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Old 09-04-06, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by e-RICHIE
are you going to ride track? if so, which event?!
geometry plays second fiddle to rider fit; before
a frame is complete, the rider's contact points
must be ascertained. after that - and only after
that - are the specs wrt center of gravity, wheelbase,
etcetera, considered.
iow, a "fixie" used on the road really needn't be a
dedicated track frame at all (unless you're just into
all the zeitgeist). regardless, trying to pedal on
pavement in a position dedicated for a velodrome
event is not that rational.
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this guy obviously has never ridden a fixed gear bike...something about zen...blahblahblah...brakes are for the inexperienced.

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