've been looking at some Bikes on Craigslist. What do you guys think of these:

Norco Magnum SE. Shimano 600 - $250

Kona Hahanna - $100

June 19, 2012 @ 07:57 PM

Handsome

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Join Date: Jun 2008

You might have to double check my facts... But I'm pretty sure Norco is a Canadian brand and the Magnum SE was one of the higher end models. Shimano 600 is good stuff, but I don't think the frame is anything special. Chromoly double or triple butted maybe.

Considering it looks like it has low mileage, at least from the pics, $250 isn't a horrible price. I think you could get away with $150-200 considering the bike isn't made of nicer tubing. Still a great bike though. If it's your size, no dents or dings, and rides well, I'd go after it.

June 19, 2012 @ 09:17 PM

Vndrew

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: socal

ju
anyone know where to buy a fgfs already built?

just kill yourself if you want fgfs. get a bmx bike then

so much disappointment in this thread. i can't wait for this trend to die down so i can finally ride in peace.

lol very hostile i see.

June 24, 2012 @ 08:41 PM

tellmewhentogo

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How much do I have to spend to get a decent setup (with brakes)?

Bump.

And what do you guys recommend?

June 26, 2012 @ 02:32 AM

doufuu

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Location: Yass

Personally, no more than 350. If you want something just to get you rolling, a lot cheaper.

June 26, 2012 @ 05:19 PM

Handsome

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Any time you want to get a decent fixed gear for sub $350 you either gotta go bikesdirect or hunt craigslist like crazy. You can get a pretty good deal for $300 if you can swoop on a deal on CL.

June 27, 2012 @ 05:03 AM

Vancouver

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might sound like a stupid question but I'm just trying to clarify, with a fixed gear bike you can't stop pedaling at all right? no coasting?? that sounds ridiculous, shits mad fun.

if you cant coast, can anyone recommend some brands to look our for with regular road bikes? I need to bike to school now and a bmx aint cuttin it.

June 27, 2012 @ 10:37 PM

Idrum

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Location: Austin, Texas

June 28, 2012 @ 03:32 AM

araw at bituin

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Location: Scottsdale, Arizona/...

might sound like a stupid question but I'm just trying to clarify, with a fixed gear bike you can't stop pedaling at all right? no coasting?? that sounds ridiculous, shits mad fun.

if you cant coast, can anyone recommend some brands to look our for with regular road bikes? I need to bike to school now and a bmx aint cuttin it.

You can't coast but you don't really pedal the whole time. If that makes sense lol. For road bikes, look for anything cheap, made in the 80's or later.

My fixed gear/ road bike

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June 28, 2012 @ 03:50 AM

012796

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Location: Los Angeles, CA

anyone know what degree this stem is

June 28, 2012 @ 04:51 AM

araw at bituin

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Location: Scottsdale, Arizona/...

58-65 degrees.

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July 3, 2012 @ 08:40 AM

Masamune

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Location: Socal

anyone know what degree this stem is

anyone have a link to that stem?

July 6, 2012 @ 06:22 AM

jacobsever

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Location: Peoria, IL

I was on vacation in the LA area not too long ago. Took my bike with. I noticed so many young kids (14-17) riding the most flashy fixed geared bikes. I wasn't aware it was still a trend to get deep v's and color coordinate everything. And they never even seemed to ride them, they would put the on the front of buses, or walk them down the sidewalk. Even when they rode, everyone rode on the sidewalk.

I got lots of weird looks when I was riding the streets.

Also, fuck freestyle bikes.
Also, fuck suicide brakes.

July 7, 2012 @ 02:16 AM

YK-

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Location: Philadelphia.

Just put all of my shit together today. New saddle should arrive tomorrow, then I have to replace the god-awful pedals/straps.

July 8, 2012 @ 04:52 AM

Jens Voigt

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Location: san jose

I wasn't aware it was still a trend to get deep v's and color coordinate everything.

says the guy with a purple b43

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July 8, 2012 @ 07:12 AM

LoLife

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Location: Toronto

hey after years of contemplating on getting a fixed gear bike, I'm finally putting the money out to get one. I dont want to go all out but my budget is about 200-300. What should I be looking for?

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/3109253480.html

Is this worth looking at?

When he be playin Scrabble that nigga gotta figure out how to make a word outta seven Ls

July 8, 2012 @ 07:14 AM

LoLife

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Location: Toronto

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-bikes-road-bianchi-fixed-gear-W0QQAdIdZ379848908

This looks great too but it might not be available. Any other ideas/ recommendations? Should I just buy a new one for 300?

When he be playin Scrabble that nigga gotta figure out how to make a word outta seven Ls

July 8, 2012 @ 08:27 PM

Jens Voigt

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Do you know what size you need? the second one looks way bigger than the first.

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July 9, 2012 @ 06:50 AM

LoLife

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Location: Toronto

i'm like 5'9 so like a 56-58cm?

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July 9, 2012 @ 09:49 PM

Jens Voigt

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Unless you have really long limbs, that's probably a bit too big.

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July 9, 2012 @ 10:24 PM

Vndrew

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: socal

I was on vacation in the LA area not too long ago. Took my bike with. I noticed so many young kids (14-17) riding the most flashy fixed geared bikes. I wasn't aware it was still a trend to get deep v's and color coordinate everything. And they never even seemed to ride them, they would put the on the front of buses, or walk them down the sidewalk. Even when they rode, everyone rode on the sidewalk.

I got lots of weird looks when I was riding the streets.

Also, fuck freestyle bikes.
Also, fuck suicide brakes.

youre a fucking faggot, get the fuck off this site, youve already humilitated yourself enough. log off. you were probably getting weird looks cuz youre a midget with harry potter tattoos

i'm like 5'9 so like a 56-58cm?

naw man you probably would be good with a 52-54

July 10, 2012 @ 02:59 AM

LoLife

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Location: Toronto

oh true thanks man. do all of you guys go in store to pick up a bike or did you buy one used? I was thinking about building my own to save on some money

When he be playin Scrabble that nigga gotta figure out how to make a word outta seven Ls

July 12, 2012 @ 04:03 AM

doufuu

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Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: Yass

I bought my first bike from a friend. It was used. Buying a complete will be 95% of the time cheaper. However, if you have the patience, you can build your bike piece by piece for cheap, if you constantly look through ebay and craigslist. I find that swap meets are great places to find deals.

July 12, 2012 @ 08:20 PM