Northern California - You're All Correct...I'm Crazy : (

Remember all that diatribe from me about fixed gear bikes?...Well forgitaboutit!
I had a serious "Impulse Purchase" which really wasn't the best thing for a shoestring budget.
I guess I have to take back everythink I said now and eat Crow!
I agree I'm NUTS!


but I just couldn't resist...
....................................Taxi 777 is now riding a fixed gear

I swapped out the straight bars for bullhorns and higher quality breaks
It's a beauty!!

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa292/taxi777/9084-95_l.jpg

Well, at least it's appropriate. :D

Well, at least it's appropriate. :D

I know, really how could I resist?

Well, at least it's appropriate. :D

I know, really how could I resist?

Sweet! You'll love it.

When is the BF non-SS/FG Fixed Gear ride?

Ha ha!! That bike was calling your name, wasn't it? :D Congrats!

It's the new Yellow Taxi!

Ha ha!! That bike was calling your name, wasn't it? :D Congrats!

I swear it winked at me when I walked into American Cycle ;):love:
Henry, let's ride dude!

My first ride will be in with the ALC alumni in the Pride parade! I'm picking it up on Sat afternoon.

Looks good! How do you figure out the gearing you want, with your derailleur bike? will they put any gear you want on it when you buy it?

knotty

When is the BF non-SS/FG Fixed Gear ride?

I'll be ready with my single speed :o

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/sesamecrunch/strida1sm.jpg

Bring it, Taxi777!!!

Looks good! How do you figure out the gearing you want, with your derailleur bike? will they put any gear you want on it when you buy it?

knotty

It comes with 42-16 with a flip-flop hub, turn it around and it goe's from fixed to freewheel.

I'll probably ride free wheel till I get used to the feel.

What do you fixie guys run anyway? Henry/Alan/Ramon etc...

I'm calling you Korben Dallas from now on...

http://videodetective.com/photos/166/007000_27.jpg

The bike is definitely YOU. :thumb:

I wish they made one for me... The Langster Vanillaville? :p

These are the most powerful rim brakes I have tried... The black and yellow will match perfect. In that case, you should put them on your trek too ;)

http://www.totalcycling.com/images/large/18146_061525.jpg

It comes with 42-16 with a flip-flop hub, turn it around and it goe's from fixed to freewheel.

I'll probably ride free wheel till I get used to the feel.

What do you fixie guys run anyway?

42x16 on my commuter fixie - I suggest the freewheel configuration for the parade though.

Nice. You need one of these.

http://www.taxiroofsigns.com/ITO.jpg

43x16. It's good enough for getting up hills and getting down (without spinning too crazily).

I think I have 46x16 but there's not much by way of hills here.

I think I have 46x16 but there's not much by way of hills here.

53x11 works fine here... :p

42x16 is a good all around gear if you wanna be able to climb too. Going downhill ya are gonna learn to spin. Riding the fixie is not really about speed though. You will find that nothing is better into a headwind than a fixie. I run a 42x15, and often wish I had a 16 on some of the 10% grades.

I'll run 42x16 (69 g.i.) on mine during the winter and 43x15 (75 g.i.) in the summer.

Congrats on the New York purchase! I'm using the stock 42x16 as it seems to cover the bases well for my style of riding. The bull horns make extended climbing out of the saddle much easier on the back with the forward leverage. At some point I'll think more about upgrading the wheels as they are the weak point of the Langster. I've only used the fixed side, never swapped to the freewheel yet.

that color scheme is totally awesome! Man, now *I'm* fighting a serious case of NeedANewBike-itis.

I'm calling you Korben Dallas from now on...

http://videodetective.com/photos/166/007000_27.jpg

The bike is definitely YOU. :thumb:

I wish they made one for me... The Langster Vanillaville? :p
How'd you know that's what I look like when I drive!

These are the most powerful rim brakes I have tried... The black and yellow will match perfect. In that case, you should put them on your trek too ;)

http://www.totalcycling.com/images/large/18146_061525.jpg

I'm putting some money away for those.
BTW, Marco good luck on the TT can't wait to see your time! I overbooked my life so I couldn't do it :(

Nice bike. Hope the Klein doesnt get jealous :)

Nice. You need one of these.

http://www.taxiroofsigns.com/ITO.jpg

Thanks! that would look great on my helmet:D

Nice bike. Hope the Klein doesnt get jealous :)
Oops...forgot about that...Cathys Klein has already bitten mine twice! We keep them in separate rooms. Maybe I'll have to sleep the langster in bed between us...I'm sure Cathy won't mind:rolleyes:

Thanks Everyone for the info on the fixed gear, Can't wait to ride it wid yez!:D

I'm putting some money away for those.
BTW, Marco good luck on the TT can't wait to see your time! I overbooked my life so I couldn't do it :(

There's some on ebay right now... 5 days to go and the bidding is only in the $30's currently. :innocent:

How'd you know that's what I look like when I drive!

Just a gander since it's how you look at mile 194... :twitchy:

:lol:
Just a gander since it's how you look at mile 194... :twitchy:

I run a 42 x 17 and find it to be a good compromise up and down Berkeley. When you first go fixed, watch out for the bike bucking you like a horse when you forget you can't coast -- you will learn fast. What I learned was how often I would coast for just a second, like when changing my position on the saddle. Also, if you are past your mid-thirties, be sure to actually use those brakes, not your legs, for most of your braking (but you will love the control by just using your legs in slow traffic and at lights).

I run a 42 x 17 and find it to be a good compromise up and down Berkeley. When you first go fixed, watch out for the bike bucking you like a horse when you forget you can't coast -- you will learn fast. What I learned was how often I would coast for just a second, like when changing my position on the saddle. Also, if you are past your mid-thirties, be sure to actually use those brakes, not your legs, for most of your braking (but you will love the control by just using your legs in slow traffic and at lights).

Hey DG this a story I wrote about my first experience with a fixie...since then I've flip fopped
http://taxi777petesblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/putz-no-regrets.html

Holy Mackeral! I'm too tired to put a smile on my face. Did a 100K got a call from my new bike...It actually called me on my phone in Fairfax to take him home, I don't know how it was able to dial, It has no hands! I was too tired to put a smile on my face so I created one...I love it...Awsome bike .........good nite.....zzzzzzzzzzzzz

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa292/taxi777/Langster.jpg

I swear it winked at me when I walked into American Cycle ;):love:
Henry, let's ride dude!

My first ride will be in with the ALC alumni in the Pride parade! I'm picking it up on Sat afternoon.

Taxi I was at AC too this morning @ 10 am. I had to drop off my my other bike and I was hanging out in the back grease monkey room. I could have sworn they were working on this bike same bike... hmm wondering if it was your bike or someone else that had bought a similar set up :) .

Anyway I have to say that is a sweet looking bike in person, almost had me wanting to get one :innocent::lol:\

Ooooooooooo I love the yellow chain and the new bars....:love:

Taxi I was at AC too this morning @ 10 am. I had to drop off my my other bike and I was hanging out in the back grease monkey room. I could have sworn they were working on this bike same bike... hmm wondering if it was your bike or someone else that had bought a similar set up :) .

Anyway I have to say that is a sweet looking bike in person, almost had me wanting to get one :innocent::lol:\

Dude! that was my bike they were rushing for me cause I told them I needed it tomorrow. They finished and called me around noon. They did a great job. I took it out today but I was wiped, and still enjoyed it.
Pete

Ooooooooooo I love the yellow chain and the new bars....:love:

There is a lot of cool little detail the closer you look...I love their Vegas bike and the London Langster. It was a tough choice but ya know its go to be the Taxi

This is one was especially made for you Pete.
One thing missing though, it won't be complete without a taxi777 decal.
And what about this blue avatar, the yellow has to be back!

Very cool, Pete! Those city-specific Langsters are fun, and that one is so you. :)

I run 47x16 (previously 52x16) on my fixed gear bike, which is fine for around here, but my legs were burning for a week after the Oddball ride.

This is one was especially made for you Pete.
One thing missing though, it won't be complete without a taxi777 decal.
And what about this blue avatar, the yellow has to be back!

I was going through my blue phase...Things were not the best for me

Thanks for asking...You've all brought back the Sunshine in my life...Sorry to be corny...but it's true!

Thanks, Pete:love: